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Hannah Prevett and Dominic O’Connell bring you one big business story you need to know every week. Uncovering the personalities, power plays, boardroom dramas and sheer ambition that drive the world of business, Hannah and Dominic get the inside story from the people who are in the room when the deal goes down - from start-ups to tech titans, market movers to City CEOs.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 23h ago

    Coming soon…The Business of Formula 1®

    Coming soon…The Business of Formula 1® A series sponsored by PwC. Listen on The Business wherever you get your podcasts, or watch on Times Business channel on YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Coming soon…The Business of Formula 1®

  2. 2d ago

    Pret A Manger CEO: Shoplifting, subscriptions & UK high street survival

    How is Pret A Manger turning a London high-street staple into a powerhouse brand? In this episode of The Business, chief executive Pano Christou breaks down the Pret A Manger global strategy, detailing how the company adapts its corporate strategy for international markets while staying true to its British business roots. Recorded live at The Times Future of London summit, Hannah Prevett sits down with one of retail's most prominent industry leaders. Pano reflects on his 26-year journey from the shop floor to the executive suite, sharing lessons in entrepreneurship, building a resilient model, and navigating changing retail trends and consumer habits. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to press follow at the top of your podcast app. Presenter:  Hannah Prevett, associate business editor of The Sunday Times Guest:  Pano Christou, Chief Executive of Pret A Manger Producer: Hope Federico Executive Producers: Miriam Hall and Emily Leahy Video Producer: Bronwen Latham Image: Getty Get in touch: thebusiness@thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Pret A Manger CEO: Shoplifting, subscriptions & UK high street survival

  3. 4d ago

    Jaguar Land Rover job cuts - a warning for UK car makers?

    Why is Jaguar Land Rover cutting 4,000 jobs? Dominic O’Connell examines what the news of this major reduction means for the future of British car manufacturing. In this episode of The Business, we break down the decision by Jaguar Land Rover to cut nearly 10% of its UK workforce as the car maker pushes to save £1.7 billion. With automotive output falling to levels not seen since the 1950s in the UK, we ask whether soaring energy costs, Donald Trump's tariffs, and fierce Chinese competition threaten the wider UK economy and long-term economic growth. Dominic is joined by Oliver Gill, deputy business editor at The Sunday Times, who broke the story, and David Bailey, professor of business economics at Birmingham Business School. Together, they explore whether Jaguar Land Rover can successfully pivot to luxury electric vehicles, how changing government fiscal policy impacts British business, and whether Prime Minister Andy Burnham's pledge to re-industrialise Britain is realistic. Guests: Oliver Gill, deputy business editor at The Sunday TimesDavid Bailey, professor of business economics at Birmingham Business School Presenter: Dominic O’Connell, Times columnist and Times Radio business correspondent Producer: Hope Federico  Executive Producers: Emily Leahy and Miriam Hall Video Producer: Bronwen Latham Get in touch: thebusiness@thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Jaguar Land Rover job cuts - a warning for UK car makers?

  4. 5d ago

    Youth unemployment: Alan Milburn on NEETs and first jobs

    This episode is sponsored by PwC. Why are so many young people out of work? Government adviser Alan Milburn joins The Business to discuss youth unemployment, the rising number of NEETs (not in employment, education or training) and first jobs. In this episode, Alan Milburn — who has been examining the surge in young people classified as NEETs — is joined by PwC’s Chief People Officer Philippa O’Connor. Together with hosts Hannah Prevett and Dominic O’Connor, they analyse why tackling youth unemployment is critical for the UK economy and future economic growth. Drawing on research from the Social Market Foundation and PwC, they explore why British business must invest in entry-level talent, how industry leaders can help young people build a career, and what’s needed to keep young people out of long-term unemployment. Guests: Alan Milburn, author of the government-commissioned review into young people and work Phillippa O’Connor, chief people officer, PwC UK Presenter: Hannah Prevett, associate business editor, The Sunday Times Dominic O’Connell, business correspondent, Times Radio Producer: Hope Federico Executive Producer: Emily Leahy  Get in touch: thebusiness@thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Youth unemployment: Alan Milburn on NEETs and first jobs

  5. Sep 4

    Chapel Down CEO: How we’re taking on French champagne

    Is English sparkling wine outperforming Champagne to become a fast-growing sector in British business? Dominic O'Connell speaks to Chapel Down CEO James Pennefather. What was once viewed as a niche agricultural experiment is now a major success story across the UK economy. In this episode of The Business, James Pennefather, chief executive of Britain’s largest wine producer Chapel Down, joins Dominic O’Connell to discuss how domestic vineyards are expanding and reshaping luxury retail trends. James reveals the corporate strategy behind scaling English sparkling wine to capture a significant part of the global champagne market by 2035. He discusses Kent's chalk soils, navigating export growth in the US, and why younger consumers are embracing local fizz.  Plus, he shares how Chapel Down uses its AIM listing as an innovative marketing tool to turn shareholders into loyal customers, and why English sparkling wine represents a major opportunity for UK entrepreneurship. "English sparkling wine has the same quality credentials as champagne, but a slightly more approachable positioning," Pennefather says. Guest: James Pennefather, Chief Executive of Chapel Down Presenter: Dominic O’Connell, Times columnist and Times Radio business correspondent Video producer: Bronwen Latham  Producer: Hope Federico  Executive Producers: Emily Leahy and Miriam Hall Photo: Getty  Get in touch: thebusiness@thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Chapel Down CEO: How we’re taking on French champagne

