Robert Peston and Steph McGovern bring you insightful business and finance stories. Join Robert Peston and Steph McGovern as they delve into the key challenges and opportunities facing today’s business world. From the complexities of tech investments to the impact of political decisions on global markets, this podcast offers valuable perspectives on current financial topics. Whether discussing business funding, economic policies, or corporate strategies, they provide listeners with the tools to understand today’s fast-evolving market. Each episode brings expert analysis on important issues, including market regulations, economic recovery, and the forces shaping the future of work. Robert and Steph bring you the latest insights from influential leaders and top entrepreneurs, making this podcast a must-listen for anyone interested in business growth, financial trends, and the evolving economic landscape. For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com.
Trump’s latest 10-12.5% trade tariffs, justified by claims regarding forced labor, represent a shift toward a power-based global economic system rather than a genuine effort to address trade deficits. Economist and author Soumaya Keynes explains that while these measures may prove more legally resilient than previous a...
Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s appointment of John Healey as Chancellor signals a shift toward experienced Treasury leadership, diverging from market speculation surrounding Ed Miliband or Shabana Mahmood. Healey faces immediate pressure to balance ambitious spending commitments—including a 3% GDP defense target and a V...
The AI revolution necessitates a shift in focus from fearing job displacement to actively fostering new task creation that demands human expertise. To prevent the labor market polarization and economic stagnation observed in previous industrial shifts, governments must implement policies that encourage pro-worker techn...
Wealth inequality stems from the post-1980s shift where high tax rates on the wealthy were abandoned, allowing for the massive accumulation of passive income. A 2% wealth tax on assets exceeding £10 million serves as a necessary intervention to stop the aggressive hoarding of assets and rebalance the ratio of wages to ...
Economic policy for a potential Andy Burnham premiership centers on addressing long-standing fiscal "sacred cows" to secure sustainable growth. Former Treasury Minister Jim O'Neill advocates for reforming the state pension triple lock, overhauling welfare systems, and implementing comprehensive land tax reform to stimu...
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