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Business Daily

The daily drama of money and work from the BBC.

The daily drama of money and work from the BBC.

 

#2000

Can global shipping go green?

After the collapse of a landmark deal, with opposition from both the US and Saudi Arabia, ... more

Yesterday

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Yesterday


#1999

The ex-soldier building defence software

As war becomes more high tech than ever, artificial intelligence companies are making soft... more

14 Nov 2025

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14 Nov 2025


#1998

Drones: Who is making the new weapons of war?

From Ukraine and Russia to Gaza and Sudan, drones have become a key weapon of war. Which c... more

13 Nov 2025

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13 Nov 2025


#1997

What is oshikatsu and can it boost Japan's economy?

The superfan culture involves doing everything you can to be closer to your idols - often ... more

12 Nov 2025

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12 Nov 2025


#1996

A fresh start for the carbon market?

We find out whether new rules could allow it to move away distance itself from previous ac... more

11 Nov 2025

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11 Nov 2025


#1995

What’s gone wrong with the Dutch power supply?

As the country shifts away from fossil fuels, thousands of homes and businesses have been ... more

10 Nov 2025

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10 Nov 2025


#1994

Business Daily meets: Tim Brown, co-founder of Allbirds

Tim Brown is a former footballer who went on to co-found Allbirds, a billion-dollar brand ... more

07 Nov 2025

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07 Nov 2025


#1993

Why are analogue cameras experiencing a comeback?

We go to the heart of street photography in Berlin, Germany, to visit an independent camer... more

06 Nov 2025

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06 Nov 2025


#1992

Raising Japan’s female leaders

We find out why the country Japan ranks so poorly in the World Economic Forum’s Gender Gap... more

05 Nov 2025

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05 Nov 2025


#1991

Is the AI boom a bubble?

When is a bubble a bubble? When is hype around a new technology signalling the dawn of a n... more

04 Nov 2025

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04 Nov 2025


#1990

Is this New York’s cost of living election?

New York City is in the midst of a cost of living crunch. As a result, the race to become ... more

03 Nov 2025

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03 Nov 2025


#1989

Business Daily meets: Harry Stine

We speak to the American founder and CEO of Stine Seed, the largest private seed company i... more

31 Oct 2025

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31 Oct 2025


#1988

Can Canada become an energy superpower?

As Canada’s trade war with the US rumbles on, Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced amb... more

30 Oct 2025

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30 Oct 2025


#1987

Afghanistan: Can its private sector step up?

Since the Taliban took over from a US-led government in Afghanistan in 2021, the economic ... more

29 Oct 2025

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29 Oct 2025


#1986

The blurring of K-beauty

Renowned for its multi-step skincare routine and its foundation in the ever trendy Korean ... more

28 Oct 2025

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28 Oct 2025


#1985

Can you buy your way into a job?

We look at a growing industry where candidates are spending on career coaching, résumé red... more

27 Oct 2025

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27 Oct 2025


#1984

The two-year Tesla strike

We head to Sweden where a handful of mechanics are taking on one of the world’s richest co... more

27 Oct 2025

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19:38

27 Oct 2025


#1983

Business Daily meets: Pinterest CEO Bill Ready

Bill Ready started his working life in his parents' auto repair shop. Now, his world looks... more

23 Oct 2025

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23 Oct 2025


#1982

The Americans investing in British football

From private equity Mega funds to Hollywood actors and hip hop stars, we look at the appea... more

22 Oct 2025

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22 Oct 2025


#1981

Why are medical students going to Bulgaria?

We head to the Eastern European country to find out why it's become so popular with people... more

19 Oct 2025

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19 Oct 2025