The Bottom Line Episodes Episode guide
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Little Boxes?
House-building. What are the challenges faced by UK house builders? With Evan Davis.
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Russian Exodus
Evan Davis asks what it really means when a business leaves Russia.
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Woke or Broke?
Evan Davis asks if firms should keep their views to themselves.
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'Sorry, all our agents are busy right now'
Why does it seem so hard to get in touch with a business? Presented by Evan Davis.
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Employment Tribunals
What to expect when a workplace dispute ends up in court. With Evan Davis.
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How to run a petrol station
As fuel prices rise, Evan Davis looks at the economics of running a petrol station.
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Online Reviews
Can we trust the wisdom of the crowd on online review platforms? Presented by Evan Davis.
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The price of bread
The 'crust' of living: Evan Davis looks at the spiralling costs of baking a loaf of bread.
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Business and Energy
How will soaring energy costs affect UK corporations?
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Levelling Up
Evan Davis and guests examine the prospects for business from this government priority.
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Changing China
How will shifts in China's economic policies affect global commerce?
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Russia and the global economy
What will the invasion of Ukraine mean for the world's economy - and for us?
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Buy Now, Pay Later
What's behind the explosion in popularity of Klarna and its competitors?
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Alcohol-free drinks
Why is the market for low alcohol beers and spirits booming?
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The Price Shock
Prices are rising - but are we heading into an unprecedented economic period?
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Your childhood in the workplace
Psychotherapist Naomi Shragai on how our emotional baggage can damage our work life.
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Conflict at Work
Evan Davis asks how best to resolve disputes between colleagues.
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Class in the workplace
How can companies treat people from lower socio-economic backgrounds more fairly?
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The Lottery Business
With the National Lottery contract up for grabs, how does this sector work?
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The Quick Commerce Economy
Evan Davis looks at the expanding world of ultrafast home delivery, or Q-commerce.
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Carbon Capture
Can carbon capture save the planet - and make money?
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Hybrid working
How can companies effectively mix work at home and in the office?
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Labour shortages and the new model economy
The HGV sector is one of many sectors plagued by labour shortages - so how do we fix it?
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Clinical Trials
Clinical trials have barely changed in decades but will Covid-19 transform the business?
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Carbon labelling
Should consumers be told the carbon footprint of the products they buy? And if so, how?
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Business language
Why have business jargon and corporate-speak come to dominate how companies communicate?
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Rolling out electric vehicles
Evan Davis and guests explore how to roll out electric vehicles across the country.
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The Purple Pound
What is the business case for desiging accessible goods and services for disabled people?
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The Future of Cruises
Following the pandemic, what is the future of the cruise industry?
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Sound of the suburbs
Has the pandemic pushed the economic pendulum back to the suburbs?