Ian King Business Podcast: Worries over Thames Water, record sales at Travelodge, profits up at Lloyd's

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Updated 28 March 2024 at 10:56 am

Ian King's been speaking to Thames Water chief executive Chris Weston about the company's financial status, after shareholders refused to inject new funds into the firm.

Jo Boydell, chief executive of Travelodge, discusses its record annual sales which topped £1bn.

And Lloyd's of London has also reported strong results - Ian talks to chief executive John Neal.

Plus there's a round-up of the markets with Rachel Winter, partner at Killik & Co.

Listen and subscribe to The Ian King Business Podcast here.

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