Welcome to the Northern Business Podcast. Each week we talk to people active in business and the economy about the big issues driving growth in the North of England.
Why are businesses optimistic about the economy?
24 mins; March 26, 2026
Energy, investment and optimism
21 mins; March 12, 2026
How to attract finance and skills to start and grow a business
27 mins; February 26, 2026
Is bureaucracy stifling climate innovation?
27 mins; February 12, 2026
Why LinkedIn could be your best channel in business
29 mins; January 29, 2026
Why family businesses are great for the economy
28 mins; January 15, 2026
How will the budget impact businesses in the north?
24 mins; December 04, 2025
Is local content the key to unlocking growth in the North?
27 mins; November 21, 2025
How do we unlock innovation that grows the North as the US and China battle for economic dominance?
22 mins; November 06, 2025
How can businesses adapt to evolving AI technologies?
24 mins; October 23, 2025
Growing skills and access to cash
27 mins; October 10, 2025
A story where business and history collide
29 mins; September 26, 2025
Business news from the summer with Northern entrepreneurs
27 mins; September 11, 2025
Navigating the cyber storm: How the UK can strengthen national resilience
35 mins; July 03, 2025
Make UK Manufacturing Expo 2025
38 mins; June 20, 2025
How can innovation bridge campus and commerce?
30 mins; June 05, 2025
Rates & Renewables: Navigating Mortgages and Energy in the UK Economy
32 mins; May 22, 2025
How can businesses keep up with global trends?
28 mins; May 08, 2025
Connected North 2025
24 mins; April 25, 2025
How can businesses navigate global trade tensions amid domestic tax and national insurance shifts?
28 mins; April 10, 2025
First reactions to the Spring Statement
24 mins; March 27, 2025
Voices of success: three businesswomen share their inspiring journeys
27 mins; March 13, 2025
The Startup Journey: What does it take to build a successful business?
26 mins; February 27, 2025
How can the UK better support local manufacturing and constructional steelwork?
33 mins; February 13, 2025
Is AI the infrastructure project of the century?
25 mins; January 30, 2025
How will global politics and new fiscal rules shape business growth for the year ahead?
28 mins; January 16, 2025
Special Episode at the Tees Valley Business Club
24 mins; December 19, 2024
How do you turn a good night's sleep into a thriving business?
25 mins; December 12, 2024
Can northern businesses learn lessons in productivity from the entertainment industry?
25 mins; December 05, 2024
How can businesses secure funding and build a future-ready workforce?
23 mins; November 29, 2024
Should businesses embrace AI?
24 mins; November 21, 2024
How do you prepare for a digital future?
30 mins; November 15, 2024
What does the budget mean for investors and businesses?
21 mins; November 08, 2024
Budget Reaction Special from Active Chartered Financial Planners
14 mins; November 01, 2024
Is the north leading the way in green innovation?
27 mins; October 24, 2024
How can businesses engage and educate young people about skills and career opportunities?
21 mins; October 17, 2024
A hiring freeze in an entrepreneurial economy?
24 mins; October 10, 2024
Net Zero Special at the NOF Net Zero & Supply Chain Conference
21 mins; October 03, 2024
What does the future look like for SMEs and the high street?
27 mins; September 26, 2024
Is British manufacturing on the up?
20 mins; September 19, 2024
How does the changing political landscape impact businesses?
24 mins; September 13, 2024
SUMMER SPECIAL: The Tees Valley Business Club's 50th Anniversary
20 mins; July 30, 2024
What is the current direction of travel for the motor industry?
20 mins; July 04, 2024
How does manufacturing drive the economy?
26 mins; June 27, 2024
What is the impact of falling inflation on businesses?
25 mins; June 20, 2024
June Economic Snapshot
28 mins; June 13, 2024
Can Robots Deliver on Productivity?
23 mins; June 06, 2024
How do the economy and tech developments interact?
17 mins; May 30, 2024
Small Business Commissioner visits the North East
27 mins; May 23, 2024
Is British business on the up?
26 mins; May 16, 2024
How can businesses adapt to survive?
22 mins; May 09, 2024
What are different ways to deliver social housing?
31 mins; May 02, 2024
Is property a smart investment in the north?
25 mins; April 25, 2024
What funding routes are available for small businesses?
26 mins; April 18, 2024
Labour’s “New Deal for Working People” and what it means for businesses
28 mins; April 11, 2024
How are businesses adapting in a digital age?
27 mins; March 28, 2024
What does it take to scale up from a hobby into an international business?
22 mins; March 21, 2024
How are consumer budgets impacting Britain's high streets?
28 mins; March 14, 2024
Spring Budget Reaction
23 mins; March 07, 2024
How are northern businesses leading the way globally?
25 mins; February 29, 2024
How can the UK automotive sector turbocharge growth?
37 mins; February 15, 2024
How can we liberate people from long-term sickness?
29 mins; February 09, 2024
Are Hydrogen Fuel and the Four Day Work Week the future?
32 mins; February 01, 2024
What support is out there for businesses?
20 mins; January 25, 2024
How can businesses overcome 2023's challenges in 2024?
31 mins; January 18, 2024
How is the South Yorkshire economy, and how can businesses attract private finance in the North East?
28 mins; January 11, 2024
What's the Future of Britain's High Streets?
27 mins; January 04, 2024
End of Year Roundup and Why We Need Security in a Changing World
32 mins; December 21, 2023
How optimistic are businesses in the North?
35 mins; December 14, 2023
How is Levelling Up helping businesses in the North?
32 mins; December 07, 2023
How can northern towns benefit from government relocations?
27 mins; November 30, 2023
What does the Autumn Statement mean for businesses?
29 mins; November 23, 2023
What can we expect in the Autumn Statement?
24 mins; November 16, 2023
The Future of Innovation: Can the North lead the way?
22 mins; November 09, 2023
How can green tech, live data and AI enable a sustainable future in the North?
32 mins; November 02, 2023
How can innovation and collaboration help businesses in the North?
25 mins; October 26, 2023
A different approach to legal services?
21 mins; October 19, 2023
How can businesses embrace change?
28 mins; October 12, 2023
HS2: Full steam ahead or another cancelled journey?
25 mins; September 28, 2023
How can we explore Net Zero through innovation and partnerships?
21 mins; September 21, 2023
What does growth look like today?
26 mins; September 14, 2023
SUMMER BONUS: What is the post-pandemic exam landscape?
7 mins; August 30, 2023
SUMMER BONUS: How can AI help all businesses?
11 mins; August 23, 2023
SUMMER BONUS: Will new free school sixth forms solve industry skills challenge?
7 mins; August 23, 2023
SUMMER BONUS: How can AI help all businesses?
11 mins; August 14, 2023
How can we mind the intergenerational gap in the workplace?
30 mins; July 27, 2023
Can we slow inflation with better productivity?
28 mins; July 20, 2023
How can banks support businesses?
23 mins; July 13, 2023
How has the employer experience changed?
27 mins; July 06, 2023
How can you improve your eco and social credentials?
19 mins; June 29, 2023
What’s the impact of rising interest rates?
18 mins; June 22, 2023
What should the UK’s Industrial Strategy be?
24 mins; June 15, 2023
How can you grow a business with social media?
29 mins; June 08, 2023
How can people and places be resilient?
28 mins; June 01, 2023
How can the North build better businesses?
31 mins; May 25, 2023
How can we develop the future STEM workforce?
23 mins; May 18, 2023
How can millennials invest in property?
27 mins; May 11, 2023
What’s the role of AI in the future of business?
