
Declan Curry brings you lively analysis of the big business stories that are making the headlines.
Sun, 27 May 12
Duration:
49 mins
Available:
29 days remaining
Why aren't banks doing more to help businesses? Declan is joined by Chris Sullivan, the man in charge of lending to companies at RBS. We ask economist Ruth Lea if a third runway at Heathrow is the way to give the economy a boost and skincare entrepreneur Liz Earle tells us about how she plans to expand her company. Our reporter Elizabeth Hotson has spent the day in a Corby factory looking at how black pudding is made.
Sun, 20 May 12
Duration:
42 mins
Available:
22 days remaining
We look at plans to tear up employment laws - some call them red tape - some call them protection - for your rights at work. World leaders whistle a new tune on the Eurozone - and this one's about growth. Also, Marks and Spencer lifts the skirts on its finances - how to conquer the high street with a knock-out product. On the discussion panel: Jacqueline Gold, CEO of Anne Summers and Knickerbox. We also have Charlie Bigham, of Bigham's high-end ready meals, and finally, we have top city headhunter Heather McGregor. Our reporter is Elizabeth Hotson in West Yorkshire - looking at the glass industry.
Sun, 13 May 12
Duration:
48 mins
Available:
15 days remaining
Is it time for businesses to stop complaining and work harder? William Hague thinks so. We hear what Boeing's UK President Sir Roger Bone and James Eden, owner of the Private White VC label, think. The Financial Mail on Sunday's Sarah Bridge gives her view on the latest developments in the Greek economy and our reporter Tony Bonsignore looks at how businesses outside of London will take advantage of the Olympic games.
Sun, 6 May 12
Duration:
51 mins
Available:
8 days remaining
Election night in France and Greece. France's new President Francois Hollande will give his acceptance speech and Mark Lowlen will provide an overview from Athens. We'll get a view of what it all means for business form Economist Sarah Hewin and PY Gerbeau. Live in the studio are Ronan Dunne, Chief Executive of O2, Julie Deane, founder of The Cambridge Satchel Company, and Steve Hawkes, Business Editor at the Sun Newspaper.
Sun, 29 Apr 12
Duration:
49 mins
Available:
1 day remaining
Are we really back in recession? We speak to Edwin Booth, Chairman of Booths Supermarkets and Pamela Petty, Managing Director of Ebac about what plans they have to grow. Economist Diane Coyle speaks to us about the European debt crisis and we ask if buying British is the best way to stimulate our economy. Plus, our reporter Edwin Mitson looks at how companies are turning to boreholes to beat rising water prices and escape the drought.
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