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The Rest Is Money

Goalhanger
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.

Episodes

48. Who Killed Liz Truss? Britain on the Brink (Part 2)

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. Email: [email protected] X: @TheRestIsMoney Instagram: @TheRestIsMoney TikTok: @RestIsMoney goalhangerpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 14, 202433 minEp. 48

47. Who Killed Liz Truss? Countdown to Calamity (Part 1)

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. Email: [email protected] X: @TheRestIsMoney Instagram: @...

Apr 10, 202440 minEp. 47

46. The end of the gig economy’s golden era

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. Sign up to our newsletter to get more insightful stories from the world of business and finance. Email: [email protected] X: @TheRestIsMoney Instagram: @TheRestIsMoney TikTok: @RestIsMoney goalhangerpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic...

Apr 04, 202429 minEp. 46

45. Tom Kerridge: How to start a restaurant empire, tackling food poverty, and risking bankruptcy to build a business

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. Email: [email protected] X: @TheRestIsMoney Instagram: @TheRestIsMoney TikTok: @RestIsMoney goalhangerpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 03, 202452 minEp. 45

44. Neuralink: Would you let Elon Musk put a chip in your brain?

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. 🌏 Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/restismoney It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ✅ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/...

Mar 29, 202429 minEp. 44

43. Billionaire or bust? Donald Trump's newfound 'fortune'

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. To listen to the 'housing special' mentioned in the podcast, it is episode 30 in The Rest Is Money feed. 🌏 Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ https://nordvp...

Mar 28, 202437 minEp. 43

42. Mariana Mazzucato: How consulting firms weaken business, the illusion of ‘growth’, and public vs private innovation

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. Email: [email protected] X: @TheRestIsMoney Instagram: @TheRestIsMoney TikTok: @RestIsMoney goalhangerpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 22, 202455 minEp. 42

41. Ban in the USA: Is TikTok's time up?

Why does the USA want to ban TikTok? Should Nationwide's members have a say in its Virgin Money takeover? Join Robert and Steph as they answer all these questions on today's episode of The Rest Is Money. Email: [email protected] X: @TheRestIsMoney Instagram: @TheRestIsMoney TikTok: @RestIsMoney goalhangerpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 21, 202432 minEp. 41

40. Should cannabis be legalised? What would happen if the government cancelled its debt? Are vets ripping us off?

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? Join Robert and Steph as they answer all these questions on today's episode of The Rest Is Money. Email: [email protected] X: @TheRestIsMoney Instagram: @TheRestIsMoney TikTok: @RestIsMoney goalhangerpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic...

Mar 15, 202430 minEp. 40

38. The plan to turbocharge the British stock market

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. Email: [email protected] X: @TheRestIsMoney Instagram: @TheRestIsMoney TikTok: @RestIsMoney goalhangerpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 08, 202438 minEp. 38

37. What Jeremy Hunt’s Budget really means

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. Email: [email protected] X: @TheRestIsMoney Instagram: @TheRestIsMoney TikTok: @RestIsMoney goalhangerpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 06, 202429 minEp. 37

36. Why should you employ ex-offenders? James Timpson on the family dynasty, recruiting from prisons, and regenerating the high street

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. Email: [email protected] X: @TheRestIsMoney Instagram: @TheRestIsMoney TikTok: @RestIsMoney goalhangerpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 01, 202445 minEp. 36

35. Could small businesses be the key to the country's prosperity?

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. To back Wise’s call to End the Opt Out, visit wise.com/endtheoptout Email: [email protected] X: @TheRestIsMoney Instagram: @TheRestIsMoney TikTok: @...

Feb 29, 202431 minEp. 35

34. Why do companies buy back their own shares? Can high inflation actually be good for an economy? Why do so few women invest?

