Podcasts by Business Daily

Taiwan: Prepping for war from 2023-12-13T00:01

One month before pivotal elections in Taiwan, Ed Butler meets ordinary citizens getting ready just in case growing threats of a Chinese invasion do come to pass.

First-aid and weapons tra...

Taiwan: The political mood from 2023-12-12T00:01

The military threat from China, which claims Taiwan as its own, has dominated global headlines of late.

But ahead of elections, most voters here say it’s low wages and property prices tha...

Kinmen: The Taiwanese islands next to China from 2023-12-11T00:01

Sitting just a few kilometres away from mainland China, the tiny Kinmen islands are in an unusual situation.

Beijing says they and Taiwan are a part of China, they're a breakaway province,...

Business Daily meets: Joyce and Raissa de Haas from 2023-12-08T00:01

Joyce and Raissa de Hass used to make tonic waters and mixers for their friends. That passion became a university project, which then turned into a successful start-up.

In the early days,...

Star Wars: The empire strikes cash from 2023-12-07T00:01

When Star Wars launched, it helped usher in the era of the blockbuster. In the wake of the film, came the figures. Forty years on from their launch, the original toys have now become highly soug...

Women, sport and business: Merchandise from 2023-12-06T08:30

In this episode of Business Daily, the latest in our series on women, sport and business, it's all about the merch.

We'll explore how important replica tops and kits actually are for women...

The K-rice belt: Seeds for self-sufficiency? from 2023-12-06T00:01

Could Africa reduce its dependency on imported rice with the help of South Korea?

The continent's appetite for rice is growing fast at over 6% per year. And even though rice is grown in ab...

What’s holding women back from work in Sri Lanka? from 2023-12-05T00:01

After the catastrophic financial crisis, early signs of stability are returning to Sri Lanka. But there’s arguably a more entrenched economic dilemma in the country that had the world’s first fe...

How to solve fashion’s waste problem from 2023-12-04T00:01

More than a quarter of all clothes made are never actually sold - where do they go?

We look into new legislation being finalised by the EU, to try and make fashion more sustainable.

Business Daily meets: Konrad Bergstrom from 2023-12-01T00:01

Konrad Bergstrom comes from a family of seafarers. And as a business leader, he wants to make navigating the seas environmentally friendly. His business, X Shore, has been dubbed "the Tesla of t...

Is the corporate world too close to COP? from 2023-11-30T00:01

Greenhouse gas levels have never been higher. If we're to limit global warming, businesses have a crucial role to play because they operate in sectors that need to radically change, like energy,...

Can China stop its love affair with coal? from 2023-11-29T00:01

It’s the world’s largest user of coal fired energy, and the biggest polluter.

However, China is also the world’s biggest producer of green energy. How can it reconcile the two and keep i...

Asia's air pollution problem from 2023-11-28T00:00

It’s the week of the Climate Change Conference or COP28, and as leaders from around the world meet in the UAE to talk about how to tackle global warming, we take a look at one urgent issue: air ...

Why is Spain betting on green hydrogen? from 2023-11-27T00:01

Spain is trying to position itself as the centre of renewable energy production in Europe, particularly in green hydrogen.

The country already boasts one of the first centres worldwide wh...

Who is Sultan Al-Jaber? from 2023-11-24T00:01

We find out why he's a controversial appointment for the COP28 presidency.

Sultan Al Jaber’s appointment has been widely questioned because he’s also the boss of Abu Dhabi’s state oil comp...

The world's longest subsea power cable from 2023-11-23T00:01

They are the cables that run along the sea bed to move power where it’s needed for a cheaper price.

Business Daily’s Rick Kelsey goes to the site of The Viking Link - the longest one ever...

Kimchi: Korean food goes global from 2023-11-22T00:01

Kimchi, the tangy fermented vegetable dish, is now being made and sold around the world.

South Korea’s kimchi export value has risen dramatically in the past few years, going far beyond As...

How to spot a diamond from 2023-11-21T00:01

When is a diamond really a diamond?

When it’s been formed miles underground a billion years ago, or when has it been created in a laboratory, under temperatures close to the heat of the s...

Disruption in the diamond sector from 2023-11-20T00:01

A few years ago you could have assumed all diamonds had been dug out of the ground – but now it’s true that some of them have been created, at unbelievably high temperatures, in just a matter of...

Business Daily meets: Cycling boss Doug Ryder from 2023-11-17T00:01

The South African former pro rider set up his cycling team in 2007. As MTN Qhubeka they became the first-ever African registered team to ride the Tour de France.

He talks about the challen...

Argentina goes to the polls from 2023-11-16T00:01

There are two candidates: one is the current economy minister who has a wealth of experience in power; the other is a maverick libertarian economist who wants to ditch the country’s currency, th...

Biden and Xi to meet in San Francisco from 2023-11-15T00:01

We’re looking ahead to the meeting between Presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping in San Francisco – the first time the two leaders will have met in 12 months.

Diplomatic ties between Washin...

The classic cars going electric from 2023-11-14T00:01

Some owners are converting their vehicles into EVs.

The idea is to boost the performance of these cars and make them ready for a green future.

The process is not cheap - it require...

How has war changed the lives of Ukraine’s working women? from 2023-11-13T00:01

The Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 saw millions of Ukrainian women and children flee to safety; causing massive upheaval and hitting the economy hard.

For the women who have ...

Business Daily meets: Silvina Moschini from 2023-11-10T00:01

The Argentinian-American tech entrepreneur moved to the US in 1997 and carved out a career in the corporate world before breaking free and setting out on her own.

In late 2020, the remot...

Last orders for the Irish pub? from 2023-11-09T00:01

Fears are growing for the future of the country's bars - especially in rural areas.

In less than 20 years almost a quarter of Irish pubs have closed, many of them businesses which have bee...

Caste bias in corporate America from 2023-11-08T00:00

There is a growing debate in the US about the caste system - an ancient social ranking system where the community you are born into determines what kind of job you do, who you marry, and much mo...

The Chinese migrants trying to get into the US from 2023-11-07T00:01

We travel to South America to meet the Chinese migrants who are making their way to the United States using an unexpected route - the established migrant trail through South and Central America ...

Saudi Arabia's multi-billion dollar football powerhouse bet from 2023-11-06T00:01

The Saudi Pro League has attracted some of the top players from around the world - with transfer fees and salaries amounting to millions of dollars.

We travel to Saudi Arabia to look at th...

Why is the French wine industry struggling? from 2023-11-02T00:01

The region of Bordeaux in the south-west of France is perhaps the most famous wine-producing area in the world.

But it’s struggling. While the prestigious, most expensive wines – Saint-Ém...

Business Daily meets: Babbel CEO Arne Schepker from 2023-11-02T00:01

Have you tried learning a language online?

We explore the growth of language learning platforms with Babbel CEO Arne Schepker, and how the Covid pandemic lead to an increase in learning d...

The Crypto King and the journalist from 2023-11-01T00:01

Sam Bankman-Fried, the American crypto entrepreneur who went from billionaire to bankrupt, is on trial in New York for fraud.

The 31-year-old who founded the cryptocurrency exchange FTX i...

Spook-onomics: the global boost of Halloween from 2023-10-31T00:01

Trick or treat and other traditions are now at the centre of a global multi-billion business.

The ancient Celtic and Pagan festival, which started thousands of years ago in Ireland, was t...

The electric car race from 2023-10-30T00:01

Countries around the world are racing to achieve targets on the ban of new petrol and diesel cars - but they are hitting stumbling blocks, meaning some are pulling back on their commitments. Listen

Elon Musk's X: The Twitter takeover a year on from 2023-10-26T23:01

After many months of news headlines about whether Elon Musk was going to buy Twitter, he eventually completed the purchase on 27 October 2022.

Since then, the company’s been through some ...

Business Daily meets: Akinwumi Adesina from 2023-10-25T23:01

In 2015, Akinwumi Adesina was elected President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), and since then he's become a symbol of optimism across the continent. How did he become known as Africa's ...

Short Stories: The amateur trader from 2023-10-23T23:02

Short selling has gone mainstream. Inspired by the noisy success of activist short sellers, amateur investors are now trying this highly risky strategy themselves.

They’re aided by a slew ...

Short Stories: The CEO from 2023-10-23T23:01

What’s it like to be on the wrong side of a big short? Former CEO Paul Pittman's company was shorted by an anonymous short seller who made false allegations in order to drive its share price dow...

Short Stories: The activist short seller from 2023-10-22T23:01

Short selling – the trade where you hope a stock’s value will fall rather than rise. If it does, the trader can win. Big.

That’s led to the growth of what’s called the activist short selle...

Business Daily meets: Andre Schwammlein from 2023-10-19T23:01

Andre Schwammlein once wanted to be a pilot – but ended up behind the wheel of a bus and train company instead.

The chief executive and co-founder of Flix – the driving force behind Flixbu...

What makes a stadium special? from 2023-10-18T23:01

The development of new sports stadiums and facilities can bring regeneration to deprived areas. They hold a special place in the hearts of sports and live music fans. But have some of the new on...

Why is the US building electric car battery factories? from 2023-10-17T23:01

We’re in Kentucky, where an area which had long ago been abandoned as an industrial site is once again coming to life.

US manufacturer Ascend Elements has chosen the site to build a factor...

Bottles or balsa: What should wind turbine blades be made from? from 2023-10-17T07:32

For years, balsa wood has been a key component in the giant rotor blades on the top of wind turbines. Most of it comes from the rain forests of South America and, in particular, from Ecuador. Listen

The impact of India's rice export ban from 2023-10-16T07:30

In an effort to insulate domestic prices, India has banned exports of non basmati white rice - its largest rice category.

We ask what the impact of this is on large importing countries. Listen

Business Daily meets: Durreen Shahnaz from 2023-10-13T07:30

From Bangladesh to Wall Street and back again, the founder and CEO of Impact Investment Exchange talks to Devina Gupta.

Durreen Shahnaz explains how her childhood in socialist Bangladesh a...

Dumb Money: Unpicking the GameStop saga from 2023-10-12T07:32

Shares in GameStop, the video game store, experienced a dramatic rise in early in 2021. The stock had captured the imagination of many individual investors who heard about it on social media pla...

The rising price of fuel in Nigeria from 2023-10-11T07:30

In May this year, Nigerian president Bola Tinubu took office – and announced an end to fuel subsidies.

He said the move would free up money for investment in public services and infrastru...

Fire-proofing California’s wine industry from 2023-10-10T07:30

In 2020, Napa Valley experienced its most destructive wildfire ever. Vineyards burned, leaving not only direct damage, but more long lasting impact with wine affected by smoke taint.

We ...

The Commonwealth Games in crisis? from 2023-10-09T07:30

The event is facing its biggest financing challenge in its 93-year history.

There is no host city for the next edition in 2026, and the Commonwealth Games Federation is struggling to persu...

Fashion: Becoming a designer from 2023-10-06T07:30

We speak to Greek designer Dimitra Petsa - founder of Di Petsa - a brand which has been worn by celebrities around the world.

She graduated from fashion school five years ago and since th...

Fashion: Paying less for the wedding dress? from 2023-10-05T07:30

In the UK, brides spend an average of £1,400 on a dress for the big day.

But inflation and the rising cost of living means that's starting to change. We look at the trend of spending less ...

Fashion: Doing business in Paris from 2023-10-04T07:32

Paris is the most visited city in the world and one of the things it’s known for, is fashion. But what is it about the City of Light that makes it a popular destination for businesses?

In ...

Fashion: Dupe culture from 2023-10-03T07:30

Duplicate products, or dupes, are flooding social media.

Dupes are clothes, beauty products, homeware that are cheaper than the recognisable brand, but still look similar.

We hear ...

Fashion: The rise of sports brands from 2023-10-02T07:30

Twenty-five years ago Puma became the first big sports brand to collaborate with a fashion house.

Since then all of the big players have been collaborating with celebrities, sports stars ...

Is green methanol the future of shipping? from 2023-09-29T07:30

The shipping industry is looking for solutions to it's emissions problem.

Shipping giant Maersk has just unveiled the world’s first container ship to run on green methanol - is this the an...

Where next for China’s Belt and Road? from 2023-09-28T07:32

Xi Jinping announced a massive building project along the ‘New Silk Road’ to very little fanfare in Kazakhstan 10 years ago this month.

Infrastructure including railways, roads and ports ...

The industry that saved an animal from extinction from 2023-09-27T12:16

You may not be familiar with the vicuna, but in Peru, where it's the national animal, the smallest relative of the llama is revered - particularly for its fine and insulating coat.

In this...

The growth of tattoo removal from 2023-09-26T07:30

What used to be a fairly niche industry is now on the increase, with companies setting up removal clinics around the world.

And no surprise – as more people get tattoos, more people night...

Meet the 'Finfluencers' from 2023-09-25T07:30

Where do you go to get financial advice? More and more people are turning to Instagram, YouTube and TikTok for money matters. David Harper meets the ‘Finfluencers’ – financial influencers ente...

Business Daily meets the Queen of Biscuits from 2023-09-22T07:30

How do you make an artisan product at scale?

We head to the UK factory of Biscuiteers, where millions of biscuits are hand-iced every year, from treats shaped like designer bags to edible...

Is India ready for Tesla? from 2023-09-21T07:30

It’s been a long wait for tech billionaire Elon Musk to push into India’s EV market.

High import duties have kept Tesla out of India so far. Mr Musk has repeatedly sought to lower those d...

The cost of migration: Europe's response from 2023-09-20T07:30

In the third and final programme of this series on the economics of irregular migration across the Mediterranean, the BBC’s Frey Lindsay sits down with two spokespeople from the European Commiss...

The cost of migration: The rescue boats from 2023-09-19T07:30

In the second of three programmes, we’ll hear about the increasing running costs facing charities involved in running search-and-rescue operations in the Mediterranean Sea.

Inflated fuel p...

The cost of migration: The journey from 2023-09-18T07:30

In the first of three programmes, the BBC’s Frey Lindsay accompanies the charity rescue vessel the Ocean Viking to explore the myriad costs involved in irregular migration across the Mediterrane...

Business Daily meets: Mohit Lad from 2023-09-15T07:30

From losing his job in the 2008 financial crash, to a billion dollar idea.

We speak to Mohit Lad, who teamed up with his old college friend Ricardo to trawl through the trash cans of shutt...

Syria's broken economy from 2023-09-14T07:30

We hear from people protesting in the government-controlled city of Sweida.

Criticism of President Bashar al-Assad has been growing in Sweida since demonstrations began in mid-August over ...

K-Pop: Going green? from 2023-09-13T07:30

K-Pop, short for Korean Popular music, has become a global phenomenon with millions of fans worldwide.

It’s a multi-billion dollar industry with 80 million units of physical albums sold in...

Business Daily meets: Desmond Shum from 2023-09-12T07:30

We meet the Chinese property tycoon and multi-millionaire who, along with his then-wife, once moved in the highest echelons of power in Beijing.

But the couple fell foul of the Chinese gov...

Guyana: The world’s fastest-growing economy from 2023-09-10T23:01

The former British colony in South America boasts the world’s fastest-growing economy at the moment – it expanded by 62 per cent last year, according to the International Monetary Fund.

Th...

Business and Science: Communicating science from 2023-09-08T07:30

Science is all around us but a lot of it can be difficult to understand.

Gareth Mitchell speaks to people building careers around helping make science understandable to the general public....

Business and science: Quantum computing around the world from 2023-09-07T07:30

It's a rapidly emerging technology that has the potential to solve problems at an incredible pace.

At the moment its uses are limited but that hasn’t stopped investment rolling into the s...

Business and science: What is quantum computing? from 2023-09-06T07:30

We travel to a facility in the south of England to see one of the super-fast computers in action.

We’ll find out what quantum computing has the potential to do, what its going to take to m...

Business and science: How risky is SynBio? from 2023-09-05T07:30

For all the exciting developments in the synthetic biology industry, there are also concerns.

People can edit genes in their garages these days, so who’s regulating this space?

Plus...

Business and science: What you need to know about SynBio from 2023-09-04T07:30

In this week’s series focusing on business and science, we start things off by looking at the world of synthetic biology.

The industry is estimated to be worth around $30bn in the next few...

Cutting waste in the beauty industry from 2023-09-01T07:30

Many of us have drawers and boxes full of beauty products that we never end up finishing.

We meet the Nordic start-ups who are trying to cut some of that waste by changing the way we shop...

The row over Uruguay's pulp mills from 2023-08-31T07:30

Does the paper industry use too much water? As concern about plastic waste grows, many companies have switched from plastic packaging to paper, but how environmentally friendly is paper producti...

The importance of sleep from 2023-08-30T07:30

How does sleep relate to your job, your income, or your socio-economic status?

We look at the impact of a good, and bad night’s rest. We discuss the factors affecting sleep, including ac...

The UNESCO effect from 2023-08-29T07:30

Delegates will soon descend on Saudi Arabia for perhaps the most consequential meeting in UNESCO’s history. With an extended agenda after last year’s cancellation, it’s the first World Heritage ...

Ireland's data centre boom from 2023-08-28T07:30

These tech powerhouses bring in money and jobs but can be environmentally problematic and in Ireland data centres account for almost a fifth of the electricity consumption.

We explore how ...

Swiftonomics from 2023-08-25T07:30

Taylor Swift's Eras tour is predicted to make a record $1 billion - but how?

As countries around the world grapple with high inflation, how has Taylor Swift been able to persuade fans to s...

The end of the office? from 2023-08-24T07:30

Many of us started working from home in the coronavirus pandemic - and never went back.

Now, office space in many cities around the world is standing empty. We visit Mumbai, New York and ...

The return of the wine cork from 2023-08-23T07:30

The humble wine cork, once the main way to stop a bottle of wine, had its market share decimated in the 1990’s when screw caps were favoured. However, the problem of 'corked' wine has been almos...

What should I eat on a night shift? from 2023-08-22T07:30

Working irregular hours, including overnight, means meal times can be disrupted.

So what impact does this have on the body and overall health?

We hear from workers in Mumbai and Lag...

Is Bangladesh ready for digital only banks? from 2023-08-21T07:30

The government in Bangladesh is trying to modernise its economy and has announced a policy to create digital only banks. The idea is to move away from traditional bricks and mortar banks and pro...

Picture perfect cakes and cafes from 2023-08-18T07:30

Dive into a world of amazing cakes and cafes, where look and taste combine in the hope of tempting customers to part with their cash for sweet treats.

Explore how our tastes and habits are...

Giving cash directly - the future of aid? from 2023-08-17T07:30

What’s the best way to help people in need?

In the past, humanitarian aid has focused on providing shelter and food, but there’s a growing move towards direct cash payments.

We'll ...

