As wages continue to rise more rapidly than expected Ian's joined by James Reed, chairman of the employment agency, Reed Group to discuss how hopes of an imminent cut in interest rates have been dampened.

Erin Platts from HSBC Innovation Banking tells Ian that UK start-ups raised less money from venture capital during the first three months of this year than in any quarter since the early days of the pandemic.

And Jonathan Satchell, CEO of Learning Technologies Group talks to Ian about ensuring that employers get the best out of their workforce.

Global oil prices dipped slightly this morning despite rising tensions in the Middle East. Ian's joined by Henry Allen, macro strategist at Deutsche Bank to discuss what it means and the likely impact.

International motor dealer Inchcape has sold its UK retail operations for £346 million to the US motor dealer Group 1 Automotive.

Plus, as more of us look to decarbonise our homes, Ian speaks to residential energy services company Hometree Group as it takes on market leaders Homeserve and British Gas. The company's chief executive Simon Phelan explains their ambitions.

Newly released figures suggest the UK will be out of its technical recession early this year, following two quarters in a row of negative growth in late 2023.

Ian discusses the latest ONS figures with Victoria Clarke, chief UK economist at Santander Corporate and Investment Banking.

The financial regulator's written to providers of motor finance reminding them they must maintain adequate financial resources. It's carrying out a review of discretionary commission agreements on car loans - a practice banned in 2021.

Plus the state-owned oil company of Abu Dhabi has reportedly looked at BP as a possible takeover target.

As global satellite giant Viasat opens its new international headquarters in London, Ian King is joined by the company's President Guru Gowrappan.

Britain's night time economy has struggled to recover since the pandemic but one entrepreneur is betting on its revival. Mexican-Japanese restaurant brand Los Mochis will tonight open a 14,000 square foot site at Broadgate Circle in London. Ian speaks to its founder Markus Thesleff.

Plus Mimo - a financial management software company - says it's raised more than £15 million to support its launch. Henrik Grim, co-founder and chief executive of the company explains what they hope to achieve.

On today's show Tesco reports a sharp rise in annual profits. It posted an adjusted operating profit of £2.83 billion for the year to the end of February - up 11% on the previous year.  

Ian King speaks to Andrew Gossage, chief executive of homewares supplier Ultimate Products about shipping costs in light of recent attacks in the Red Sea from Houthi militants.  

Plus, British parking app JustPark is to launch in the United States and Canada after merging with a leading US provider. The app's founder  Anthony Eskinazi, explains the significance of the deal.

On today's episode Ian chats with Bo Sears from US-based company Helix Exploration about the value of Helium. 
Also on the show is Andrew Gossage from Ultimate Products after they reported pre-tax profit of £9.5 million for the six months to the end of January. 

On today’s episode, Ian King talks to the Business editor at the Sun Ashley Armstrong about the news that the John Lewis Partnership has appointed former Tesco chief executive Jason Tarry as its next chairman. 

Also, Ian speaks with Marco Alvera from Tree Energy Solutions about new investments in Electric Natural gas which could help speed up a transition towards net zero. 

And William Lamb from Lucara Diamond joins the show to talk about why diamond prices have taken a hit. 

Ian King's been speaking in detail with Thames Water's chief executive Chris Weston about the company's financial status, after shareholders refused to inject new funds into the company.

Jo Boydell, CEO of Travelodge, discusses their record annual sales which topped 1 billion pounds.

And Lloyd's of London has also reported strong results - Ian talks to chief executive, John Neal.

Plus there's a roundup of the markets with Rachel Winter, Partner at Killik & Co.

Ian King speaks to Hann-Ju Ho, senior economist at Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking about rising UK business confidence.

Cecilia Parker Aranha, the CMA's Director of Consumer Protection, talks about a crackdown on so-called 'greenwashing' by major fashion retailers.

And could 2024 be the year more European companies come to the market? Ian's discussing that with Jos Dijsselhof, chief executive of SIX Group, owner of the Swiss and Madrid stock exchanges.

Peter Aylott, Director of Policy at the UK's Chamber of Shipping talks to Ian King about the bridge collapse in Baltimore - caused by a ship colliding with the structure.

David MacKenzie,from engineering and architecture consultancy, COWIfonden also talks about issues for the construction industry surrounding that incident.

And, Ken Gilmartin, Chief Executive of Wood Group joins Ian to discuss the company's efficiency plans for the future.