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Digital Masters: Transforming UK business is a three-part series hosted by Robert Miller from the Times business desk, in association with KPMG

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  • Dec 13, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • every other week NEW EPISODES
  • 19m AVG DURATION
  • 144 EPISODES


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Deal or no deal?

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2020 58:56


For the final episode in the series, as negotiations intensify, businesses are planning a for deal - or no deal. Digby Jones, Former Director-General of the CBI brings together an expert panel to take stock and ask what can be done to prepare for the unknown. He's joined this week by Times Trade Correspondent, Callum Jones. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Food, Farming and Fishing

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2020 59:11


Digby Jones, former Director-General of the CBI, hears from companies at the frontline preparing for Brexit at the end of the year. In this episode, he takes a journey around our green and pleasant land and talks to a cheese maker in Yorkshire, a salad grower in Kent, a Welsh hill farmer and a fisherman. Digby is joined throughout by Ian Wright from the Food & Drink Federation. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Transport & Travel

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 59:08


Former Director-General of the CBI Digby Jones hears from companies at the frontline preparing for Brexit at the end of the year - tackling everything from tariffs and trading to transportation. In this episode, he discusses getting goods across the border into and out of the EU. Digby is joined by Elizabeth deJong, Director of Policy at Logistics UK and talks to businesses about how they are dealing with changes to systems and customs. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Science and Tech

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 58:01


Digby Jones, former Director-General of the CBI hears from companies at the frontline preparing for Brexit at the end of the year - tackling everything from tariffs and trading to transportation. In this episode, he talks Science and Tech. Digby is joined by Felicity Burch, Director of Digital & Tech at the CBI and talks to businesses about how they are dealing with the changes to R&D funding, recruiting talent from the EU and regulations. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Small Business

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2020 55:01


Digby Jones, Former Director-General of the CBI hears from companies at the frontline preparing for Brexit at the end of the year - tackling everything from tariffs and trading to transportation. In this episode, is small always mighty? In this episode he is joined by James Sibley from the Federation of Small Business with guests including a specialist producer of artisan fabrics in the Outer Hebrides and a bag-maker from their office above a garage in east London. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manufacturing

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 56:49


In this new podcast Digby Jones, Former Director-General of the CBI hears from business leaders and those at the frontline preparing for Brexit at the end of the year - from customer communication to securing supply chains. In this episode he is joined by Allie Renison of the Institute of Directors to talk all things Manufacturing with businesses including iconic British companies Morgan Cars and Pashley Bicycles. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Trailer - Preparing For Brexit

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 0:32


In this new podcast Digby Jones, former Director-General of the CBI, hears from business leaders and those at the frontline preparing for Brexit at the end of the year - from customer communication to securing supply chains See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 3: Business in the Face of Uncertainty. Digital Masters: Transforming UK Business in association with KPMG

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2019 28:05


Find out how the most established UK businesses are embracing digital transformation.Digital Masters: Transforming UK business is a three-part series hosted by Robert Miller from the Times business desk, in association with KPMGIn our final episode we look at how businesses are remaking agile in uncertain markets, and using tech and digital innovation to thrive through Brexit and beyond.Robert Miller is joined for a discussion by Tim Sarson, KPMG’s tax expert and Chris Meadows, Head of Marketing and Communications at IQE.We also visit the Waitrose farm in Hampshire to chat to Sam Watson-Jones and Ben Scott-Robinson, co-founders of the Small Robot Company. Their agri-tech startup is changing the game for farmers of the the future. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 2: How Tech is Changing Business. Digital Masters: Transforming UK Business in association with KPMG

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2019 34:15


Find out how the most established UK businesses are future-proofing themselves in an age of digital transformation.Digital Masters: Transforming UK business is a three-part series hosted by Robert Miller from the Times business desk, in association with KPMGIn our second episode, we’ll join Ocado’s CTO Paul Clarke for a tour around their slick, robotic fulfilment centre in Erith. Robert’s joined in the studio by Michael Wignall, CTO of Microsoft UK, Shashi Verma, CTO at TFL as well as KPMG’s Lorraine Mackin and Shamus Rae for expert discussion and analysis of the opportunities that lie in digital. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 1: AI and the Customer Service Revolution. Digital Masters: Transforming UK Business in association with KPMG