Business daily meets: Ida Tin from 2023-08-16T07:30

Ida Tin coined the term Femtech after she founded the period tracking app, Clue, which has since been downloaded more than 100 million times.

We hear how she managed to turn her idea into...

China's rising youth unemployment: Part 2 from 2023-08-15T07:30

The country is not just facing record-high levels of youth unemployment - more than 20% of 16-24 year olds in urban areas at the latest count.

It is also facing growing discontent among m...

China's rising youth unemployment: Part 1 from 2023-08-14T07:30

Is trouble brewing for the world’s second largest economy?

China’s exports are down, the property market’s creaking, and millions of young people - more than one in five - are officially ...

Business Daily meets: The rum distillers from 2023-08-11T07:30

Paul and Jacine Rutasikwa tell us how they turned a side hustle into a full-time business.

In 2017 they moved their family from London to Scotland to set up their distillery, creating an A...

Business Daily meets: Mattel's CEO from 2023-08-10T07:30

Ynon Kreiz explains how they transformed Barbie, the well-loved and sometimes controversial doll, into a movie.

The boss of one of the world's biggest toy companies also talks about the ne...

Business Daily meets: Sir Robin Millar from 2023-08-09T07:30

We meet one of the UKs most successful record producers, who was behind hits such as Smooth Operator.

He talks to Dougal Shaw about his career so far, his record label, and the future of m...

Business Daily meets: Kelly Hoppen from 2023-08-08T07:30

We meet one of the world's leading interior designers.

Kelly Hoppen finds design solutions for celebrities including the Beckhams, but also works with luxury brands and businesses too.

Business Daily meets: The founders of Seatfrog from 2023-08-07T07:30

Iain Griffin and Dirk Stewart formed their company after a mutual need for more leg room inspired a brainwave.

They created the Seatfrog app for train travel, which is disrupting the indus...

The price for Mexican heritage from 2023-08-04T07:30

We look into Mexico’s drive to get historical artefacts returned. Find out more about a famous quetzal feather crown believed to have been worn by the great Aztec emperor Moctezuma, it is curren...

Rebuilding Turkey after the earthquake from 2023-08-03T07:30

On Sunday 6 August 2023 it will be six months since the devastating event which killed more than 50,000 people, injured tens of thousands more, and left hundreds of thousands of people homeless....

Is it possible to grow food on the Moon? from 2023-08-02T07:30

Space agencies and billionaire investors plan to have people living on the Moon or Mars. But those lunar and martian residents will have to grow their own food to survive.

Find out how bio...

Working at altitude from 2023-08-01T06:30

From Tibet to the Andes to the highlands of Ethiopia, around 150 million people around the world work at high altitude. Many were born there, but in a globalized world of mass migration, many we...

Is France leading the way on nuclear? from 2023-07-31T07:30

The country produces 70% of it's electricity this way - and is the global leader.

It's aiming to prolong the lifespan of its 56 existing nuclear reactors – and construct additional ones. Listen

European Para Championships: A new sporting event from 2023-07-28T07:30

What does it take to host a brand new multi-sport competition?

We're in Rotterdam which is hosting the inaugural European Para Championships 2023.

It's hoped that holding events at...

Business daily meets: Janelle Jones from 2023-07-27T07:30

Janelle Jones is currently the chief economist of one of the biggest union movements in America and before that she worked in White House. Janelle was the first black woman to serve as chief eco...

The chocolate village from 2023-07-26T07:30

Peter MacJob visits Eti-Oni village in south-west Nigeria, home to the oldest cocoa plantation in the country. It's king, HRH Oba Dokun Thompson, is on a mission to transform the economy of the ...

The new Panama Canal? from 2023-07-25T07:30

The Bioceanic Highway, aims to link Chile's Pacific coast with Brazil's Atlantic coastline.

We’re in landlocked Paraguay to find out how one of the world’s biggest infrastructure projects...

Is Georgia benefitting from Russian money? from 2023-07-24T07:30

Georgia has seen huge economic growth but is there a cost to doing business with Russia?

Tens of thousands of Russians moved to the small South Caucasus nation since the war began and they...

Women's football: Life after retirement from 2023-07-21T07:30

Remember Brandi Chastain? She scored the winning goal in the 1999 Women's World Cup final. She celebrated the goal by whipping off her shirt and swinging it round her head. The image of Brandi i...

Women’s football boots: A bad fit? from 2023-07-20T07:30

Questions are being asked about the footwear that is currently on offer to women and girls.

Men and women's feet are very different, so why have large sports companies only just started t...

Women's football in South America from 2023-07-19T07:30

South America is football crazy, but its women’s teams have never enjoyed the same success as the men’s. Brazil have never won the Women’s World Cup. Argentina have never even won a match at the...

Australia and New Zealand: The perfect sporting hosts? from 2023-07-18T07:30

As the countries prepare to host the 2023 Fifa Women’s World Cup for the first time, we find out why they were chosen, and what the legacy of the games will be for them.

We take a look at ...

Is women’s football a good investment? from 2023-07-17T07:30

Ahead of the 2023 Women's World Cup in New Zealand and Australia, we look at the business case for growing the sport.

Investment in women's football is increasing, in line with greater con...

Business Daily Meets: Gary Neville from 2023-07-14T07:30

The eight-time Premier League winner on his successes and failures in business.

Gary Neville tells us why building companies in his home city of Manchester matters to him and explains wha...

Spanish election: How will young people vote? from 2023-07-13T07:30

Youth unemployment in Spain is still very high, with 29.3% of working people under 25 out of work.

Ahead of the snap General Election which will take place on Sunday 23 July, we speak to n...

The celebrities investing in alcohol brands from 2023-07-12T07:30

We're in Hollywood, where a rising number of stars are putting their names on wine and liquor products. Is it a sensible investment? Or is the market reaching saturation point?

Reporter ...

Turkey: Fixing a broken economy from 2023-07-11T07:30

A month on from the election in Turkey President Erdogan has promised to fix the economy.

In this programme we find out more about Mehmet Simsek, the new finance minister, who says he'll ...

AI: Looking to the future from 2023-07-10T07:30

It’s been claimed artificial intelligence will be as revolutionary as mobile phones or the internet, but there are fears that developments in AI could come at the cost of jobs. We assess the pro...

Investing in Africa: Who benefits? from 2023-07-07T07:30

How are loans and grants distributed? And how high are the returns?

According to the IMF, Africa’s growth prospect will be amongst the highest in the world and sectors such as fintech and ...

Investing in Africa: US and AGOA from 2023-07-06T07:30

The African Growth and Opportunity Act, or AGOA, gives duty-free access for exports to the American market, and has done for 23 years.

South Africa is one of the countries that has benefit...

Investing in Africa: Media from 2023-07-05T07:30

We look into the growth of foreign investment in Africa’s media space. Africa is generating a huge amount of localized content as international streaming platforms and global media organisations...

Investing in Africa: Russia and the CAR from 2023-07-04T07:30

For almost a decade, the Central African Republic has seen growing investment and influence from the Russian mercenary group Wagner. It stretches from education and religion to business and mili...

Investing in Africa: What needs to change? from 2023-07-03T07:30

Large parts of sub-Saharan Africa are facing dire economic circumstances. The World Bank says more than one in three countries are either in severe financial distress, or are close to default. W...

Uorfi Javed: India's most controversial influencer from 2023-06-30T07:30

Uorfi Javed is one of the most searched for social media stars in Asia, but despite huge fame and popularity she says she struggles to get work as big brands refuse to sign her.

Uorfi Jave...

Do you like a noisy or quiet workplace? from 2023-06-29T07:30

Many companies are urging staff to return to the office instead of working remotely, but noise levels are rising in workplaces, which can cause stress and undermine productivity.

This mea...

Why big projects go wrong from 2023-06-28T07:30

From the Sydney Opera House to a basic kitchen renovation there are thousands of examples of construction projects large and small which go horribly over budget.

Professor Bent Flyvbjerg h...

La Palma: Rebuilding after a volcano from 2023-06-27T07:30

In September 2021, a volcano erupted on the Spanish Canary Island. It lasted nearly three months.

Red hot lava spilled out and destroyed homes, businesses and everything in its path befor...

Deep sea mining from 2023-06-26T07:30

The rush to extract battery metals from the bottom of the ocean and what that could cost financially and environmentally.

Michelle Fleury sees a specialist mining robot in action and hear...

Paris Air Show: The future of aviation from 2023-06-23T07:30

We’re at the Paris Air Show - a huge gathering of the biggest names in the global aerospace industry.

We will hear about the latest innovations in hypersonic passenger planes and how the s...

Business Daily meets: Iñaki Ereño from 2023-06-22T07:30

The CEO of the international private healthcare firm Bupa started the role in January 2021, right in the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic.

He speaks to Dougal Shaw about the challenges the ...

Tackling India's heatwaves from 2023-06-21T07:30

Every year, India faces blistering heatwaves. In many parts of the country the temperatures are soaring, making it difficult for people to go about their daily lives.

It’s the poor who ar...

Portugal’s digital nomads from 2023-06-20T15:58

Portugal has welcomed thousands of high value, short stay workers with an attractive new visa.

They’re the so called Digital Nomads, who can live and work where they please - but the loca...

The rising popularity of surrogacy in Georgia from 2023-06-19T07:30

The small Caucasian country, which borders Russia, has experienced increased demand for surrogates after the war in Ukraine meant that Russia and Ukraine were no longer options for couples wanti...

Tourism: Emily in Paris from 2023-06-16T07:30

How TV series, films and social media can impact the travel industry.

We are in Paris to explore how the Netflix show Emily in Paris has changed tourism in the city. We also hear from a to...

Tourism: Speciality cruises from 2023-06-15T07:30

How special interest cruises for fans of music, yoga and sci-fi are revamping the industry.

Deborah Weitzmann goes on a blues cruise to find out how the speciality cruise industry works a...

Tourism: The economics of the all inclusive from 2023-06-14T07:30

The number of all inclusive resorts is growing but do they help local businesses?

All-inclusive holidays now make up more than half of all package holiday sales in the UK for the first ti...

Tourism: Africa bouncing back from 2023-06-13T07:30

Why African tourists are key to helping the travel sector recover post-pandemic.

We hear from businesses in Gambia, Tanzania and Zambia to explore how well these countries recovered after ...

Tourism: Halal holidays from 2023-06-12T07:30

Find out about the destinations that are top of the list for Muslims travellers wanting to go on holiday without compromising their religious beliefs and practices.

Explore what resorts a...

Business Daily Meets: Iyinoluwa Aboyeji from 2023-06-09T07:30

The Nigerian tech entrepreneur on how he built two billion dollar businesses.

Iyinoluwa Aboyeji co-founded talent marketplace Andela and payments company Flutterwave, both of which have b...

The tech supporting women's health from 2023-06-08T07:30

Femtech, or businesses building technology to support women’s health are growing fast but how much of that growth is supporting women in the parts of the world where access to healthcare can som...

Money and love: Your questions from 2023-06-07T07:30

When high inflation has hit all our budgets has the way we date changed? Are we approaching finding a potential partner differently? When is the right time to ask about money and their approach ...

Inside Europe's biggest LNG terminal from 2023-06-06T07:30

This is the story of liquefied natural gas (LNG), and how in the last year it has played an enormous role in keeping the lights on in Europe

This special edition of Business Daily comes fr...

The US banking system on life support from 2023-06-05T07:30

In March 2023 Silicon Valley Bank collapsed. It was the second largest banking failure in US history. The regulator, the FDIC, fired the management team and brought in a new person to run the in...

The 'right to repair' movement from 2023-06-02T07:30

With the cost of living crisis forcing many of us to try and limit what we spend, more and more people are looking to repair the things they own. It’s giving momentum to an international network...

The economics of cocaine from 2023-06-01T07:30

The cocaine trade generates billions of dollars for criminal gangs right around the world but most of the supply of the drug comes from Colombia. Some the money made in this illegal economy does...

Business Daily Meets: Tony Elumelu from 2023-05-31T07:30

Nigeria's most well-known economist Tony Elumelu tells us why Africa needs to rethink it's relationship with business.

He explains "Africapitalism", the idea that the private sector can t...

Microfinance in Sri Lanka: part 2 from 2023-05-30T08:03

We hear about one Sri Lankan woman’s struggle with debt after taking out a small loan - what does her story tell us about how to lend to people unable to access finance through banks all over th...

Microfinance in Sri Lanka part 1 from 2023-05-29T07:30

Offering small unsecured loans to the world’s poorest was meant to transform the lives of millions but in Sri Lanka microfinance has left many women with debts they simply can't repay.

In ...

Music and business: Gigging from 2023-05-26T07:30

Musicians, promoters and comedians take us inside the grass roots gigging industry.

David Reid speaks to guitar band Vernons Future about their experience gigging at small venues in the UK...

Music and business: Gospel from 2023-05-24T07:30

Gospel: Is the spiritual message of the music getting lost in the world of commercialism?

It's the two billion dollar music industry with faith at the forefront. We investigate whether mai...

Music and business: Breaking in from 2023-05-23T07:30

The music industry is worth billions of dollars and creates thousands of jobs across the world, but how do you become part of such a lucrative but exclusive industry?

The global head of m...

Jason Derulo: Music and business from 2023-05-22T07:30

All this week on Business Daily, we’re focusing on the music industry, which is worth $26 billion a year globally. Today, we’re joined by the hugely successful musician, content creator and busi...

The game that shocked the world from 2023-05-19T07:30

Grand Theft Auto changed gaming forever. In this programme we find out how.

Chris Warburton meets the creative team from Dundee in Scotland who came up with the concept for Grand Theft Au...

The world's fastest EV from 2023-05-18T07:30

Mate Rimac tells us how he designed and now produces the world's fastest electric car.

He started out converting petrol racing cars to run on electricity and proving those vehicles could ...

Is a four-day working week the future? from 2023-05-17T07:30

Would you like to work fewer days, but get paid the same? The biggest global trial of the four day week has just come to an end in the UK.

We hear from some of the companies who took part,...

Leaving Sri Lanka from 2023-05-16T07:30

In the past year, Sri Lanka has endured political pandemonium and the worst economic crisis in its modern history. The situation has led to the highest number of people leaving the country on re...

A new coal mine for the UK from 2023-05-15T07:30

A new coal mine in the north west of England could bring much-needed jobs and investment to the area. However there are concerns from environmentalists about the impact on the climate.

Th...

Eurovision 2023 heads to Liverpool from 2023-05-12T07:30

As 150,000 extra visitors are poised to descend on Liverpool in the north-west of England for the Eurovision Song Contest, Olivia Wilson heads to the city to see how businesses are preparing. Listen

Turkey election: Young people and the economy from 2023-05-11T07:30

Turkey election: 5 million young people are expected to vote for the first time this weekend. We explore how the state of the economy will affect their decisions.

Victoria Craig heads to A...

Northern Ireland and American investment from 2023-05-10T07:30

Joe Biden says American firms are ready to triple investment in Northern Ireland, we look into whether that's really likely to happen.

Leanna Byrne is in Northern Ireland to take a look a...

The dominance of the US dollar from 2023-05-09T07:30

For over 80 years the US dollar has been king when it comes to global trade, is that beginning to change?

We look at how the US dollar came to dominate global trade, ask what happens when ...

Bridging the gap between creative and tech from 2023-05-08T07:30

Some see them as polar opposites, but more people than you might think are moving between the creative and technology industries; using the skills from one to further success in the other. But h...

Business Daily meets: Sir John Hegarty from 2023-05-05T07:30

What's the future of the advertising industry? The industry veteran who was behind some of the most memorable ads of the 80s and 90s speaks to Dougal Shaw about the rise of digital platforms and...

Making money and doing good from 2023-05-04T07:30

Social entrepreneurship is often borne out of the need to address social issues, but it is fast becoming a major contributor to economic growth – contributing billions of dollars to global econo...

Female electrical line workers from 2023-05-03T07:30

Electrical line workers work all kinds of hours in very challenging conditions to keep electricity flowing to our homes and businesses. It's traditionally been a very male occupation but that's ...

Recycling heat from kitchens to keep restaurants warm from 2023-05-02T07:30

The Swedish start-up that's worked out how to use hot fumes from kitchens to heat restaurants.

Hear from the entrepreneurs who've developed this new technology. They tell us how it works a...

The homes only locals can buy from 2023-05-01T07:30

We meet the Londoners moving into their first flats thanks to a ownership scheme which started in the US in the 1960s.

Community land trust properties can only be bought by local people, a...

Business Daily meets: Tim O'Reilly from 2023-04-28T07:30

The Silicon Valley veteran created the first commercial website to support advertising in 1993.

He is a publisher and author and now runs an online learning platform. He talks to Ed Butler...

GM mustard in India from 2023-04-27T07:30

Could growing genetically modified mustard be the answer to oil shortages in India? Each year India spends billions of dollars importing 70 percent of its cooking oil from other countries like A...

Peru’s blueberry boom from 2023-04-26T07:30

How Peru went from having virtually no blueberry plantations to being the world's top exporter in just ten years.

In this episode Stefania Gozzer visits a plantation in the region of Ica a...

Quiet quitting in France from 2023-04-25T07:30

Why are so many young French people feeling demotivated and quitting their jobs?

Sabrina Teresi had a high-paying job as an engineer. She’d studied for years to qualify. She enjoyed the jo...

Is Mexico benefiting from the US-China trade war? from 2023-04-24T07:30

Increasingly, US companies are 'nearshoring' - moving their operations closer to home.

Cities in the north of Mexico, like Monterrey, are seeing a manufacturing boom.

We speak to s...

Business Daily meets: Athletic Brewing CEO Bill Shufelt from 2023-04-21T07:30

Non-alcoholic and low alcohol beer is a rapidly growing market, as consumers search for healthy alternatives.

Bill Shufelt started Athletic Brewing with his partner, brewmaster John Walker...

Counting the cost of Iftar from 2023-04-20T07:30

As the price of food increases, we speak to Muslims to find out how it has affected their Iftar - the fast-breaking evening meal during the holy month of Ramadan. It is often a lavish family mea...

Argentina: Still a nation of beef lovers? from 2023-04-19T07:30

The South American country is famous for its steaks, ribs, and milanesa. It is the second largest home market for beef in the world, and the fifth biggest exporter.

But with soaring infla...

Why are African flights so expensive? from 2023-04-18T07:30

Prices are around 45% more expensive than equivalent trips elsewhere, and it's often cheaper to fly out of the continent and back in.

We look at the reasons Africans are paying higher far...

How Covid shifted US tipping from 2023-04-17T07:30

Has people using less cash and higher tip suggestions on pay terminals increased expectation on customers?

Tipping has a long history in the United States, but there is evidence that the ...

