Microsoft cloud business holds up

Washington is nearing a deal to extend its ceasefire with Iran by 60 days, and investors are rushing to gain exposure to SpaceX in a “speculative frenzy” ahead of its expected IPO. Plus, Benjamin Netanyahu has directed the Israeli military to take control of at least 70 per cent ...  Show more

Oil prices fell sharply after Iranian state television broadcast details of a peace proposal, mass drone production has turned the war effort around for Ukraine, and the European Central Bank warned US President Donald Trump risks triggering a financial crisis. Plus, AI opens the ...  Show more

Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng unveils the biggest package of tax cuts in 50 years, before being questioned by Chris on his thinking. We hear what the chancellor has to say, as well as Chris’s thoughts, and those of the Financial Times’ Clear Barrett and former Bank of England Chief E ...  Show more

Sir Keir Starmer and shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves gave a pre-Davos interview to the FT before setting off to woo the global elite in Switzerland at the World Economic Forum in a remarkable turnround in Labour sentiment. Why were they going, with what message, while Prime Mi ...

Our expert hosts, Gwera Kiwana and Sim Rai, are joined by some great guests to talk about the most notable fintech, financial services and banking news from the past week. This week's guests include: Roger De’Ath, UK Country Manager, at Truelayer Jimmy Fong, CCO at SEON ...  Show more

Britain’s outsourcing sector is in trouble, with Interserve just the latest in a string of companies seeking financial restructuring to avert bankruptcy. Josh Noble discusses what’s behind the problems and why the government is refusing to intervene, with Gill Plimmer and Jonatha ...  Show more