Robert Peston and Steph McGovern bring you insightful business and finance stories. Join Robert Peston and Steph McGovern as they delve into the key challenges and opportunities facing today’s business world. From the complexities of tech investments to the impact of political decisions on global markets, this podcast offers valuable perspectives on current financial topics. Whether discussing business funding, economic policies, or corporate strategies, they provide listeners with the tools to understand today’s fast-evolving market. Each episode brings expert analysis on important issues, including market regulations, economic recovery, and the forces shaping the future of work. Robert and Steph bring you the latest insights from influential leaders and top entrepreneurs, making this podcast a must-listen for anyone interested in business growth, financial trends, and the evolving economic landscape. For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com.
What this show covers
UK economyGeopoliticsUK politicseconomic growthTax policyBudgetUS debtFiscal policyinvestmentliberal democracyeducation policyImmigrationEuropean UnionBrexitUK tech
What listeners will find here
Should Britain head back to the EU as Europe faces new strains?
The episode tackles whether the UK should rejoin the European Union, weighing full membership against looser alternatives. Robert and Steph debate the economics, politics, immigration tensions, and Europe’s wider pressures with Anand Menon.
Wayve’s Alex Kendall on whether Britain can build a driverless-car champion
Driverless cars, British tech ambition, and AI risk are at the center of this conversation with Wayve founder Alex Kendall. The episode explores whether the UK can produce a global AI giant, why overseas money backs the company, and how soon autonomous taxis might become normal.
Dan Neidle maps out tax rises ahead of the Budget
This episode looks at how the Chancellor could raise money in the upcoming Budget, from a mix of tax rises to possible changes to capital gains and bank taxes. Dan Neidle joins Robert and Steph to weigh the options and discuss how ONS holiday estimates affected Reeves.
Andy Burnham’s reset: bold social care, EU hints, and the price tag behind the pitch
Andy Burnham’s speech is treated as a major economic and political reset, with questions over social care, growth, and Britain’s relationship with Europe. Robert and Steph unpack the headline promises and test whether the ambition is matched by a credible plan.
Can climate policy win voters back while making Britain richer?
Climate politics, net zero, and UK leadership are at the center of this conversation with economist Lord Nicholas Stern. The episode asks why voters have cooled on climate action, whether the transition can boost prosperity, and what Britain can learn from China and the Paris targets debate.
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