Bringing the Tasmanian Tiger back from extinction from 2023-04-14T07:30

It sounds like a movie script, like Jurassic Park, but Australian scientists are actually aiming to 'de-extinct' an animal.

The Tasmanian Tiger, or Thylacine, became extinct in 1936, nearl...

The Phantom of the Opera: Goodbye Broadway from 2023-04-13T07:30

How did the musical manage to run for a record breaking 35 years? And why is it closing?

As the curtain comes down on the Phantom in New York's famous Broadway theatre district, we look a...

Inside the semiconductor factory from 2023-04-12T07:30

Almost everything electronic is powered by chips. But the global semiconductor industry has been beset by the Covid pandemic, conflict, and economic slowdown. Despite the challenges, it's set to...

The Good Friday Agreement: 25 years on from 2023-04-07T07:30

How has stability in Northern Ireland helped businesses? We look at the impact of the peace deal from the perspective of people within Northern Ireland, and outside, and find out how it has help...

Business Daily meets: World Chess CEO Ilya Merenzon from 2023-04-06T07:30

How do you make a game with a conservative image more marketable, and more profitable?

Chess has been played for centuries, two people facing off over chessboard, but now it’s big business...

Coffee: Time for a new bean? from 2023-04-05T07:30

The Liberica bean is a species of coffee that growers are hoping will make their crops sustainable in the future as the climate changes.

We speak to farmers struggling to grow the most po...

Fair pay for rooibos tea from 2023-04-04T07:30

The Khoi and San people, who discovered rooibos tea, have only recently started receiving a share of the industry's multimillion-pound profits.

They tell us about their fight to get the m...

Happy Birthday barcode from 2023-04-03T07:30

The barcode has become an essential part of the modern world. There are 10 billion barcode scans every day and they are used on products in every country.

It started as a few lines drawn i...

Population: Your questions answered from 2023-03-31T07:30

As India is poised to overtake China as the world's most populous country, we put questions from World Service listeners to the author of 8 Billion and Counting. Dr Jennifer Sciubba explains how...

Japan's aging population from 2023-03-30T07:30

Japan is the world’s fastest ageing country, nearly 30% of Japan’s population is already over 65. Devina Gupta looks into what the ever decreasing workforce means for businesses in Japan.

Nigeria's brain drain from 2023-03-29T07:30

Bisi Adebayo investigates why so many young, highly skilled people leave Nigeria, known in the country as Japa.

Bisi hears from journalist Victoria Idowu who re-located to Canada with her ...

Italy's low birth rate from 2023-03-28T07:30

Italy’s population has decreased by approximately one million residents in the space of one year and forecasts predict that this is likely to worsen.

Hannah Mullane speaks to a mother in ...

India's growing population from 2023-03-27T07:30

Devina Gupta reports on India's growing population and what that means for people living, working and running businesses there.

66 year old Radha Gupta and her daughter Aashima Gupta live...

The business of returning treasures from 2023-03-24T08:30

David Reid delves into the debate around the repatriation of problematic art and treasures. He visits one museum in the north-west of England attempting to decolonise its collection by returning...

Venezuela: 10 years on from 2023-03-23T08:30

Ten years ago this month, in March 2013, Venezuela’s charismatic socialist leader Hugo Chavez died and current president Nicolas Maduro took over.

In the decade since, the South American n...

Chatbots and business from 2023-03-22T08:30

AI chatbots are everywhere at the moment - but how are they being used by business? Business Daily presenter Rick Kelsey heads to one of the world's financial hubs, Canary Wharf in London, to fi...

Afrobeats: A multi-million dollar industry from 2023-03-21T08:30

Arguably the fastest growing music genre in the world, Afrobeats artists are playing to sold out crowds in the most coveted venues across the globe.

What started as an umbrella term in Lon...

Antibiotics: How to fix a broken market from 2023-03-20T08:30

Antibiotics stopped providing big gains for pharmaceutical companies decades ago, but as bacteria become more resistant to drugs, the world needs new classes of antibiotics to be discovered if w...

Business Daily Meets: Sarah Willingham from 2023-03-17T08:30

The hospitality entrepreneur Sarah Willingham has worked extensively across the UK restaurant and bar industry. She also featured as a Dragon on the BBC TV show, Dragon's Den (the UK equivalent ...

What is Rumble? The streaming platform building an alternative internet from 2023-03-15T08:30

If you don’t like the way online speech is regulated, can you build your own internet where you make the rules? This is the story of Rumble, the new king of alt-tech.

Rumble started as a ...

Syria's child labour problem: Abdullah's story from 2023-03-14T08:30

Abdullah lives in northern Syria. He is 14, he lost his mother and brothers to the Syrian civil war. For years now Abdullah has been working to feed the rest of his family, and he's just survive...

Syria: Life after the earthquake from 2023-03-13T08:30

Last month’s devastating earthquake didn’t just claim thousands of Turkish lives, it ravaged northern Syria as well. International help for that region has struggled to get through. In this epis...

How wearing glasses can improve the economy from 2023-03-11T08:30

Without being able to see clearly, people in low and middle income countries can find it difficult to secure a job or support their family.

Globally around one billion people need to wear...

The modern pilgrimage boom from 2023-03-10T08:30

We follow in the footsteps of a Viking Saint who's legacy is bringing visitors and their cash to remote areas from Sweden and Norway.

More and more people are choosing to go on modern day ...

Oscars: Celebrity gifting suites from 2023-03-10T08:30

Ahead of the Oscars, Business Daily goes behind the scenes of a celebrity gifting suite. Before the ceremony and the parties, celebrities are often invited to hotel suites, usually close to wh...

Health apps: Are we sharing too much? from 2023-03-09T08:30

The digital health market is growing rapidly - in 2021 the sector was valued at 195 billion US dollars.

Companies offer apps and devices to monitor our vital statistics, our activity, our...

The unbanked from 2023-03-09T08:30

Oscar Bilayin Kudor runs a business in Ghana producing cassava flour. He wants to grow his business but traditional banks are reluctant to lend him the money to buy expensive machinery.

1...

Do attractive people earn more? from 2023-03-08T08:30

How much better off are the better looking? A growing body of research seems to confirm that life is simply easier and more lucrative for attractive people.

Labour economist Daniel Hamerm...

Opening up Uzbekistan: Part 2 from 2023-03-07T08:30

BBC journalist Rayhan Demytrie is from Uzbekistan and was recently invited back to her country to explore how after almost 30 years the government is opening up the country and it's economy. Listen

Opening up Uzbekistan: Part 1 from 2023-03-06T08:30

BBC journalist Rayhan Demytrie is from Uzbekistan and was recently invited back to her country to explore how after almost 30 years the government is opening up the country and it's economy. Listen

Trains in the USA: Your take from 2023-03-03T08:30

A few months ago we covered the story about the renovation of Penn Street railway station in New York. So many World Service listeners got in touch with us about their experiences of using the r...

A story of modern slavery in the UK from 2023-03-02T08:30

Ayo is a victim of trafficking and modern slavery and tells us his story of being taken from Nigeria to the UK and forced to work.

We also hear from Emily Kenway, a former policy adviser ...

How Portugal is cycling to success from 2023-03-01T08:30

The global bicycle market is set to grow by 5% every year over the next decade. Demand has been rising, particularly since the start of the coronavirus pandemic as people look for an alternative...

Unionising the US workforce from 2023-02-28T08:30

There has been a surge in the number of workplaces in the United States voting to join a labour union. Amid this wave of unionisation, companies are pushing back hard. We find out what is happen...

Syria: Starting a business in a warzone from 2023-02-27T08:30

How do you launch a successful start-up in a country where there’s been more than a decade of civil war? In this episode of Business Daily Maddy Savage hears how an entrepreneur from Syria was ...

The importance of handmade products from 2023-02-24T08:30

The market for real handmade products is reported to have surged in recent years.

Initiatives such as Australia's Seasons of New England Expo and Makers Markets in the UK have led to a re...

Ukraine war: Preserving culture from 2023-02-23T08:30

In this epsiode of Business Daily Ashish Sharma looks at how the art world has tried to preserve Ukraine´s cultural and artistic heritage from the ongoing war.

Hear the story of how valuab...

Ukraine war: Refugees and resilience from 2023-02-22T08:30

It is estimated almost eight million people have left Ukraine in the past 12 months. They have all had to start again - finding housing, schools and a way to earn a living.

In this episod...

Ukraine war: Refugees starting again from 2023-02-21T08:30

It is estimated almost eight million people have left Ukraine in the past 12 months. They have all had to start again, finding housing, schools and a way to earn a living. Some have managed to c...

Ukraine war: Economic fallout from 2023-02-20T08:30

Nearly a year since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Ed Butler examines the real state of the Russian economy.

Ami Daniel, chief executive of Windward, a maritime data company, tells Ed a...

Turkey earthquake: What is the future for young people? from 2023-02-16T08:30

As the rescue and recovery effort from the devastating earthquake continues, young people who survived are making tough decisions about the future. With Turkey already struggling economically...

Nigeria's election and the economy from 2023-02-15T08:30

Nigerians head to the polls very soon, in what's expected to be a very closely-contested election. In this episode of Business Daily Rob Young explores how the economy could impact the vote. Listen

Sweden leads green steel race from 2023-02-15T08:30

Boden is a remote town in northern Sweden surrounded by pine forests, it's at the forefront of an initiative to try and clean up one of the world’s dirtiest industries - steel production.

What does studying in the UK cost Africans? from 2023-02-14T08:30

Frey Lindsay investigates what some African students are required to do to get a place to study in the UK – and what that costs.

We examine the cost and relevancy of English language test...

Big sporting event, very small town from 2023-02-13T08:30

Business Daily’s Matthew Kenyon visits the Dutch town of Hoogerheide as it hosts the 2023 World Cyclocross Championships.

Tens of thousands of fans will flock into the town, and spend the...

Getting into business: Founding a billion dollar firm from 2023-02-10T08:30

Twenty-year-old Aadit Palicha is the man behind India's hottest start up. He was just 18 when he co-founded his quick commerce company Zepto. The firm delivers groceries to its customers in unde...

Getting into business: Start-up capital in Africa from 2023-02-09T08:30

The amount of accessible funding for start-ups in Africa is growing fast, but lots of it goes to the more developed economies of South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt and Kenya. We speak to business owne...

Getting into business: Starting out from 2023-02-08T08:30

Starting a business is never easy, but in the last few years there’s been more than usual to deal with. Many would assume it's not been a great time to start trading but we speak to three busine...

Getting into business: Selling on social media from 2023-02-07T08:30

Some businesses in South East Asia are growing at remarkable rates by using social media to sell. Live streaming on TikTok and live chatting on apps like Whatsapp, Line and Zalo are all being us...

Getting into business: Mentoring from 2023-02-06T08:30

A mentor can take many different forms but ultimately they’re there to give you advice, put you in touch with contacts they have and support you, whether you’re setting up a new business or look...

What is the cost of lower inflation? from 2023-02-03T08:30

With food and heating prices going up, and wages not rising at the same rate, there is pressure on central bankers across the world to tackle inflation. But is this the right approach? And can i...

ASML: Inside Europe’s most valuable tech company from 2023-02-02T08:30

Presenter Matthew Kenyon visits Dutch tech giant ASML, the company which makes the most advanced machines used in the manufacturing of microchips.

It is Europe’s most valuable tech compan...

My hijab, my way from 2023-02-01T08:30

On World Hijab Day, Business Daily's Emb Hashmi explores the enormous market in modest fashion and in particular the hijab. We meet four women who wear the hijab in their own way and also make a...

The market for military memorabilia from 2023-01-31T08:30

Presenter David Reid explores the huge market in military memorabilia. Enthusiasts recreating historical battles has surged in recent years and driven a boom in the market for military uniforms ...

The boss of Africa's biggest bank from 2023-01-30T08:30

Ade Ayeyemi, the CEO of Ecobank - Africa’s biggest bank - speaks to presenter Peter MacJob about the economic woes facing much of Africa and explores the leadership and policy adjustments neede...

Cost of living: Dresden, Germany from 2023-01-27T08:30

For the final episode of our cost of living series, the Business Daily team are in Dresden, a manufacturing powerhouse in the east of Germany.

Leanna Byrne speaks to small business owners...

Cost of living: Hospitality from 2023-01-26T08:30

We all know a coffee shop, a restaurant, a greasy spoon, a pub or a fine dining eatery that has closed in the last few months. But why, after two years of forced closures because of the coronavi...

Cost of living: Housing from 2023-01-25T08:30

Whether renting or buying, housing costs are going up.

Presenter Leanna Byrne takes you back home with her to Dublin, Ireland to discuss what all Dubliners love to moan about: the rising ...

Cost of living: Childcare from 2023-01-24T08:30

Children aren’t cheap. The cost of living crisis is pushing parents to the edge of their finances, worrying about paying for essentials like food, clothing and, for many, childcare.

We’ll...

Cost of living: Transport from 2023-01-23T08:30

In this first episode of our second series on the cost of living, Business Daily's Leanna Byrne looks into the areas of our lives that are costing us the most.

Today we focus on our publi...

The resurgence of vinyl records from 2023-01-20T08:30

In 2022, the sale of vinyl records in the UK made more money than CDs. You might think of it as an old fashioned way to listen to music, especially with the dominance of streaming services, but ...

Long Covid and work from 2023-01-19T08:30

Over a million people in Spain are thought to have long Covid. In this episode of Business Daily Ashish Sharma finds out how the condition is affecting working lives and the wider economy. He al...

The nappy problem from 2023-01-18T08:30

Billions of disposable nappies, or diapers, are produced every year and sales are booming. Most go to landfill, some pollute rivers and oceans and a baby can get through 4,000-6,000 nappies by t...

Why does India have so many female pilots? from 2023-01-16T08:30

At 12.4%, India has the highest percentage of female pilots in the world. In this episode, Olivia Wilson speaks to female pilots and industry experts to find out why India is leading the way and...

Tackling the global food crisis in 2023 from 2023-01-16T08:30

The new president of the United Nations International Fund for Agricultural Development, Alvaro Lario tells us why the pandemic, war in Ukraine and climate change have created a perfect storm fo...

Why is Nashville a magnet for entrepreneurs? from 2023-01-13T08:30

Small businesses create nearly two-thirds of new jobs in the workforce and account for 44% of US economic activity. So what's the secret to their success? What challenges do they face and which...

China's Covid nightmare: Can Beijing bounce back? from 2023-01-12T08:30

China has this week reopened its borders for the first time in nearly three years. There have been scenes of joy and relief for many Chinese citizens after years of isolation.

Ed Butler a...

The return to burning wood from 2023-01-11T08:30

Wood sales for heating have been growing across Europe, but as demand increases people are facing rising prices and reports of firewood theft. Business Daily's Rick Kelsey looks at how people ar...

Who is Jack Ma? from 2023-01-10T08:30

Jack Ma is China's best-known entrepreneur, an English teacher who became a billionaire, after he founded the e-commerce giant Alibaba.

However in June 2021, Chinese regulators halted th...

Business and conscription in Russia from 2023-01-09T08:30

Victoriya Holland investigates how businesses in Russia are surviving, as tens of thousands of men of working age are called up by the government to fight in the illegal war against Ukraine.

Women, sport and business: Making NBA history from 2023-01-06T08:30

As part of our mini-series on women, sport and business we meet Cynt Marshall. She's the chief executive officer of the Dallas Mavericks and the first black female CEO in the history of the Nati...

Women, sport and business: Betting from 2023-01-05T08:30

Gambling has a long and complex relationship with sport. But betting is no longer a man's game. As women's sport grows, many companies are putting big money on its success.

In the next pro...

Women, sport and business: Media deals from 2023-01-03T08:30

In the second programme of our series on women, sport and business, we’re looking at the media.

With women’s sport accounting for only around 5% of total sports coverage globally, we find...

Women, sport and business: Haley Rosen from 2023-01-02T08:30

This year sees one of the biggest global events in women’s sport – the Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. It follows a very successful 2022 for the sector with record crowds watchin...

Review of 2022 from 2022-12-23T10:06

Business Daily reviews one of the most important 12 months for the world of money and work on record. Big economic news has dominated in 2022. We saw war break out in Europe, record high energy,...

Money jobs: Inside the auction house from 2022-12-16T08:30

It’s the last episode in our five-part Business Daily series all about high-value, high-transaction jobs you might read about, see on the TV or glamorised in films. In episode five, Leanna Byrne...

Money jobs: The reality for realtors from 2022-12-15T08:30

This is episode four of our Business Daily series all about high value, high transaction jobs you might read about, see on the TV or glamorised in films. And in this episode Leanna Byrne looks a...

Money jobs: The truth about trading from 2022-12-14T08:30

We all love a good financial film, we might not all fully understand what’s going on the whole time, but they’re always really intense with a make or break ending, but is working as a markets tr...

Money jobs: Cashing or crashing with crypto from 2022-12-13T08:30

Crypto is a tricky business. Chances are, you know someone or know of someone who's made a bit of money with crypto, and that you’re not too far removed from someone who’s lost money too.

Money jobs: Making money on the tables from 2022-12-12T08:30

Ever thought about quitting your job and playing poker for a living? Well, today we find out what it’s really like making your living on the tables. This is the latest series from Business Daily...

The rising stars of football and their money from 2022-12-09T08:30

The World Cup is a catwalk of footballing talent. Lesser known players are thrust into the spot light and launched onto the global soccer scene often with an enormous increase in wages. But how ...

Toy trends: Are people still spending? from 2022-12-08T08:30

Christmas and the holiday season is a crucial time for toy retailers, and hopes will be high for sales to return to pre-pandemic levels. But with the rising cost of living, we find out if famili...

What's happened to the titans of big tech? from 2022-12-07T09:04

Big tech is facing a big moment. With plummeting stock prices, and mass lay-offs, the likes of Google, Twitter and Meta are all - for different reasons - facing some tough questions over how the...

Nollywood: Nigeria's billion dollar film industry from 2022-12-06T08:30

Nigeria’s film industry, known as Nollywood is the second largest film industry in the world and has overtaken Hollywood in terms of the quantity of films produced – with an annual output of ove...

Regulating online gambling from 2022-12-05T08:30

Online gambling’s success has pushed global valuations of the industry to around half a trillion dollars for 2022 - but the accessibility of its digital platforms is forcing regulators around th...

Beauty Costs: Girls, beauty and advertising from 2022-12-02T08:32

More than ever girls are bombarded by images that have been curated, filtered and touched up. How can we help girls decode those images and understand that ideals of beauty are constructed by so...

Beauty Costs: Why is Korean skincare so popular? from 2022-12-01T08:32

In today’s episode of our Beauty Costs series, we’re looking at a part of the beauty world that’s worth over ten billion dollars.

