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Brexit 10 Years On: The Real Economic Impact on the UK and Northern Ireland
Jun 24, 2026
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AI Strategy for Business: Making Money, Saving Money, and Managing Risk
Jun 17, 2026
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Unpacked: Northern Ireland’s Population Peak and The Impact of Decline
Jun 10, 2026
43m 08s
Bravery and Kindness and The Modern Business of Law
Jun 3, 2026
50m 30s
Unpacked: Beyond the Bank - Private Equity and the Resilience of Northern Ireland’s Economy
May 27, 2026
45m 31s
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| 6/24/26 | ![]() Brexit 10 Years On: The Real Economic Impact on the UK and Northern Ireland | A decade after the historic Brexit referendum, Trading Up Unpacked hosts Jim Fitzpatrick and Professor Richard Ramsey dissect the real-world economic and political fallout of leaving the EU. Rather than a sudden crash, the UK economy has suffered a "slow puncture" with a hit to GDP; stifled business investment; and record-high tax burdens.This episode unpacks the stark contrast between the Leave campaign's promises and today's realities. Discover why UK net migration soared to a record 891,000 in 2022 despite pledges to "take back control" of borders. The hosts also explore Northern Ireland’s unique post-Brexit landscape.Benefiting from dual market access, Northern Ireland has experienced a remarkable all-island trade boom—with cross-border goods trade topping £10.6 billion in 2024—and record-low unemployment.Tune in to understand the true impact of the Brexit decade and what it means for the future of the economy.Brought to you in association with EY. The views and opinions expressed by guests on this podcast are their own and do not reflect the views or positions of EY or its other member Firms. EY proudly sponsors the Trading Up podcast but does not endorse or take responsibility for any statements made by individual guests. The Trading Up podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute professional advice.Supported by - Queen’s Business School at Queen’s University Belfast offers world-class undergraduate, postgraduate, and executive education. The mission of Queen’s Business School is to educate and explore for the benefit of business and society. QBS is triple-accredited, an accolade which puts it in the top 1% of business schools in the world. As a member of the Global Business School Network, the School is connected through strategic partnerships across the globe. QBS engages with the business community to develop principled and effective leaders, provide student and graduate talent, and harness innovation through academic expertise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 6/17/26 | ![]() AI Strategy for Business: Making Money, Saving Money, and Managing Risk | In this episode of Trading Up, host Jim Fitzpatrick sits down with Gareth Kelly, the partner leading Data and AI for EY in Northern Ireland, to demystify artificial intelligence for modern enterprises. Rather than simply using AI for small productivity bumps, Kelly explains how companies must completely redraw their business processes to stay competitive.The conversation explores how AI can be leveraged to achieve three core objectives: making money, saving money, and managing risk.They explore the critical differences between generative AI and "agentic" AI, alongside practical use cases showing how AI is currently transforming traditional finance departments; empowering enterprise sales teams with AI co-pilots; and cutting costs in procurement.Beyond the technical adoption, Gareth details the necessary ethical guardrails for data security and explains why human creativity and business acumen are more vital than ever. Whether you lead a lean startup or a large PLC, this episode provides a strategic roadmap for navigating the AI revolution.Brought to you in association with EY. The views and opinions expressed by guests on this podcast are their own and do not reflect the views or positions of EY or its other member Firms. EY proudly sponsors the Trading Up podcast but does not endorse or take responsibility for any statements made by individual guests. The Trading Up podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute professional advice.Supported by - Queen’s Business School at Queen’s University Belfast offers world-class undergraduate, postgraduate, and executive education. The