Why big projects go wrong

Why big projects go wrong

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Taking Stock: Is Trump happier with Nato on defence spending?

Will Bain is joined by Seijiro Takeshita in Japan and Yael Selfin in the UK to discuss the week's biggest business stories. As Nato members agree to greater defence spending, we examine how economic conditions in the UK and Japan are shaping their ability to fund these commitment ...  Show more

Headspace: from mindfulness app to military partner

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