K-beauty is one of South Korea’s biggest exports, and in t...

Beauty costs: Beauty disruptor brands from 2022-11-30T08:32

The beauty industry was once a world dominated by a handful of names, but quickly and quietly, hundreds of smaller brands have managed to make a name for themselves in an incredibly competitive ...

Beauty costs: A spotlight on skin lightening from 2022-11-29T08:32

Products that claim to lighten skin are often physically harmful, often containing toxic chemicals and dangerous ingredients. We look at why skin lightening products still exist, speak to people...

Beauty costs: How do you create a beauty empire? With Marcia Kilgore from 2022-11-28T08:32

Perhaps you have heard of Marcia Kilgore, or maybe not, but if you’re a woman, a beauty junkie, or just love shoes, you are likely to have heard of one of the five multi-million dollar companies...

Business Daily Meets: Krept from 2022-11-25T08:30

UK-based rapper Krept grew up in a culture of gang violence, but has carved out a career for himself as a successful musician and entrepreneur. As one half of rap duo Krept & Konan, his song...

Growing opposition to mining in Panama from 2022-11-24T08:30

We look at growing opposition to mining in Latin America. The region is a leading producer of copper, silver, iron and lithium. But the environmental and social impact of mining have sparked pro...

Napping on the job from 2022-11-23T08:30

Deborah Weitzmann explores whether a quick nap break at work could make us all more productive.

We head to Beijing where an employee tells us about her lunchtime ritual of napping beside ...

Floriade: Was it worth it? from 2022-11-22T08:30

Floriade is one of the world's biggest gardening and horticulture expos - and it has cost taxpayers in the Dutch city of Almere nine times as much as originally budgeted.

So why did organ...

Business Daily Meets: Mathieu Flamini from 2022-11-21T08:30

International footballer Mathieu Flamini started a biotech company when he was still a professional player. Speaking to Sam Fenwick, Flamini reveals what he learnt from top football managers and...

Business Daily Meets: Patrice Evra from 2022-11-18T08:30

On the eve of the 2022 World Cup Final Sam Fenwick speaks to former professional footballer, Patrice Evra. He made more than 80 appearances for the French national side including captaining his ...

Reinventing recycling in Louisiana from 2022-11-17T08:30

Franziska Trautmann and Max Steitz decided to start a recycling project in New Orleans after realising the city sent all its glass to landfill. Now their social enterprise Glass Half Full divert...

The cost of rescuing migrants in the Mediterranean from 2022-11-16T08:30

In this episode of Business Daily we get on board The Ocean Viking, a migrant rescue boat operated by the non-governmental organisations SOS Méditerranée and the International Federation of the ...

Africa Super League – new dawn for football? from 2022-11-15T08:30

Confederation of African Football, CAF, with the backing of FIFA, has launched a new Super League aimed at injecting much-needed funds to clubs on the continent. CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe...

Business Daily Meets: Nico Rosberg from 2022-11-14T08:30

Theo Leggett meets Nico Rosberg, who found fame and fortune in the fossil-fuelled world of F1, but is now reinventing himself as a champion of green technology. As a driver he reached the pinnac...

Business Daily Meets: Boyan Slat from 2022-11-11T08:30

How do you clean the world's oceans of plastic? 10 years ago, when he was just 18, Dutchman Boyan Slat thought he knew how to do it, and set out his vision at TED talk.

The journey from th...

Rebuilding lives after flooding in Pakistan from 2022-11-10T08:30

Many communities in Pakistan were completely destroyed when vast areas of the country were hit by catastrophic flooding this summer. 33 million people were affected and in this episode of Busine...

The Morality of Machines from 2022-11-08T08:30

From search engines to chatbots to driverless taxis – artificial intelligence is increasingly a part of our daily lives. But is it always ethical? In this episode, Katie Barnfield explores so...

Africa’s Middlemen: Rent-seekers or cultural brokers? from 2022-11-07T08:30

Middlemen are intermediaries who facilitate business interactions for a commission, but in Africa their role is more complex. Africa's middlemen divide opinion on whether they are predatory rent...

How much is it costing fans to go to Qatar? from 2022-11-04T08:30

About 1.5 million fans, a little more than half the population of Qatar, are expected to arrive in the tiny Gulf state for the 2022 World Cup.

Two weeks before the start of tournament, Sa...

Women in business in Qatar from 2022-11-03T08:30

How easy is it for a woman to start and run a business in Qatar?

In the past few years, there have been changes to the constitution and laws which have made it easier for women to work an...

The footballers transforming their home towns from 2022-11-02T08:30

Sadio Mané and Mo Salah have had a huge impact on the small towns and villages in Senegal and Egypt where they grew up.

We find out how local people have benefited from the money donated ...

Qatar’s World Cup tourism gamble from 2022-11-01T08:30

Will a boost in visitors for the Qatar World Cup lead to more visitors in the long run?

Qatar has spent over $220bn on preparations for the football World Cup, and there are hopes the to...

Qatar: The migrant workers behind the World Cup from 2022-10-31T08:30

Workers from countries such as Nepal have done the bulk of the work to build the stadiums and infrastructure for the Qatar World Cup. But there are difficult questions still to be answered about...

Business Daily Meets: Jason Bell from 2022-10-28T07:30

Samira Hussain visits the New York studio of one of the most in demand photographers in the world, Jason Bell.

Jason has photographed some of the world’s most famous people - including Ang...

Sri Lanka: Life after an economic crisis from 2022-10-27T07:30

In April 2022, Sri Lanka was gripped by a major economic crisis. Prices were rising sharply, protests started in the capital, Colombo,and spread across the country.

Daily power cuts and sh...

A special interview with the boss of the World Bank from 2022-10-26T07:30

In a wide ranging interview, David Malpass, president of the World Bank, speaks to presenter Sam Fenwick about the global economic situation.

He talks about the consequences of rising glob...

The rise and fall of the hot tub from 2022-10-25T07:30

In mid-2021 hot tub companies were king. Unprecedented demand through covid pushed up sales as people stayed at home. Some of Europe's well known suppliers boasted up to a 400% increase in sale...

Business Daily Meets: Dr Natalie Kenny from 2022-10-21T07:32

When you’re conducting a scientific experiment, you must prepare for it to fail.

Lab researchers work by this motto. But for Dr Natalie Kenny, founder of international lab testing and medi...

How social media is changing farming in Kenya from 2022-10-20T07:30

We hear from some of the many small-scale farmers in Kenya who are using apps like What’sApp, Facebook and Instagram to share information about the best way to grow fruit and veg and sell direct...

How students' right to earn shook up US sport from 2022-10-18T07:30

University sport in the US has become huge business. For decades, students' share of those earnings only came in the form of scholarships. As television contracts got bigger, so did the calls fo...

Why men don’t want to work any more from 2022-10-17T07:32

As many as 7 million Americans who could work, aren’t. These are people who have dropped out of the workforce - they have given up on finding a job or are simply not looking.

And simila...

Greensill: What went wrong? from 2022-10-14T07:30

Greensill Capital was a UK based finance firm and a darling of investors which made its money by lending to businesses. It went into administration in March 2021, leaving investors facing billi...

Will a multibillion dollar project get Americans back on trains? from 2022-10-13T07:30

New York’s Penn Station is the busiest transport hub in the United States - as many as 650,000 people pass through it in a day. But this intercity hub is widely agreed to be outdated and unloved...

Mahira Khan on Pakistan's mental health emergency from 2022-10-12T07:30

In this episode we explore mental health provision in Pakistan. Pakistan has a population of more than 200 million people but only around 500 working psychiatrists. This means around ninety perc...

Can a giant seaweed farm help curb climate change? from 2022-10-11T07:30

A British businessman has come up with a bold plan to turn the floating seaweed sargassum into cash, and tackle global warming at the same time. In this episode, Justin Rowlatt meets John Auck...

Fleeing danger from 2022-04-21T07:30

What do you do when your staff are stuck in a conflict zone or dangerous situation? How do you get them out? Who pays for it? How do you persuade them to go back later? Rahul Tandon speaks to Alex...

Will satellite internet technology connect the world? from 2022-04-20T07:30

After a volcanic eruption severed Tonga’s communication cable Elon Musk donated 50 Starlink terminals, allowing the government and residents to connect to the network of satellites orbiting above e...

Why whales matter from 2022-04-19T07:30

Baleen whales were almost hunted to extinction. Now they face a new threat – global shipping. But despite humans blighting their lives, can they now recover and help revive ocean life? Justin Rowl...

The future of job interviews from 2022-04-18T07:30

We’re looking at the future of the job interview in a world forever changed by the pandemic. Elizabeth Hotson asks whether video conferencing software will hasten the demise of the traditional face...

The chocolate islands from 2022-04-15T07:30

The mountainous archipelago of SãoTomé and Príncipe was once the world’s biggest exporter of cocoa. The twin island nation in the Gulf of Guinea was uninhabited until their discovery by Portuguese ...

Nike’s most controversial ad campaign from 2022-04-14T07:30

Remember the Colin Kaepernick advert for Nike? It’s one of the most controversial and successful advertising campaigns of the past decade. Former US President Donald Trump said the advert sent a te...

Sri Lanka's debt crisis from 2022-04-13T07:30

Why is Sri Lanka facing its biggest economic crisis for decades? It's left the population enduring months of power cuts, while essentials are in short supply. How has the country's debt spiralled o...

Russian and Ukrainian seafarers: working together during a war from 2022-04-12T07:30

Thousands of Russian and Ukrainian sailors crew cargo ships that carry goods around the world, so how are they coping living in such close quarters while their countries are at war? We hear from th...

Lebanon's wheat crisis from 2022-04-11T18:50

The price of bread is soaring in Lebanon. More than half of the country's wheat imports came from Ukraine - they've now stopped because of the conflict. Inflation also continues to rise to record ...

Europe's gas crisis: How did we get here? from 2022-04-08T07:30

We're taking the long view on Europe's energy headache. For decades, Russia has been using its vast natural gas reserves as a powerful political tool. So what can the past teach us about the curren...

Youth unemployment in France from 2022-04-07T11:43

The BBC’s International Business Correspondent Theo Leggett is in France ahead of the Presidential elections to explore an issue important to many voters – youth unemployment. In the northeast o...

How tech is being used to help Ukraine from 2022-04-06T07:30

Technology is being used in creative ways to help Ukrainian people stay safe. From offering refugees spare rooms to targeting humanitarian aid to specific shelters, tech entrepreneurs are developin...

Australia's tourism industry breathes a sigh of relief from 2022-04-05T16:14

We’re in Queensland, home to a tourism industry that – usually – contributes billions of dollars to the Australian economy. The coronavirus pandemic saw the country's borders close for the best par...

The aid trail to Ukraine from 2022-04-04T07:30

Millions of Ukrainians have fled the country since the Russian invasion began, some leaving with little more than the clothes on their backs. It's prompted an outpouring of support from around the ...

The Russians leaving their country from 2022-04-01T07:30

Rahul Tandon reports on the thousands of young Russians who have decided to leave the country since it invaded Ukraine. Economist Konstantin Sonin tells us as many as 300,000 may have travelled to ...

What are Russia's mercenaries doing in Africa? from 2022-03-31T07:30

The secretive Wagner Group has a history of violence in Africa. In this episode, we ask why leaders are outsourcing security to an unaccountable army accused of murders, rapes and torture. We look ...

Will a new gas pipeline be built in a 'pristine' Australian sea? from 2022-03-30T07:30

Aboriginal people from Australia's Tiwi Islands have joined forces with marine scientists and other environmentalists in the fight against a new gas field planned for the Timor Sea. Vivienne Nunis ...

How drones are helping to save lives from 2022-03-29T07:30

Drones, which were originally developed by the military, are now being used all over the world for humanitarian purposes. Shamim Nabuuma Kaliisa, the founder of CHIL-AI, tells Jo Critcher how she w...

Rise of the high-tech border industry from 2022-03-28T15:23

AI, data analytics and automated surveillance are ever more shaping refugees' futures around the world. From the external borders of the EU to the US-Mexico border, "smart border" solutions, develo...

The cost of growing food from 2022-03-28T07:30

Global fertiliser prices are reaching record highs, as supplies from Russia, one of the world’s largest exporters dry up. As the war in Ukraine intensifies there are warnings of food shortages as f...

Pacific Islanders working for their futures from 2022-03-24T08:33

Climate change and disasters continue to threaten peoples’ livelihoods and wellbeing in the Pacific Islands. Jon Naupa, a Kava farmer in Vanuatu, tells the BBC’s Frey Lindsay how difficult it’s g...

Is sustainable finance just greenwash? from 2022-03-23T08:33

ESG funds - which claim to promote environmental, social and corporate governance best practice - are all the rage. But are investors being taken for an expensive ride? Ed Butler speaks to one man...

The women fleeing Ukraine from 2022-03-22T08:33

Two young women recall how they fled the Russian invasion of their homeland, and discuss their hopes and dreams for the future. Alexandra from Kyiv tells Tamasin Ford how she had to say goodbye to...

Brazil at work: Black and held back from 2022-03-21T08:33

Despite the quotas and positive discrimination, many black Brazilian professionals still struggle to feel accepted and get promoted. Ivana Davidovic hears from Luiza Trajano - Brazil’s richest wom...

How European businesses are helping Ukrainian refugees from 2022-03-18T09:32

People across Europe are opening up their homes and businesses to Ukrainians as the refugee crisis tops 3 million. Ivanka, a Ukrainian social worker who has fled to Poland, tells us about the gener...

Pacific Islanders building climate resilience from 2022-03-17T11:47

Climate change and disasters continue to imperil the livelihoods and well-being of people in the Pacific Islands. This is the most pressing issue facing the Pacific today, Ofa Ma'asi-Kaisamy, man...

Penalties for Chelsea? from 2022-03-16T10:10

What now for Chelsea FC? After the UK government imposed sanctions on Russian owner Roman Abramovich, the club has been denied access to the funds that enabled investment in some of the world's bes...

War in the time of crypto from 2022-03-15T10:53

Financial sanctions are being used against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine so we’re exploring the role of cryptocurrency in the war. Is crypto being used to evade sanctions as assets are sezied ...

Emotional and financial complications of fundraising during war from 2022-03-14T15:37

As Russia’s war in Ukraine continues, people across the country prepare for the possibility of a long, drawn out conflict.. Some, are determined to help their loved ones survive. But sending aid to...

How much is the Ukraine war costing Russia? from 2022-03-11T08:33

Munitions, equipment losses, sanctions, isolation - Vladimir Putin's decision to invade has come with a rapidly increasing price tag. Just the cost of prosecuting the war is proving astronomical, a...

Australian floods and the billion-dollar clean-up from 2022-03-10T08:33

Recent floods in eastern Australia have caused devastating losses of life and livelihoods. The BBC's Vivienne Nunis visits southeast Queensland and northern New South Wales where the damage bill fr...

Superyachts and sanctions from 2022-03-09T11:36

A race is on to spot and catch some of the world's biggest and most dazzling yachts owned by Russian oligarchs with ties to President Vladimir Putin in retaliation for the Kremlin's invasion of Ukr...

Women in the Ukraine war from 2022-03-08T10:22

Today to mark International Women’s Day we are hearing the story of one woman in Ukraine, as her professional and personal life is turned upside down by the Russian invasion. We hear how women are ...

How the war in Ukraine is affecting food prices from 2022-03-07T09:35

Food price inflation was already a problem. Could the conflict make things even worse? Ukraine and Russia are both major food exporters. Tamasin Ford looks at how the war in Ukraine is affecting g...

Could Europe turn off Russian gas? from 2022-03-04T08:33

The Ukraine invasion is forcing the European Union to completely rethink its energy policy. Tamasin Ford asks how easily the continent could wean itself off Russian fossil fuels. After all, Europ...

War in Ukraine: the cyber frontier from 2022-03-03T08:50

How the conflict in Ukraine is playing out in cyberspace. With the conflict in Ukraine still raging following Russia’s invasion Ed Butler speaks to hackers from Ukraine including Vlad Styran of Ber...

Russian money in London from 2022-03-02T08:59

What will new legislation to crack down on “dirty money” in the UK be worth? Western governments have applied unprecedented sanctions on Russia following the invasion of Ukraine. But is it time the...

Women and NFTs from 2022-03-01T11:23

Non-fungible tokens - or NFTs as they’re known - are already big business, whether you’ve heard about them or not. But when it comes to those creating them, there’s a huge gender disparity. We hea...

Sanctions against Russia take bite from 2022-02-28T09:15

How the latest penalties for invading Ukraine will hit Russia, and may also spill over into the world economy. Ed Butler explores what the democratic world hopes to achieve with their targeting of...

Streaming wars: Survival of the smallest? from 2022-02-25T10:44

The multibillion dollar streaming industry is thriving, but too much choice makes it a fragmented landscape. In order to survive, the smallest companies might have the edge. Entertainment reporter ...

How will sanctions impact Russia? from 2022-02-23T09:03

A series of governments on both sides of the Atlantic have announced punitive measures in response to Russia ordering troops into rebel-held regions of eastern Ukraine. But how much of an impact wi...

Fighting homelessness in Sacramento from 2022-02-21T08:33

California's state capital suffers from a serious shortage of housing, like much of the Golden State. Small informal encampments along riverbanks or the side of the road are a common sight. We hea...

Debt relief: Who should foot the bill? from 2022-02-18T08:50

There’s a credit crunch facing dozens of the world's poorest countries: billions of dollars are now owed and some countries simply won't manage the repayments. So who should foot the bill? We speak...

Japan’s closed borders from 2022-02-17T08:52

Two years on from the start of the pandemic and most visitors are still banned from Japan. We take a look at why the world’s third largest economy has one of the strictest border controls in the wo...

Sickening in America from 2022-02-16T08:33

Have US pharmaceutical companies created a web of disinformation to boost their profits? That's the accusation of John Abramson, an academic at Harvard Medical School. In an extended interview wit...

Romance scamming: A global industry from 2022-02-15T08:33

Many of us will have noticed 'friend' or 'follow' requests on our social media from strangers with profiles which don’t quite ring true. They mainly use cloned pictures, often taken from accounts o...

Ending disability exclusion from 2022-02-14T08:50

The UN describes people living with disabilities as the world’s largest minority group. A billion of us live with some sort of disability and are up to twice as likely to be unemployed than non-dis...

Argentina’s latest IMF crisis from 2022-02-11T10:46

Argentina’s government and the International Monetary Fund have been renegotiating the terms of a 2018 loan issued to the country – the largest in IMF history. The Fund’s own internal analysis of t...

Rent-a-Robot from 2022-02-10T08:50

The use of robots in North American workplaces has increased by 40% since the start of the pandemic and the small to medium sized businesses, which never automated before, are getting in on the act...