mission of Queen’s Business School is to educate and explore for the benefit of business and society. QBS is triple-accredited, an accolade which puts it in the top 1% of business schools in the world. As a member of the Global Business School Network, the School is connected through strategic partnerships across the globe. QBS engages with the business community to develop principled and effective leaders, provide student and graduate talent, and harness innovation through academic expertise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 6/10/26 | ![]() Unpacked: Northern Ireland’s Population Peak and The Impact of Decline✨ | demographicspopulation decline+5 | — | Queen’s Business School | Northern IrelandUK | Northern Irelandpopulation peak+5 | EY | 43m 08s | |
| 6/3/26 | ![]() Bravery and Kindness and The Modern Business of Law✨ | business of lawleadership+4 | Ciara FultonKatey Dixon+1 | Lewis SilkinQuee | — | braverykindness+7 | EY | 50m 30s | |
| 5/27/26 | ![]() Unpacked: Beyond the Bank - Private Equity and the Resilience of Northern Ireland’s Economy✨ | private equityNorthern Ireland economy+4 | Andrew Dolliver | Queen’s Business SchoolQueen’s Univ | Northern Ireland | Northern Irelandprivate equity+7 | EY | 45m 31s | |
| 5/20/26 | ![]() From Communist heritage to Capitalist Tsar to becoming Putin’s Enemy Number One: The Bill Browder Story✨ | corruptionhuman rights+4 | Sir William (Bill) Browder | Vladimir PutinMagnitsky Act | — | Bill BrowderMagnitsky Act+6 | EY | 44m 19s | |
| 5/13/26 | ![]() Bootstrapping Oatco to £1M, Surviving Dragon's Den, & Making Forbes 30 Under 30 with Laura Murphy✨ | bootstrappingentrepreneurship+3 | Laura Murphy | Oatco SuperfuelForbes+1 | Tyrone | OatcoDragon's Den+3 | EY | 43m 07s | |
| 5/6/26 | ![]() The Democratic Regression: The Rise of Autocracy and Its Threat to Free Markets✨ | democracyautocracy+4 | — | Federal ReserveV-Dem | ChinaNorthern Ireland+1 | democracyautocracy+7 | EY | 40m 33s | |
| 4/29/26 | ![]() Future-Proofing Your Business: Sustainability, Resilience, and EY's Four Futures✨ | sustainabilitybusiness resilience+4 | Derarca Dennis | — | — | sustainabilitybusiness resilience+5 | EY | 40m 43s | |
| 4/22/26 | ![]() Make Way For The Mooch - Anthony Scaramucci on Trump, Wealth and Learning from Ireland (North and South)✨ | politicswealth+4 | Anthony Scaramucci | — | IrelandNorthern Ireland+1 | Anthony ScaramucciTrump administration+7 | EY | 45m 57s | |
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| 4/15/26 | ![]() Why The Strait of Hormuz Crisis is Like Belfast's Westlink When a Car Breaks Down But Much Much Worse✨ | global supply shockoil supply disruption+4 | — | IMFQueen’s Business School | Northern IrelandStrait of Hormuz | Strait of Hormuzoil prices+5 | EY | 43m 38s | |
| 4/8/26 | ![]() From Belfast to Hollywood: Building a Global Film Charity with Cinemagic's Joan Burney Keatings✨ | film charityyouth education+4 | Joan Burney Keatings | Cinemagic | BelfastLos Angeles+2 | Cinemagicfilm charity+5 | EY | 44m 19s | |
| 4/1/26 | ![]() Scaling Hospitality: Gavin Annon on Mount Charles, Agility, and the "being too short" Success Story✨ | hospitalitybusiness growth+4 | Gavin Annon | Mount CharlesTesco+2 | BelfastNorthern Ireland+1 | hospitality giantbusiness strategy+4 | EY | 51m 23s | |
| 3/25/26 | ![]() Gulf Crisis Shockwaves: Energy Prices, UK Interest Rates, and the Northern Ireland Economy✨ | Gulf crisisenergy prices+5 | — | Queen’s Business SchoolSeagate+1 | UKNorthern Ireland+1 | Gulf conflictenergy bailout+4 | EY | 40m 32s | |
| 3/18/26 | ![]() Embracing Difference, Building Strength: Belinda Brown on Leadership, Diversity, and "Midlife Clarity"✨ | leadershipdiversity+5 | Belinda Brown | SephoraL'Oreal+1 | JamaicaNorthern Ireland | leadershipdiversity+5 | EY | 54m 07s | |
| 3/11/26 | ![]() The Economic Ripple Effect: Middle East Oil Shocks & Northern Ireland's Fiscal Doom Loop✨ | Middle East conflictoil prices+4 | — | UK TreasuryNorthern Ireland Fiscal Council | Northern IrelandIran+1 | Middle East oil shocksinflation+4 | EY | 50m 46s | |
| 3/4/26 | ![]() Authenticity, Adversity, and Algorithms: How Olivia McVeigh Built a Social Media Empire✨ | entrepreneurshipsocial media+4 | Olivia McVeigh | Queen’s Business SchoolGirls Group Chat podcast | Ireland | alopeciawig workshop+5 | EY | 57m 25s | |
