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Preparing For Brexit

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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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English


Episodes
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Deal or no deal?

12/13/2020
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:01:10

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Food, Farming and Fishing

12/7/2020
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:01:08

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Transport & Travel

11/30/2020
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:59:11

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Science and Tech

11/23/2020
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:59:12

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Small Business

11/16/2020
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:55:50

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Manufacturing

11/9/2020
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:57:21

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Trailer - Preparing For Brexit

11/9/2020
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:00:32

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

4/10/2019
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 KPMG In 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:28:05

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

4/3/2019
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 KPMG In 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:34:15

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

3/27/2019
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 KPMG In 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:30:42

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Trailer: Digital Masters with KPMG

3/25/2019
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:00:30

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Car cover, medicinal marijuana and cryptocurrencies

2/22/2018
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:22:04

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Banks, retail therapy and sport

2/15/2018
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:21:23

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Why Elon Musk and David Bowie are in tune

2/8/2018
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 rates Hosted by Robert Miller Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:24:11

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Oil fever drives inflation

2/1/2018
Emily Gosden, Energy Editor, Harry Wilson, City Editor and Callum Jones, Markets reporter, discuss crude prices, Bank of England interest rates and UK jobs Hosted by Robert Miller Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:23:01

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Time to end bias against women at work

1/25/2018
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:22:32

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Elton John tops Davos bill

1/18/2018
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 meeting Hosted by: Robert Miller Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:17:55

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Will the Dow Jones hit 30,000 this year?

1/11/2018
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 market Hosted by: Robert Miller Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:21:02

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Energy prices, Yellen's farewell and robots

12/14/2017
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:22:22

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What is Britain's Brexit end game?

12/7/2017
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:17:34