Talking Economics - with John Mills

Jan Zeber, Policy Analyst at the TaxPayers' Alliance, and Sophia Cannon, political commentator, join John to discuss the latest in business, economics and finance. In this episode, our guests discuss the impact of the recent general election on attitudes towards inequality; whether we are likely to see an end to austerity; and the latest on our EU trade negotiations.

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Callum Williams, Britain Economics Correspondent at The Economist, and John Williams, Head of ACCA UK, join John to discuss the latest in business, economics and finance. In this twentieth edition, our guests discuss the potential shape of our Brexit trade deal; consider the challenges facing businesses in the face of regulatory concern; and take a look at the rise of populism in response to globalisation.

Paul Davies, 'Heard on the Street' reporter at the Wall Street Journal, and Keiran Pedley, Research Director at GfK, join John to discuss the latest economic headlines. In this edition, our guests analyse the Government's likely approach to the upcoming Brexit negotiations; assess Britain's productivity puzzle; and discuss the Chancellor's sunny outlook for economic growth.

Jonathan Haskel, Professor of Economics at Imperial College Business School, and Hamish McRae, Associate Editor of The Independent, join John to discuss the latest economic headlines. In this edition, they take the temperature of the business community as Theresa May prepares to trigger Article 50; discuss the potential for financial services companies to shift their operations to Frankfurt; and ask whether we have turned a corner when it comes to consumer confidence.

Lee Crawford, Research Associate at the Centre for Global Development, and Rupert Steiner, former Chief City Correspondent at The Daily Mail, join John to discuss the latest economic headlines. In this episode: Are foreign takeovers critical for the UK’s economic growth? What can we expect from the UK retail sector in 2017? And, what impact will Donald Trump have on American business?

Dr Tim Evans, Professor of Business and Political Economy at Middlesex University; Simon French, Chief Economist at Panmure Gordon, and Stephen Devlin, Senior Economist at the New Economics Foundation join John to discuss the latest economic headlines. In this episode, they explore the future of our Single Market membership, and what it might look like post-Brexit; question whether the devaluation of the pound will help the UK economy rebalance towards manufacturing rather than financial services, and discuss the challenges presented by London’s housing market.

Professor Steve Keen, Head of the School of Economics, History & Politics at Kingston University and Jonathan Portes, Principal Research Fellow at the National Institute of Economic and Social Research join John to discuss the latest economic headlines. This episode: What can be done to overcome the challenges in the UK housing market? What steps can be taken to spread the benefits of globalisation more evenly? And, can we get the economy to grow faster, and, if so, how?

Dr Gerard Lyons, former Chief Economic Adviser to the Mayor of London and Chief Economic Strategist at Netwealth Investments, and Richard Wellings, Deputy Research Director at the IEA join John to discuss the latest economic headlines. This episode: How low will the British Pound go, and will it stay down? Should the UK act quickly following the vote to Leave? And, will the UK economy succumb to protectionism?

William Schomberg, Chief Economics Correspondent at Reuters; Raoul Ruparel, Co-Director at Open Europe; and Paul Hackett, Director at the Smith Institute, join John to discuss the EU Referendum. On this special episode: How would Brexit change UK trade? What impact would Brexit have on people's pockets? How could Britain negotiate with Europe after a Leave vote?

William Schomberg, Chief Economics Correspondent at Reuters; Raoul Ruparel, Co-Director at Open Europe; and Paul Hackett, Director at the Smith Institute, join John to discuss the EU Referendum. On this special episode: How would Brexit change UK trade? What impact would Brexit have on people's pockets? How could Britain negotiate with Europe after a Leave vote?

Chris Giles, Economics Editor at the Financial Times, and journalist and author Daniel Ben-Ami join John to discuss the latest economic headlines. This episode: Is there a future for steel production in the UK? Should the Government do more to crack down on tax havens? And, has the London economy lost its shine?

Sam Bowman, Executive Director of the Adam Smith Institute, and Dr Rupert Read, Reader in Philosophy at the University of East Anglia and Chair of Green House, join John Mills to discuss the latest economic headlines. This episode: Is the slowdown in the UK services industry a cause for concern? Will the UK unemployment rate continue to fall? And, is rising tourism in the North of England proof of an emerging Northern Powerhouse?

Russell Lynch, Deputy City Editor at the Evening Standard, and Rachel Rickard Straus, Personal Finance Editor at This Is Money, join John Mills to discuss the latest economic headlines. This episode: How will the EU Referendum impact confidence in the UK economy? Are UK consumers taking on too much debt, and will this unbalance the economy? And, will it ever be possible to unwind record low interest rates and quantitative easing?

Stephen Herring, Head of Taxation at the Institute of Directors, and Jon Sindreu, European Economics Reporter at The Wall Street Journal, join John Mills to discuss the latest economics headlines. This episode: should the Government have ruled out income tax and VAT increases? Why does Europe still struggle with low productivity? And is deflation in the UK a good or bad thing?

Sam Unsted, News Editor at financial newswire Alliance News, and economics journalist Luisa Porritt join John Mills to discuss the pressing economics issues. This episode: how well is the UK economy really doing? Should we be concerned about rising inequality in Britain? And what does the future hold for Greece and the Eurozone?

James Bloodworth, Editor of Left Foot Forward, and business commentator Matthew Rock, founding editor of Real Business magazine, join John Mills to discuss the pressing economic issues. This episode: will this year's Budget make any difference to the economy? Do we invest too much money in our homes? And, what's holding back British entrepreneurs in industries like manufacturing?

Paul Ormerod, a partner at Volterra Partners, and Nida Broughton, Chief Economist at the Social Market Foundation, join John Mills to discuss the pressing economic headlines. This episode: do cuts to government expenditure actually reduce the deficit? How much of a risk are the Eurozone's problems to the UK? How serious is Britain's balance of payment problem?

Philip Coggan, Buttonwood columnist at The Economist, and Adam Memon, Head of Economic Research at the Centre for Policy Studies, join John Mills to discuss the pressing economic issues. This episode: how can the Government tackle the deficit effectively? Why hasn't productivity picked up in the UK? And should we be concerned about falling real terms wages?

Ruth Lea, Economic Adviser at the Arbuthnot Banking Group, and Ben Chu, Economics Editor at The Independent, join John Mills to discuss the latest economic headlines. This edition: what effect did quantitative easing have on the US economy? Why hasn't the Eurozone recovered as quickly as expected? And, why are British companies still struggling to export?