The former finance minister will succeed Liz Truss seven weeks after she defeated him in the previous Tory contest. He faces the challenge of providing stability for businesses. We look into Sunak's economic legacy with Will Tanner, director of the think tank Onwards, and we ask Keith McAvoy, owner of the brewery and bar chain Seven Brothers, if he thinks Br ... Show More
Today
Trade, not aid, for Africa
As the UK government targets developing nations with new trade measures, we hear from trade minister Douglas Alexander on whether it can prove to be a workable lifeline for African countries affected by western states cutting their international aid budgets. David Harper speaks t ... Show More
26m 27s
Yesterday
Trump plans to impose 50% tariffs on Brazil
The US president, Donald Trump, has made public the tariffs he intends to slap on imports from another group of countries, including Brazil, from the start of August. The chipmaker Nvidia has become the first company in the world to reach a market value of $4tn on Wednesday. Davi ... Show More
27m 12s
Oct 2022
Rishi Sunak becomes Prime Minister – Politics Weekly UK
Rishi Sunak will be the UK’s next prime minister, the country’s third in as many months. The Guardian’s Gaby Hinsliff is joined by the former Downing Street chief of staff to Theresa May, Gavin Barwell, and the Observer’s Sonia Sodha to discuss his win and the road ahead. Help su ... Show More
30m 38s
Nov 2023
David Cameron's 2nd Act, Fentanyl Diplomacy & JP Morgan's Big Commodities Call
Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast:
1) David Cameron’s appointment as British foreign secretary has provoked criticism of the former premier’s warm relationship with China, a closeness that is at odds with the current skept ... Show More
16m 28s
Oct 2022
Diwali delight, Rishi Sunak favourite to be PM, Xi Jinping secures a third term - Trending
Trending Middle East brings you the latest social media and search trends from the region and around the world.
On today's episode, Indian families in the UAE are full of Diwali delight as they celebrate the holiday in style.
Gold’s Gym owner Rainer Schaller, his family and t ... Show More
1m 40s