The uncertainty dominating British politics in the last half decade has ramped up to a full-blown drama in recent days. As uncertainty hangs over Prime MInister Keir Starmer's premiership and a possible leadership challenge looms, we consider: what does this chaos mean for the British business community?

Presenter:

• Dominic O’Connell, columnist at The Times and business correspondent at Times Radio

Guests:

• Richard Fletcher, business editor, The Times
• Mehreen Khan, Economics Editor, The Times 

Producer: Hope Federico

Executive Producer: Miriam Hall

Photo credit: Getty

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LinkedIn is not without its critics, but there is no doubt it provides a great way for professionals and founders to build a following, a presence and to share their ideas. We asked LinkedIn’s chief economic opportunity officer Aneesh Raman about the best ways to use the platform. 

Read more: Crying videos on LinkedIn? It’s not a good look, says top exec

Presenter:

• Hannah Prevett, associate business editor of The Sunday Times

Guests:

• Aneesh Raman, Chief Economic Opportunity Officer at LinkedIn

Producer: Hope Federico

Executive Producer: Miriam Hall

Photo credit: Getty

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The impact of Artificial Intelligence on the workplace is inevitable - but are there ways to protect your business and career? Aneesh Raman, chief economic opportunity office and the co-author of Open to Work: How to Get Ahead in the Age of AI tells us why the impact of AI is not pre-determined, and how workers should go about adapting to this rapidly changing environment. 

Presenters:

• Hannah Prevett, associate business editor of The Sunday Times

Guests:

• Aneesh Raman, Chief Economic Opportunity Officer at LinkedIn

Producer: Hope Federico

Executive Producer: Miriam Hall

Photo credit: Getty

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Cinemas have had a rough fight for audiences ever since television arrived in our homes. The competition is now tougher than ever - streaming services, all kinds of online content available for free, and a culture hooked on short, endlessly scrollable clips. What is cinema’s role in this new entertainment economy - and can it still thrive?

Presenter:

• Hannah Prevett, associate business editor of The Sunday Times

Guests:

• Suzie Welch, Managing Director UKI & Group Chief People Officer at ODEON Cinemas Group

Producer: Hope Federico

Executive Producer: Miriam Hall

Photo credit: Getty

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How much pressure is there on companies to dial back on linking pay to ESG -- environment, social and governance -- in light of the Trump administration?

Presenters:

• Hannah Prevett, associate business editor of The Sunday Times
• Dominic O’Connell, columnist at The Times and business correspondent at Times Radio

Guests:

• Pippa Begg, Board Intelligence
• Richard Belfield, WTW

Producer: Hope Federico

Executive Producer: Miriam Hall

Photo credit: Getty

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British companies have nearly always paid less than the Americans – but as the global war for talent heats up, is lower remuneration costing the UK a competitive edge? 

Read more:

Could US-style 1,000% bonuses be heading to the City?

Jaw-dropping salaries put top AI talent out of reach for UK unicorns

Presenters:

• Hannah Prevett, associate business editor of The Sunday Times
• Dominic O’Connell, columnist at The Times and business correspondent at Times Radio

Guests:

• Pippa Begg, Board Intelligence
• Richard Belfield, WTW

Producer: Hope Federico

Executive Producer: Miriam Hall

Photo credit: Getty

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Last week, two successful young UK founders joined The Business - venture capitalist Harry Stebbings, who founded 20VC and Amy knight, whose company Must Have Ideas sells home cleaning products. Both have a full in-office policy, believing it is best for their companies, and the only way for their staff to thrive.

In this bonus episode, we talk about why they believe "in-office" is the best, and only way to go.

Presenter

• Hannah Prevett, associate business editor, Sunday Times 

Guests:

• Harry Stebbings, founder, 20VC
• Amy Knight, founder, Must Have Ideas 

Producer: Miriam Hall

Executive Producer: Kate Ford

Photo credit: Getty

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The Sunday Times Young Power List drops today: 30 of the nation’s most inspiring, influential people who are under the age of 30. 

On this episode, we’re speaking to two members of the next generation of British business talent about taking a leap, building a company in your early twenties– and what it’s like to launch a venture in the UK today. Is age a barrier to forming a business? Is university degree a waste of time? And is a commitment to hustle culture imperative to making something of your outfit? 

Read more: 

The Young Power List 2026  

Five successful entrepreneurs share how they made it without a degree 

Presenter

• Hannah Prevett, associate business editor, Sunday Times 

Guests:

• Harry Stebbings, founder, 20VC
• Amy Knight, founder, Must Have Ideas 

Producer: Miriam Hall

Executive Producer: Kate Ford

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With stock prices and energy costs reeling as the fragile Middle East ceasefire threatens to shatter, we ask what happens next for global business? And what has the conflict taught us about long-term weaknesses in the British economy?

Presenters:

• Hannah Prevett, associate business editor of The Sunday Times
• Richard Fletcher, business editor of The Times 

Guests:

• Simon French, Chief Economist & Head of Research, Panmure Liberum
• Jorge León, Senior Vice President & Head of Geopolitical Analysis, Rystad Energy

Producer: Hope Federico

Producer: Miriam Hall

Executive Producer: Kate Ford

Photo credit: Getty

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New week, the government’s Employment Rights Act begins to take effect. The legislation, a fulfillment of one of Labour’s biggest manifesto promises, changes sick pay, parental leave and unfair dismissal rights. Plus, future measures will target zero hours contracts. 

Keir Starmer has described the legislation as the “biggest upgrade in workers’ rights in a generation”. But - coming on top of increases in the National Minimum Wage, higher national insurance contributions and increases in business rates - many business owners are concerned. So, what exactly is coming down the track? And how can businesses get ready? 

Presenters:

• Dominic O’Connell, columnist at The Times and business correspondent at Times Radio
• Hannah Prevett, associate business editor of The Sunday Times

Guests:

• Brian Whiting, WH Pubs
• Shevaun Haviland, Director General at The British Chambers of Commerce

Producer: Miriam Hall

Senior Producer: Julia Johnson

Executive Producer: Kate Ford

Photo credit: Getty

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As the conflict in the Middle East  threatens to whack the world economy with an energy shock - and possibly a huge recession, the debate about the UK’s North Sea has re-ignited. Should we be drilling there to help our energy security in a volatile global market? 

There’s now a growing chorus of voices, from surprising places, calling on the government to support more North Sea exploration. So, will the government – having banned new licenses as part of net zero drive – now give them the go ahead?

Presenters:

• Dominic O’Connell, columnist and business presenter, Times Radio
• Emma Powell, media and telecoms editor, The Times

Guests:

• Tessa Kahn, founder and executive director, Uplift.
• Chris Wheaton, energy analyst, Stifel. 

Producer: Miriam Hall

Senior Producer: Julia Johnson

Executive Producer: Kate Ford

Photo credit: Getty

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