Is greed good? from 2022-02-09T08:50

Greed is considered one of the seven deadly sins; but is the accumulation - and retention - of wealth always a bad thing? With economic inequality growing, Elizabeth Hotson asks John Paul Rollert,...

Making second-hand sexy from 2022-02-08T08:33

Can apps like Depop and By Rotation, which are giving new life to old clothes, help reduce the fashion industry's enormous environmental footprint? Justin Rowlatt heads to the London offices of bo...

Cost of living crisis from 2022-02-07T08:33

Prices around the world are rising at their fastest level for years. Rising energy prices and a surge in demand after the pandemic lockdown have pushed up the prices of many of the goods that we re...

Can tourists help boost Turkey's economy? from 2022-02-03T08:50

Drawn by the favourable exchange rate, tourists are flocking to Turkey, but can they compensate for the country's wider economic woes? In 2020, Turkey was hit hard by the pandemic lockdown, soaring...

The economic cost of conflict in Ukraine from 2022-02-02T08:50

Sanctions, energy supplies, cyber-attacks - how bad could the economic fallout be if the situation in Ukraine spirals out of control? How likely would Russia be to simply cut the gas supply off to...

Pressure mounts on Olympic sponsors from 2022-02-01T23:06

Allegations of human rights' abuses have led to an official boycott by a number of Western governments of the Winter Olympics in Beijing this month. China has responded angrily, accusing them of po...

African music goes global from 2022-01-31T08:50

This is a big moment for African music on the global stage. African artists are winning international awards and embarking on tours to the US and Europe. And major record companies want a piece of ...

The cooling conundrum from 2022-01-28T08:33

Global warming means the world will need a lot more air conditioning - but will the AC just make global warming even worse? The Middle East already experiences peak temperatures over 50C, as the K...

Funding public service broadcasting from 2022-01-27T09:00

The British Government says the BBC license fee, paid by millions of households, to finance its global broadcasting service, will be frozen for two years and wants a debate about future funding. So...

Who should own a football club? from 2022-01-26T11:21

It’s no surprise to anyone that money talks in English football but lately it seems louder than ever. Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney recently bought a club in the English lower le...

Who's winning the war on drugs? from 2022-01-25T08:33

Mexico's cartels are thriving, and finding innovative ways to smuggle drugs across the border into the US, despite law enforcement and the pandemic.Ed Butler speaks to Dr Irene Mia of the Internati...

The beauty tweakments industry from 2022-01-24T08:50

Demand for beauty tweakments - small changes to your appearance – as opposed to full on face changing plastic surgery, is soaring. Hours spent on video conferencing has forced people to constantly ...

Why hair matters from 2022-01-21T08:33

To some it may sound absurd to consider hairstyles a workplace issue, but for millions of men and women with African and Afro-Caribbean hair, it is just that. For decades, some hairstyles have been...

The fight for pocket parity from 2022-01-20T09:22

How deep are your pockets? Are they big enough to carry all the things you need? Your money, keys and mobile phone? If you’re a woman, the answer is most likely a no. This little pouch has a lot to...

Why are some Chinese embracing 'lying flat'? from 2022-01-19T08:50

“Lying flat” - or tang ping - is a trend among mainly young Chinese to opt out of the rat race and it represents the antithesis of a development model that has delivered extraordinary growth for th...

Has stock trading become 'gamified'? from 2022-01-18T09:06

Mobile trading apps have been booming in popularity, opening the door to millions of new, often young or first time investors. For many in the finance sector it is great news, but questions remain ...

The future of flying from 2022-01-17T08:50

The pandemic has been very hard on commercial aviation, but most experts believe the sector will soon be growing again – fast. The BBC's Theo Leggett takes a look at what new technologies are out t...

Brexit and my small business from 2022-01-14T17:28

It’s just over a year since the UK’s trading relationship with the EU fundamentally changed. So how are small businesses in Britain finding life outside the single market and customs union? The BBC...

Kenya's fries crisis from 2022-01-13T08:50

Why can't multinationals like KFC source their ingredients locally? A shortage of fries at KFC restaurants in Kenya has led many to call for a boycott of the chain after it transpired that the com...

What's at stake in Kazakhstan? from 2022-01-12T08:33

How might the protests shake up the economy, trade and business in the Central Asian nation? Ed Butler speaks to Diana Kudaibergenova, a sociology professor at Cambridge University and herself Kaz...

White privilege from 2022-01-11T16:36

Does the global economy need to start dismantling 'global white privilege'? The Black Lives matter protest movement has focussed lots of attention on racial attitudes in rich western countries. How...

Healing the mind from 2022-01-10T08:33

Psychedelic therapy could provide a major breakthrough in the treatment of mental health disorders like depression, and now it's caught the attention of start-ups and venture capitalists. Laurence...

Starting a company to fight rare disease from 2022-01-07T11:07

Mapping the human genome led to big advances in diagnosing rare disease. But diagnosis is only the first step in dealing with an illness. So what do you do if your child is found to have a conditio...

The many careers of Richard Leakey from 2022-01-05T12:07

Richard Leakey died at his home outside Nairobi, Kenya, earlier this week. World-famous for his fossil discoveries, the 77-year-old had many careers - paleoanthropologist, wildlife defender, politi...

Lessons from the forest for climate change from 2022-01-04T08:33

Jane Goodall, the famous primatologist, has set us a challenge: Is it possible to tackle climate change whilst also lifting people out of extreme poverty? Her question - posed to the BBC's Climate...

How green is the global flower industry? from 2022-01-03T08:30

Most flowers sold in the florists and supermarkets of Europe are grown in East Africa, where the warm climate supports roses and other plants to grow year round. But is it sustainable? Vivienne Nun...

Cocktail trends 2022 from 2021-12-31T08:50

Our love for cocktails has surged during the pandemic. Nisha Patel speaks to mixologists and bar owners from all over the world to find out what's inspiring them and what concoctions we may see acr...

Taking on fast fashion in rural China from 2021-12-30T08:31

In the remote mountain villages of Guizhou, China, indigenous people have been handmaking clothes for centuries. But with so many young people leaving rural areas for jobs in China's manufacturing ...

Moon missions and space junk from 2021-12-28T08:50

2021 was another year of firsts in the ever-expanding industry around space, as we moved towards space tourism as a reality. But what about NASA, and its plans to return to the moon? We hear all ab...

Harry Potter and the phenomenally profitable franchise from 2021-12-27T08:50

It's 20 years since the first Harry Potter film was released and the movies and books have spawned a world of wizard-related retail opportunities. Elizabeth Hotson asks Chris Columbus, director of ...

The ghost of Christmas yet to come from 2021-12-24T08:33

What will be left of human civilisation in the geological record 100 million years hence? Justin Rowlatt speaks to the geologist Jan Zalasiewicz of Leicester University in an extended interview, s...

China prepares to face down Omicron from 2021-12-23T08:33

The new variant poses a particular threat to China's hitherto successful zero-Covid strategy at a time when the country's economy is looking vulnerable.Ed Butler gets the latest on the fast-moving ...

Lockdown, rebound, lockdown from 2021-12-22T08:50

2021 has seen some extraordinary economic changes. First a global economic rebound, then a global supply chain crisis, then inflation of a kind not seen in western countries for decades. And finall...

Millions still not back at school from 2021-12-21T10:22

The World Bank says this could cost the global economy $17 trillion. Coronavirus brought education systems across the world to a halt. At its height more than ninety percent of the globally enrolle...

End of the roads from 2021-12-20T08:56

Roads? Where we’re going, do we need roads? Some countries think they've already got too many. In the face of a climate catastrophe, the Austrian and Welsh governments are reconsidering plans to ex...

High risk investing from 2021-12-17T08:50

Why has it become so popular for millions of young people? Has the failure of conventional nest-eggs, rising student debt and high property prices forced twenty-somethings into an ever riskier outl...

The Turkish lira and red hot inflation from 2021-12-16T12:37

The official inflation rate in Turkey is above 21% and the value of the lira has plunged by nearly half this year. Victoria Craig hears from families, students and workers about what a currency cri...

The Meta data centre dilemma from 2021-12-15T08:50

What is at stake when a big company like Meta comes knocking on your door? The small Dutch town of Zeewolde is grappling with this. Meta - the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp - w...

The pet food gold mine from 2021-12-14T08:50

The pet food industry is a multi billion dollar business but are premium brands - with premium ingredients - worth spending more money on? And could insect protein be the key to a more sustainable ...

The problem of parasites: who pays for neglected tropical diseases? from 2021-12-13T10:36

Leishmaniasis may not be a household name in much of the rich world, but the parasitic disease is found in over 90 countries, and can lead to agonising disfigurements, and death. It’s classified as...

Blacklisted in China from 2021-12-10T08:50

Lithuania has provoked China's rage by going too far in recognising Taiwan. Beijing is now apparently blocking Lithuanian imports and is even threatening global firms who trade with Lithuania. The ...

The arms race in cyberspace from 2021-12-09T08:33

Will the next war be waged online? Ed Butler talks to Nicole Perlroth, winner of the 2021 Financial Times Business Book of the Year for This Is How They Tell Me the World Ends - an investigation in...

Healthcare workers are burnt out from 2021-12-08T08:33

What can be done to stem the tide of carers quitting the industry? Before the pandemic the healthcare sector struggled to recruit enough workers. Today they're leaving in droves. Citing physical an...

Super-fast grocery delivery apps are booming from 2021-12-07T08:50

But are apps that deliver from the shop floor to your front door in minutes just a pandemic-era fad or are they here to stay? Have you ever been in a situation where you needed something delivered ...

Why private adoption is big business in the US from 2021-12-06T08:50

At any given time, about a million American families are looking to adopt and most prefer newborns. The industry is regulated on a state-by-state basis and many advocates argue that, not only the e...

The Omicron variant and vaccine inequality from 2021-12-03T08:50

Could a more equitable global vaccine rollout have stopped the new variant? As the world waits for more information about just how contagious and dangerous the new Covid-19 variant is, we ask if th...

The collapse of Enron: Did we learn the lessons? from 2021-12-02T09:02

The collapse of the US energy giant Enron remains one of the most dramatic scandals in modern capitalism, but 20 years on did we learn any of the lessons from the fall of a corporate giant? The BB...

Wind of change in Germany from 2021-12-01T08:33

Can the ambitious renewable energy plans of the incoming government overcome domestic nimbyism and Russian gas politics? Ed Butler hears from one member of the new left-liberal-green coalition, So...

The kleptocrats club from 2021-11-30T08:33

Authoritarian regimes are working closer than ever to keep each other afloat - with plenty of help from the West's financial system. Ed Butler speaks to Frank Vogl, who helped found the global ant...

The plight of girls under the Taliban from 2021-11-29T08:33

In Afghanistan, high schools are currently closed to girls, and women have been banned from TV dramas. So how hard is life for the female half of the population, as the Taliban reassert control? T...

The coming cleantech mining rush from 2021-11-26T08:33

Can the minerals needed to decarbonise the global economy be dug up fast enough? And can it be done without the human rights and environmental abuses of the past? Tamasin Ford speaks to KC Michael...

Why is Turkey's currency collapsing? from 2021-11-25T08:50

Turkey's currency has been in free fall this week, reaching a record low against the US dollar. The Lira's collapse has been sparked, in part, by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan doubling down on his...

Baristas of the world unite! from 2021-11-24T08:33

Starbucks workers in Buffalo, New York, are this month balloting to join a union - part of a surprise post-pandemic trend in union activism across America, as retail and hospitality workers find th...

How to live to 150 from 2021-11-23T08:50

Would you want to live to 150? With leaps in technology, science and medicine, it's becoming an increasingly realistic possibility. Elizabeth Hotson talks to Sergey Young, founder of Longevity Vis...

Texas abortion laws from 2021-11-22T12:01

Texas has introduced the most stringent abortion law in America. Tamasin Ford assesses some of the reaction to this law by employers and employees who have traditionally been attracted to the Lone ...

Why toilets matter from 2021-11-19T08:33

Happy World Toilet Day! It is that day of the year when we all need to overcome our embarrassment and discuss what is normally a taboo topic. Hundreds of millions of people still have no access to ...

Hunger crisis in Afghanistan from 2021-11-18T08:56

Is it time to stop the freeze of the country's financial assets and donor aid or will that just legitimise the Taliban? Ed Butler speaks to John Sifton, the Asia advocacy director for the campaign ...

Period pants, poverty and the environment from 2021-11-17T08:50

Can this multi-million dollar industry help the climate and fight period poverty? Tamasin Ford speaks to Marisa Meltzer, a writer in New York who recently tried them out. Maria Molland is the CEO o...

Stalkerware: Tech-enabled domestic abuse skyrocketing from 2021-11-16T08:50

With the number of devices infected with stalkerware rising by over 60% in a year, many are worried about the consequences. Ivana Davidovic speaks with Maria who, even after managing to leave her a...

What did the climate talks achieve? from 2021-11-15T08:33

What was really at stake at the COP26 negotiations in Glasgow, and how much have the politicians done to avert a climate disaster? Justin Rowlatt speaks to two researchers on the frontline of the ...

Diversity at the top from 2021-11-12T15:09

Why is the black community still so poorly represented in leadership positions? We speak to the changemakers who are doing something about it. Kike Onawinde used to represent Great Britain in the j...

Hong Kong, business and the national security law from 2021-11-11T08:50

Are Hong Kong's days as a major financial centre now numbered? The end of the pandemic has seen renewed economic growth. But some say tough anti-Covid rules and anti-protest laws are undermining wh...

Corruption in Afghanistan from 2021-11-10T09:03

The former finance minister from the collapsed Afghan government, Khalid Payenda, tells Ed Butler that it was brought down by rampant corruption at a very high level. He served for six months from ...

EU's green new deal and Africa from 2021-11-09T08:50

Will Africa’s economic development be held back for the world’s net zero climate targets? And could banning investment in their fossil fuels do more harm than good? Tamasin Ford speaks to NJ Ayuk, ...

Can sewage spewing into UK waters be stopped? from 2021-11-08T08:50

Sewage entered British waters for around 3 million hours in 2020 in over 400,000 pollution incidents. Hugo Tagholm, chief executive of Surfers Against Sewage tells Tamasin Ford why this is happenin...

Nigeria's eNaira: Africa's first digital currency from 2021-11-05T08:50

Central Banks around the world are introducing digital currencies and last month Nigeria became the first African country to launch one - the eNaira. But what is a digital currency and how are Nige...

Is inflation making a comeback? from 2021-11-04T09:06

Inflation has hardly been seen in the developed world economies for the last three decades. But now some economists are warning it could be returning with a vengeance, because of supply chain probl...

Guy Hands on deal making and private equity from 2021-11-03T12:07

Guy Hands, the founder of Terra Firma, opens up on the highs and lows and risks involved in deal making and private equity. From being bullied at school to becoming a household name, buying and sel...

Buy now, pay later from 2021-11-02T09:41

The future of credit for the young, or just another way of getting into debt? Would you pay for a product now, when you could simply delay payment for free? Ever since the pandemic forced millions ...

Silicon Valley and the climate crisis from 2021-11-01T11:13

As the world focuses its attention on climate, we’re looking to the money that could create real change. Venture capital is the type of financing that can take new ideas to the mass market and it’s...

Trophy hunting: Money and morality from 2021-10-29T09:34

Trophy hunting – paying to kill large animals, often in African game reserves – promotes strong feelings. Many oppose it, but some conservationists argue it adds value to wildlife and their habitat...

The $200,000 starting salary from 2021-10-28T07:50

How does a $200,000 starting salary sound? That’s now the industry standard for newly qualified lawyers at big corporate law firms in the US and the UK. But before you sign on the dotted line consi...

Net zero: Do corporate pledges make any difference? from 2021-10-27T08:27

Around one fifth of the world’s 2000 largest public firms have committed to net zero targets in the coming years. Most are pledging to something called climate neutrality by a given date. But do th...

Can global shipping go green? from 2021-10-26T07:50

Fergus Nicoll travels to the port of Workington in the north west of England, where he hears from port manager Sven Richards about how small regional ports can make global haulage more sustainable....

Saving the Amazon with economics from 2021-10-25T10:34

The Amazon is the world's largest rainforest but this crucial carbon sink is facing increased deforestation. Land clearing for mining or agriculture has increased under Brazil's president Jair Bols...

Big fat Indian weddings from 2021-10-22T08:27

Are the days of the big fat Indian wedding over? Since Covid Indian weddings have got a lot smaller. But will they go back to what they once were? Rahul Tandon speaks to bride to be Yashaswini Sin...

'Fixing' Facebook's algorithm from 2021-10-21T07:50

The social media giant's algorithm has been accused of amplifying divisive content and disinformation. Could regulating it make Facebook a kinder platform? Ed Butler speaks to the BBC's Silicon Val...

Ticking timebomb in the Red Sea from 2021-10-20T07:50

Decaying oil tanker could trigger an environmental and humanitarian disaster. The FSO Safer is marooned off the coast of Yemen in the Red Sea, close to one of the world's biggest shipping lanes. A ...

Bug burger anyone? from 2021-10-19T08:00

Is the Western diet ready for farmed insects in food? Although insects are consumed by more than two billion people worldwide, acceptance of them in the Western diet is still low, but could that be...

Rethinking the future: cleaning up big emitters from 2021-10-18T08:44

We report from the Countdown summit in Edinburgh where fresh ideas to fight climate change are taking centre stage ahead of the UN climate talks, starting in Glasgow later this month. Vivienne Nuni...

Eyes on climate: new ideas to fight global warming from 2021-10-15T10:14

As the world turns its attention to addressing climate change, Business Daily is in Edinburgh. We bring you an inside glimpse of the conversations setting the agenda ahead of the UN climate confere...

The supply chain's weak link from 2021-10-14T07:50

How disruption in a single port, factory or freight centre can cause global chaos. Ed Butler speaks with Stavros Karamperidis, an expert in maritime economics at the University of Plymouth, and Ken...

China's gaming crackdown from 2021-10-13T07:50

Why the government doesn't like video games, and what's next for China's gaming culture. Ed Butler speaks to Josh Ye, who covers gaming for the South China Morning Post, and Professor Steve Tsang, ...

The economics of older mums from 2021-10-12T07:50

Why many women are delaying motherhood, how is technology helping, and what does the law say about all things fertility and the workplace. Zoe Kleinman speaks to lawyer Louisa Ghevaert, to Dame Cat...

The economics of donkeys from 2021-10-11T08:44

There are an estimated ten million donkeys in sub Saharan Africa, many providing crucial roles supporting the livelihoods of low income families. We explore why these beasts of burden are so impor...

