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Can Canada become an energy superpower?

As Canada’s trade war with the US rumbles on, Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced ambitions for the country to become an "energy superpower" in clean electricity, oil and gas. Supporters say it could boost jobs and investment, but critics warn it may come at an environmental cost. We’ll hear about the projects underway, the challenges that could hinder them, and look at how other countries have achieved ‘superpower’ status. If you'd like to get in touch with the programme, our email address is businessdaily@bbc.co.uk Presenter: Sam Gruet Producer: Megan Lawton (Picture: A flare stack at the LNG Canada facility in Kitimat, British Columbia, Canada. Credit: Getty Images)

17 min
1 DAY AGO

Afghanistan: Can its private sector step up?

Since the Taliban took over from a US-led government in Afghanistan in 2021, the economic challenges facing the country have been huge. The amount of aid going in to the country has dropped, the banking system is difficult to navigate, and international investors are staying away. That is before considering the economic impact of natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods and droughts, which have frequently ravaged rural areas. Government investment seems unlikely, so experts and business owners hope that the private sector can help to rebuild Afghanistan after years of turmoil. To get in touch with the programme, you can email us at businessdaily@bbc.co.uk Producer/presenter: Hannah Bewley (Photo: A man selling used household appliances in a street in Kabul, Afghanistan, in 2020. Credit: Getty Images)

17 min
2 DAYS AGO

The blurring of K-beauty

Renowned for its multi-step skincare routine and its foundation in the ever trendy Korean culture, K-beauty has become a multi-billion dollar industry across the globe. The term covers a wide range of skincare, make-up and cosmetics from South Korea and is lauded for its quality and value. But as demand grows, tens of thousands of companies are claiming to be K-beauty, and not all of them are based in South Korea. This has raised questions about its identity and authenticity. In the midst of its identity crisis, counterfeiters are now getting involved. So, what puts the K in K-beauty? We hear from manufacturers, retailers and industry bodies who might have an idea. Presented and produced by David Cann Sound mix: Ben Houghton (Picture: A young Asian woman applying a moisturising cream in front of a mirror. Credit: Getty Images)

17 min
3 DAYS AGO

Can you buy your way into a job?

We look at a growing industry where candidates are spending on career coaching, résumé redesigns, AI tools, and job boards. In a tough job market, with companies cutting staff due to artificial intelligence and rising costs, is this the way to get ahead? We talk to job seekers about whether these tools really help and share what you can do to find work without spending money. Presenter: Megan Lawton Producer: Sam Gruet Correction, 27 October 2025: In this episode, which first aired on 22 October 2025, we introduced one of the contributors as Nicole Leeder. This was incorrect. The correct name was Nicole Gable, US country president for LHH and president for Recruitment Solutions in North America. We apologise for the error, which has been corrected in this updated version of the episode. (Image: Giovanna Ventola, who runs an online community for job-hunters. Credit: Frank Ventola)

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3 DAYS AGO

The two-year Tesla strike

We head to Sweden where a handful of mechanics are taking on one of the world’s richest companies - and the world's richest man Elon Musk. The strike at Tesla’s workshops has now reached its second anniversary. It’s a clash of ideologies, in which each side has much at stake. And after two years there is still no prospect of a resolution. Presenter: Tim Mansel Sound mix: Annie Gardiner (Image: Striking worker Janis on the picket line in Malmo, Sweden.)

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6 DAYS AGO

Business Daily meets: Pinterest CEO Bill Ready

Bill Ready started his working life in his parents' auto repair shop. Now, his world looks very different as CEO of the social media platform, Pinterest. It's an app where you can search for things like recipes, home decor, and fashion. Pinterest has enjoyed strong growth since the company was launched in 2010. The platform has been valued at more than 22 billion dollars. But when it added controls for younger users the share price tanked. Bill Ready tells Business Daily how the company's tried to make the platform safer for younger users, where the business is growing globally, and what the future might look like for the company as AI technology develops apace. Presenter: Shiona McCallum Producers: Niamh McDermott and Hannah Mullane (Picture: Bill Ready speaking at a conference. Credit: Getty Images)

17 min
22 OCT

The Americans investing in British football

From private equity Mega funds to Hollywood actors and hip hop stars, we look at the appeal of British football. More than a third of clubs in England's professional football leagues are now owned in part or entirely, by US investors. So why do so many Americans seem to want to invest in UK football clubs and what makes the so called ‘beautiful game’ such an attractive investment? Presenter: Will Bain Producer: Matt Lines (Tom Brady, Birmingham City co-owner and film director Matt Alvarez in the stands during the match between Birmingham City and Leeds United in 2023 in Birmingham, England. Credit: Getty Images)

19 min
19 OCT

Why are medical students going to Bulgaria?

We head to the Eastern European country to find out why it's become so popular with people from the UK and elsewhere in the world, who are going there to study medicine. And we hear how Bulgaria is dealing with its own issues in retaining healthcare workers, as it faces a 'brain drain' to other countries and sectors. Produced and presented by Gill Dummigan (Image: An international student in a tuition session in Plovdiv, Bulgaria)

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They steal billions: Cyber Hack investigates the alleged cyber gangs and the heists and hacks they’re accused of carrying out. No one is said to be safe. From Hollywood studios, to international banks, from crypto exchanges to small businesses and health care companies, law enforcement agencies say they cause chaos around the globe. Who will be next? And where is the money going? Latest season: Evil Corp. The Russian Evil Corp is accused of being a family crime gang, responsible for stealing hundreds of millions of dollars. Law enforcement agencies say they are “the most pervasive cybercrime group to ever have operated”. No one is off limits – not even a group of nuns in Chicago. Previously on Cyber Hack: The Lazarus Heist. This hacking group is said to be behind the biggest crypto heist in history, stealing billions of dollars in the process. Investigators blame North Korea’s state-backed hackers The Lazarus Group, and say the stolen money is being used to finance its nuclear weapons and missile development programs. Pyongyang denies involvement. Among the Lazarus Group’s many targets are Hollywood’s Sony Entertainment and the Bank of Bangladesh. ATMs are cleaned out of money, while its operatives live double lives in a hacker hotel. But where does the money trail lead?

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