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What do beards, bachelors and windows have in common? Financial Times Columnist, Tim Harford takes us on a tax tour. And with £40 billion pounds worth of tax rises coming our way, Tim chats to Steph about what difference they’ll make and whether we’ll get the growth Labour want.

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Robert and Steph chat to former Chief Economist of the Bank of England, Andy Haldane, about whether the Chancellor took enough risks in her budget, whether many economists are being too gloomy about the outlook for productivity and wages, and why we need a revolution in our schools and universities.

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Robert and Steph hear from the Chancellor about how she shaped her history-making budget, why she won’t be coming back for much more tax in future budgets, why the IFS is wrong to say she’ll have to top up departmental resources in the coming spending review and what she has to say to the business owners who will bear the brunt of the tax raises.

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Was the budget too harsh on small and medium businesses? How much pain will ‘working people’ feel from the tax changes? Is the OBR right that this mega budget won’t increase the size of the economy over five years? Steph and Robert discuss.

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Robert and Steph assess Reeves’ ambitions for the most important budget since the 1980s, whether hypothecated taxes work, and how Russia, China and India are plotting the biggest attack on America's economic power in history.

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Martin Lewis, the MoneySavingExpert, joins Robert and Steph to crunch the numbers on how Labour got it wrong on the winter fuel payment, the scandal of councils’ vicious debt collection, how schools are failing our children and why, despite suing Facebook, scammers are still getting away with using his face.

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Steph and Robert talk to leading economist and investor Mohamed El-Erian about how growth is the only solution to our national debt burden, how he would re-write the fiscal rules to allow for much more public investment and why central banks must increase their inflation targets from 2% to 3%

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Former Trump staffer and The Rest Is Politics US host, Anthony Scaramucci joins Steph and Robert to explain why Trump’s planned interference with the Fed would wreck the US economy, why America’s billionaires like Musk don’t care and why he’s backing Harris.

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What options does Rachel Reeves have to allow for more investment, how can we be more productive as a service economy and does the NHS have a management problem? Steph and Robert answer your questions.

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Robert and Steph are joined by former Shadow Chancellor of The Exchequer, John McDonnell, to discuss what he thinks Rachel Reeves should and shouldn't do in the upcoming budget, how child poverty should be Labour's number one priority, and how he feels about this Labour government in general.

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Robert speaks to economist Danny Blanchflower about the surge in mental ill-health among young people, which his global research shows is linked to the proliferation of smart phones since 2014. As a former member of the Bank of England’s MPC, he also talks about what’s gone wrong at the Bank.

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Robert and Steph discuss how changing pensions tax relief in Rachel Reeves’s budget could lead to strikes by public sector workers, why putting up capital gains tax rates may see less money raised by government and why private equity giant Blackstone is investing £10bn in the North East to build the biggest AI data centre in Europe.

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Robert and Steph are joined by Lord Richard Layard, a 90 year old economist who has dedicated his life to researching and encouraging politicians to consider the happiness of their populations when taking decisions. 

They also discuss whether faster growing economies increase wellbeing and how the presence of women in politics has positive effects on the people who live in those countries (most of the time).

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Robert and Steph discuss how the Treasury can encourage more investment to fix the economy and public services, why the Bank of England didn’t cut interest rates and isn’t doing more to stimulate growth, and whether the government is right to force employers to allow us to work from home.

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Robert and Steph catch up after the huge response we’ve had to the Children’s Services special episode and ask the Secretary of State for Education, Bridget Philipson, how she intends to fix the shocking crisis currently involving the hundreds of millions of pounds of profit being made each year on the care of children at the taxpayer’s expense.

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Secretary of State for Education, Bridget Phillipson tells us her plans to solve: the skills gap, teacher’s pay needs, early years childcare provision, further education underfunding, the rising demand for SEN services, the forgotten third (kids who fail maths and English GCSE), plus Robert and Steph’s biggest obsession; how do you make sure schools prepare young people for the world of work.

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A special episode on the hundreds of millions of pounds of profit disappearing out of our children's homes and into the hands of private investors. With four out of five owned by private companies, and some ultimately owned by private equity firms and sovereign wealth funds, Robert and Steph look at why our cash strapped councils are forking out so much and what needs to be done to make sure our most vulnerable children are not losing out.

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Robert and Steph discuss how Starmer and Reeves made such a mess of scrapping the winter fuel payment, whether they were also wrong to abolish the social care cap and the risks of their new protections for workers.

