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Week in Business sees City AM's Editor-in-Chief Christian May break down the top stories of the week in the UK.... more
FAQs about Week in Business:How many episodes does Week in Business have?The podcast currently has 44 episodes available.
July 07, 2025Could things get any worse for Labour or the UK economy?It’s a year since Labour swept to power, so why does it already feel like we’re watching their dying days? City AM's editor-in-chief, Christian May, asks in the latest episode of Week in Business. Christian discusses Reeves’ tears at this week’s already infamous Prime Minister’s Questions, Starmer’s capitulation to Labour rebels, and the impossible fiscal headache left by the government’s welfare u-turn.Week in Business is also available in video format here. ...more6minPlay
June 26, 2025Is the UK jobs market in crisis?The chief of one of the UK’s biggest recruitment platforms says the jobs market is about as bad as he’s ever seen, with official data painting a complicated picture. So what’s going on? City AM's Editor in Chief, Christian May, asks in this episode of Week in Business. Week in Business is also available in video format here. ...more7minPlay
June 19, 2025Is Rachel Reeves About to U-turn on Non-Dom Taxes?Do you care if the global mega-rich choose Milan over London? Does it matter? Is it good riddance? City AM's Editor in Chief, Christian May, asks in the latest episode of Week in Business. In this week's episode of Week in Business, Christian touches on how the UK's non-dom exodus should be a surprise to no one after Rachel Reeves's tax hikes in last year's Autumn Budget and why a U-turn or tweak to the non-dom rules would be sensible. Week in Business is also available in video format here. ...more6minPlay
June 12, 2025Is Rachel Reeves About to Drop a Tax Bombshell on the UK Economy?It’s almost enough to make you feel sorry for the Chancellor, writes City AM’s Editor in Chief, Christian May.Just days after u-turning on welfare cuts because “the economy has turned a corner” and just hours after promising a period of “national renewal”, official data reveals the UK economy shrank in April.In this episode of Week in Business, Christian examines Reeves' spending review, the economy shrinking in April, and signs of 'inevitable' tax rises in the Autumn Budget.Week in Business is also available in video format here. ...more7minPlay
June 05, 2025Why warning lights are flashing in the City of LondonFirms abandoning the London market point to the administrative burden, complexity and costs associated with a UK listing while, very often, highlighting the deeper pool of investors, simpler rules and improved liquidity on other exchanges, says City AM's Editor in Chief, Christian May. In this episode of Week in Business, Christian examines why British companies are fleeing the London Stock Exchange to list in New York instead. Week in Business is also available in video format here. ...more6minPlay
May 23, 2025Is Keir Starmer about to sack Rachel Reeves as Chancellor?Cracks are appearing in the government’s economic policy – some made by ministers, others by external pressure – the question is, can Rachel Reeves stay in control, and does Keir Starmer want her to? City AM's Editor in Chief, Christian May, asks.Week in Business sees Christian break down the top stories of the week in the UK. This week, he touches on whether or not Starmer should sideline Reeves. Week in Business is also available in video format here. ...more6minPlay
May 15, 2025Is Rachel Reeves welcoming UK economic growth as good as it gets?Rachel Reeves will welcome economic growth, but is this as good as it gets? City AM's Editor in Chief, Christian May, asks.Week in Business sees Christian break down the top stories of the week in the UK.This week, Christian touches on Reeves stating growth figures "show strength and potential" of the UK economy, Yael Selfin, chief economist at KPMG, warning that “the growth spurt was set to be short lived”, and the defence secretary, John Healey, saying the UK’s defence sector is “open for business” – plus more. Week in Business is also available in video format here. ...more6minPlay
May 08, 2025Why Britain needs reformWeek in Business sees City AM's Editor-in-Chief, Christian May, break down the top stories of the week in the UK.Take a look at the country’s long-term challenges – and take a look at the more immediate difficulties from growth to energy – and it’s clear Britain needs reform, says Christian May, City AM's Editor in Chief, in the latest episode of Week in Business. But does he mean Nigel Farage or something more fundamental? This week, Christian touches on the former Bank of England chief economist Andy Haldane's speech at the City AM Awards 2025 and why Britain needs reform.Week in Business is also available in video format here. ...more7minPlay
May 01, 2025Why are these four billionaires so confident about Britain’s future?Week in Business sees City AM's Editor-in-Chief, Christian May, break down the top stories of the week in the UK.In this episode, Christian touches on the CEO of BlackRock, Larry Fink, telling The Times that they’re bullish on Britain, believing UK assets to be undervalued, and the billionaire, John Caudwell, suggesting that the UK could benefit from a flood of US talent leaving the country – plus more.Week in Business is also available in video format here. ...more5minPlay
April 24, 2025Why a UK-US trade deal won’t save the British economyWeek in Business sees City AM's Editor-in-Chief, Christian May, break down the top stories of the week in the UK.In this episode, Christian touches on Chancellor Rachel Reeves' trip to Washington, where she’s limbering up to lock horns with the self-styled Master of the Deal, US President Donald Trump and more. Week in Business is also available in video format here. ...more6minPlay
FAQs about Week in Business:How many episodes does Week in Business have?The podcast currently has 44 episodes available.