Business As Usual | City AM Tue, 05 May 2026 01:05:16 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2612946 en-gb © 2026 Business As Usual | City AM yes d4e74e1f-49eb-511c-9c44-3bdf68cf5914 City AM episodic false Matt Kenyon and Martin Kimber bring you all the business news you need to start your day. 


Business As Usual drops in your podcast feed at 6am Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. 


We aim to make economics, business and politics as accessible and entertaining as possible.


Featuring big-name guests, City AM journalists and market analysts, this is the only podcast you'll need to sound informed for the first meeting of your day.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) City AM https://storage.buzzsprout.com/qyq5g4fpnth4592nqarjww6aqm03?.jpg Business As Usual | City AM Local elections force tactical voting, British AI founders emigrate to the US, and EV drivers face new taxes Local elections force tactical voting, British AI founders emigrate to the US, and EV drivers face new taxes As the country faces a pivotal set of local elections, voters are being forced to vote tactically more than ever. With the Greens breathing down Labour's neck in several London constituencies, City AM's Opinion and Features Editor (and card-carrying Tory), Alys Denby is considering voting Labour. 

Also, as London struggles to stay competitive for AI founders, we speak to one who has recently made the move to California in the hopes of bigger valuations and more appetite for risk. 

Plus: as more and more people buy EVs to swerve increasing fuel costs due to the war in Iran, the government plans a new pay per mile tax scheme. We speak to the trade association calling on the government to stop its 'hostile environment' towards electric car owners.   

]]> As the country faces a pivotal set of local elections, voters are being forced to vote tactically more than ever. With the Greens breathing down Labour's neck in several London constituencies, City AM's Opinion and Features Editor (and card-carrying Tory), Alys Denby is considering voting Labour. 

Also, as London struggles to stay competitive for AI founders, we speak to one who has recently made the move to California in the hopes of bigger valuations and more appetite for risk. 

Plus: as more and more people buy EVs to swerve increasing fuel costs due to the war in Iran, the government plans a new pay per mile tax scheme. We speak to the trade association calling on the government to stop its 'hostile environment' towards electric car owners.   

]]> Buzzsprout-19108623 Tue, 05 May 2026 06:00:00 +0100 1364 1 5 full false Kemi Badenoch exclusive interview on the local elections, Stephen Fry files a lawsuit, and the Pokemon card traders making thousands Kemi Badenoch exclusive interview on the local elections, Stephen Fry files a lawsuit, and the Pokemon card traders making thousands Ahead of some pivotal local elections, the Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has told City AM she wants an economic revolution, powered by a reinvigoration of the City and tax cuts.

She said it’s time to face up to the issues such as an ageing population and the cost of net zero. 

Also, Stephen Fry files a lawsuit against the organisers of a tech conference after falling off the stage and breaking his leg, pelvis, and ribs. 

Plus: it might be worth checking your old Pokemon card collection... it could be worth a lot more than you thought!

]]> Ahead of some pivotal local elections, the Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has told City AM she wants an economic revolution, powered by a reinvigoration of the City and tax cuts.

She said it’s time to face up to the issues such as an ageing population and the cost of net zero. 

Also, Stephen Fry files a lawsuit against the organisers of a tech conference after falling off the stage and breaking his leg, pelvis, and ribs. 

Plus: it might be worth checking your old Pokemon card collection... it could be worth a lot more than you thought!

]]> Buzzsprout-19104045 Fri, 01 May 2026 06:00:00 +0100 1083 1 4 full false Will the Bank of England raise interest rates? Iran war threatens summer holidays, and Americans prefer English wine to champagne Will the Bank of England raise interest rates? Iran war threatens summer holidays, and Americans prefer English wine to champagne As the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee decides on interest rates, City AM's Chief Reporter, Ali Lyon sets out which way they're likely to go.

Meanwhile, Heathrow is apparently "full" as the UK’s busiest airport issues a  warning over its capacity, and the war in the Middle East sees demand for flight transfers taking off.