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Robert and Steph look at the pros and cons of a Universal Basic Income. They also answer your questions on increasing the income tax threshold to £20k and discuss whether concert goers are being ripped off.

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Robert and Steph are joined by polling guru Nate Silver to discuss how Silicon Valley investors and tech billionaires are a breed apart from politicians and journalists, how they measure risks before making huge bets, and what we can learn from them.

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With joblessness amongst young people the highest it’s been for a decade, Lauren Mistry from Youth Employment UK talk exclusively to Robert and Steph about the disturbing findings of their Youth Voice Census.

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Steph and Robert discuss Keir Starmer’s gloomy speech that set the tone for a ‘painful’ Autumn budget, look at why short selling the stock market isn’t always a bad thing and team up with The Rest Is Entertainment to discover why celebrities are launching so many alcohol brands.

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Steph is joined by economics commentator Grace Blakeley to answer your questions, including what a world without landlords would look like, how Labour might reform council tax and whether community fundraising would help improve local infrastructure.

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This week Steph is joined by economics author Grace Blakeley who argues that capitalism is not what we think it is. They discuss whether we really are in a free market and what that means for the government's plans like the National Wealth Fund. Plus, whether there can ever be equality with a two tier education system.

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Robert and Steph are joined by Azeem Azhar, influential tech thinker, to discuss how disruptive artificial intelligence is changing business forever, our need to rethink entire economic structures at the point of singularity and how Elon Musk went from being just another Silicon Valley geek partygoer to the most powerful billionaire in history.

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What actually is ‘cheapflation’? Are higher rental costs anti-business? What would happen if we stopped trying to control inflation and just let it run its course? Robert and Steph answer your questions.

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How does hate speech on X impact Elon Musk’s business and why is he suing advertisers? What do we mean when we say that the UK is a “services economy”? Should you pay less VAT in poorer areas? Robert and Steph answer your questions.

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Karen Ward, a Chief Market Strategist for EMEA at one of the world's leading financial institutions, JP Morgan Asset Management, as well as a former advisor to an ex chancellor, joins Steph and Robert to discuss turmoil in world markets, whether the US is heading for recession, where interest rates should settle and how to fix the British economy.

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Mariana Mazzucato, who created the concept of "mission-led government", talks to Robert and Steph about Labour’s five missions and whether they will work, what Rachel Reeves should have done instead of her spending audit announcement and how devolved powers can change a government’s mission.

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Dan Neidle, the man described as a "tax dodger's worst enemy", joins Steph and Robert to discuss the options Rachel Reeves has to fill the £22bn black hole in the publics finances at her 30 October budget, how to reform our crazy tax system and why the cowboys who devise tax avoidance scams are rarely punished.

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The number of people who’ve left the Labour force because of mental and physical ill health is at record levels. It means employers can’t hire the people they need, the country is dependent on immigration and the costs of disability benefits are soaring. Former Labour Health Secretary Alan Milburn has a plan to fix this, which he discusses with Steph and Robert.

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How much will a new US president hurt or help our economy? Where will Rachel Reeves find the money to fill an enormous hole in the public finances that she’ll reveal next week? Will her new 'Covid Czar' be able to recover billions from dodgy Covid deals and furlough fraud? Robert and Steph answer your questions

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Robert and Steph are joined by one of the most famous investors in the United Kingdom, Deborah Meaden, to hear about her conversation with Keir Starmer on the future of business, what it’s like to be an investor on Dragon’s Den, and the key criteria she looks for when backing an entrepreneur with a bright idea.

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Sir Keir Starmer says his big ambitions are to rebuild prosperity and trust. What new laws did he propose in the King’s speech? Will they work and are they enough? Robert and Steph are joined by Alastair Campbell from The Rest Is Politics on a crossover episode of The Rest Is Money.

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Economist and external member of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee, Swati Dhingra talks to Robert and Steph about why she thinks the time has come to lower Bank Rate, the interest rate set by the Bank of England that determines the cost of borrowing and savings rates for all of us.  

She discusses the heavy responsibility of deciding how much money the British public have in their pockets and discusses where interest rates are likely to settle for the next ten years or longer. The Rest Is Money also examines with her why the Bank of England was too slow to raise interest rates when the inflationary surge began and whether monetary policy can be adapted to meet the different needs of the UK’s regions

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Does capitalism only work if people continue to be poor? How can we encourage young people to contribute to their pension? What do we know so far about Labour's economic policy? Steph and Robert answer your questions.

