Episodes

  • Guess Who: UK Ministers Write to Starmer to Protest Spending Cuts
    Oct 17 2024

    Bloomberg reports on cabinet ministers writing to Prime Minister Keir Starmer about their alarm over planned spending cuts, in an unusual step bypassing Chancellor Rachel Reeves. Bloomberg's associate editor Ailbhe Rea discusses her exclusive story on the divisions within the government over possible cuts to department budgets, which some minister call 'ridiculous'. Anchored by Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker and James Woolcock.

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    13 mins
  • Rich Pickings: Super Wealthy Hit Back at Proposed Tax Changes
    Oct 16 2024

    Keir Starmer's aides are set to meet Foreign Investors for Britain, a lobbying group for wealthy individuals created in response to proposals to change Britain's non-dom system. The meeting comes amidst growing threats that the super wealthy are planning to leave the UK in anticipation of changes expected in the upcoming autumn budget. Nimesh Shah CEO of Blick Rothenberg which specialises in advising entrepreneurs and non-dom clients joins us with his analysis. Hosted by Caroline Hepker and James Woolcock.

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    19 mins
  • Keir Starmer on Bringing Private Investment Into the UK
    Oct 15 2024

    The UK Government is hoping private investment will kick-start Britain's economy, and at its summit for global business yesterday it pointed to £63 billion coming into the UK. Prime Minister Keir Starmer sat down with our Head of Economics and Politics Stephanie Flanders for an exclusive interview on what he's doing to win over business and what lies ahead in the budget.

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    13 mins
  • Starmer's Elevator Pitch: £40 Trillion of Capital Descends on Britain
    Oct 14 2024

    The UK's International Investment Summit has kicked off at the Guildhall, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer saying he'll do whatever it takes to bring investment into the country. But, after a number of challenges for the government in the lead up to the conference - are industry players convinced? Bloomberg's Joe Mayes joins us from the event with his analysis. Hosted by Caroline Hepker and Lizzy Burden.

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    14 mins
  • In The City: Can Labour Dial Back the Doom?
    Oct 11 2024

    We don't usually bring you an episode of Bloomberg UK Politics on a Friday, but we wanted to share this episode of the 'In The City Podcast' that we think you'll like.

    It's almost 100 days since Keir Starmer's Labour government was elected on a pledge to 'change Britain' and reboot economic growth. But the investors and business people Labour courted ahead of that landslide win are increasingly concerned about progress and the big decisions in the budget. Bloomberg UK Politics host Caroline Hepker joins the 'In The City podcast' to discuss her reporting. Hosts Francine Lacqua and David Merritt are also joined by former Conservative minister Richard Harrington, who shares his thoughts on Labour’s rhetoric and whether the party can bring back foreign investment.


    If you want to hear more from the brilliant In The City team you can download new episodes of the Podcast every Thursday here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/in-the-city/id1623682235

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    26 mins
  • Will Hard Work Pay Off? Labour's Plan For Workers' Rights
    Oct 10 2024

    The Labour government is unveiling its long-awaited package to boost workers' rights, after heavy lobbying from unions and businesses. Our Associate Editor Ailbhe Rea tells us what's in the bill, what's been left out, and how the politics may play out from here. Hosted by Stephen Carroll and James Woolcock.

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    16 mins
  • Is A Dimon A Chancellor's Best Friend? What Global Investors Want in Britain
    Oct 9 2024

    Jamie Dimon, the boss of America's largest bank says Britain needs to shape up or faces permanent decline as a financial hub. He's one of the big names who's not going to the Chancellor's Global Investment summit next week. So as Rachel Reeves meets UK bank CEOs this morning, our City Editor Katherine Griffiths explains what Labour's plans to revive the square mile are. Hosted by Lizzy Burden and Yuan Potts.

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    14 mins
  • Starter for 10: Can Downing Street Be Fixed?
    Oct 8 2024

    Keir Starmer has a new chief of staff. Reports say he plans radical change of the Number 10 machine. But can Downing Street be made to work effectively? We ask someone who's done the job: Gavin Barwell, former Chief of Staff to Prime Minister Theresa May. Hosted by James Woolcock and Yuan Potts.

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    16 mins