| 2/25/26 | ![]() Trump’s Tariffs Ruled Illegal, AI Impacts, Jobs & Northern Ireland House Prices | In this episode of Trading Up Unpacked, hosts Jim Fitzpatrick and Richard Ramsey analyse the economic shockwaves following the US Supreme Court ruling that declared President Trump’s previous reciprocal tariffs illegal. They unpack the resulting bureaucratic confusion regarding billions in potential refunds and Trump’s immediate counter-move: a temporary 15% tariff under Section 122 of the 1974 Trade Act. The discussion covers the impact on "napkin deals" with the UK and the EU's potential for retaliatory measures.Closer to home, they examine the Northern Ireland economy, where the Ulster Bank PMI records growth for the first time in eight months. We look at the "KFC-ing" of the retail sector through automation and the pressure AI is placing on stocks and jobs. Finally, they review the housing market, discussing a 7.5% rise in prices, supply shortages, and predictions for Bank of England interest rate cuts.Brought to you in association with EY. The views and opinions expressed by guests on this podcast are their own and do not reflect the views or positions of EY or its other member Firms. EY proudly sponsors the Trading Up podcast but does not endorse or take responsibility for any statements made by individual guests. The Trading Up podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute professional advice.Supported by - Queen’s Business School at Queen’s University Belfast offers world-class undergraduate, postgraduate, and executive education. The mission of Queen’s Business School is to educate and explore for the benefit of business and society. QBS is triple-accredited, an accolade which puts it in the top 1% of business schools in the world. As a member of the Global Business School Network, the School is connected through strategic partnerships across the globe. QBS engages with the business community to develop principled and effective leaders, provide student and graduate talent, and harness innovation through academic expertise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 2/18/26 | ![]() Built in Belfast, Adored Around The World: Building High-Performance Teams with People Playbook | Tony McGaharan, the founder of People Playbook, reveals how he built his Belfast-based consultancy into a global business generating over £1 million in revenue. Working with industry giants like Google, FIFA, and L’Oreal, Tony explains his unique "purposeful, practical, and playful" approach to leadership, arguing that "training is for monkeys" while humans require development.Drawing on his background as a basketball coach, peacebuilder and former Google employee, Tony discusses how to apply sports psychology to the corporate world to build diverse, effective teams. He dives deep into the critical concepts of psychological safety and "discretionary effort"—the secret to getting teams to go the extra mile. Listen in to discover how "soft skills" have become core professional necessities and how local roots can become a global competitive advantage.Brought to you in association with EY. The views and opinions expressed by guests on this podcast are their own and do not reflect the views or positions of EY or its other member Firms. EY proudly sponsors the Trading Up podcast but does not endorse or take responsibility for any statements made by individual guests. The Trading Up podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute professional advice.Supported by - Queen’s Business School at Queen’s University Belfast offers world-class undergraduate, postgraduate, and executive education. The mission of Queen’s Business School is to educate and explore for the benefit of business and society. QBS is triple-accredited, an accolade which puts it in the top 1% of business schools in the world. As a member of the Global Business School Network, the School is connected through strategic partnerships across the globe. QBS engages with the business community to develop principled and effective leaders, provide student and graduate talent, and harness innovation through academic expertise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 2/11/26 | ![]() Unpacked: Workers’ Rights, Water Crises, and the Truth About Tariffs | Join Jim Fitzpatrick and Richard Ramsey on this episode of Trading Up Unpacked as they tackle listener questions regarding the local and global economy. First, they dissect the proposed "Good Jobs Bill" and Westminster’s employment rights reforms. Are zero-hour contracts always exploitative, or do they offer necessary flexibility? The duo examine whether