The City View - City AM's Daily Podcast

In today's episode - the first recorded from City AM's offices - Andy is joined by Miles Roberts, CEO of  FTSE-100 packaging firm DS Smith. Miles and Andy discuss the impact of lockdown on packaging, what innovation looks like when it comes to cardboard, and post-Brexit goods regimes. They even talk about when Crystal Palace fans might be back on the terraces - and whether fans are good for business.

Andy also looks at more troubles for Boohoo, the UK Government's 'Check Change Go' Brexit campaign, and Google's hefty investment in India. 

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In today's podcast, Andy Silvester is joined by City A.M.'s political reporter Stefan Boscia as we review the Sunday papers in light of the summer statement - and look ahead to tax rises, deficits and the political ramifications.

Andy also discusses the Facebook boycott, Primark's decision not to take advantage of the furlough scheme and a Virgin Atlantic rescue deal.

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Andy Silvester is joined by Sarah Gordon, a veteran business journalist turned CEO of the Impact Investing Institute. Sarah talks about the government's response to coronavirus, the opportunity that could be taken to 'build back better' and businesses' awareness of their ESG responsibilities.

Andy also delves into redundancies announced by John Lewis and Boots, the ongoing row over Huawei and the furlough bonus scheme. 

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Today Andy Silvester is joined by City A.M.'s very own Rachel Cunliffe to digest the Chancellor's summer statement. They touch on whether there might be dissent brewing on Tory backbenches, the scale of the spending plans, and whether it'll be enough to fire up the UK economy.

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Today Andy is joined by Edwin Brenninkmeyer, Chief Executive of Oriens Aviation — a firm based out of London Biggin Hill Airport which operates and sells private jets. Edwin talks about the increased interest in business aviation after the Covid-19 crisis, his views on the future of travel as a whole - and on the secret airstrips hidden in plain sight across the UK. 

Andy also looks ahead to the Chancellor's summer statement, the OECD's grim warning on UK unemployment and house prices. 

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In this episode of the City View, Andy Silvester is joined by John O'Connell, Chief Executive of the TaxPayers' Alliance. John talks about the government's response to coronavirus, the opportunities the crisis creates for making regulation smarter, and the need for a proper overhaul of the tax system.

Andy also discusses the news of store closures by Pret A Manger, changes to the audit market and looks ahead to Rishi Sunak's statement on Wednesday.

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Today City AM Deputy Editor Andy Silvester talks to Harry Hearn, a City recruiter about to embark on the challenge of a lifetime: rowing the Atlantic Ocean. He's raising funds for a charity in Vietnam as well as mental health charity MIND, and Harry and Andy talk big swells, training regimens, and lockdown complications. 

Andy also delves into 'Super Saturday' as pubs and bars reopened this weekend, Huawei's involvement in the 5G network and potential changes to the furlough scheme. 

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In today's episode of The City View, advertising giant Sir Martin Sorrell talks to City A.M.'s Andy Silvester about the economic recovery, leading a company through these difficult times and the acceleration of the shift to digital. He also offers his views on the response of firms to increased awareness of racial inequality, the US election, and the Facebook boycott. Stay tuned for an appearance from a very special guest!

Andy also discusses the formation of a new business-focussed group set to deliver ideas for the recovery, how Covid-19 could affect young workers and the reopening of pubs, bars and restaurants in England this weekend.

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In this episode Christian is joined by Matthew Elliott, a veteran political campaigner, having been CEO of two successful referendum campaigns - NOtoAV in 2011 and Vote Leave in 2016. He also founded the TaxPayers’ Alliance, Big Brother Watch, Business for Britain and Brexit Central. He has been described by the New Statesman as "one of the most successful - and feared - campaigners in British politics". He is now a Senior Adviser to Shore Capital and a regular commentator on political and economic issues. Matthew talks about his optimism for a UK-EU Brexit deal by December and offers his thoughts on how the chancellor should respond to the economic crisis caused by Coronavirus. He warns against tax rises and anything that could deter international investment, and urges the government to support businesses and entrepreneurs as the country emerges from lockdown.

Also in this episode, Christian looks at the UK's offer of citizenship to Hong Kong residents; the chances of a Brexit deal for financial services; and the ongoing debate about a shorter trading day in the markets.

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In this episode Christian talks to Rupert Soames, CEO of the outsourcing giant Serco, about the private sector’s relationship with government.

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Serco, which manages the government’s coronavirus test and trace system, has been on a dramatic turnaround in recent years, something which Soames says was made possible by a commitment to excellence in the delivery of public services.

He describes the test and trace scheme as “a remarkable achievement” and offers a passionate defence of the scheme.

Also in this episode Christian looks at Boris Johnson’s plans for economic recovery; growing criticism of China’s human rights abuses; and the latest bank lending data as the EU reforms the rules to help loans reach companies previously denied support.

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