Podcast Episodes

The end of the office?

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…

3 years, 1 month ago

The return of the wine cork

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…

3 years, 1 month ago

What should I eat on a night shift?

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…

3 years, 1 month ago

Is Bangladesh ready for digital only banks?

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 fro…

3 years, 1 month ago

Picture perfect cakes and cafes

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…

3 years, 1 month ago

Giving cash directly - the future of aid?

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 towar…

3 years, 1 month ago

Business daily meets: Ida Tin

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…

3 years, 1 month ago

China's rising youth unemployment: Part 2

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 …

3 years, 1 month ago

China's rising youth unemployment: Part 1

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 - m…

3 years, 2 months ago

Business Daily meets: The rum distillers

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 …

3 years, 2 months ago