increased worker rights and rising National Insurance costs are actually discouraging employers from hiring.Next, the focus shifts to Northern Ireland’s crumbling water infrastructure. With housing development stalled and environmental damage visible in Lough Neagh, they debate the political standoff between Stormont and Westminster. Is it time to introduce water charges to fix the crisis before it’s too late? Finally, a look at history through the lens of Lemon’s Sweets reveals the double-edged sword of protectionist tariffs. From 1930s Ireland to Donald Trump’s trade policies, Richard explains why tariffs often end up functioning as a tax on the consumer.Brought to you in association with EY. The views and opinions expressed by guests on this podcast are their own and do not reflect the views or positions of EY or its other member Firms. EY proudly sponsors the Trading Up podcast but does not endorse or take responsibility for any statements made by individual guests. The Trading Up podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute professional advice.Supported by - Queen’s Business School at Queen’s University Belfast offers world-class undergraduate, postgraduate, and executive education. The mission of Queen’s Business School is to educate and explore for the benefit of business and society. QBS is triple-accredited, an accolade which puts it in the top 1% of business schools in the world. As a member of the Global Business School Network, the School is connected through strategic partnerships across the globe. QBS engages with the business community to develop principled and effective leaders, provide student and graduate talent, and harness innovation through academic expertise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 2/4/26 | ![]() From Tobermore to Detroit: Lyle Watters and The Unconventional Path to Leading Ford | From his family’s undertaking business in Tobermore to the "Glass House" in Detroit, Lyle Watters’ journey to the top of Ford Motor Company is a masterclass in resilience. In this episode of Trading Up, Lyle reveals how he navigated an unconventional career path to lead operations across three continents.We dive deep into his toughest assignments: negotiating with Prime Ministers in Romania; managing a 100-day Covid lockdown in China; and turning around a "hopeless" $1 billion loss in South America while under armed guard.Lyle shares candid insights on the burden of leadership, recounting how he personally addressed staff during painful plant closures to tell them, "This is not your fault".Packed with actionable lessons on radical transparency, the EV revolution, and why organisations must "stay paranoid" to survive, this is essential listening for aspiring leaders and business strategists.DisclaimerBrought to you in association with EY. The views and opinions expressed by guests on this podcast are their own and do not reflect the views or positions of EY or its other member Firms. EY proudly sponsors the Trading Up podcast but does not endorse or take responsibility for any statements made by individual guests. The Trading Up podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 1/28/26 | ![]() Mark Carney’s Davos Warning: The Death of the Old Order & How UK & Europe Should Respond | The rules-based world order is dead. That is the brutal wake-up call from former Bank of England Governor Mark Carney at Davos. In this episode of Trading Up Unpacked, Jim Fitzpatrick and Richard Ramsey break down Carney’s "Churchillian" analysis of the shifting global economy.They unpack Carney’s argument that international rules have become a "fiction" and explore his strategy of "variable geometry" and how that applies to the UK, Europe and even Northern Ireland.Key topics include:The Lie of the Old Order: Why economic integration has become a weapon rather than a mutual benefit.At the Table or On the Menu: The urgent need for middle powers (UK, Canada, Japan) to forge a "Third Path" or submit to hegemons.The End of the Peace Dividend: The difficult trade-offs facing Europe between funding welfare and increasing defense spending.The Globalisation Trilemma: Applying Dani Rodrik’s theory on why you cannot have globalisation, sovereignty, and democracy all at once but can have only two of the three.DisclaimerBrought to you in association with EY. The views and opinions expressed by guests on this podcast are their own and do not reflect the views or positions of EY or its other member Firms. EY