The £131m cost of the M&S cyber attack

Cyber shocks, political ripples and pop-powered spending – it’s another packed week on the AJ Bell Money & Markets podcast. Charlene Young and Danni Hewson break down the latest inflation and jobs data, before turning to bond market jitters as political drama heats up.

There’s pressure building for businesses too, as Ryanair flags rising fuel costs, and Marks & Spencer and Jaguar Land Rover lay bare the growing financial toll of cyber attacks. We also dive into the forces reshaping what was formerly the UK high street, with more big banking brands on brink of disappearing completely, and unpack what a potential mansion tax could mean for homeowners.

Plus, two insightful interviews: one exploring how supply chains are becoming a major investment theme, and another on the critical mineral antimony as surging demand drives the reopening of an Australian mine. And to finish, we move from hard economics to headline acts, and look at how Harry Styles’ Wembley run could generate over £1bn in spending, proving the experience economy is alive and well.

[00:00] Introduction

[01:46] Inflation & jobs – what the latest data tells us

[09:35] Gilts, politics & the Makerfield by-election ripple effect

[12:10] Ryanair warns on rising oil prices [

15:26] M&S & JLR – counting the cost of cyber attacks

[21:39] Interview: Supply chains with Jamie Mills O’Brien (Aberdeen)

[34:13] Bank brands that are set to disappear – Halifax rumours & TSB confirmed changes

[36:39] Mansion tax consultation – what’s on the table

[40:44] The £1.1bn Harry Styles effect

[45:07] Interview: Antimony & critical minerals with Ron Heeks (Larvotto Resources)

[54:13] Closing thoughts