Nick Ferrari - The Whole Show Call the Cabinet with Peter Kyle
Mar 24, 2026
Peter Kyle, Secretary of State for Business and Trade, discusses business and trade policy in a wide-ranging conversation. He covers new late-payment limits, enforcement powers for small firms, targeted energy support and debates over North Sea drilling versus renewables. Listeners press on fuel costs, water company regulation and measures to help hospitality and youth employment.
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Mixed Messaging Around US Iran Talks Shook Trust
- Donald Trump claimed secret talks with Iran produced a productive deal and paused strikes, but his vague statements provoked deep scepticism in Washington and among analysts.
- Multiple outlets suggested indirect mediation via third parties and backchannels, highlighting mixed signals between public claims and Iranian denials.
Golders Green Ambulance Arson Raises National Security Concerns
- A suspected arson attack on Jewish charity ambulances in Golders Green triggered a counter-terrorism-led probe and an Islamist group posted a claim on Telegram.
- Community leaders welcomed political support but stressed they want action beyond words and highlighted challenges in proscribing IRGC due to intelligence trade-offs.
Markets React More to White House Messaging Than Facts
- Market moves during the Iran escalation showed extreme sensitivity to White House communications rather than fundamentals.
- Stocks and oil swung wildly within hours as Trump's talk of talks briefly calmed markets, then volatility returned when clarity faded.