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  Revolut's chatbot goes rogue, Steven Bartlett's co-founder on Diary of a CEO & the 24/7 tech bro cafe 14.08.2026 22мин

  Send us Fan Mail Revolut’s customer service chatbot has charged customers a £55 break fee to cancel premium memberships after the neo-bank ditched major subscription perks. Senior City Reporter, Sam Norman has the scoop. Meanwhile, Dairy of a CEO presenter, Steven Bartlett looks set to overtake Joe Rogan's audience on YouTube - we speak to Oliver Yonchev, co-founder of Bartlett's production company, Flightstory, about how the former dragon made it. Plus: we take you inside the new...
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  Soho House data stolen, Labour to miss 1.5m housing target & rich parents pay kids' uni fees 13.08.2026 22мин

  Send us Fan Mail An IT consultant has been ordered to repay £50,000 to his employer after being accused of stealing the personal details of tens of thousands of Soho House Members. City Editor, Simon Hunt has the exclusive. Meanwhile the boss of one of Britain's biggest construction trade bodies has told City AM that Labour's housebuilding target of 1.5m new homes is now unattainable. We bring you Retail Reporter, Felix Armstrong's interview. Plus: new data suggests an uptick in rich pa...
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  Gold rises on inflation fears, the AI watching you in your car & Frive CEO on subscription meals 12.08.2026 22мин

  Send us Fan Mail Investment Reporter Maisie Grice joins us on the corporate roundup, from a five-star hotel in Mayfair getting a formal financial warning from HMRC, to why the price of gold is surging again and why AI may soon be coming to the inside of your car. Meanwhile lifestyle publication Time Out is set to open one of its signature food halls in the UK - we speak to one of its executives about why they're betting on a struggling hospitality industry. Plus: the British start...
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  Burnham vows to outlaw fake discounts, Italian cheese puts loans at risk & the AI that hacked a gym 11.08.2026 20мин

  Send us Fan Mail Andy Burnham has vowed to outlaw fake discounts and crack down on stealth subscriptions as he pledges to deliver “breathing room” on the cost of living. Chief Reporter, Ali Lyon has the details. Meanwhile the hot weather has triggered fears that the high temperatures may threaten Italy's stock of parmesan - a commonly used form of collateral in the country's agricultural loans. Plus: the Australian man's AI assistant that hacked his local gym to get him a space on a ful...
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  Guinness-maker Diageo's shares rocket, DeLonghi boss on coffee machine market & pensioners face tax sting 07.08.2026 22мин

  Send us Fan Mail Results from the firm behind Guinness, Johnnie Walker and Tanqueray showed sales have slipped – and yet the shares in Diageo are up. City Editor Simon Hunt explains why. Meanwhile, UK coffee drinkers continue to move further up market with Brits now drinking around 98 million cups every day - but how much further can this premium espresso bull-run go? Lee Bonniface, UK & Ireland Managing Director of DeLonghi thinks it's nowhere near finished. Plus: as pensione...
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  Government ditches DEI targets, Revolut CEO to become UK's richest man & the NIMBYs at war with Twickenham 06.08.2026 21мин

  Send us Fan Mail The Prime Minister's chief enforcer, Louise Haigh, has said net zero, modern slavery and equality rules are set to be stripped from procurement rules as Andy Burnham tries to prioritise job creation. Politics and Economics Reporter, Mauricio Alencar and Katie Carruthers, Managing Director of Tecknuovo join to discuss what this mean for government tenders. Meanwhile, the billionaire founder of Revolut is set for a major stock windfall if the bank achieves a $500bn price ...
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  Revolut CEO Nik Storonsky sued over superyacht, Apple sues the Home Office & OAPs boost the FTSE 05.08.2026 18мин