proudly sponsors the Trading Up podcast but does not endorse or take responsibility for any statements made by individual guests. The Trading Up podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 1/21/26 | ![]() Building a £20M E-commerce Brand: The Kukoon Rugs Story | Join Jim Fitzpatrick as he interviews Paul and Clare Vallely, the brother-sister duo behind Kukoon. Learn how they scaled a rug business from local market stalls to a £20 million turnover global brand. This episode dives deep into the realities of modern e-commerce, exploring the shift from eBay to building an independent brand amidst the high marketing costs of Google and Amazon. Discover essential insights on successful rebranding, the surprising value of physical retail stores for building trust, implementing advisory boards to navigate business crises, and taking a stand on humanitarian issues.DisclaimerBrought to you in association with EY. The views and opinions expressed by guests on this podcast are their own and do not reflect the views or positions of EY or its other member Firms. EY proudly sponsors the Trading Up podcast but does not endorse or take responsibility for any statements made by individual guests. The Trading Up podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 1/14/26 | ![]() Economic Inactivity, EV Wars, and Regime Roulette: Navigating the 2025 Landscape | Jim Fitzpatrick and Richard Ramsey explore the shifting dynamics of Northern Ireland’s economy with employment falling and economic inactivity hitting a new grim record high. They examine the political deadlock over Stormont's multi-year budget and the impossibility of proper government in its absence. Turning to car sales for some insight, they discuss why Tesla sales have more than doubled in NI despite a European decline, while Chinese giant BYD has seen fivefold growth. Globally, the discussion turns to "Regime Roulette," analysing the US incursion into Venezuela for its vast oil reserves and Jerome Powell's high-stakes stand for Federal Reserve independence against the Trump administration. The Fed may seem far away, but its independence is a vital pillar of the global economy. The duo provide their usual critical insights into the intersection of global headwinds and local consequences.DisclaimerBrought to you in association with EY. The views and opinions expressed by guests on this podcast are their own and do not reflect the views or positions of EY or its other member Firms. EY proudly sponsors the Trading Up podcast but does not endorse or take responsibility for any statements made by individual guests. The Trading Up podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 1/7/26 | ![]() The Business of the Arts: Claire Murray and Scaling Success at the Lyric Theatre | Join host Jim Fitzpatrick on Trading Up as he welcomes Claire Murray, Head of Development and Marketing at the Lyric Theatre, to deconstruct the "business" of show business. Claire discusses her transition from the high-stakes world of FMCG marketing at Coca-Cola and Heineken to steering the financial and creative success of Northern Ireland’s premier self-producing theatre.Celebrating the Lyric's 75-year history, this episode explores how corporate strategy can sustain cultural institutions. Claire details her implementation of flexible pricing models that significantly boosted ticket yield and the theatre's vital earned income, which now accounts for two-thirds of its turnover. Beyond the stage, the discussion highlights the arts as an economic engine, using "soft power" to attract inward investment and enrich the civic life of Belfast and Northern Ireland. This is an essential listen for anyone interested in marketing, entrepreneurship, and the symbiotic relationship between culture and commerce.Just as a master welder in the Lyric's scene shop carefully joins steel to build a set, this episode illustrates how Claire Murray fuses corporate marketing with artistic vision to build a sustainable future for this vital cultural institution.DisclaimerBrought to you in association with EY. The views and opinions expressed by guests on this podcast are their own and do not reflect the views or positions of EY or its other member Firms. EY proudly sponsors the Trading Up podcast but does not endorse or take responsibility for any statements made by individual guests. The Trading Up podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
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