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2019 30:42


Find out how UK businesses are embracing AI and digital opportunities to take customer service to the next level.Digital Masters: Transforming UK business is a three-part series hosted by Robert Miller from the Times business desk, in association with KPMGIn our first episode, we'll find out how Vodafone's chatbot is changing customer experience with COO Neil Blagden. We're also joined by Tony Prestedge, CEO of Nationwide, Richard Orme, CTO of Photobox Group and Adrian Clamp from KPMG to thoroughly dig into our topic. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Trailer: Digital Masters with KPMG

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2019 0:29


Digital Masters: Transforming UK business is a three-part series hosted by Robert Miller from the Times business desk, in association with KPMG.Launching March 27th 2019. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Car cover, medicinal marijuana and cryptocurrencies

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2018 21:29


Harry Wilson, City Editor, James Dean, US Business Editor and Alex Ralph, Business reporter, discuss the cost of motor insurance; the investment case for marijuana and why spread betting and cryptocurrencies like bitcoin can seriously damage your wealth Hosted by: Robert Miller See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Banks, retail therapy and sport

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2018 21:21


Katherine Griffiths, Banking Editor, Deirdre Hipwell, Retail Editor, and Callum Jones, Markets reporter discuss bank dividends; spending; and whether shareholders get a good deal from investment in sports Hosted by: Robert Miller See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Why Elon Musk and David Bowie are in tune

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2018 23:19


Alexandra Frean, Business columnist, Katherine Griffiths, Banking Editor and Tom Knowles, Economics correspondent, discuss space rockets to Mars, Tesla electric cars and living with higher ratesHosted by Robert Miller See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Oil fever drives inflation

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2018 22:09


Emily Gosden, Energy Editor, Harry Wilson, City Editor and Callum Jones, Markets reporter, discuss crude prices, Bank of England interest rates and UK jobsHosted by Robert Miller See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Time to end bias against women at work

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2018 21:25


Alexandra Frean, Business columnist, Robert Lea, Industrial Editor and Callum Jones, Markets reporter, discuss the difficulties faced by female workers; Britain's role in world trade and soaraway sterling Hosted by: Robert Miller See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Elton John tops Davos bill

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2018 16:31


Philip Aldrick, Economics Editor, and Katherine Griffiths, Banking Editor, discuss the 2018 World Economic Forum where Sir Elton John and Cate Blanchett join world leaders at the 48th annual meetingHosted by: Robert Miller See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Will the Dow Jones hit 30,000 this year?

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2018 20:11


Alex Ralph, Business reporter, Tom Knowles, property correspondent and James Dean, US Business editor discuss whether President Trump's 30,000 target for the Dow Jones is a realistic prospect; the retail landscape and the housing marketHosted by: Robert Miller See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Energy prices, Yellen's farewell and robots

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2017 22:20


Emily Gosden, Energy Editor, Alexandra Frean, Business columnist and Alex Ralph, Business reporter, discuss fuel costs; how Janet Yellen has become a feminist icon and: build your own robot - a novel gift for all the family Hosted by: Robert Miller See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What is Britain's Brexit end game?

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2017 17:32


Has Britain fallen flat on its face? Is the City more resilient to Brexit, or just more confused? And now we've taken back control, what next? Bruno Waterfield, Marcus Leroux and Katherine Griffiths join Callum Jones to discuss. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bitcoin: Fortune Or Fraud?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2017 22:03


Bitcoin: Fortune or fraud?James Dean, US Business Editor, Robert Lea, Industrial Editor and Deirdre Hipwell, Retail Editor, discuss whether Bitcoin is a gigantic 'ponzi' scheme or a genuine investment opportunity; Britain's struggle for an industrial strategy and the seasonal outlook for retailers Hosted by Robert Miller - @RobertMMiller1 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Why first-time house buyer Budget breaks are a fudge

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2017 14:26


Marcus Leroux, Trade correspondent, Tom Knowles, Economics correspondent and Callum Jones, Markets reporter, look ahead to Opec's meeting in Vienna, North Sea prospects and why Budget breaks for first time buyers are a mirage.Hosted by: Robert Miller (@RobertMMiller1) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tories last chance Budget saloon