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Robert and Steph debrief after an incredibly dramatic week in politics, discussing the new cabinet appointments, what it’s like to ask a question at a Prime Minister’s press conference and how the markets reacted to the results of the General Election.

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How would Great British Energy actually work? Could the Lib Dems become the official opposition? What would Robert and Steph do if they were in charge of the budget? The Rest Is Money team answer the questions that matter, on our General Election special.

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Robert and Steph answer your questions including, how do we measure our productivity in the UK? Why didn’t the Bank of England cut interest rates? How much of what we invest actually come back to the Exchequer?

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How do Labour plan to grow the economy? Would Shein be allowed to float on the London Stock Exchange? Will regulating AI boost productivity without costing jobs? Robert and Steph are joined by the Shadow Secretary of State for Business and Trade, Jonathan Reynolds to find out.

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Is this the first time since Brexit that the UK has something that the EU actually needs? What would happen if capital gains tax was applicable on all property? Do we need to increase the tax burden by to get better public services? Robert and Steph answer your questions.

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Who are the "working people" that Keir Starmer has promised no tax increases for? Would Reform UK send the markets into a spiral if they got into power? How would the Green Party raise money to fund their ambitious net zero pledges? Robert and Steph examine the manifestos and provide answers to the big tax questions.

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How can Labour avoid austerity? What are the party’s plans for education? Can Labour position themselves as the party of wealth creation? Join Robert and Steph as they break down the Labour manifesto in this episode of The Rest is Money.

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What are the Tories planning if they win the General Election on July 4th? Can they really raise enough money from welfare and tax avoidance to cover their promises? What is the purpose behind cutting national insurance again? Robert and Steph break down the 76 page Conservative manifesto to find out if the maths really do add up.

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Are Fossil Free Books right to put pressure on Hay, Cheltenham and Edinburgh International Book Festival to drop their main sponsor? How do political parties fund their election campaigns? Do high street banks make a profit when the Bank of England put up interest rates? Robert and Steph answer your questions.

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If Starmer and Labour win, how does Mick Lynch think he should fix Britain? Steph and Robert talk with the UK’s influential trade union leader to answer this question and more.

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Is Labour’s new 24 page plan too heavily skewed towards workers and leave businesses powerless? Robert and Steph dig into the Labour Party’s new proposal to ‘Make Work Pay’ on this episode.

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Head of the IFS, Paul Johnson, joins Steph and Robert on this episode of The Rest is Money. Will the next government have to increase taxes? Will growth and productivity improve? What is within the next Chancellor’s power to change? Listen as we answer all these questions and more.

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Where will the Treasury find £10 billion for infected blood victims? How do you actually question and challenge business leaders and politicians? And is is true that we're running out of cocoa?  Join Steph and Robert as they answer all these questions and more on this episode of The Rest is Money.

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What are the implications of lower inflation for a general election? In a globalised economy, do we really have control of our prices as a country? And with lower inflation will we see some relief on interest rates? Robert and Steph are joined by Torsten Bell, Chief Executive of the Resolution Foundation, to answer all these questions and more

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Is happiness correlated with GDP? Are Gen Z richer than their parents? Could Modern Monetary Theory ever be implemented? Robert is joined by Tim Harford, the Undercover Economist, to answer all these questions and more.

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Why has the UK workforce shrunk by half a million people post-COVID? Do UK businesses need better managers? How do we restore faith in democracy in the UK and abroad? This week Robert is joined by Andy Haldane, former Chief Economist of the Bank of England, to answer all these questions and more.

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What’s caused the UK’s growth problem and how can we fix it? Does the UK need more domestic investment? Should our economists be able to predict crises?

As interest rates are left unchanged at a 16-year high of 5.25%, join Robert as he interviews Andy Haldane, former Chief Economist of the Bank of England.

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Can we attract companies to list in the UK by thinking more holistically? Are there any long-term benefits of Brexit? What's it like working in James Bond's office? Join Robert as he interviews Minister of State for Investment, Lord Dominic Johnson.

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In the final part of her interview, Liz Truss joins us to give her side of the story and discuss the aftermath of the minibudget that ultimately led to her downfall.

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At what point did Liz Truss know her days were numbered? Have politicians given away too much power to the Bank of England? Does she really believe that cutting taxes raises money for the government?

Liz Truss joins us in this episode of The Rest is Money, the first of a two-part interview, to give her side of the story and set the scene on the days before her her fall from power.

