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With Christmas round the corner, we’ve put together a special best of episode of Behind the Numbers, featuring some of the most memorable conversations from throughout the year.

From discussions of Trump and tariffs on our 100th episode to one of our favourite conversations on the history of money, it’s an excellent way to remind yourself of what went on this year – or catch up on what you’ve missed.

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Host

  • Philippa Lamb

Clips featuring

  • Iain Wright, Chief Policy & Communications Officer, ICAEW
  • David Williamson, Chief Political Commentator, The Express
  • Frances Haque, Santander Chief Economist
  • Neil Hare-Brown, Founder, STORM Guidance
  • Michael Hoare, partner, Kekst CNC
  • Paul Guess, Case Management Officer at CABA
  • Riaz Shah OBE, Professor of Practice, Hult International Business School
  • Tony Moore, Lecturer in Finance, Henley Business School
  • Polly Tsang, Senior Financial Services Regulatory Manager, ICAEW

Producer

  • Natalie Chisholm

Episode first published: 18 December 2025

Podcast recorded: 7 November 2025

All views expressed on this podcast are those of the contributors and don’t necessarily reflect those of ICAEW or its members.

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