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05/01/2025

Why are these four billionaires so confident about Britain’s future?

Week in Business sees City AM's Editor-in-Chief, Christian May, break down the top stories of the week in the UK. In this episode, Christian touches on the CEO of BlackRock, Larry Fink, telling The Times that they’re bullish on Britain, believing UK assets to be undervalued, and the billionaire, John Caudwell, suggesting that the UK could benefit from a flood of US talent leaving the country – plus more. Week in Business is also available in video format here.

05/01/2025

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5 min
07/30/2024

5. What it's like running Richard Branson's empire | Virgin Group

Leaving New Zealand wasn't always the plan for Josh Bayliss. However, this has arguably turned out alright – given he's now the long-established chief executive running Sir Richard Branson's Virgin empire. The CEO, who is the latest guest on City AM's Boardroom Uncovered, has opened up about his journey halfway across the world to now be in charge of one of the biggest names to come out of the UK in recent decades. Boardroom Uncovered is also available in video format as well.

07/30/2024

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39 min
05/19/2024

2. Is physical health the key to a successful company? | American Golf

You'd have thought that trying to turn around the fortunes of American Golf was enough for Nigel Oddy to be getting on with. The retailer endured a difficult few years during the Covid-19 pandemic, with Oddy being parachuted in just over a year ago to revive the ailing brand's finances. Since then, American Golf's balance sheet has been revitalised and the company is looking to the future with renewed confidence. In the latest episode of Boardroom Uncovered, Oddy opened up about the pressures of the job and the ways that he manages his busy workload. Boardroom Uncovered is also available in video format as well.

05/19/2024

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36 min
10/15/2024

8. Is paying with cash really not going anywhere? | Travelex

Travelex, the world's largest foreign currency exchange, is expecting to have new owners within the next two years, its chief executive has revealed. In this episode of Boardroom Uncovered, Richard Wazacz said the Peterborough-headquartered company will change ownership having been taken over by its debt holders in 2020 when the business collapsed into administration. Boardroom Uncovered is also available in video format as well.

10/15/2024

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38 min
06/25/2024

3. How sacrifices impact the spirit of an entrepreneur | Bloom & Wild

The chief executive of Bloom & Wild turned to a secret WhatsApp group with fellow founders to combat the "isolation" of being the sole head of his rapidly expanding flower delivery business. In the latest episode of Boardroom Uncovered, Aron Gelbard revealed what it's like to run Bloom & Wild without his co-founder Ben Stanway who stepped back to set up MoneyBox. Boardroom Uncovered is also available in video format as well.

06/25/2024

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34 min
09/04/2025

Is Rachel Reeves Right to Say Critics are Talking Rubbish?

It’s not just Angela Rayner who finds herself on the defensive; Rachel Reeves has come out fighting - claiming many of her critics are talking rubbish. So, does she have a point? In this episode of Week in Business, City AM editor-in-chief Christian May discusses the reshuffle that has centralised economics firepower away from her, and within Number 10. With less backing than ever before from Keir Starmer, can the Chancellor fix the UK's perilous financial situation? Week in Business is also available in video format here.

09/04/2025

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6 min
05/27/2025

Are Gen Z ditching the pub for the gym? | The Gym Group

Gen Z are ditching the pub and instead choosing to socialise with their friends at the gym more, the boss of one of the UK's largest chains has said. Will Orr, the chief executive of The Gym Group, told Jon Robinson on this episode of Boardroom Uncovered that the trend is an "incredible generational opportunity" for his company and one he is hoping to further capitalise on in the coming years. Boardroom Uncovered is also available in video format as well.

05/27/2025

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33 min
01/24/2025

Non-doms, Reeves' Budget U-turns and economic alarm bells

In this episode of Week in Business, City AM's Editor in Chief, Christian May, breaks down this week's top stories in the UK. Some of this week's top stories include 11,000 millionaires leaving the UK and Rachel Reeves backtracking on her Autumn Budget policies on nom-doms – plus more. Week in Business is also available in video format here.

01/24/2025

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5 min
11/27/2024

13. How George Clooney and The Muppets helped transform a business | Warbutons

The boss of Warburtons has said the bakery giant would not be where it is today without the help of Hollywood A-listers Samuel L Jackson, George Clooney, Robert De Niro, Sylvester Stallone – and The Muppets. Chairman Jonathan Warburton, part of the fifth generation of the family to lead the Bolton business, has seen the firm's finances transformed by the use of film stars in their adverts in recent years. The tactic, which has come at a hefty financial price, seems to have paid off in spades with Warburtons being elevated to a truly household name and its sales and profit surging. Boardroom Uncovered is also available in video format as well.

11/27/2024

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51 min
03/27/2025

Will Trump’s tariffs mean lower growth and higher taxes in the UK?

Week in Business sees City AM's Editor-in-Chief Christian May break down the top stories of the week in the UK. This week’s top stories include Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement, or ‘emergency Budget’, and Trump confirming his 25 per cent tariff on vehicle imports to the US – plus more. Week in Business is also available in video format here.

03/27/2025

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5 min

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Why are these four billionaires so confident about Britain’s future?

5. What it's like running Richard Branson's empire | Virgin Group

2. Is physical health the key to a successful company? | American Golf

8. Is paying with cash really not going anywhere? | Travelex

3. How sacrifices impact the spirit of an entrepreneur | Bloom & Wild

Is Rachel Reeves Right to Say Critics are Talking Rubbish?

Are Gen Z ditching the pub for the gym? | The Gym Group

Non-doms, Reeves' Budget U-turns and economic alarm bells

13. How George Clooney and The Muppets helped transform a business | Warbutons

Will Trump’s tariffs mean lower growth and higher taxes in the UK?

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