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What are the obstacles in creating a new bank? Has banking become unethical? Should bankers' bonuses be capped? Join Steph and Robert as they interview Dave Fishwick, the businessman behind 'The Bank of Dave.'

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How did Thames Water end up with so much debt? Do borrowing water companies serve only to pay their investors? Is this the start of a financial catastrophe? Join Steph and Robert in this deep dive into the water industry as they answer all these questions and more.

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Can you successfully operate a business as a democracy? Does the Treasury have a diversity problem? How can you cooperate with a government that keeps you in the dark?

Join Steph and Robert as they interview the head of John Lewis, Dame Sharon White, in this episode of The Rest is Money.

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What is the difference between tax evasion and tax avoidance? Could cracking down on tax dodgers be Labour’s key to funding public services? Has Lidl’s expansion come to a halt? 

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After Truss's demise, will any heads roll at the Bank of England? What happened at Jeremy Hunt's first crisis meeting in Chequers? How is the UK still paying the price for this calamity?

In the final episode of our three part series, Steph and Robert reveal the lasting impact from this calamitous period and assess how the Bank of England got away with political murder.

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Did the Bank of England commit political assassination? How would the Bank's rescue plan work? What happened behind the scenes at the IMF?

The final episode, 'Death on the Square Mile' will be released on Tuesday 16th April.

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What's the real story behind the financial crisis that followed the mini budget of Liz Truss and Kwasi Kwarteng?

In the first episode of a three-part series, Steph and Robert lift the lid on one of the most terrifying moments in recent British economic - and political - history.

Episode 2, 'Britain on the Brink', will be released on Monday 15th April. The final episode, 'Death on the Square Mile' will be released on Tuesday 16th April.

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Will your side-hustle be taxed? Who will benefit from freeports? What does Britain’s gig economy mean for productivity? Join Robert and Steph as they answer all these questions on today's episode of The Rest Is Money.

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Does Britain have a hospitality problem? What happens when your business partners don’t share your work ethic? Does taking risks always pay off?

Join Steph and Robert as they interview two-Michelin-star chef Tom Kerridge in this episode of The Rest is Money.

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How excited (or worried) should we be about Neuralink's first human patient? What happened to Vodafone, a British company that used to dwarf Apple in size? Why are so many UK assets now owned by foreign companies?

Join Robert and Steph as they answer all this and more on today's episode of The Rest Is Money. 

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What's the real story behind Truth Social's billion-dollar valuation? What does it really mean to be "economically inactive"? Is encouraging older people to downsize their homes the best solution for the housing crisis?

Join Steph McGovern and Robert Peston as they answer all these questions and more in this episode of The Rest is Money.

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How do we get growth back in the UK economy? Why do we need social challenges to interact with innovation challenges? Does the consulting industry infantilise our Government?

Join Steph and Robert as they interview economist Mariana Mazzucato in this episode of The Rest is Money.

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Why does the USA want to ban TikTok? Should Nationwide's members have a say in its Virgin Money takeover?

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What would be the economic impact of legalising prostitution and cannabis in the UK? How does the buying and selling of debt work between the government and the Bank of England? Why is the vet market being investigated by the CMA?

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Should Britain have a sovereign wealth fund? How can the UK’s film industry be revived? Listen as Steph and Robert answer these questions and more.

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Is the Great British ISA worth it for investors? Will the child benefit overhaul create more workers? Is the VAT threshold increase enough? Listen as Steph and Robert answer all these questions and more.

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Will you be better off from the Chancellor’s Budget? Who are the real winners? Has Jeremy Hunt managed to paint Rachel Reeves into a corner?

Join Robert Peston and Steph McGovern as they answer all these questions and more in this Budget special of The Rest Is Money.

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Why is it important for employees to know about their boss’s personal life? How do good managers generate 50% more revenue? How important are personalities over CVs? Join Steph and Robert as they interview CEO James Timpson in this episode of The Rest is Money.

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What are the challenges facing SMBs in the UK, and is enough being done to support them expand abroad? What do small businesses have to do to unlock greater productivity and how can the government help? Listen as Steph and Robert answer all these questions and more in this episode of The Rest Is Money, following our recent partnership with Wise.

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Where do the shares we buy come from? Why is there still a gender divide in the world of investment? Which jobs are most at risk from AI? Join Steph and Robert as they answer all these questions and more in this Q&A episode of The Rest is Money.

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What happened in the row between the Post Office's Henry Staunton and Kemi Badenoch? Why are British companies listing on the American market? Have Tory attitudes towards business changed? Listen as Steph and Robert answer all these questions and more.