  Send us Fan Mail The founder of Revolut, Nik Storonsky, is being sued for €17.5mn for allegedly avoiding paying commission on a €350mn superyacht. City Editor Simon Hunt has the story. Meanwhile Apple is taking the Home Office to court over an attempt to force the iPhone maker into giving the law enforcement access to encrypted files. Professional Services Editor, Maria Ward-Brennan explains what's at stake. Plus: The stocks on the FTSE being boosted by old age pensioners. R...
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  The winners and losers of Healey's first budget, supermarkets accused of profiteering, & who might replace Infantino? 04.08.2026 18мин

  Send us Fan Mail The date for John Healey's first budget as Chancellor is in the diary, and we discuss who the winners and losers might be. Meanwhile, Retail Reporter, Felix Armstrong joins us on a warning from the Chancellor to supermarkets against profiteering during a cost of living crisis. Plus: what's next for the embattled Fifa boss, Giani Infantino? Deputy Sports Editor, Matt Hardy explains who his possible replacement might be. Remember to download the City AM app: ...
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  Bank of England hampers Burnham’s jobs drive, EasyJet takeover up in the air, and Ferrari's EV hits sales target 31.07.2026 21мин

  Send us Fan Mail Interest rates look set to stay higher for longer, putting more pressure on borrowers – including the country’s biggest borrower, the government. The Bank of England’s MPC's decision to hold interest rates also hampers Andy Burnham's drive to solve the youth unemployment crisis. Chief Reporter, Ali Lyon joins to explain. Meanwhile, Andy Burnham has given his second sit down interview since becoming Prime Minister and said business needs to lean in more to solve the jobs...
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  Greggs opens Tenerife bakery: stock soars, why the Middle East can't get enough Vimto, and how to sell a World Cup 30.07.2026 18мин

  Send us Fan Mail One of the most shorted stocks on the FTSE, Greggs, saw its shares rise after a trading update in which the chain announced it was opening a bakery in Tenerife. Chief Reporter Ali Lyon has the story. Meanwhile more British travellers are seeking refuge in airport lounges as they jet off on summer holiday - the CEO of Collinson International which operates those lounges joins us to explain how they plan to keep them premium. Plus: Sports Editor, Frank Dalleres has ...
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  Inflation slashes Burnham's budget by £24bn, pension boss calls for ban on US shares in ISAs & Unilever boosted by avocado mayo 29.07.2026 22мин

  Send us Fan Mail Britain’s new chancellor, John Healey, faces a £24 billion real spending squeeze by the end of the decade, due to higher and more persistent inflation. Chief Reporter, Ali Lyon explains what that means for the autumn Budget. Meanwhile, pensions boss Nicholas Lyons has called for a ban on holding shares of American companies in UK ISAs. The Chairman of Standard Life has argued the change would help revive Britain’s ailing stock market and boost economic growth. Brian Byr...
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  Scottish tax hikes backfire, Waitrose searches for new store locations & the one West-End musical to avoid 28.07.2026 19мин

  Send us Fan Mail The Scottish government’s decision to hike the top rate of income tax may have backfired. That’s according to analysis from the lawyer Dan Neidle, who suggests raising rates north of the border actually led to lower receipts. Chief Reporter, Ali Lyon has the story. Meanwhile, Waitrose is asking the Great British public for suggestions of potential future stores, as part of a one billion pound investment and expansion plan. Plus: City AM's Life and Style Editor, St...
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  Burnham's £100m pub bailout, Brits ditch the Sunday roast, and why AI is killing human creativity 24.07.2026 19мин

  Send us Fan Mail Andy Burnham has announced a 20% cut to business rates for pubs, clubs and music venues. The government claims £100m commitment will be funded by cracking down on businesses, like vape shops and tax-avoidant online sellers, which they say “do not make a positive contribution to local communities.” Morgan Schondelmeier, Head of Policy at the British Beer and Pub Association join us to discuss. Meanwhile the controversial former Chief Executive of Barclays, Jes Staley is ...
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  Burnham's £22bn bombshell, Amex boss on High St shopping & cricket teams feel the financial pinch 23.07.2026 18мин

