Inflation, debt, retail and AI

Friday, May 26th, 2023 5:06pm

Ian King hears from Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, who says the government will do whatever it takes to bring down inflation, even if that means a recession.

He also speaks to Nick Harding, the chief executive of consumer lender Fluro as analysis by PwC shows total household debt in the UK has exceeded 2 trillion pounds for the first time.

Ian also explores stronger-than-expected retail sales last month and asks if it is possible to regulate AI.

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