Today

Transform-AI-tion

The future of work almost certainly will involve using some form of AI. Felicity Hannah looks at how that can happen. Meanwhile ahead of energy regulator Ofgem announcing its new price cap for energy bills, we hear from those already struggling with the costs of gas and electrici ... Show More

52m 32s

Yesterday

Costly carrots

Food prices are going up at their fastest rate for 18 months - according to new data. We gain insight from a carrot farmer as to why that is. And when was the last time you bought or rented a musical instrument? We take a look at why it might be getting harder to do that at a hig ... Show More

52m 9s

Aug 25

Business of Pubs

We head down to the pub to try and work out why the industry seems under so much pressure. Will Bain hears from the British Beer and Pub Association, industry leaders and punters about the challenges facing the Great British Pub

56 m

Oct 2022

This Is What 7% Mortgages Will Do To the Housing Market

Thanks to the surge in mortgage rates, we've seen a historic collapse in mortgage affordability. New homebuyers are facing a massive sticker shock relative to what they could have paid just six months ago. So does this mean that house prices are due for a crash? On this episode o ... Show More

47m 42s

Jun 2023

Will high interest rates cause a housing crash?

Last week the Bank of England put up interest rates to 5 per cent - a move that has already meant increased mortgage payments for many. So could this lead to a crash in the housing market? What can the government do to alleviate the pain for homeowners - and is inflation here to ... Show More

26m 22s

May 2023

Your next home might just be a new home

Housing starts have ticked up recently. New homes have also been gobbling up an increasing share of the overall market, as current homeowners opt to stick with their low mortgage rates. Today, we examine the demand for new homes. We’ll also explore the expansion of retailer disc ... Show More

28m 22s

Jan 2024

Mortgage clinic: your questions answered

Mortgage lenders are cutting their rates. That’s good news for anyone thinking of buying or remortgaging a property. Presenter Claer Barrett and a panel of experts answer questions from listeners looking to switch, lock in a new rate, or wondering whether to go from fixed to vari ... Show More

28m 10s

Jun 2023

Britain’s mortgage timebomb

The Bank of England is expected to raise interest rates again today, leaving millions of homeowners facing higher costs. Richard Partington reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

30m 22s

Jul 2023

Money Box Live: The Cost of Owning a House

House prices have fallen by 1% compared with a year ago – the first drop since 2012 (Halifax) and as inflation remains high, lenders are increasing the cost of mortgage borrowing. But what do these changes in the housing market mean for anyone who dreams of owning their own home, ... Show More

27m 38s

Apr 2009

FT Money Show, 16 April 2009

Will next week's budget bring any glimmers of hope for savers or mortgage-holders; and also, new rules may make it easier for pension-holders to invest in commercial property but is now the best time to do so? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2m 11s

Homeowners under the hammer?