Plus: the Americans officially prefer English sparkling wine to champagne. Retail reporter, Felix Armstrong has been speaking to the chief executive of English wine maker, Chapel Down. Full interview here: https://youtu.be/OaAETq8Axmc

]]> As the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee decides on interest rates, City AM's Chief Reporter, Ali Lyon sets out which way they're likely to go.

Meanwhile, Heathrow is apparently "full" as the UK’s busiest airport issues a  warning over its capacity, and the war in the Middle East sees demand for flight transfers taking off.

Plus: the Americans officially prefer English sparkling wine to champagne. Retail reporter, Felix Armstrong has been speaking to the chief executive of English wine maker, Chapel Down. Full interview here: https://youtu.be/OaAETq8Axmc

]]> Buzzsprout-19097018 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100 1178 1 3 full false Natwest's AGM interrupted by protesters, John Lewis sued and Tour de France winner Geraint Thomas on next year's race Natwest's AGM interrupted by protesters, John Lewis sued and Tour de France winner Geraint Thomas on next year's race In this episode, our City Editor, Simon Hunt talks us through Aston Martin's results, a John Lewis lawsuit and Natwest's annual general meeting which was disrupted by climate protesters. 

We also hear from City AM's news reporter Rosie Harris-Davison on why one US law firm is hopeful its staff return to their desks next week... in the Middle East. 

Plus, Deputy Sports Editor Matt Hardy, speaks to former Tour de France winner Geraint Thomas about the future of Jim Ratcliffe's INEOS cycling team. Watch the whole conversation here: https://youtu.be/WiXuaZIz5cM

]]> In this episode, our City Editor, Simon Hunt talks us through Aston Martin's results, a John Lewis lawsuit and Natwest's annual general meeting which was disrupted by climate protesters. 

We also hear from City AM's news reporter Rosie Harris-Davison on why one US law firm is hopeful its staff return to their desks next week... in the Middle East. 

Plus, Deputy Sports Editor Matt Hardy, speaks to former Tour de France winner Geraint Thomas about the future of Jim Ratcliffe's INEOS cycling team. Watch the whole conversation here: https://youtu.be/WiXuaZIz5cM

]]> Buzzsprout-19090280 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100 995 1 2 full false Oil giants battle it out, Starmer under pressure, and the Big Four face big trouble Oil giants battle it out, Starmer under pressure, and the Big Four face big trouble City Editor Simon Hunt on BP's shareholder rebellion, a boost to Barclays' investment division and a power play at the top of Nationwide.

Meanwhile, are businesses braced for a change of Prime Minister? City AM's Editor-in-Chief, Christian May takes us through the worst week for Keir Starmer's premiership since... last week. 

Plus: Senior Reporter, Maria Ward-Brennan explains why the Big Four are facing big problems.

]]> City Editor Simon Hunt on BP's shareholder rebellion, a boost to Barclays' investment division and a power play at the top of Nationwide.

Meanwhile, are businesses braced for a change of Prime Minister? City AM's Editor-in-Chief, Christian May takes us through the worst week for Keir Starmer's premiership since... last week. 

Plus: Senior Reporter, Maria Ward-Brennan explains why the Big Four are facing big problems.

]]> Buzzsprout-19083170 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100 1220 1 1 full false Business As Usual TRAILER Business As Usual TRAILER Introducing Business As Usual! 

The City has been crying out for an accessible, informative, and dare we say funny near-daily podcast to explain all the big happenings in the Square Mile and beyond. 

Well, good news! It's here, and you've found it. Business As Usual, launching in partnership with Okta, is the only morning shot of information you'll need to go about your day as informed as possible. 

Join Matt Kenyon and Martin Kimber Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 6am in your podcast feed. 

Laughs are guaranteed*.

*Refunds available. 

]]> Introducing Business As Usual! 

The City has been crying out for an accessible, informative, and dare we say funny near-daily podcast to explain all the big happenings in the Square Mile and beyond. 

Well, good news! It's here, and you've found it. Business As Usual, launching in partnership with Okta, is the only morning shot of information you'll need to go about your day as informed as possible. 

Join Matt Kenyon and Martin Kimber Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 6am in your podcast feed. 

Laughs are guaranteed*.

*Refunds available. 

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