  6. Sep 2

    Scott Bessent, bond markets and the threat to UK borrowing

    How will US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and global bond markets impact UK borrowing, John Healey’s UK Budget, and the wider UK economy? Rising inflation rates, soaring government debt, and higher borrowing costs are putting severe pressure on global markets. But can politicians intervene without making things worse? The US Treasury intends to double its buyback operations of government bonds to control yields. But how far can Scott Bessent go before investors lose faith? In this episode of The Business, Dominic O’Connell brings you essential market analysis with The Times economics editor, Mehreen Khan, and Chris Jeffery, Head of Macro Strategy at Legal & General Investment Management. They unpack how spiralling UK borrowing costs affect everything from mortgage rates to pension values, delivering the definitive financial news breakdown. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to press follow at the top of your podcast app. Guests: Chris Jeffery, head of macro strategy, Legal & General Investment ManagementMehreen Khan, economics editor, The Times Presenter: Dominic O'Connell. business correspondent, Times Radio Producer: Hope Federico Executive Producers: Miriam Hall and Emily Leahy Video Producer: Bronwen Latham Image: Getty  Get in touch: thebusiness@thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Scott Bessent, bond markets and the threat to UK borrowing

  7. Aug 27

    BONUS: Trinny Woodall on building a brand with a soul

    How did Trinny Woodall build a global cosmetics empire by targeting an overlooked market? Hannah Prevett speaks to the Trinny London founder about entrepreneurship, corporate strategy, and leading a modern British business. In this bonus episode, Trinny Woodall shares how she turned personal brand authority into an innovative enterprise, which she launched at age 53. As one of the UK’s most prominent industry leaders, Trinny Woodall explains why raising capital was challenging, how she navigated changing retail trends - and what it takes to scale a brand. "The more we go into AI, the more important it is when you scroll through social, you're being sent an ad or you're seeing something on a billboard ... That company has a soul and it has a code of beliefs which are not to do with the product it's selling you," she says. "That code of beliefs is actually what you relate to and connect with, and therefore, at that top-line level, you agree with what the feeling is, of that brand." If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to press follow at the top of your podcast app and look for the full episode with Trinny Woodall wherever you get your podcasts. Guest: Trinny Woodall, founder and CEO of Trinny London Presenter: Hannah Prevett, associate business editor at The Sunday Times Producer: Hope Federico Executive Producer: Miriam Hall and Emily Leahy  Video Producer: Bronwen Latham  Get in touch: thebusiness@thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    BONUS: Trinny Woodall on building a brand with a soul

  8. Aug 25

    Trinny Woodall: How I built a beauty empire in my 50s

    How did Trinny Woodall build cosmetics brand Trinny London into a multimillion-pound British business? Hannah Prevett speaks to the founder about reinvention. Few people understand business reinvention quite like Trinny Woodall. Best known for her hit television career, Trinny Woodall launched her cosmetics enterprise Trinny London from her own home in 2017 at age 53. In this episode of The Business, we explore how she navigated fundraising hurdles, targeted the over-40s skincare market, and established a major force in UK retail trends. Trinny Woodall reveals the corporate strategy behind building her beauty brand from scratch, her non-negotiables in hiring, and why establishing a support network of female founders was crucial to her success in entrepreneurship. "You need to really build a network of other female founders so that you feel you have women at the same place as you with the same struggles," Woodall says. "Because it's important to sense-check your thought process against somebody who is in a very similar position to you." Guest: Trinny Woodall, founder and CEO of Trinny London Presenter: Hannah Prevett, associate business editor, The Sunday Times Producer: Hope Federico Executive Producer: Miriam Hall and Emily Leahy  Video Producer: Bronwen Latham  Get in touch: thebusiness@thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Trinny Woodall: How I built a beauty empire in my 50s
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Hannah Prevett and Dominic O’Connell bring you one big business story you need to know every week. Uncovering the personalities, power plays, boardroom dramas and sheer ambition that drive the world of business, Hannah and Dominic get the inside story from the people who are in the room when the deal goes down - from start-ups to tech titans, market movers to City CEOs.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Channel
    The Times
  • Creator
    The Times
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    70
  • Rating
    Clean
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    News Corp UK & Ireland Limited

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