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A new coal mine for the UK
Bringing jobs and investment – or an environmental backwards step?
15 May 2023,17 mins
Eurovision 2023 heads to Liverpool
We look at the value of hosting, and hear from fans making the journey.
12 May 2023,17 mins
Turkey election: Young people and the economy
Turkey election: How will 5 million young people vote as the cost of living soars?
11 May 2023,17 mins
Northern Ireland and American investment
Are American firms really ready to triple investment in Northern Ireland?
10 May 2023,17 mins
The dominance of the US dollar
For decades the US dollar has been king when it comes to global trade, is that changing?
09 May 2023,17 mins
Bridging the gap between creative and tech
We hear from Thomas Dolby, Jan Harlan and Lyndsey Scott.
08 May 2023,17 mins
Business Daily meets: Sir John Hegarty
What's the future of the advertising industry? And how businesses can survive recession.
05 May 2023,17 mins
Making money and doing good
Social entrepreneurs contribute billions of dollars to the global economy.
04 May 2023,17 mins
Female electrical line workers
The women who work in very challenging conditions to keep the electricity flowing.
03 May 2023,17 mins
Recycling heat from kitchens to keep restaurants warm
The start-up that's worked out how to use hot fumes from kitchens to heat restaurants.
02 May 2023,17 mins
The homes only locals can buy
Londoners are moving in thanks to a ownership scheme which started in the US in the 1960s
01 May 2023,17 mins
Business Daily meets: Tim O'Reilly
We speak to the Silicon Valley veteran about failing tech stocks, and an AI revolution.
28 Apr 2023,17 mins
GM mustard in India
Could growing genetically modified mustard be the answer to oil shortages in India?
27 Apr 2023,17 mins
Peru’s blueberry boom
How Peru became the world's top blueberry exporter in just a decade.
26 Apr 2023,17 mins
Quiet quitting in France
Why are so many young French people feeling demotivated and quitting their jobs?
25 Apr 2023,17 mins
Is Mexico benefiting from the US-China trade war?
US-based multinationals are moving their operations closer to home
24 Apr 2023,17 mins
Business Daily meets: Athletic Brewing CEO Bill Shufelt
The non-alcoholic craft beer company has become one of the largest in the US.
21 Apr 2023,17 mins
Counting the cost of Iftar
We find out how the rising price of food is affecting Muslims around the world.
20 Apr 2023,17 mins
Argentina: Still a nation of beef lovers?
The much-loved meat is becoming unaffordable for some consumers.
19 Apr 2023,17 mins
Why are African flights so expensive?
Prices are around 45% more expensive than equivalent trips elsewhere.
18 Apr 2023,17 mins
How Covid shifted US tipping
With customers using less cash, we look at the impact.
17 Apr 2023,17 mins
Bringing the Tasmanian Tiger back from extinction
Australian scientists are aiming to bring a long-extinct animal back to life.
14 Apr 2023,17 mins
The Phantom of the Opera: Goodbye Broadway
After 35 years, the musical is closing in New York.
13 Apr 2023,17 mins
Inside the semiconductor factory
Almost everything electronic is powered by chips. But what goes into making them?
12 Apr 2023,17 mins
How wearing glasses can improve the economy
A simple solution which improves literacy, job prospects, and keep families safe.
11 Apr 2023,17 mins
The modern pilgrimage boom
How new pilgrim paths and trails are boosting local businesses.
10 Apr 2023,17 mins
The Good Friday Agreement: 25 years on
Has stability in Northern Ireland helped the economy?
07 Apr 2023,17 mins
Business Daily meets: World Chess CEO Ilya Merenzon
How do you make a game with a conservative image more marketable, and more profitable?
06 Apr 2023,17 mins
Coffee: Time for a new bean?
Could the Liberica bean future-proof the world's favourite drink?
05 Apr 2023,17 mins
Fair pay for rooibos tea
We hear from the people who discovered rooibos tea and are now being paid back by farmers.
04 Apr 2023,17 mins