A local housing association used our series to explain mortgage rate changes to tenants.
Engagement increased 40%Episodes used short examples and questions tenants had already raised.
Bolton-made UK economic analysis
Inflation, interest rates, and your money, explained without the jargon.
Cost-of-living pressure is real. Newman Finance Ltd turns Bank of England decisions, household budgets, and regional business conditions into clear conversations for listeners across Greater Manchester.
Plain English. Evidence-led. Useful this week.
The numbers, in human terms.
40+episodes published
15expert guests
4.8/5listener rating
Weeklynew analysis
A signal you can trust
Trusted by listeners and partners
10,000+ monthly listens connect practical UK economic analysis with the places people live and work.
Greater Manchester
Chamber
Chamber
University
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of Bolton
North West
Credit Union
Credit Union
10,000+monthly listens
25featured economists
4.8/5average rating
“Clear, local, and genuinely useful.” Bolton Business Forum
Commissioned production
Commission a podcast that works
Give your audience a clear route through a difficult subject. We can move from topic research to platform-ready episodes in under two weeks.
Scriptwriting
We shape economic data into a strong narrative, useful examples, and questions guests can answer.
Plan your scriptAudio editing
Clean dialogue, balanced levels, and a confident pace make every episode easier to follow.
See editing servicesDistribution
We prepare metadata, show notes, and platform submissions so each episode reaches its audience.
Discuss distributionChoose your focus
Economics for every household and business
Listen to the issue that affects your next decision.
Household economics
Make sense of wages, food prices, energy bills, and the choices behind a monthly budget.
Housing and interest rates
Understand mortgage changes, rents, and what a Bank Rate decision can mean at home.
Business economics
Plan for wage growth, customer demand, tax changes, and the pressures facing SMEs.
Regional and public policy
Follow transport, skills, investment, and the decisions shaping Greater Manchester.
A simple explainer
Inflation impact calculator
See how a changing price level affects one month of spending over a year.
After one year at 5% inflation
£1,900A £2,000 monthly budget would buy approximately £1,900 worth of goods.
Educational information only. This is not personal financial advice.
Real outcomes
How our podcasts drive understanding
A Manchester accountancy firm commissioned six episodes on SME tax changes.
Enquiries rose 15%The series gave business owners a clear reason to start a conversation.
A regional university used our production for a public policy explainer.
5,000+ first-month listensThe accessible format helped policy discussion travel beyond the lecture hall.
Our method
From topic to published in four clear steps
Research and script
We translate economic data into plain English.
Record and edit
Professional audio with an accessible delivery.
Package and publish
Metadata, show notes, and platform submission.
Promote and grow
Audience assets and episode trailers.
People behind the sound
Meet the economists and producers
Dr Sarah Whitfield
Lead economist
Former Bank of England analyst who turns policy decisions into practical context.
James Okafor
Senior audio producer
Ten years in broadcast sound, with a sharp ear for pace and clear dialogue.
Amelia Rees
Series producer
She connects North West voices with the questions listeners need answered.
Listener notes
What listeners and clients say
“Finally a podcast that explains the Budget without making me feel stupid.”
Clarissa K. , teacher
Need to know
Common questions about our podcasts
Is this financial advice?
No. Our content is educational and general. We don't make personal recommendations.
How often do you release episodes?
Episodes are released weekly, with occasional explainer specials.
Can you produce a podcast for my organisation?
Yes. We offer commissioned scriptwriting, editing, and distribution. Talk to our team.
Do you cover regional economic issues?
Absolutely. We regularly feature Bolton, Greater Manchester, and the wider North West.
How do I subscribe?
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