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The daily drama of money and work from the BBC.
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Taking stock: Bad blood, bad neighbours and the return of Elizabeth Holmes
Mark Carney and Donald Trump go tit-for-tat as the list of goods subject to tariffs between the US and Canada continues to grow. But will higher import taxes on products crossing the border make cost-...
2026-09-11
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Power Players: Can new BP leadership steady the ship?
This week on Power Players, Will Bain is joined by BBC Business Editor Simon Jack to explore the future of energy giant BP. The past six years have seen significant boardroom churn, while the company ...
2026-09-10
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Founders: Marcia Kilgore on still fighting imposter syndrome despite Beauty Pie success
Many entrepreneurs would be happy to sell one great idea to a larger business, cash out and put their feet up. Not Marcia Kilgore. The Canadian swapped small-town Saskatchewan for the wealthy clients ...
2026-09-09
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Follow the money: Is a university degree worth the investment?
The number of students going to university globally has more than doubled in the last 20 years. 269 million students around the world are enrolled in higher education, if those students were a country...
2026-09-08
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Who's afraid of the AI job-snatchers?
There's a general fear that artificial intelligence could make huge swathes of workers redundant, but are those fears unjustified? Rob Young asks what history can tell us about big technological leaps...
2026-09-07
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Taking Stock: Is everything about to get more expensive?
There has been a lot of talk about rising bond yields, from Japan to the UK and the US, and alongside this government debt is growing all around the world. That all plays into a feeling that many peop...
2026-09-04
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Power players: Can Premier League transfer spending keep breaking records?
We dig into the finances behind "the beautiful game" after English football's Premier League just spent £3.57bn ($4.7bn) billion on new players. What is behind football's richest competition and is it...
2026-09-03
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Founders: Allison Ellsworth, co-founder of Poppi soft on the cider vinegar soft drinks that had PepsiCo paying $1.95bn
Allison Ellsworth, founder of ​Poppi soft drinks, started the beverage business as a kitchen experiment, with a Soda Stream and apple cider vinegar. She speaks to Leanna Byrne about pitching for fundi...
2026-09-02
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Follow the money: How China gained the competitive edge in EVs
Think of an electric vehicle, and you'll probably imagine a Tesla. But China is the world's biggest EV exporter, despite being largely shut out of the US market. How has the country seemingly come fro...
2026-09-01
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Is Turkey's clothing industry unravelling at the seams?
Emily Wither reports from Istanbul finding out why that 'Made in Turkey' label in so much of our clothing could disappear as the industry faces competition from countries like Egypt, Turkey battles hu...
2026-08-31
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Taking Stock: Is this really the Golden Age of AI?
This week on Taking Stock, Rahul Tandon is joined by journalist Nga Pham in Hanoi, Vietnam, and economist Justin Wolfers in Michigan, USA, to unpack Nvidia’s soaring quarterly results and what they si...
2026-08-28
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Power players: Evergrande and the unraveling of China’s property boom
For years, China’s property boom helped drive the country’s extraordinary economic growth. At the centre of it was Evergrande, which grew from a regional developer into a sprawling corporate empire, a...
2026-08-27
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Founders: Nasty Gal's 'girl boss' on shoplifting, empire building and life after bankruptcy
Sophia Amoruso, founded clothing company Nasty Gal after a successful stint of eBay upselling. It grew into a company worth hundreds of millions and allowed its founder to claim the title of original ...
2026-08-26
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Follow the money: What a dry Danube means for Europe’s energy
Europe's drought has reduced water levels on the Danube, causing headaches and lost income for companies generating electricity from hydro, coal-fired and nuclear power plants. We travel down the rive...
2026-08-25
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Are Europe and China heading for a trade war?
Europe is taking an increasingly tough line on trade with China, accusing Beijing of subsidising exports and flooding European markets with cheap goods. Businesses and governments warn that Chinese co...
2026-08-24
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BONUS: What makes the LA Lakers worth so much money?
The proposed sale of the LA Lakers has reignited debate about the soaring value of sports teams. Here's another chance to hear our episode exploring what drives the value of a basketball franchise. P...
2026-08-23
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Taking Stock: What’s next for social media?
What does the future hold for social media? Will Bain is joined by Takara Small in Toronto and Han Lin in Shanghai to discuss growing legal challenges facing Meta over how its platforms target and aff...
2026-08-21
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Power Players: The battle over AI's data centres
AI is driving a data-centre boom. The vast, energy-hungry facilities that power everything from ChatGPT to cloud computing are multiplying rapidly as governments and technology companies race to build...
2026-08-20
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Founders: From sleeping under a bridge to SEO success in the age of AI
Harry Sanders is the founder of StudioHawk, an SEO agency that helps businesses around the world get found online. He talks about going from sleeping under a bridge at 17 to building a company that wo...
2026-08-19
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Follow the Money: What's driving up the cost of flying?
Whether you're heading off on holiday or travelling for work, flying could cost significantly more than it did a year ago. And it's not just the ticket price. From baggage fees to seat selection and p...
2026-08-18
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