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Fawn Weaver

Uncle Nearest: Business lessons distilled from bourbon

In our latest podcast episode, we speak to Uncle Nearest founder Fawn Weaver, who built the global whiskey brand from scratch
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Great British Billion-Pound Businesses

From Dyson to Revolut, Bet365 to Octopus Energy, meet the leaders who have managed to create a UK business worth £1bn – and kept going
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Why second place deserves more credit in sport – and life

Whether it’s football, gymnastics, tennis or life, true greatness often comes from embracing near-wins and losses alike, says Jake Humphrey
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£25bn tax rise needed to avoid austerity

Plus, businesses given leeway to increase exec pay, how private equity ate Britain and more in today's Off to Lunch newsletter.

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The biggest challenge Britain faces is keeping its success stories here

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Artificial inclusion: How AI is reshaping the workplace

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Recovery vs hard work: What can elite sport teach us?

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Great success can come from sharpening your focus

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Entrepreneurs don’t predict the future – they create it

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Expect a frenetic autumn as Labour gets set for three game-changing events

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