After the rate of inflation eased slightly but still remains above 10%, Ian is joined by KMPG’s chief economist Yael Selfin to discuss the official figures. He also talks to Alex Kendall – the chief executive of the UK-based autonomous vehicle group, Wayve – about Asda beginning what it claims is the UK’s biggest trial to date of autonomous grocery home shopping delivery. Plus government minister Oliver Dowden, who is warning the UK is facing cyber threats from Russian-aligned groups.
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