Working in your 80s: The Artist from 2021-10-08T15:25

Geraldine Robarts is a painter based in Kenya who has been exhibiting since 1958 and who still paints everyday, aged 82. Whether it’s a passion for what they do, the social connection, or the simpl...

Life at Kenya's Dandora rubbish dump from 2021-10-07T09:12

We go to Dandora, one of Africa’s largest rubbish tips. A court in Nairobi has ordered the dumpsite to come up with a concrete plan to close by February next year. But what will that mean for the c...

Big tech and carbon from 2021-10-06T07:54

Google pledges to be carbon free by 2030. Ahead of next month's UN Climate Summit, the company has come out with new targets to become greener than ever. But what does that mean? Is Google supporti...

Living in the metaverse from 2021-10-05T07:50

Are virtual online worlds the future of the internet? Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg thinks so. He is among the tech leaders who say we'll increasingly live, socialise, play and shop in the metaverse. ...

Can technology transform emergency services? from 2021-10-04T08:46

Getting to hospital in a medical emergency, in countries without a centralised ambulance service, can be critically slow. In rapidly urbanising Kenya, Vivienne Nunis meets Caitlin Dolkart – cofound...

Smart cities and broken dreams from 2021-10-01T09:46

Do smart cities live up to the hype? Urban centres from New York to South Korea’s Busan are rebranding themselves as ‘smart’. From real-time crime mapping to lower energy use, smart cities promise ...

Evergrande and China's property woes from 2021-09-30T08:00

China's second largest property developer, Evergrande, is at risk of financial collapse, saddled with billions of dollars of debt. It's already defaulted on some bond repayments and has been forced...

Inside an influencer house from 2021-09-29T07:50

We’re off to an influencer house, a luxurious mansion where social media personalities are temporarily living together to create content on behalf of a plant-based food brand. It’s a new way of adv...

Decentralised Finance on the rise from 2021-09-28T10:22

Regulators are taking a close look at new crypto-trading environments, known collectively as Decentralised Finance, or DeFi. advocates say the technologies underlying DeFi offer an inclusive and de...

Climate weighs on German elections from 2021-09-27T10:18

The fight to succeed popular German chancellor Angela Merkel could not be tighter. In late July the country’s climate policies shot to the top of the political agenda in the wake of devastating, an...

After Merkel: What German companies want from 2021-09-24T10:18

Small and medium-sized companies in Germany, the famous "Mittelstand", are fundamental to the German economy, employing more than 60% of the country's workers, according to official figures. Chance...

Can Ethiopia be brought back from the brink? from 2021-09-23T07:50

The country is embroiled in an internal war which has taken a huge humanitarian toll with thousands killed and millions displaced. But that's not the only damage being done to Africa's second most ...

US war on e-cigarettes from 2021-09-22T07:50

The Federal Drugs Administration has withdrawn nearly a million e-cigarettes from the US market. Does this signal a turning point for the vaping industry? Small manufacturers like Amanda Wheeler, o...

World gas prices surge from 2021-09-21T07:50

Today small energy firms among those struggling to stay afloat as world gas prices spiral. Ed Butler hears from Peter McGirr, who runs Green energy, a UK gas and electricity firm supplying about a ...

Lebanon in dire need from 2021-09-20T07:50

The new Lebanese government has been in place for a week, but with the economy still spiraling, Lebanese people lack confidence anything will be done in the short term to relieve the extreme econom...

The business of seed banks from 2021-09-17T07:50

Increasingly scientists are using genetic material from wild plants to make agricultural crops more resilient to climate change. To find out how, Rebecca Kesby heads to the Millennium Seed Bank for...

The US and its trillion dollar infrastructure bill from 2021-09-16T07:50

The physical infrastructure of the United States is crumbling and businesses there are feeling the effects. So why is this bill that aims to restore roads, bridges and communications facing such a ...

The future of vaccines from 2021-09-15T07:50

The founders of German biotechnology company BioNTech were researching how to fight cancers using messenger RNA, "the unloved cousin of DNA", when covid-19 first appeared and they realised mRNA cou...

Rethinking tourism in Africa from 2021-09-14T08:43

Tourism in Africa, even before the pandemic, was still not bringing in as many visitor dollars as it might. But, from stargazing trips to plans for a brand-new museum of evolution, we hear from the...

Does sustainable investing make any difference? from 2021-09-13T08:07

Is corporate social responsibility, so called "greenwashing", really changing carbon emitting businesses or just making it look that way? Canadian businessman Tariq Fancy used to work as Blackrock'...

Where have the UK's lorry drivers gone? from 2021-09-10T07:50

The UK's suffering a huge shortage of lorry drivers, but where have 100,000 drivers gone? The shortage is now having an impact on everything from chicken in restaurants, to mattresses in furniture ...

Reviving Kenya’s ancient trading port from 2021-09-08T16:11

Lamu, once a bustling gateway to the Indian Ocean, has seen its fortunes decline in recent decades, not least because of its position near the border with Somalia, and the threat from militants. Bu...

Where next for AI? from 2021-09-07T07:50

AI will be the defining development of the 21st century and in the next two decades it is set to transform our lives. Kai Fu Lee, a former CEO of Google China and AI pioneer tells us that the techn...

Kenya and coronavirus from 2021-09-06T10:12

During coronavirus, while case numbers have seemed relatively low, there’s been a huge economic impact on many Kenyans. We hear from the BBC’s Michael Kaloki about the particular challenges of the ...

Should you trust reviews? from 2021-09-03T07:50

When are reviews real and when are they fake? We'll be asking a range of guests whether it's ok to be paid to do a review and how online sites can detect fraudulent write ups. We’ll also hear why n...

OnlyFans flip flops on porn from 2021-09-02T07:50

Why did one of the world's best-known porn provider platforms, OnlyFans, decide to ban porn? The controversial site has become a global phenomenon over the last five years, but its decision to outl...

Life after Messi: FC Barcelona's financial mess from 2021-09-01T07:50

How did one of the world's biggest sporting brands end up in such a financial mess? FC Barcelona's collapse, from European Champions League winning juggernaut, to unable to register its players und...

Child marriage is getting worse in India from 2021-08-31T09:35

Closed schools and economic hardship due to Coronavirus are seeing more young girls married off. We’ll hear from a young girl who managed to resist her family’s attempts to marry her to an older ma...

Is office wear dead? from 2021-08-30T07:50

Many of us are preparing go back into the office but after more than a year of working from home for a lot of people, have we forgotten how to dress professionally? Or are we chomping at the bit to...

From 'nudge' to 'sludge' from 2021-08-27T08:51

Nobel laureate Richard Thaler talks about why his and Cass Sunstein's 'nudge' theory needs a re-boot.

Life under the Taliban from 2021-08-26T07:50

Gaisu fled the Taliban when she was 18. Now she's fleeing again. Speaking to the BBC's Tamasin Ford, Gaisu recounts being engaged to the son of a local warlord at age 6, fleeing to the United State...

Sexism, tribalism and housing from 2021-08-25T07:50

Finding a place to live in Nigeria’s big cities. Finding somewhere to live can be stressful wherever you are in the world. But in Lagos, Africa’s fastest growing city, add in sexism, tribalism and ...

The economics of the Taliban from 2021-08-24T07:50

The economy of Afghanistan is collapsing as remittances and foreign aid dry up. As the militant Taliban consolidate their control over the country, it's unclear whether they will be capable, or eve...

'Youngism' in the workplace from 2021-08-23T07:50

Age discrimination doesn't just affect the elderly. The BBC's Tamasin Ford speaks with Priscilla and Nadirah about the discrimination they've experienced as young people in the workplace. We'll als...

Rethinking time from 2021-08-20T09:58

All our lives are ruled by time and it's a fundamental part of our daily routines but what if we could make time go more slowly - or quickly? Adrian Bejan, a professor in thermodynamics at Duke Uni...

Controversial new Alzheimer's drug in the spotlight from 2021-08-19T07:50

After decades without progress, this June a new treatment was approved by the US Food and Drugs Administration - Biogen's Aduhelm. Ivana Davidovic looks into why this process has been so controver...

Should our photos and messages always be private? from 2021-08-18T07:50

Apple is to scan users' iPhones for images of child abuse. Privacy advocates are dismayed. They say it's a slippery slope to monitoring a wider range of content. Andy Burrows from the UK's NSPCC te...

Killer robots from 2021-08-17T10:59

Are these the future of modern warfare and how concerned should we be? There are efforts to limit the development of these weapons. More than 50 nations met at the UN in Geneva this month to discu...

Sexism in the alcohol industry from 2021-08-16T07:59

Women in the drinks industry share their stories to try to change the way women are treated in pubs, clubs and bars. After many shared stories of harassment in craft breweries, the consensus is: en...

No boss, no problems from 2021-08-13T07:50

A young entrepreneur builds the ‘happiest company in the world’, an online shoe retailer so profitable that Amazon snaps it up for over a billion dollars. But what if the company’s profits and happ...

Neurodiversity at work from 2021-08-12T07:50

Neurodiversity is a broad term inclusive of a number of very different things including, but not limited to, autism, ADHD, dyslexia and dyspraxia. And until relatively recently, it's not something ...

Electrifying Sierra Leone from 2021-08-11T11:27

Bringing electricity to his village for the first time, we speak with Jeremiah Thoronka in Sierra Leone about the challenges of energy inequality in the country. As a teenager, using kinetic energy...

Bitcoin ban has opposite effect in Nigeria from 2021-08-10T10:22

Bitcoin’s popularity in Nigeria has exploded – with one of the youngest populations in the world, coupled with a high unemployment rate, its popularity was almost inevitable. Many young Nigerians a...

Doping in eSports: the billion-dollar pill from 2021-08-09T07:58

Doping is a growing problem in the multi-billion dollar industry of competitive online gaming – but remains an open secret. As prize money runs in to the millions, are more young people turning to ...

The company that invented the future from 2021-08-06T07:50

Simulmatics Corporation pioneered data analytics in the 1960s - raising the same qualms then as fake news and social media manipulation do today. Manuela Saragosa speaks to historian Jill Lepore, w...

China's Tech Crackdown from 2021-08-04T07:50

Is China's behavior towards its innovators separating the country further from the world? That's the question on everybody's mind, as the Chinese authorities continue to exert their political power...

Why isn't Africa producing vaccines? from 2021-08-03T07:50

Less than two percent of Africa’s population has been vaccinated against Covid-19. Could homegrown vaccines be the solution? If so, why isn’t it happening? Is it an issue with patents and intellect...

GMOs - from 'Frankenfoods' to Superfoods? from 2021-08-02T08:22

Since they first appeared in the nineties, GMOs have remained wildly unpopular with consumers, who see them as potentially sinister tools of big agricultural companies. Ivana Davidovic explores if ...

The rise of digital therapy from 2021-07-30T07:50

Mental health care apps have boomed during the pandemic. But can receiving therapy through an app ever be as good as face to face? And do they raise concerns over our privacy? Tamasin Ford speaks t...

Miles Copeland's life in the music business from 2021-07-29T07:50

Lessons from nearly fifty years producing and managing bands, with industry veteran Miles Copeland III. From brilliantly promoting his brother's band The Police, to founding a record label for all ...

The billionaire space race from 2021-07-28T07:50

Why Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk are battling it out among the stars. Ed Butler speaks to Brad Stone, author of the book Amazon Unbound, about Amazon founder Jeff Bezos's lifelong obsession with space,...

The great resignation wave from 2021-07-27T07:50

Has the pandemic encouraged more of us to quit our jobs? Rebecca Kesby speaks to Anthony Klotz, associate professor at Texas A&M University, who says the US is about to face a wave of resignations,...

Just how bad is rental fashion? from 2021-07-26T07:50

Rental fashion is in the spotlight when it comes to climate footprint. A new study suggests it might not be the silver bullet as once thought, but environmental journalist Lucy Siegle cautions the ...

Will the Tokyo Olympics pay off? from 2021-07-23T07:50

Japanese businesses are struggling with the lack of tourists during the Tokyo Olympics. Despite delaying the games by a year, the authorities have still been forced to hold the games without specta...

The future of the Afghan economy from 2021-07-22T07:50

What will the US withdrawal from Afghanistan mean for the economy? The relative security provided by US forces and others over the past 20 years not only helped many grow successful family enterpri...

The long shadow of Covid on kids' education from 2021-07-21T07:50

The pandemic has left an indelible mark on the education of children around the world. Today on Business Daily, the BBC's Nisha Patel speaks with young people in the UK and India about how their fu...

Vatican reforms see a cardinal on trial from 2021-07-20T12:48

Ten people, including an Italian cardinal, will face a Vatican trial for alleged financial crimes. Cardinal Angelo Becciu has become the highest-ranked cleric in the Vatican to be indicted over cha...

Chefs call time on abusive practices from 2021-07-19T07:50

Is it time the old trope of the brilliant, angry chef gets retired for good? Michelin-starred chefs are often famous for their skill, precision and passion. But many of them are just as well-known ...

Amazon's fake reviews problem from 2021-07-16T07:50

Online marketplaces are being flooded with bogus reviews. Is the whole model of ecommerce under threat? Rebecca Kesby speaks to Neena Bhati from UK consumer group Which? about the ways unscrupulous...

Carlos Ghosn speaks out from 2021-07-14T07:50

Carlos Ghosn was the superstar chairman of the Nissan-Renault-Mitsubishi alliance, one of the largest automakers in the world. Now, he’s an exile from the Japanese authorities in his home country o...

Why gin is still fizzing from 2021-07-13T08:17

From its early reputation as mothers’ ruin to its prime spot in upscale cocktail bars, we tell the story of the juniper-infused spirit. And as the gin craze in the US and the UK shows no sign of s...

Tokyo Olympics: Battle of the super shoes from 2021-07-12T07:50

As we head towards the postponed Tokyo Olympics, the world’s eyes will be on athletics. But huge controversy is brewing over a new type of super shoe which has led to a recent surge in track and fi...

Climate change: the financial fight from 2021-07-09T07:50

When it comes to climate change, what is the world of finance doing? Manuela Saragosa speaks to Jan Erik Saugestad, executive vice president of Norwegian asset managers Storebrand, whose investment...

Bustling or bust: How is the City of London coping after Brexit? from 2021-07-08T17:15

It’s been six months since the UK’s transition period from the EU ended. While the two sides hammered out arrangements for how various goods-producing sectors would continue to trade post-Brexit, f...

The tyranny of merit from 2021-07-07T07:50

Can anyone make it in the modern western world with hard work and good education? No, says Harvard philosopher Michael Sandel in conversation with Ed Butler. He says liberal politicians have lied t...

Player power from 2021-07-06T07:50

Footballers and other athletes are standing up to the sponsors who subsidise them. Ed Butler speaks to Laurence Halsted, a former British Olympic Fencer who wrote about his concerns about the Games...

Tapping the sun beneath our feet from 2021-07-05T07:33

Could geothermal energy provide a big missing piece in the puzzle of how to decarbonise the world economy? And do we need the help of oil companies to make use of it? Laurence Knight visits the UK...

Do oil companies have a future? from 2021-07-02T07:50

Shareholders and courts pile pressure on the oil majors. Amid falling demand for oil and targets to cut carbon emissions, what role if any do companies like ExxonMobil and Shell have in a decarboni...

The rise and rise of plant milk from 2021-07-01T07:50

There's a bewildering world of milk alternatives. From oats, to tiger nuts, the list of varieties keeps growing but not everyone’s delighted about the march of plant based drinks. Some dairy farmer...

How would we trade with aliens? from 2021-06-30T07:50

A US government report on UFOs has said there was no clear explanation for the unidentified aircraft, but did not rule out extra-terrestrial origin. Hundreds of millions of dollars have been invest...

Menopause - the last workplace taboo? from 2021-06-29T07:33

Women across the globe are leaving their jobs and sometimes careers because they are unsupported at work when they go through the menopause. But could mandated menopause leave re-dress the balance?...

How to be Idle from 2021-06-28T07:33

Is crushing office boredom a curse or an opportunity? Manuela Saragosa hears from David Bolchover, a writer who spent years at major insurance firms with almost nothing to do all day, and Tom Hodg...

Co-ordinating intimacy from 2021-06-25T07:33

There is a new job on film sets, a job that has grown out of the #MeToo movement. Manuela Saragosa speaks to Ita O’Brien, the woman who created the guidelines for the role, about why every film set...

Can we trust Big Tech with our health data? from 2021-06-24T07:50

Big Tech companies such as Google, Amazon and Microsoft are moving into AI healthcare services in a big way. But can we trust private, for-profit, companies to use our data properly? Prof Allyson P...

How to communicate from 2021-06-23T07:50

Communicating with people from different cultures is a potential minefield. We’ll discover what can happen when things get lost in translation and we’ll also get some tips on how to avoid major cla...

Healthcare's digital future from 2021-06-22T07:33

Is medicine about to be transformed by digitisation and artificial intelligence? Ed Butler has his cognitive abilities assessed by a computer app. Thomas Sawyer of the health tech company Cognetiv...

The economic life of Gaza from 2021-06-21T07:50

Israel's military says it struck a thousand targets in Gaza last month, in response to more than 4,300 missiles it claims were fired into Israel. With the latest bout of violence now over, the reco...

China's birth rate problem from 2021-06-18T07:50

After decades of restrictions, China's leaders want women to have more children. But will a 'three-child' policy prevent a decline in China's population? Ed Butler speaks to Professor Stein Emil ...

Game over for test cricket? from 2021-06-17T07:33

Do audiences, sponsors and broadcasters still have the patience for five-day matches? Or is the future now with the shorter one-day and Twenty20 formats?Rahul Tandon speaks to Geoff Allardice, gene...

Sexual harassment: Can smart tech help? from 2021-06-16T07:50

Can technology help victims of sexual harassment feel more confident in reporting their perpetrators? Ed Butler hears how the #MeToo movement inspired Ariel Weindling to start up a reporting app c...

Gretchen Carlson: My fight to stop sexual harassment from 2021-06-15T07:50

Five years ago she successfully sued her former boss at Fox News, Roger Ailes, for sexual harassment. Now, American broadcaster Gretchen Carlson tells Ed Butler about how she helped kick off the ...

The global youth unemployment crisis from 2021-06-15T07:00

The UN has predicted it could take two years for the world job market to recover from the Coronavirus pandemic. The hardest hit could be young jobseekers, who had almost got a foot in the door befo...

Can bad news be delivered well? from 2021-06-14T07:50

No one wants to be told they’ve lost their job, or that their entire department is disappearing, but the way that message is delivered can have consequences - both in the short term and sometimes y...

Rich and frugal? from 2021-06-11T07:50

Why do some of the super rich describe themselves as frugal? Is it something about the inner psyche that makes us natural savers or spenders? Elizabeth Hotson speaks to Dolly Parton, who despite ea...

