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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.
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Is the AI bubble about to burst? Lewis Hamilton calls for an end to billionaires, plus: Spencer Matthews on his drinks empire
Send us Fan Mail Could tech stock jitters in Asia, which saw shares crash 8% on Monday, spread to the wider market? Simon Hunt gives his take on whether it's time to sell. Meanwhile, Lewis Hamilton has gone viral for calling for an end to billionair… -
Revolut rival chases a UK banking licence, Jeremy Hunt on the triple lock pension and Sir Martin Sorrell's damning verdict on WPP
Send us Fan Mail Europe's second largest digital bank, Bunq, which might not yet be a household name on our shores is angling for a UK banking licence as it aims to take on Revolut. Sam Norman has the story. Meanwhile former Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt … -
Brits pawn gold for cost of living, government minister on cost of net zero, and the City AM Football Power List 2026
Send us Fan Mail Pawn broker Ramsdens has seen an uptick in revenue as more people consider selling the family gold in order to keep pace with the cost of living. Michael Hunter has the story. Meanwhile, Climate minister, Katie White becomes the fir… -
Barclays boss: UK is losing its reputation for stability, Patagonia sues drag queen Pattie Gonia and Pele's shirt to go for millions
Send us Fan Mail Barclays' chief executive makes damning remarks about the state of UK plc, saying Britain could lose its reputation for political stability. Simon Hunt reports. Meanwhile the outdoor brand Patagonia is taking drag queen Pattie Gonia … -
Wise faces €500m fraud probe, Reeves targets 'nice pubs' with extra tax, and tube strikers object to FOUR day week
Send us Fan Mail The London fintech Wise has seen its shares plummet as it was revealed the fintech faces an investigation over allegations its accounts have been used for criminal activity. Meanwhile the treasury want to impose even further costs on… -
Burberry delays climate targets, government looks to scrap NDAs, and why inheritance tax will now follow you abroad
Send us Fan Mail Fashion giant Burberry has pushed back its climate targets by a decade, adding another name to a long list of blue chips watering down their environmental commitments. Meanwhile a government IT provider accidentally leaks thousands … -
Youth unemployment to cost the UK billions, Ferrari's share price in bottom gear, plus: the one business hoping for bad weather
Send us Fan Mail The government is preparing to release a report into the causes, and impacts of youth unemployment, warning we could be looking at a "lost generation". Politics and Economics Reporter, Mauricio Alencar has the story. Meanwhile, Fer… -
BP's chairman ousted over "conduct issues", EYE-WATERING London AI salaries, plus, West Ham's financial relegation hit
Send us Fan Mail The chair of BP has been fired after less than a year, after “serious concerns” about his conduct were lodged with the energy major’s board. Simon Hunt has the details. Simon also has an exclusive on the decommissioned aircoditioning… -
The man fighting for a seat on Nationwide's board, is green investing still a thing? Plus the Apprentice star Mike Soutar on CEO leadership
Send us Fan Mail On today's episode, we interview the man trying to get a seat on Nationwide's board. We also report on fresh figures showing London's fintech scene is growing at a rapid rate. Meanwhile, are green ESG investments officially dead? So… -
Investec goes on a hiring spree, the pub that made £91k in one night, and LBC's Iain Dale on the Westminster circus
Send us Fan Mail It's a rare good news day in the City AM office: stellar results for Investec spur a hiring spree in the City - meanwhile Youngs Pubs reveals the pub which recently took £91k in a single day. The latest consumer confidence survey ma…