Business Daily Podcast
The daily drama of money and work from the BBC.
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How global conflict is changing air travel
Today
Airspace closures due to war zones, are now forcing substantial rerouting of flights
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Lew Frankfort: Building a billion-dollar brand
Friday
How Coach grew from a family handbag business to a billion-dollar company
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Can an island of flowers become a global chip hub?
Thursday
The Japanese island of Hokkaido is being turned into a centre for advanced semiconductors
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Small country, auto giant
Wednesday
Slovakia makes the highest number of cars per capita in the world - and that's growing
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America's affordability question
Last Tuesday
The economy is looking strong, so why do people feel worse off?
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Life after DOGE
Last Monday
One year into his second term, has Donald Trump been championing the American worker?
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CEO of the Folio Society, Joanna Reynolds
Fri 16 Jan 2026
We hear how the retail executive turned a struggling book club into a profitable business
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The 'Dry January' effect
Thu 15 Jan 2026
We take a look at a growing alcohol-free drinks market that packs a punch for its size
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What's gone wrong with Iran's economy?
Wed 14 Jan 2026
Anger over the falling value of the Iranian currency has triggered protests nationwide
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Bonds: Has the debt become too big?
Tue 13 Jan 2026
Many rich nations are more indebted than they have ever been in modern times
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Bonds: Heroes or villains?
Mon 12 Jan 2026
The story of the bond market and how these IOUs have shaped the modern economy
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Prince Constantijn of the Netherlands
Fri 9 Jan 2026
We meet tech entrepreneur and member of the Dutch royal family, Constantijn van Oranje
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The UAE's growing influence in Africa
Thu 8 Jan 2026
The United Arab Emirates has become the largest backer of projects in the continent
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How might tech shape our world in 2026?
Wed 7 Jan 2026
We speak to the BBC's Technology Editor and North America technology correspondent
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Can Asia’s economic growth hold up in 2026?
Tue 6 Jan 2026
We speak to our business correspondents in Singapore and Delhi to discuss the year ahead
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What's the future for Venezuelan oil?
Mon 5 Jan 2026
Donald Trump says US companies are going to go into Venezuela and fix its oil industry
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2026: What next for the global economy?
Mon 5 Jan 2026
We speak to the BBC's Deputy Economics Editor and North America Business Correspondent
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What's it like being a delivery rider?
Wed 31 Dec 2025
It's one of the busiest times of year for doorstep food deliveries
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Business Daily meets: Ned Guinness
Boxing Day 2025
We meet the head of one of the world’s most famous family dynasties
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Yiwu: Christmas city
Christmas Eve 2025
The Chinese city provides the world with more than half of its festive decorations
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The art of the Christmas advert
Tue 23 Dec 2025
From small budget to multi-million dollar campaigns, what makes a successful commercial?
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How Christmas spending is changing
Mon 22 Dec 2025
We hear why some people are cutting back, and how others are turning to AI to buy gifts
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Business Daily meets: Balsam Hill's Mac Harman
Fri 19 Dec 2025
We speak to the founder of one of the world’s biggest artificial Christmas tree retailers
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The rise of the 'ghost job'
Thu 18 Dec 2025
Millions of job seekers are applying for roles that never existed
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How Peru's Chancay Port is changing trade
Wed 17 Dec 2025
We re-visit the Chinese-Peruvian joint-venture to see the impact the mega port is having
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Is tech good news for truckers?
Tue 16 Dec 2025
We discover how digital freight matching platforms are changing the way drivers work
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The cost of the Pakistan-Afghanistan border closure
Mon 15 Dec 2025
What does it mean for livelihoods and businesses on both sides?
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John Pagano: The CEO trying to grow Saudi tourism
Fri 12 Dec 2025
We meet the real estate executive with projects spanning Canary Wharf to the Red Sea
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What's the future for state-owned postal services?
Wed 10 Dec 2025
As they fail to make a profit, more countries are considering privatisation
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The cost of Australia’s social media ban
Tue 9 Dec 2025
What's the impact on content creators, businesses and tech companies?
