Keir Starmer resigns: what it means for the economy, the markets and the pound in your pocket

House prices rise, M&S shareholders demand longer skirts, and why Wimbledon's Centre Court seats lie empty

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2612946/fan_mail/new] The latest Lloyds House Price Index indicates UK house prices have risen for the first time in weeks - but what does it mean for homeowners in London?  Meanwhile M&S has updated shareholders and faced a backlash for its newer, shorter skirts. Retail Reporter, Felix Armstrong, has the details.  Plus: Wimbledon slaps down accusations of pricing normal people out of the game, as seats lie empty on Centre Court. Deputy Sports Editor, Matt Hardy joins us to discuss.  Remember to download the City AM app: https://tr.ee/BwDcEwXuPS ... and subscribe to our various newsletters here: https://mailchi.mp/cityam.com/newsletters If you'd be interested in sponsoring Business As Usual please get in touch via the fanmail link!

Sky buys chunk of ITV, what the City makes of Burnham, and $8m World Cup tickets

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2612946/fan_mail/new] City editor Simon Hunt tackles the big corporate stories: Sky is buying ITV’s broadcasting arm for £1.6bn; Ocado's chief executive will step down after a long boardroom battle, Nigel Farage backed crypto venture loses more than a third of its value.  Meanwhile, less than two weeks from Andy Burnham (almost certainly) taking the keys to Number 10, how is the Square Mile feeling about his policy agenda?  Plus: As England progresses to the quarter-finals, excitement for the World Cup is reaching fever pitch. And some wealthy fans are going to extreme lengths to see Tuchel's side.  Remember to download the City AM app: https://tr.ee/BwDcEwXuPS ... and subscribe to our various newsletters here: https://mailchi.mp/cityam.com/newsletters If you'd be interested in sponsoring Business As Usual please get in touch via the fanmail link!

INTERVIEW: UK boss of Charles Schwab on markets, SpaceX IPO and investment opportunities in 2026

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2612946/fan_mail/new] Our investment reporter, Maisie Grice speaks to the UK boss of the world’s largest brokerage firm.  Richard Flynn is the UK Managing director of Charles Schwab which has over $12 trillion under management.  He came in to chat about the markets in the first six months of 2026, that SpaceX mega IPO, and where those hidden investment opportunities might lie for the second half of the year. Remember to download the City AM app: https://tr.ee/BwDcEwXuPS ... and subscribe to our various newsletters here: https://mailchi.mp/cityam.com/newsletters If you'd be interested in sponsoring Business As Usual please get in touch via the fanmail link!

Motor finance compensation in doutbt, Thatcher aide on 'No. 10 North' and: what is co-living?

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2612946/fan_mail/new] The financial conduct authority has suspended parts of its £9bn motor finance ruling after a venomous response from industry and consumer groups. Senior City Reporter Sam Norman has the story.  Meanwhile, Politics and Economics Reporter Mauricio Alencar speaks to Margaret Thatcher's former private secretary about Andy Burnham's plans to build a 'Number 10 North'.  Plus: The City AM quarterly magazine is out, and we're joined by one of its editors, Adam Bloodworth to explore what co-living in London actually is.  Remember to download the City AM app: https://tr.ee/BwDcEwXuPS ... and subscribe to our various newsletters here: https://mailchi.mp/cityam.com/newsletters If you'd be interested in sponsoring Business As Usual please get in touch via the fanmail link!

Brewdog CEO quits after just one year, the business of social housing, and banks eye digital ID

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2612946/fan_mail/new] The chief executive of Brewdog has resigned after just a year, and so far, it doesn’t look clear if he’ll be replaced at all. Simon Hunt has the details.  Meanwhile, Andy Burnham has pledged the biggest social housebuilding drive in a generation - Deputy Editor, Charlie Conchie pulls back the curtain on the business of council housing.  Plus: Senior City Reporter, Sam Norman explains why banks want to introduce digital ID.  Remember to download the City AM app: https://tr.ee/BwDcEwXuPS ... and subscribe to our various newsletters here: https://mailchi.mp/cityam.com/newsletters If you'd be interested in sponsoring Business As Usual please get in touch via the fanmail link!