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How can companies use AI to safeguard their employees? Why was Hays hailed as “the hero of the high street”? Do private companies have a social responsibility?

Join Steph and Robert as they interview the chair of Hays Travel, Dame Irene Hays, in this episode of The Rest is Money.

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Is Britain being left behind in the AI revolution? Will AI improve our lives and make us richer? How should policymakers act to curb the impact on incomes? Listen as Steph and Robert answer all these questions and more.



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How did owning a home become unaffordable? Could downsizing be the key to opening up more properties? Does the UK have too much of an obsession with home ownership? Listen as Steph and Robert answer all these questions and more.



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How have Meta changed the way we consume the news? Why has a court blocked Elon Musk’s $56 billion dollar pay deal? What is the problem with wealth perception in the UK? Listen as Steph and Robert answer all these questions and more.

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Is the Conservative party no longer the party of business? How are UK supermarkets coping with the Red Sea crisis? Is it possible to make green business choices affordably?

Join Steph and Robert as they interview executive chairman of Iceland, Richard Walker, in this episode of The Rest is Money.

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Is the IMF ever wrong? Does working from home reduce productivity? How concerned should we be about the wave of deepfake scams? Listen as Steph and Robert answer all these questions and more.

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Could energy pricing be left to the markets? Should renewable energy be cheaper in the regions its generated? Will energy ever become more affordable?

Listen as Steph and Robert are joined by Greg Jackson to answer all these questions and tell his story on this episode of The Rest Is Money.

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Can Boeing recover from the safety concerns surrounding its planes? Are MPs' personal property investments causing them to go light on housing market regulation? Is the gamification of fitness a trend that will stick around? Listen as Steph and Robert answer all these questions and more.

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What does conflict in the Red Sea mean for prices in Europe? How much did Fujitsu know about the Horizon software it sold to the Post Office? Would the UK be more productive if employees were granted shares in the companies they work for? Listen as Steph and Robert answer all these questions and more.

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Does anything actually get done at Davos? Why do tickets cost so much to attend the World Economic Forum event? What really happens at the infamous parties?

Join Steph McGovern and (veteran Davos attendee) Robert Peston for a special episode of The Rest Is Money, as they lift the lid on the secrets of one of the biggest events in the global business calendar.

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How much could the Post Office scandal cost the taxpayer? Will virtual reality boost Apple’s falling share price? Is it really not “that difficult” to buy a home? Listen as Steph and Robert answer all these questions and more.

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Why does the UK have worse productivity than Germany? Is it better to start a business in your twenties, rather than your thirties? Does Britain’s Chancellor really have a sprung ballroom for dancing in his house?

Join Robert and Steph for their first ever interview on The Rest Is Money, where they’re joined by Jeremy Hunt, Chancellor of the Exchequer.

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What are 'zombie companies' and why are we seeing more of them? How would freeports help the economy? How can we reduce Britain’s skills gap? Join Steph and Robert in this deep dive into productivity as they answer all these questions and more.

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How will Hotel Chocolat fare under their new owner? How is Shein using AI to create next-level fast fashion? What could Labour do for business and the economy? Listen as Steph and Robert answer all these questions and more.

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Is inflation getting back on track? Why has Ryanair been so successful? What does Boots’ potential sale mean for its future? Listen as Steph and Robert answer all these questions and more.

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Why is Unilever facing an investigation over greenwashing? What's next for Manchester United's deal with Jim Ratcliffe? Could a wealth tax actually be fairer than the current system? Listen as Steph and Robert answer these questions and more.

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Why are the next generation of billionaires breaking away from their family businesses? Who’s winning from Sky’s Premier League TV deal? Does The Body Shop need to go back to its activist roots?

Tune in to hear today’s episode of The Rest Is Money where Robert and Steph answer all these questions and more.

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In their new podcast TV maestro and hugely successful author Richard Osman, along with The Guardian's razor-sharp columnist Marina Hyde unravel the mysteries and unveil the hidden gems within the vast landscape of entertainment. Blending knowledge, humour, and insight as industry insiders they'll talk television, films, books, music and celebrity gossip as well as offering an enticing peek behind the curtain.

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Is the Bank of England broken? How is ‘BookTok’ turning the publishing industry on its head? Does boycotting brands make any difference? 

Tune in to hear today’s episode of The Rest Is Money where Robert and Steph answer all these questions and more.

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Is Jeremy Hunt's budget a money illusion? What went on inside the board of Open AI? How much did Kanye West’s antisemitism cost Adidas?