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. Email: [email protected] X: @TheRestIsMoney Instagram: @TheRestIsMoney TikTok: @RestIsMoney goalhangerpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 23, 202433 minEp. 34

33. The real story behind the Post Office's fight with Kemi Badenoch

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. Email: [email protected] X: @TheRestIsMoney Instagram: @TheRestIsMoney TikTok: @RestIsMoney goalhangerpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 21, 202447 minEp. 33

32. Dame Irene Hays: Saving Thomas Cook, owning Sunderland AFC, and using AI in business

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. Email: [email protected] X: @TheRestIsMoney Instagram: @TheRestIsMoney TikTok: @RestIsMoney goalhangerpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 16, 202451 minEp. 32

31. Artificial Intelligence: Britain's battle with the future

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. Email: [email protected] X: @TheRestIsMoney Instagram: @TheRestIsMoney TikTok: @RestIsMoney goalhangerpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 15, 202445 minEp. 31

30. How to solve the housing crisis

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. Email: [email protected] X: @TheRestIsMoney Instagram: @TheRestIsMoney TikTok: @RestIsMoney goalhangerpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 09, 202431 minEp. 30

29. Musk vs Zuckerberg: A Tale of Two Tech Titans

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. 🌏 Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/restismoney It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ✅ Email: [email protected] X: @TheRestIsMoney Instagram: @TheRestIsMoney TikTok: @RestIsMoney goalhangerpodcasts.com Learn more about...

Feb 08, 202445 minEp. 29

28.⁠ ⁠Are the Tories bad for business? Richard Walker on leaving the Tory party, running Iceland, and emerging from his dad’s shadow

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. Email: [email protected] X: @TheRestIsMoney Instagram: @TheRestIsMoney TikTok: @RestIsMoney goalhangerpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 02, 202443 minEp. 28

26.⁠ ⁠Britain’s energy kraken: Greg Jackson on Octopus, rethinking renewables and the new age of energy technology

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. Email: [email protected] X: @TheRestIsMoney Instagram: @TheRestIsMoney TikTok: @RestIsMoney goalhangerpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 26, 202452 minEp. 26

25. Boeing’s turbulent future, the gamification of fitness, and the dilemma of MPs as landlords

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. 🌏 Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/restismoney It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ✅ Email: [email protected] X: @TheRestIsMoney Instagram: @TheRestIsMoney TikTo...

Jan 25, 202438 minEp. 25

24. A wave of crisis in the Red Sea, Fujitsu's next move, and a Las Vegas Sphere in Middlesbrough?

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. Email: [email protected] X: @TheRestIsMoney Instagram: @TheRestIsMoney TikTok: @RestIsMoney goalhangerpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 19, 202445 minEp. 24

23. Demystifying Davos: Debauched parties, billionaire backroom deals, and the next industrial revolution

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. Email: [email protected] X: @TheRestIsMoney Instagram: @TheRestIsMoney TikTok: @RestIsMoney goalhangerpodcasts.com Learn more about yo...

Jan 18, 202426 minEp. 23

22.⁠ ⁠The cost of the Post Office scandal, trouble at Apple, and how hard is it to buy a home?

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. 🌏 Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/restismoney It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ✅ Email: [email protected] X: @TheRestIsMoney Instagram: @TheRestIsMoney TikTok: @RestIsMoney goalhangerpodcasts.com Learn more about your a...

Jan 11, 202450 minEp. 22

21. Jeremy Hunt, Chancellor of the Exchequer

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. 🌏 Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/restismoney It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ✅ Email: restism...

Jan 09, 202437 minEp. 21

20. Zombie companies & freeports: why is Britain so unproductive?

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. Email: [email protected] X: @TheRestIsMoney Instagram: @TheRestIsMoney TikTok: @RestIsMoney goalhangerpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 04, 202429 minEp. 20

19. Empire of chocolate, the man behind Shein, and Labour's economic vision for Britain

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. Email: [email protected] X: @TheRestIsMoney Instagram: @TheRestIsMoney TikTok: @RestIsMoney goalhangerpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 28, 202345 minEp. 19
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