Diversity in the US tech industry from 2021-06-10T07:50

Ibrahim Diallo got his first computer when he was five, which triggered a lifelong passion for programming. He has worked as a software engineer in the US for 12 years. A Guinean citizen, who went ...

The booming ransomware business from 2021-06-08T07:50

Hackers are making millions from ransomware attacks. What can be done to stop them? Ed Butler speaks to professional ransomware negotiator Kurtis Minder, about the increasing professionalisation of...

Noisy decision making from 2021-06-07T07:55

The Nobel prize-winning economist and professor of psychology Daniel Kahneman focuses his latest research on the high cost of inconsistent decision making. In Noise, co-authored with Oliver Sibony ...

A Chinese immigrant living the American Dream from 2021-06-04T07:50

Mei Xu is a Chinese American entrepreneur who made it big in the US by setting up a global candle business. She grew up in Chairman Mao's communist China, but was educated at an elite school, where...

Lebanon sinks further into crisis from 2021-06-03T07:50

The World Bank has declared Lebanon's to be "enduring a severe and prolonged economic depression" and said it is one of the worst economic crises since the mid-19th century. As fuel and food suppli...

The death of the petrol station from 2021-06-02T07:33

The rise of electric vehicles could see traditional service stations closing across the planet over the next two decades, and replacing pumps with fast chargers is unlikely to save them. Justin R...

Are dating apps disastrous for women? from 2021-06-01T07:50

Are dating apps disastrous for women? Tamasin Ford speaks to writer and podcast hot Shani Silver about why, after 10 years on dating apps, she quit them for good. A dating app user explains how she...

Family tree DNA data crack cold cases from 2021-05-31T07:50

In the US - but increasingly in other countries too - cold case murder, sexual assaults, and unidentified person cases once thought unsolvable are being cracked thanks to the proliferation of publ...

How to be mediocre from 2021-05-28T07:55

Not everyone can be special, so should we embrace our mediocrity? In a programme first broadcast in August 2016, Manuela Saragosa investigates the appeal of being average. She talks to mediocrity ...

Gender and ethnicity: Barriers to business success? from 2021-05-27T07:50

There are so many barriers to running a successful business, but some surveys suggest that the ceiling is even higher if you throw in gender and race. We hear from four women who are working hard ...

Dogecoin or bust from 2021-05-26T07:55

Will the craze for the cryptocurrency started as a joke end in tears? We delve into the world of Dogecoin and ask why people are investing and what the consequences might be. We hear why amateur in...

Sexual harassment in the workplace from 2021-05-25T07:50

Does it pay for vicitms to complain? Ed Butler speaks to Emi Nietfeld about her experiences at Google who says she suffered this for years and claims it eventually forced her to quit her job. (Pict...

The fight for San Francisco's Chinatown from 2021-05-24T07:33

San Francisco is home to the oldest and largest Chinatown in North America. But with boarded up businesses and an upsurge in anti-Chinese attacks, the past 14 months have been some of the toughest ...

Lifting the burden of malaria from 2021-05-21T07:33

A new vaccine could help eliminate the disease. What would that mean for African economies? Manuela Saragosa speaks to the man who led the team behind the new vaccine, which has demonstrated a sta...

The new inflation threat from 2021-05-20T07:51

Faster price rises are coming as countries recover from the pandemic. But how painful will it be for consumers and the global economy? Mohamed El-Erian, economic adviser and president of Queens' Co...

Syria: Failed state or narco-state? from 2021-05-19T07:50

How ten years of conflict have destroyed the country's economy. As Syria prepares for largely symbolic elections to re-elect its President Bashar Al-Assad next week, we look at how ten years of con...

Pandemic preparedness from 2021-05-18T07:50

When it comes to pandemic preparedness the United States was once one of the world’s best prepared countries. Today it has one of the world’s worst Covid mortality rates. So what went wrong? The fi...

What happened to driverless cars? from 2021-05-17T07:50

Why hasn't the autonomous car revolution happened yet? A few years ago industry figures were predicting driverless cars would take over our roads by the end of the 2010s, but so far there's no sign...

Who should control the vaccines? from 2021-05-14T07:33

Calls are rising for a waiver of patent protections on Covid-19 vaccines - but would it do anything to accelerate their rollout in the developing world? Manuela Saragosa speaks to an advocate of t...

What is the real death toll in India? from 2021-05-13T07:50

The chief scientist for the World Health Organisation acknowledges the frailty of the official numbers. Ed Butler speaks to Anthony Masters, the statistics ambassador for the UK's Royal Statistical...

The dirty business of old car batteries from 2021-05-12T07:33

The recycling of lead acid batteries poses a growing health hazard in many developing countries. Vivienne Nunis looks at the case of Bangladesh, where a cottage industry has sprung up all over the...

The battle for football from 2021-05-11T07:50

Why plans for a European Super League won't go away. Ed Butler speaks to James Montague, author of the book The Billionaires Club: The Unstoppable Rise of Football’s Super-rich Owners, about why cr...

Can flying go green? from 2021-05-10T07:50

Paying extra to offset your carbon emissions may sound like a good idea. But does planting trees or paying to save a rainforest actually reduce your carbon footprint? Travel writer Manchán Magan an...

Who owns colour? from 2021-05-07T07:50

Scientists, artists and some of the world’s biggest companies are carving up the visual spectrum, and claiming certain colours as their own, so who does have a right to use the colours of the rainb...

Life after Jack Ma from 2021-05-06T07:50

What next for China's giant tech companies? Ed Butler speaks to China watcher Richard McGregor at the Lowy Institute in Sydney about why China's leaders have clipped the wings of Jack Ma, the count...

Electric vehicles hit the big time from 2021-05-05T07:33

The car industry is preparing to go fully electric sooner than you might imagine - and not just because of the climate crisis. Justin Rowlatt speaks to Bjorn Annwall, head of Volvo Cars in Europe,...

Will Covid decimate India's middle class? from 2021-05-04T07:33

Millions of Indians risk being knocked back into poverty by the current explosion in coronavirus infections. Rahul Tandon hears from Radhika, who abruptly lost her job in Mumbai when India went in...

Making multinationals pay from 2021-05-03T07:51

It could be the biggest shake-up of corporate taxation in history. But can President Biden's push for a minimum global rate succeed? He wants multinational companies to pay a rate of at least 21%. ...

Men and cosmetic surgery from 2021-04-30T15:52

More men have considered cosmetic treatments during the pandemic. Has spending more time at home staring at ourselves in video conferencing made us more worried about our appearance, and have the p...

Biden's trillions from 2021-04-29T08:25

The US president announces a massive spending plan for the US economy, with trillions of dollars earmarked for jobs and infrastructure. But is it too ambitious for Republicans to support? Ed Butler...

Changing a city's name from 2021-04-28T07:50

What’s in a name? It’s something that Shakespeare’s Juliet pondered. But what’s in the name of a city? And what are the economic and social costs for a city which opts to change it’s name? Lots hav...

Does business travel have a future? from 2021-04-27T07:33

Why fly when you can videoconference? After a year of Covid lockdowns, that's the question many business executives are asking themselves. Manuela Saragosa speaks to one frequent flyer, Juliette K...

Covid in paradise from 2021-04-26T07:33

How are small island tourist destinations like the Caribbean island state of Antigua and Barbuda coping with the shutdown of global travel? Manuela Saragosa speaks to the Antiguan Minister of Tour...

Big Data, conspiracy theories and ‘Magical Thinking’ from 2021-04-23T07:50

Filmmaker Adam Curtis questions the value of Big Data in society. In his latest BBC series, 'Can't Get You Out Of My Head', Curtis explores "Love, power, money, ghosts of empire, conspiracies, arti...

Is the digital ad market overvalued? from 2021-04-22T07:50

Large companies have slashed their digital marketing budget. Airbnb and Procter&Gamble made such a cut in recent years, after coming to believe the cost doesn’t necessarily translate to increased s...

Can Biden woo the world on climate change? from 2021-04-21T07:51

President Biden hosts a virtual summit this week as the US seeks global climate action. But can he convince the rest of the world to go further and faster on cutting carbon emissions when the count...

Demille and the gig economy from 2021-04-20T07:50

In 2016 when producer Georgia first met him, Demille was a cycle courier in his early twenties, taking his company to a tribunal over better working conditions. He was fired-up, political, and exci...

Meeting expectations from 2021-04-19T07:50

Every day 55 million meetings take place in the United States. But just how effective are they at actually getting stuff done? British comedian David Mitchell has been investigating how the meeting...

A part-time return to the office? from 2021-04-16T07:50

A hybrid model mixing home working with office time is being favoured by major companies. But critics worry it will create divisions in the workplace. Small business owner and columnist Gene Marks ...

President Biden and his strategy for China from 2021-04-15T07:50

Will the US President continue with an increasingly hostile attitude towards China? Or does economic common sense demand that Washington should back off from Beijing? Ed Butler asks Diana Choyleva ...

Boom time for scammers from 2021-04-14T07:50

During the Coronavirus pandemic, people have been spending more time at home, and online, than ever before. This has given online scammers a golden opportunity to find new victims. And it’s worked....

A conversation with Greta from 2021-04-13T07:33

The world’s most famous climate activist has just turned 18 and is as uncompromising as ever. In an extended interview, Justin Rowlatt asks Greta Thunberg how she intends to continue campaigning, ...

Telegram in the spotlight from 2021-04-12T09:40

After becoming the most downloaded non-gaming app earlier this year, Telegram messaging app has amassed half a billion users – a quarter of WhatsApp’s and rising. Owned by the elusive Russian exile...

Mega ships from 2021-04-09T08:08

After the Ever Given blocked the Suez Canal last month, we ask: are container ships too big? How much bigger can they get? To answer those questions we speak to Aslak Ross, head of marine standards...

Mining the ocean from 2021-04-08T07:50

How rocks on the ocean floor could be key to the transition to electric cars. Justin Rowlatt speaks to Gerard Barron, boss of DeepGreen, a company that wants to gather rocks from the ocean floors r...

Tracing cotton’s DNA from 2021-04-07T07:50

Can technology help eradicate forced labour from global cotton supplies? A confrontation continues to rise between Western powers, global brands, and the Chinese authorities over the use of forced ...

Where art and cryptocurrency meet... from 2021-04-06T07:50

When the world of crypto currencies met with the world of art, they created what's called a non-fungible tokens or NFT. Some say NFTs could redefine what we think of as art while others think it’s ...

What happens to whistleblowers from 2021-04-05T07:50

How exposing the truth at work can cost you your career. Theo Leggett speaks to whistleblowers Ian Foxley and Bianca Goodson, both of whom found it impossible to get a new job after exposing wrongd...

How to complain from 2021-04-02T10:25

In this programme, Elizabeth Hotson looks at the art of demanding good service. From dealing with customer services to having conversations with chatbots, we’ll be giving some practical tips for ge...

Josephine's story: Bouncing back from 2021-04-01T07:50

Josephine is a single mother of four in Kibera, the sprawling slum in Nairobi, Kenya. At the beginning of the pandemic she was working as a cook, but soon, like many Kibera residents, lost her job,...

Feminist cities from 2021-03-31T12:23

Why do so many women still feel unsafe walking the streets of our cities? We take a look at the idea of a feminist city. What is it and what could it look like? And where in the world are they gett...

Hydroelectric power in focus after disaster in India from 2021-03-30T07:50

In February a devastating flash flood in India's northern state of Uttarakhand killed at least 70 people and trapped workers in underground tunnels. We'll hear from locals who witnessed the horrifi...

Palm oil politics from 2021-03-29T07:33

An EU ban on the vegetable oil's use in biofuel has upset Indonesia and Malaysia. Meanwhile critics say it will only worsen the problem of tropical deforestation by palm oil farmers. Manuela Sarag...

Nigeria's kidnapping industry from 2021-03-26T08:50

Since December, more than 600 students have been abducted from schools in north-west Nigeria, highlighting a worrying development in the country's kidnap-for-ransom crisis. We'll hear from the fath...

Josephine’s story: Debt from 2021-03-25T08:50

Josephine is a single mother of four in Kibera, the sprawling slum in Nairobi, Kenya. At the beginning of the pandemic she was working as a cook, but soon lost her job, and when the BBC's Ed Butler...

The rise of food delivery apps from 2021-03-24T08:50

How the growth in food delivery apps could change the restaurant industry forever. Manuela Saragosa speaks to Moe Tkacik from the American Economic Liberties Project about threat posed to restauran...

Could China pull the plug on coal? from 2021-03-23T08:33

A letter sent to the Bangladeshi government suggests that Beijing may be clamping down on the biggest source of carbon emissions. Justin Rowlatt speaks to the journalist who got the scoop - Jagara...

Why your boss is incompetent from 2021-03-19T08:33

Why is it that the boss never seems to know what they’re doing? The famous “Dilbert principle” asserts that companies promote incompetent employees into middle management to get them out of the way...

Josephine’s story: Starting a business from 2021-03-18T08:50

In the sprawling Nairobi slum of Kibera in Kenya, a single mother of four struggles to survive lockdown. At the beginning of the pandemic, Josephine was working as a cook, but soon lost her job, an...

Murdoch at 90: What next for his media empire? from 2021-03-17T09:50

The Australian media mogul Rupert Murdoch is 90 years old this month. Is it time for him to hand over News Corp to the next generation, and will it survive when he does? Ed Butler speaks to leading...

How the pandemic feeds online trolling from 2021-03-16T08:33

The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way we behave on the internet. Online trolling is on the rise as people turn to social media to take out their lockdown frustrations. Marie Keyworth hears ...

Has the food industry made Covid worse? from 2021-03-15T08:33

Obesity is a major factor in which countries have the worst Covid-19 death rates, a new report suggests. So could this be a moment of reckoning for food and beverage businesses? Manuela Saragosa h...

Sexual assault in the music industry from 2021-03-12T08:33

As women begin to speak out against sexual violence and harassment, does the music industry face a #metoo reckoning? Manuela Saragosa speaks to her colleague Tamanna Rahman about her investigation...

Josephine’s story: Covid hits Kenya from 2021-03-11T08:50

Josephine is a single mother of four in Kibera, the sprawling slum in Nairobi, Kenya. At the beginning of the pandemic she was working as a cook, but soon lost her job, and when the BBC's Ed Butler...

Lab grown meat: The new food frontier? from 2021-03-10T08:50

Are chicken nuggets grown from animal cells the ultimate innovation, or a flash in the pan? As Singapore allows the sale of cultivated chicken nuggets, Elizabeth Hotson speaks to Josh Tetrick, wh...

The digital currency race from 2021-03-09T08:33

Central banks and many companies are rushing to develop their own digital currencies. Why are they doing it? What are the risks? And how might it upend our relationship with money? Ed Butler spea...

Women, work and lockdowns from 2021-03-08T08:50

On International Women's Day, we ask what Covid-19 lockdowns have done to gender equality at work - and at home. Mum Leslie Chiaramonte was forced to quit her nursing job amid the demands of juggl...

The joy of work from 2021-03-05T08:50

New York rat-catcher James Molluso has been dealing with vermin since he was a teenager. The pay isn't brilliant, the hours are long and the chemicals are toxic. So why does he love his job so much...

Covid: Healthcare worker burnout from 2021-03-04T08:50

A year of crisis has taken a toll on those tasked with caring for the sick and elderly. It’s almost a year since the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of COVID-19 a pandemic. Manuela ...

Guyana and the pandemic from 2021-03-03T08:50

How has mental health in the South American country been affected during lockdown? According to the World Health Organisation Guyana has for years had one of the highest suicide rates anywhere in t...

Growing up in lockdown from 2021-03-02T08:50

The Coronavirus pandemic has disrupted the lives of billions of people around the world, and with many countries still in lockdown the impact will continue to be felt for many years. Not least for ...

Lockdown breakdowns from 2021-03-01T08:50

It’s almost a year since the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of COVID-19 a pandemic. Many embraced working from home to start off with. But has it lost its lustre? We look at the to...

Business Weekly from 2021-02-27T01:00

As the global Covid-19 vaccination drive slowly gathers pace - on Business Weekly we’ll be looking at whether vaccine passports will help us return to life as we once knew it. While the travel indu...

Why does Bitcoin consume so much energy? from 2021-02-26T08:33

As Bitcoin's price hits a new all-time high, it's now estimated to use as much electricity as the whole of Argentina But is this remotely sustainable?

Justin Rowlatt speaks to cryptocurren...

China's vaccine diplomacy from 2021-02-25T08:50

Poorer countries in search of Covid-19 vaccines are looking east. Agathe Demarais, global forecasting director at the Economist Intelligence Unit, describes how China and Russia are stepping in to ...

Love in the time of coronavirus from 2021-02-24T08:50

Covid-19 has ruined millions of wedding plans. Will 2021 spark a race to the altar for those unable to tie the knot? California couple Lauren and Patrick Delgado tell their story. We also hear from...

The plastic pandemic from 2021-02-23T08:50

The pandemic has brought with it a massive rise in plastic waste. Tamasin Ford looks at how the demand for hygiene along with plummeting oil prices boosted our use of single use plastics. In some c...

Will hydrogen prove a life saver? from 2021-02-22T08:33

The "hydrogen economy" has received a lot of hype, but could this explosive gas fill some critical gaps in a future zero-carbon energy system?

Justin Rowlatt looks at Australia's plans to ...

The Paystack effect from 2021-02-18T08:50

How the biggest start-up acquisition out of Nigeria is resonating across Africa. Last year Nigeria saw its biggest ever start-up acquisition - a multi million dollar deal for digital payments compa...

The great semiconductor shortage from 2021-02-17T08:50

Why Taiwan isn't making enough computer chips. Ed Butler speaks to Jan-Peter Kleinhans, head of technology and geopolitics at SNV, a German think tank, about the central role of Taiwan in the compl...

Teaching children about money from 2021-02-16T08:50

Though children will usually learn how to add, subtract or multiply in school, very often they are not taught the skills they need to manage their money in older life. We’ll hear from children arou...

Bill Gates versus climate change from 2021-02-15T08:33

Eliminating carbon emissions in the next 30 years would be "the most amazing thing humanity has ever done".

In an exclusive interview, Bill Gates tells Justin Rowlatt why he has set his si...

African Free trade: What’s in it for women? from 2021-02-12T08:50

After years of planning and delays, Africa’s new trade bloc, the African Continental Free Trade Area, opened in January with the promise of transforming the continent’s economies. Amandla Ooko-Omb...

Brexit and the City from 2021-02-11T08:50

Is one of the world's mighty financial centres under threat from the damage done by the UK's departure from the EU? Six weeks after the final Brexit divorce, Katie Martin of the Financial Times exp...