  Send us Fan Mail We’re three days into Andy Burnham’s premiership and he's already racked up billions in spending pledges. On his treasury shopping list he’s committed to a VAT cut on energy bills, a vow to end rough sleeping, and the reintroduction of the Conservative policy of capping of bus fares. Chief Reporter, Ali Lyon has the full breakdown. Meanwhile, an American Express boss tells City AM social media is driving Gen Z and Millenials to the High Street in droves - Dan Edel...
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  New Chancellor in place, another FTSE company poached & Welsh fintech hires Kazakhstan burger baron 22.07.2026 20мин

  Send us Fan Mail John Healey has been confirmed as the new Chancellor of the Exchequer - we get reaction from our City Editor, Simon Hunt plus City grandee and activist investor, Christopher Mills, Chief Executive of Harwood Private Equity (who doesn't hold back about the challenges facing the Burnham administration). Meanwhile, a Welsh finance company owned by Sir Alex Ferguson has hired the founder of Burger King Kazakhstan - we'll explain why. Remember to download the City AM a...
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  Andy Burnham becomes Prime Minister: what it means for the economy, politics and you 21.07.2026 20мин

  Send us Fan Mail Andy Burnham has officially been invited by the King to form a government, and outside Downing Street, and without a lectern, the new PM promised to lay out a 10 year plan for Britain. City Editor, Simon Hunt explains what it means for the economy. Meanwhile, stakeholders in Thames Water are battling to keep the company out of government hands. Deputy Editor, Charlie Conchie pulls the curtain back on those tricky negotiations. Plus: what does a Burnham premiership...
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  British Steel is nationalised, small businesses despair, and Shabana for Chancellor? 17.07.2026 22мин

  Send us Fan Mail The government has brought British Steel under state ownership after the steelmaker’s nationalisation passed a public interest test. Chief Reporter Ali Lyon explains what happens next. Meanwhile, only 1 in 6 small businesses expects to grow over the next year, Craig Beaumont, Executive Director at FSB joins us to tell us why. Plus: Shabana Mahmood now stands an 85% chance of being named the next chancellor of the exchequer according to Polymarket. But, what does t...
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  James Watt makes Brewdog offer, triple lock under fire, Rachel Reeves’ parting warning 16.07.2026 20мин

  Send us Fan Mail On the podcast today... An audacious offer from the Brewdog founder James Watt to buy back his old firm. A worrying new report from the OECD that the triple lock on state pensions is putting serious pressure on the British economy. Plus: We take you inside Rachel Reeves’ final Mansion House dinner, and the warning the outgoing Chancellor has given her successor. Remember to download the City AM app: https://tr.ee/BwDcEwXuPS ... and subscribe to our various newslet...
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  Tom Kerridge on hospitality crisis, the wealth tax that MIGHT work plus why France is still vital to the UK economy 15.07.2026 21мин

  Send us Fan Mail Celebrity chef, Tom Kerridge, has told City AM that the benefits of a 10% cut in VAT on hospitality would far outweigh the negatives. Speaking to City AM's Retail Reporter, Felix Armstrong, Mr Kerridge took aim at tax expert Dan Neidle, who has criticised the proposed VAT scheme for indiscriminately cutting taxes for both small and large businesses. Meanwhile, City Editor Simon Hunt takes a closer look at a possible Land Value Tax, a proposal favoured by Andy Burnham wh...
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  Rachel Reeves's legacy, JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon questioned on Epstein, and Wimbledon winners' tax 14.07.2026 21мин

  Send us Fan Mail As Rachel Reeves likely enters her final week as Chancellor before Andy Burnham's coronation, we look back on her legacy with the help of City Editor, Simon Hunt. Meanwhile the world's most influential banker and JP Morgan CEO, Jamie Dimon, faces questions from US politicians about whether he lobbied the UK government on the advice of Jeffrey Epstein. Plus: it's not all fun and games for the Wimbledon winners as HMRC calculates the tax bill on their winnings.&nbsp...