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2017 16:19


Philip Aldrick, Economics Editor, Anne Ashworth, Personal Finance and Property Editor and Alex Ralph, Business correspondent, look ahead to the Chancellor's Budget and what he needs to do to keep voters and business onsideHosted by: Robert Miller See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Does Brussels think Britain is going down the pan?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2017 14:36


Bruno Waterfield, Brussels correspondent and James Dean, US Business Editor, discuss the EU's view of Britain's economy and the Brexit talks; Wall Street's record run and whether technology companies like Apple and Facebook are being targeted by a trans-Atlantic tax squeeze.Hosted by Robert Miller See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Higher oil and rates mean more pain

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2017 22:54


Tom Knowles, Economics correspondent, Emily Gosden, Energy Editor, and Callum Jones, Markets reporter, discuss living with higher rates; where oil prices are headed and why high street retailers have a problem.Hosted by Robert Miller. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Why the Bank will raise rates

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2017 16:54


Philip Aldrick, Economics Editor and Katherine Griffiths, Banking Editor, discuss why Mark Carney must keep his credibility and vote to increase the cost of borrowing in November and how banks are struggling to satisfy investors See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Saudi Arabia: Beyond oil

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2017 19:33


Deirdre Hipwell, Martin Waller and Tom Knowles discuss why British companies are flocking to a forthcoming investment summit in Riyadh; what Mike Ashley wants at Debenhams and how Whitbread is faringHosted by Robert MillerAssistant Producer: Sam Lewis See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The make or break Brexit Summit

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2017 16:46


Bruno Waterfield, Brussels correspondent and James Dean, US Business Editor, look ahead to the EU leaders meeting in Brussels where Theresa May needs a miracle to drive UK plc forward and discuss the forthcoming earnings season on Wall Street See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hammond's Halloween Horror: Lagarde's British outlook

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2017 19:12


Sam Coates, Deputy Political editor, Philip Aldrick, Economics Editor and Robert Lea, Industrial Editor, discuss the chancellor's empty Budget box, businesses Brexit nightmare and the IMF's view of the UK See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Where now for Berlin and Bombardier?

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2017 18:32


David Charter, Berlin correspondent, Harry Wilson, City Editor, and Marcus Leroux, trade correspondent, discuss Germany's post-election outlook and how the trade row between Bombardier and Boeing signals a more protectionist world See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

No more taper tantrums and Tesla's progress

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2017 20:32


Alexandra Frean, Business columnist, Callum Jones, Markets reporter and James Dean, US Business editor discuss why traders are more likely to accept the US Federal Reserve's bid to wean them off monetary stimulus: how Tesla is driving the electric car mass market and why some management styles are best avoided. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Juncker's tear-stained love letter to Britain

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2017 21:14


Bruno Waterfield, Brussels correspondent, Marcus Leroux, Trade correspondent and Tom Knowles, Economics correspondent: Britain's future relationship with the EU, UK interest rates and why Janet Yellen should remain at the US Fed See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Barclays and Lloyds update as US banks post mixed results

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2017 10:50


Why did the boss of America's biggest bank blast Washington? Where next for Lloyds? And does Barclays have a culture problem? Katherine Griffiths, banking editor, and James Dean, US business editor, discuss. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Strapline: Beware Trump's trade rhetoric

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2017 15:08


Alexandra Frean, Business columnist and James Dean, US Business editor, discuss why Britain should be wary of the president's promise of Brexit deals and what investors need to know about the forthcoming earnings season. Hosted by: Robert Miller See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bid targets, Brexit jostling and see-saw sterling

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2017 19:50


Katherine Griffiths, Banking Editor, Deirdre Hipwell, Retail Editor and Callum Jones, Markets reporter, discuss why takeovers are this summer's market theme, how Britain's banks must look to the future and the volatile pound. Hosted by: Robert Miller See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Energy prices and Carney, the unreliable boyfriend

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2017 23:00


Emily Gosden, Energy Editor, Tom Knowles, Economics and Property correspondent, and Tempus Editor Martin Waller discuss why utility dividends are not under immediate threat from government price caps; how house prices are proving to be resilient and why the Bank of England Governor is causing confusion with his interest rate guidance Hosted by: Robert Miller. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Brexit bemusement and Google's €1bn pain

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2017 16:00


Bruno Waterfield, Brussels correspondent and James Dean, US Business editor, discuss how the talks to leave the EU are shaping up and a possible hefty European penalty for the online search engine if it has broken competition rules. Hosted by: Robert Miller See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Merkel and Trump head for G20 showdown

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2017 19:57


Deirdre Hipwell, Retail Editor, Marcus Leroux, Trade correspondent and David Charter, Berlin correspondent, discuss Britain's options in the forthcoming Brexit talks and how the German Chancellor and US President are set on a collision course over international trade at the next summit in July Hosted by: Robert Miller See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Business leaders must stand up and be counted.

