UK morning business news with Alice & Lewis
Google's $3bn Clean Energy Deal: Powering the Future of AI and Cloud Computing
Google has signed a $3bn agreement with Brookfield for hydroelectric power, signaling a major shift in how tech giants secure energy for their data centers.
Bank of England's Retail Payments Revolution
The Bank of England is overhauling the UK's retail payments system, aiming to replace the outdated Faster Payments infrastructure with a modern, efficient solution. This episode explores the challenges, new strategies, and potential impacts on the financial landscape.
MP Materials and the Pentagon: A Strategic Partnership to Secure Rare Earths
In a landmark deal, the Pentagon is taking a 15% equity stake in MP Materials, a rare earth mining company, to secure critical resources for the US military and economy. Learn how this partnership could reshape national security and industry collaboration.
Navigating US Inflation and Trump's Economic Policies
In this episode, Alice and Lewis discuss the latest US inflation data, Trump's tariffs, and their impact on the economy and the Fed.
Navigating the Tightrope: Crypto Regulation and the Battle Against Money Laundering
Europe's new AMLA watchdog is sounding the alarm on crypto's role in financial crime. How will regulators keep up with a fast-evolving industry—and what does this mean for global markets?
Nvidia's Strategic Moves in the US-China Tech Landscape
Nvidia shares rise as US export restrictions on AI chips to China ease, with CEO Jensen Huang meeting top Chinese officials.
The UK's Tax Transparency Crisis: Can the Government Crack Down on the Wealthy?
The UK government admits it can't track how much the wealthy pay in taxes. A new report reveals HMRC's struggles, inaccurate estimates, and a sharp drop in penalties. Can technology and policy reforms help close the fiscal gap?
China's Economic Growth: Resilience Amidst Trade Tensions
China's economy expands 5.2% in Q2, outpacing forecasts. How is it managing growth amidst trade tensions and domestic challenges?
UK and France Strengthen Nuclear Cooperation: A New Era for European Security
Discover how the UK and France are deepening their nuclear coordination in response to growing regional tensions and what this means for European security.
Nigerian Equity Market Resilience Amid Global Challenges
Explore the Nigerian equity market's steady gains and sectoral strengths as it navigates global trade uncertainties.
Navigating Trade Challenges: The UK SME Export Outlook
New data reveals the struggles of UK SME exporters amid trade uncertainties.
The Future of UK Energy Pricing and Decarbonisation
The UK government abandons zonal pricing for a single national electricity price, aiming for a fairer and more secure energy system.