Listen as Steph and Robert answer these questions and more.

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Does Rishi Sunak deserve credit for halving inflation? Have dating apps reached their peak? What really happened with David Cameron and the Greensill Scandal? And what are the financial ramifications of freeports? Listen as Steph and Robert answer these questions and more.

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What happened in 'one of the biggest financial frauds in history'? How will WeWork’s fall from grace affect its rivals? Are Christmas adverts still the driver of retail’s Golden Quarter? Join Robert and Steph for this episode of The Rest Is Money as they answer all of these questions and more.

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How did a revolutionary healthcare business go from millions of pounds of NHS contracts to bankruptcy? What's the story behind Taylor Swift’s business empire? Are UK university degrees no longer worth it for graduates? Join Robert and Steph for this episode of The Rest Is Money as they answer all of these questions and more.

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Have you heard? Robert's new book 'Bust? Saving the Economy, Democracy and Our Sanity' is out now!

To keep you going between TRIM episodes, here's an extract from the book read by Robert himself for you to enjoy.

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Can AI transform our economy? Should our employers have a responsibility for our health? Are fossil fuels here to stay? Join Robert and Steph for this episode of The Rest Is Money as they answer all of these questions and more.

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What does the biggest deal in gaming history say about the future of the industry? Why are shops paying thousands of pounds for facial recognition cameras? How did Birkenstock become a billion dollar brand? Join Robert and Steph for this episode of The Rest Is Money as they answer all of these questions and more.

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What is happening at Metro Bank and is it doomed to fail? Why is the market for fake meat collapsing? Could Rachel Reeves' promise of 'iron discipline' transform Britain's economy?

Join Robert and Steph for this episode of The Rest Is Money as they answer all of these questions and more.

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Is Octopus the 'Amazon' of the energy industry? Does LEGO have an innovation problem? Who's going to win the race to buy The Daily Telegraph?

Join Robert and Steph for this episode of The Rest Is Money as they answer all of these questions and more.

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Would scrapping inheritance tax crash the stock market? Why is HS2 so over budget? What really happened when Rupert Murdoch stepped down last week?

Join Robert and Steph for this episode of The Rest Is Money as they answer all of these questions and more.

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Is Sunak's environmental U-turn bad for business? What's the real story behind his net zero delay?

Join Robert and Steph for this emergency episode of The Rest Is Money as they answer all of these questions and more.

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Should the Bank of England shoulder some of the blame for the economic turmoil during the Liz Truss premiership? Is Elon Musk really 'driven by inner demons'? How do TikTokers make money? Is 'surge pricing' blatant profiteering or basic economics?

Join Robert and Steph for today's episode of The Rest Is Money as they answer all of these questions and more.

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How significant is the resignation of BP’s boss? Is there trouble looming on the horizon for British pensions? Has Universal Music Group reshaped the future of streaming? Why are American investment firms taking over European football?

Tune in to hear today’s episode of The Rest Is Money where Robert and Steph answer all these questions and more.

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How much harm has been done by decades of governments investing too little? Is buy-now-pay-later causing misery or joy for young shoppers? Are supermarkets cutting prices fast enough? Is Novo Nordisk’s anti obesity wonder drug Semaglutide the most important pharmaceutical discovery of the century?

Join Robert and Steph as they answer all these questions and more on today's episode of The Rest Is Money.

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Are we witnessing the slow death of the British stock market? Can the high street survive in 2023? Why is the French government paying its farmers to destroy the country's wine surplus?

Join Robert Peston and Steph McGovern as they answer all these questions and more in the first ever episode of The Rest Is Money.

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**FIRST EPISODE - WEDNESDAY 30TH AUGUST**

Does money really make the world go round? Economics, business and finance have long been subjects we leave to the stock brokers, hedge fund managers and business school professors who spend their lives obsessing over them - but there’s no reason we shouldn’t discuss ‘money’ in the same way we talk about sport and TV. 

In The Rest Is Money, business correspondent and broadcaster Steph McGovern is joined by old friend and economics expert Robert Peston to explore everything we need to know about the issues that affect us in our everyday lives: how will AI affect your job and our economic prospects? Are we stuck with higher inflation for years to come? Why are wealthy nations like Saudi Arabia buying up sport? 

Steph and Robert will decode all the business jargon that you hear on the airwaves and break it down for you, while also reaching back into the past to revisit some of the biggest financial events of the last half century - to see if there are any lessons we can learn from them today…

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