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2017 15:03


Richard Fletcher, Business Editor, Philip Aldrick, Economics Editor, and Sam Coates, Deputy Political Editor, urge business leaders to speak out forcefully to protect jobs, investment and the economy Hosted by: Robert Miller See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Election Special: Jobs, taxes and migration

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2017 13:24


Alexandra Frean, Business columnist, Robert Lea, Industrial Editor, and Alex Ralph, Business correspondent, on the outlook for the UK economy, investment and the downward pressure on dividends. Hosted by: Robert Miller See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

RBS: Will Fred Goodwin get his day in court?

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2017 16:00


Anne Ashworth, assistant editor, Katherine Griffiths, banking editor, and Tom Knowles, economics and property correspondent, join Callum Jones to discuss Royal Bank of Scotland and the general election. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What's driving the FTSE 100?

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2017 13:07


Emily Gosden, energy editor, Alex Ralph, business correspondent, and Martin Waller, editor of the Tempus column, join Callum Jones to discuss oil prices, Marks and Spencer and concerns over Donald Trump's presidency. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Easy money, hyper house prices and Voda's call

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2017 18:38


Business columnist Alexandra Frean, Martin Waller, Tempus Editor and Tom Knowles, Property and Economics correspondent, talk low rates and investment prospects; offer conflicting views on the housing market and how Vodafone maintains momentum Hosted by: Robert Miller See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

May: between a rock and a hard Brexit

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2017 19:15


Bruno Waterfield, Brussels correspondent, and Sam Coates, deputy political editor, discuss prospects for British companies, and the City in particular, if EU talks fail. Hosted by: Robert Miller See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The May effect on Sterling, rates and growth.

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2017 15:42


Alexandra Frean, Business columnist, Tom Knowles, Economics correspondent and Callum Jones, Markets reporter, discuss the outlook for the pound, the cost of borrowing, and UK GDP as the election campaign unfolds. Hosted by Robert Miller. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's not the economy Stupid, it's Trumponomics

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2017 15:59


James Dean, US Business Editor and Brussels correspondent Bruno Waterfield assess what the president has achieved in the first 100 days of office, his attitude to China, the dollar, interest rates and Janet Yellen's future at the US Fed. Hosted by: Robert Miller See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bring back the Easter Bunny.

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2017 16:20


Deirdre Hipwell, Retail Editor, Katherine Griffiths, Banking Editor and Alex Ralph, Business correspondent, gauge the mood of consumers ahead of the first long holiday week-end of the year and whether consumers may borrow even more to fuel their spending. Hosted by: Robert Miller See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The brain drain and a driverless future

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2017 17:42


Robert Lea, Industrial editor, Marcus Leroux, Trade correspondent and Callum Jones, Markets reporter, discuss the future of the UK car industry, infrastructure and why Britain needs talent. Hosted by: Robert Miller See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Brexit views from Berlin and London

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2017 19:01


David Charter, Berlin correspondent, Katherine Griffiths, Banking Editor and Martin Waller, Tempus Editor, look ahead to what triggering Article 50 means for markets, currencies and consumers and which shares to avoid. Hosted by: Robert Miller See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Trump rally, rate rises and the Old Lady's dilemma

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2017 24:27


James Dean, US Business Editor, David Charter, Berlin Correspondent and Philip Aldrick, Economics Editor, discuss the higher cost of borrowing; President Trump's effect on markets and the Bank of England's credibility problem Hosted by: Robert Miller. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

UK rates, Brexit bets and Snap.

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2017 21:56


Deirdre Hipwell, Retail Editor, Alexandra Frean, Business columnist and Tom Knowles, Economics correspondent, discuss the Bank of England's attitude to inflation; whether President Trump will help the UK and Snap: W hat is it really worth? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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