The rise of amateur day traders from 2021-02-10T08:50

When shares in the apparently declining games company Gamestop soared almost 2000% in less than a month, the world’s attention was drawn to an army of amateur investors on new mobile trading platfo...

Satellites to breach the digital divide from 2021-02-09T08:50

Bridging the global digital divide, using satellites in space, is the dream of the world's richest men like Elon Musk of SpaceX and Jeff Bezos of Amazon. They're joined in a new space race to carp...

Stormy seas for global shipping from 2021-02-08T08:50

We explore the twin crises affecting the shipping industry. First, thousands of seafarers are stranded far from home, unable to travel because of the coronavirus. Add to that congestion at ports ac...

Moon landings and economic priorities from 2021-02-05T08:50

Manuela Saragosa speaks with economist Mariana Mazzucato, who argues that America’s Apollo programme, which landed people on the moon in the 1960s, has a lot to teach us about tackling some of the ...

What's a song worth? from 2021-02-04T08:50

Music streaming services have changed the game. We hear about their impact on artists' income from Tom Gray of the 90s British band Gomez. Plus, Merck Mercuriadis, whose music investment company Hi...

Will the Olympics be postponed (again)? from 2021-02-03T08:50

Uncertainty continues to mount over this summer's delayed Tokyo Olympic Games, as Japan’s Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga announces he is extending a coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo and nine ...

How the military controls Myanmar's economy from 2021-02-02T09:03

Myanmar's military has announced it has taken control of the country, a decade after agreeing to hand power to a civilian government. Tin Htar Swe OBE, Myanmar analyst and former editor of the BBC ...

Gamestop: Is it really a case of David vs Goliath? from 2021-02-01T09:30

What is Wall Street's role in the surge in Gamestop's share price? It’s been billed as a populist revolt against the financial behemoths of Wall Street: a global gang of small investors driving up ...

The pandemic pet boom from 2021-01-29T14:54

Homeworking has led to booming pet sales. What happens when people head back to the office? Sales of dogs, cats and all sorts of other pets have soared in the developed world over the past year ami...

The economic cost of closing schools from 2021-01-28T10:05

The economic costs of school closures amidst the pandemic could be huge. 2 billion school days have been missed so far around the world, and millions more are to come. Experts are warning of a lost...

Kidnap in the Gulf of Guinea from 2021-01-27T08:50

Is there a new piracy crisis afflicting Africa's shipping lanes? And should the merchant ships in the region now be armed? Four men boarded a Turkish-crewed container ship out at sea in the Gulf of...

Gorillas, guns and oil from 2021-01-26T09:37

Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is Africa’s oldest and largest wildlife park. Since 1925, it’s been home to some of the last mountain gorillas on earth. But it’s also ...

Covid: Rethinking wealth and fairness from 2021-01-25T08:50

How the Covid pandemic is changing the way we see wealth and economic fairness. The Covid pandemic has not only changed the way we work. It’s also exposed how little we value the kind of work that’...

Biden's $15 minimum wage from 2021-01-22T08:50

The new US president's plan to introduce a $15 minimum wage has sparked debate. Manuela Saragosa speaks to Allynn Umel, campaign director at the Fight for $15 campaign, about why a federal rise in ...

The practicalities of Brexit from 2021-01-21T08:50

The UK is three weeks out of the European single market and there have already been some teething problems. We hear from wine importer, Daniel Lambert and David Lindars of the British Meat Process...

Joe Biden vs climate change from 2021-01-20T08:50

How the US is set to return to the fight against global warming. Justin Rowlatt speaks to Todd Stern, the US special envoy for climate change under Barack Obama, and to Rache Kyte, dean of the Flet...

Is Covid causing a shortage of medical oxygen? from 2021-01-19T08:50

Amidst rising Covid infection levels, we're looking at one alarming threat to health services from Brazil to Egypt - a lack of medical oxygen. Hospitals have been reporting running out altogether, ...

When will a Covid-19 vaccine be available to you? from 2021-01-18T12:22

Covid-19 vaccine rollouts across the world demonstrate huge global health inequalities. Many countries in the global south are struggling to access one of the vaccines currently available around th...

Trump: The corporate backlash from 2021-01-14T08:50

Will it last and why have stock markets been shrugging off political developments? A slew of companies have cut off all funding to political parties in the wake of Trump-supporting mobs storming Ca...

Should Trump be banned from social media? from 2021-01-13T08:50

President Trump's ban from various social media raises the question of their regulation. Are they right to ban him, and what are the implications? We ask Nancy Mace, a newly elected Republican repr...

Forced labour in supply chains from 2021-01-12T08:50

China is forcing hundreds of thousands of Uighurs and other minorities into hard, manual labour in the vast cotton fields of its western region of Xinjiang, according to BBC reports. As a result, a...

Choosing a career: Don't follow your passion? from 2021-01-11T08:50

When it comes to choosing a career, should you do what you love or learn to love whatever you do? A clip of Professor Scott Galloway of NYU Stern Business School saying "don't follow your passion" ...

What makes Elon Musk tick? from 2021-01-08T08:38

Elon Musk, the space pioneer and electric car guru, now ranks as one of the world's richest men, thanks to a surge in the value of shares in his company Tesla. In an interview from 2014, he tells t...

Can the Democrats make economic change? from 2021-01-07T09:08

The Democrats and President-elect Biden have won control of the US Congress after results came in from two elections in Georgia. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff defeated Republican incumbents Kelly ...

Predicting the future of retail from 2021-01-06T08:50

With much of the world going back into stringent lockdowns and people warned away, or even outright banned, from physical stores and malls, some observers are suggesting this might be the moment on...

“Remote working” in the Indian Ocean from 2021-01-05T08:50

Pip Hare is currently sailing solo round the world in the Vendee Globe race, one of only a handful of women to attempt it. She speaks to the BBC’s Zoe Kleinman from the middle of the Indian Ocean, ...

Thinking global, acting local from 2021-01-04T12:58

Lessons in rethinking the climate emergency from Sierra Leone and the US. We hear from mayor of Freetown Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr on her plans to plant a million trees, and make climate change relevant t...

UK completes separation from European Union from 2021-01-01T09:02

A new era has begun for the United Kingdom after it completed its formal separation from the European Union. The UK stopped following EU rules, as replacement arrangements for travel, trade, immigr...

Millennial money management from 2020-12-31T08:50

What are the realities and responsibilities of young people when it comes to financial planning in a pandemic? Elizabeth Hotson talks to millennials who are trying to manage their money in one of t...

Casual dining in a pandemic from 2020-12-30T08:50

Necessity is the mother of invention and Elizabeth Hotson finds out how restaurants and other food outlets - some of the most obvious casualties of the pandemic - have adapted to survive in 2020. ...

Lockdown lunches from 2020-12-29T08:50

How have our eating habits changed during a year when lockdowns have seen more of us cooking from home and fewer of us sharing meals out with colleagues? And can Zoom calls replace the networking c...

What’s next for China? from 2020-12-28T08:50

China is bucking a global trend and its economy is growing again. We hear from Wuhan and Shanghai, where restrictions have been lifted and companies are back in business. But the scars left by Covi...

Will cities ever be the same? from 2020-12-25T08:50

This year has seen our cities coming under pressure as they struggled to withstand the impact of the coronavirus. City centres were deserted as shops shut and people stayed away. But in some city s...

Brexit talks continue ahead of likely deal from 2020-12-24T09:33

Talks between the UK and the EU on a post-Brexit trade agreement continued during the night, but a deal is expected to be unveiled on Thursday. Negotiators in Brussels are said to be trying to fina...

Cargo shipping in the pandemic from 2020-12-23T08:50

How the shipping industry has fared in 2020. Ed Butler speaks to Lars Jensen from SeaIntelligence Consulting about the ups and downs of the shipping industry during the pandemic, in a year that has...

Has the time come for a 4-day working week? from 2020-12-22T08:50

Unilever in New Zealand is the latest firm to trial a 4-day week without cutting pay. Manuela Saragosa speaks to Paddy Gamble, the CEO of Perpetual Guardian which manages trusts, wills and estate ...

Selling Christmas in 2020 from 2020-12-21T12:41

How do brands strike the right tone in their Christmas adverts when many consumers have taken a financial hit? Elizabeth Hotson goes on an advertising odyssey and talks to Sarah Traverso, Group Dir...

Cannabis in the USA: An illegal tax-paying business from 2020-12-18T08:50

America’s cannabis industry is worth tens of billions of dollar and it generates tax revenues and jobs. But it is barred from accessing most financial services. This is because, while legal in an i...

The monopoly case against Facebook from 2020-12-17T08:50

Why US regulators want to break up the social media giant. The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and dozens of US states are arguing that Facebook is a monopoly that harms consumers. Ed Butler spea...

Meeting in the virtual world from 2020-12-16T08:50

Could virtual offices provide an alternative to endless Zoom calls? Ed Bulter speaks to Jeremy Bailenson, director of Stanford University's Virtual Human Interaction Lab, about the phenomenon of 'Z...

Trusting the algorithm from 2020-12-15T08:50

Artificial intelligence is increasingly part of our daily lives - in health, in transport, entertainment and much more - but how many of us actually trust the algorithms that drive it? Rolls-Royce ...

Still no Brexit trade deal from 2020-12-14T09:28

Negotiators from the UK and EU are to begin a new push to reach agreement on post-Brexit trade after both sides agreed "to go the extra mile". A UK source said the "process still has some legs" but...

Can post-Brexit Britain ban live animal exports? from 2020-12-11T08:50

Britain is looking to ban the export of live animals for slaughter and fattening after its existing trade arrangement with the European Union lapse at the end of this year. Natasha Smith of Compas...

Brexit: 'Large gaps' remain after trade talks from 2020-12-10T09:09

Boris Johnson's dinner with EU chief Ursula von der Leyen - aimed at breaking the Brexit trade deadlock - has ended without agreement. The BBC's Laura Kuenssberg said the evening had "plainly gone ...

Big Pharma: Vaccine Heroes or Profiteers? from 2020-12-09T10:25

A UK grandmother became the world’s first recipient of the Pfizer Covid vaccine this week. What does this mean for the pharmaceutical industry? This could be seen as a moment of victory for the ind...

Is Boeing's 737 Max fit to fly? from 2020-12-08T11:36

It was grounded worldwide after two tragic accidents. Now, regulators in the US have given it permission to fly again – but will it really be safe? Theo Leggett speaks to Mark Pegram whose son Sam ...

The end of the line for commuters? from 2020-12-07T08:50

How passenger fears and remote working are prompting a crisis in public transport. Manuela Saragosa speaks to Pat Foye, chairman of New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which is facing...

The rise and rise of Instagram from 2020-12-04T08:50

Sarah Frier, author of No Filter: The Inside Story of Instagram, talks about the corporate drama behind the app. The photo sharing app Instagram has transformed business, culture and even our every...

Is the Hyperloop coming of age? from 2020-12-03T08:50

In November Virgin Hyperloop trialled its first ever journey with passengers, in the desert of Nevada. The futuristic transport concept involves pods inside vacuum tubes carrying passengers at high...

Are we giving suits the boot? from 2020-12-02T09:03

Is the era of the suited office worker at an end? Is the era of the suited office worker at an end?With so many people working from home because of the pandemic, there is far less demand for formal...

The EU's latest row from 2020-12-01T11:58

A showdown looms between Hungary and Poland and the rest of the EU over the bloc's latest budget, which includes a Covid economic recovery fund worth nearly $900bn. Hungary and Poland blocked appro...

Saving the Amazon rainforest with economics from 2020-11-30T08:50

Economics has a solution to halt rapid deforestation but can it be implemented? This year has seen some of the worst-ever fires destroy vast tracts of the Amazon rainforest as land there is cleared...

Preppers: Apocalypse, now from 2020-11-27T08:50

How prepping or survivalism has gone mainstream, with Silicon Valley leading the way. Tech entrepreneur Julie Fredrickson tells Manuela Saragosa how she became a prepper after the electricity went...

The fight for compensation from 2020-11-26T08:50

Are NFL players being denied compensation because of racial-norming? Thousands of former American footballers claim they suffered brain injury as players, but are being denied compensation on racia...

What it takes to vaccinate the world from 2020-11-25T08:50

With Covid-19 vaccinations preparing to roll out, how do we make sure everyone gets it? John Johnson, a vaccine programme co-ordinator for Doctors without Borders, outlines just how much is involve...

Rich countries line up for Covid-19 vaccine from 2020-11-24T08:50

After Pfizer and Moderna vaccines earlier in the month, a third arrives from the University of Oxford. The question now becomes when the vaccines will be distributed and to whom. We’ll hear from Br...

What children owe their parents from 2020-11-23T08:50

Is it up to children to support their parents financially? Manuela Saragosa hears from Lamees Wajahat in Canada, who has been supporting her parents to pay the bills since she had her first part-ti...

How Africa's economies are withstanding Coronavirus from 2020-11-20T08:50

Many African countries have been praised for waging effective campaigns against coronavirus, and the region has a relatively low case count compared to Europe and the US. African economies have lik...

Can Fintech fuel Africa’s Covid recovery? from 2020-11-19T08:50

2019 was a landmark year for investment into digital financial services, or Fintech, across Africa. Despite the pandemic, the Fintech scene is not only still thriving; it’s poised to play a key rol...

Your digital legacy from 2020-11-18T08:50

The companies managing your online life after death. Ed Butler speaks to Tom Ainsworth, CEO of Memories, an online memorial service that provides messages from beyond the grave, and to Rikard Steib...

Varoufakis: My alternative to capitalism from 2020-11-17T08:50

With Covid rampaging and many economies on life-support, some say we need to look beyond capitalism. A blue-sky thinker, the outspoken former Greek finance minister, Yanis Varoufakis, gives his tho...

The Pink Frontline from 2020-11-16T08:50

A lack of legal protection in many parts of the world leaves many transgender employees vulnerable. Few countries offer legal protection against discrimination of transgender people. This week is t...

The problem with polling from 2020-11-13T08:50

Is the polling industry the real loser in the American presidential elections? Pollsters have come in for criticism that they misjudged President-elect Biden’s support, and did even worse in the st...

Does 'Green Finance' offer a solution to climate change? from 2020-11-12T10:07

Ahead of the 2021 Climate Change Conference, big names in the world of finance are banding together to create ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. With new improved carbon offset markets, monit...

Ukraine’s fight against corruption from 2020-11-11T08:51

Ukraine is in the midst of a constitutional crisis. The President Volodymyr Zelensky says the judiciary are blocking anti-corruption reform. The top judges won't budge and can't be sacked. So what ...

The 'milestone' vaccine is already having an effect from 2020-11-10T09:46

Stock markets have rocketed on hopes of a Covid-19 vaccine breakthrough. The BBC's Business Editor Simon Jack explains who the winners and losers have been on the markets so far, and what this coul...

US Elections: How will Biden approach the economy? from 2020-11-09T09:06

US President-elect Joe Biden is to make tackling the coronavirus pandemic his top priority following his win over Donald Trump, his team says. Larry Summers, former director of the National Economi...

Uber and Lyft's big win from 2020-11-06T08:50

When they cast their votes for US president, Californians also approved a change to the law allowing gig economy companies like Uber and Lyft to keep treating their drivers as contractors, not empl...

What does this all mean for the US economy? from 2020-11-05T09:17

Vote counting continues in a handful of key battleground states which will determine the outcome of the US presidential election. Democratic candidate Joe Biden has been projected to win Michigan a...

The billionaires' pandemic from 2020-11-03T08:50

The world's richest people have become even richer this year, despite an economic crisis brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. Manuela Saragosa speaks to John Matthews, chairman of private jet co...

Lessons from the homeless from 2020-11-02T08:50

Manuela Saragosa finds out what happened when fifty homeless people were gifted thousands of dollars each. The gifts were part of a social project in Canada and the results were unveiled this month...

What do parents owe adult children? from 2020-10-30T08:50

We speak to those who argue parents should give their children money long into adulthood - and others who say the whole of society should be responsible, not just parents.

Raphael Samuel ...

How Dharavi coped with coronavirus from 2020-10-29T08:50

Has one the biggest slums in India escaped the worst of Covid-19? Dharavi is one of the biggest slums in India, if not the whole of Asia. Ed Butler hears from Dharavi residents about life in the sl...

The nuclear industry dreams small from 2020-10-28T08:33

Could the future of nuclear power be the mass production of cheap small modular reactors?

Justin Rowlatt visits a UK-based consortium led by Rolls Royce that is trying to develop these fac...

Cinemas: Open, but nothing to show from 2020-10-27T08:50

Delays to Hollywood blockbusters are prompting a crisis in the cinema industry. Movie studios are putting their biggest releases on hold while the pandemic is still affecting audience numbers.
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How to spot fake news from 2020-10-26T08:50

A former CIA analyst shares her tips on separating what’s true from what’s false. There’s been a lot of nervousness about the role of social media in the run up to next week’s US presidential elect...

Why BP is betting against oil from 2020-10-23T07:33

Is the fossil fuel industry being too complacent about the speed at which renewable energy will disrupt their business in the next three decades?

That's the contention of Spencer Dale, chi...

Contact tracing apps: Worth the hype? from 2020-10-22T07:50

Why contact tracing technology has been slow to make an impact. Ed Butler speaks to Jenny Wanger from the Linux Foundation Public Health in the US where many states are only now rolling out contact...

Google hit by competition lawsuit from 2020-10-21T08:12

The US government has filed charges against Google, accusing the company of violating competition law to preserve its monopoly over internet searches and online advertising. As the Department of Ju...

Trading with the USA from 2020-10-20T07:50

When President Trump came to power in 2016 he vowed he would scrap the international trade agreements he believed had cost a huge number of US jobs, and declared his intent to tip the trade balance...

Biotech: Guilt-free palm oil? from 2020-10-19T07:33

A commodity associated with the destruction of tropical rainforest in South East Asia may soon have a synthetic replacement.

But can it match palm oil's magic properties? Will consumers ac...

Brexit - ready or not from 2020-10-16T08:03

As talks between the EU and the UK enter their final stretch, what sort of Brexit are businesses preparing for? Manuela Saragosa speaks to Chayenne Wiskerke of the Dutch onion growing company Wiske...

Africa's animation scene: Ready for takeoff from 2020-10-15T07:50

It’s been a tough year for much of the entertainment industry, with the pandemic causing production to be halted on all but a few projects. Filming bubbles and closed sets have been costly and time...

Over 50 and out of work from 2020-10-14T09:32

What's it like for older people losing their job during the Covid pandemic?

Tamasin Ford speaks to 59 year old lighting crew chief Michael Heggett. He's worked on events like Princess Dian...

Sexism in African investment from 2020-10-13T07:50