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Fri, 18 Sep 2026

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 Dragon Deborah opens with a terrible negotiation tactic

Deborah Meaden makes a bold opening move in response to a pitch.

* Dragon Deborah opens with a terrible negotiation tactic, as seen in a clip from Dragons' Den on BBC iPlayer.
* US President Trump says ban on some news outlets is due to their reporting being "fake news".
* Earl Spencer claims that Prince Charles was "ballistic" in a phone call after Princess Diana's death.
* Voting has begun in Russia's tightly controlled election, with the Kremlin exerting significant influence over the process.
* A dress worn by Princess Diana on a visit to London is set to be auctioned off, reigniting debate about her fashion choices and their implications for the royal family.
* Scientists explore whether humpback whales are capable of experiencing grief based on observations of their behavior.
* The BBC Microscopic competition showcases images captured using microscopes, revealing details of tiny organisms that are invisible to the naked eye.
* There is speculation in Canada that the country may be about to join the EU, although this has not been officially confirmed by government officials.
* Singer Ed Sheeran's tour is reportedly facing difficulties after some support acts dropped out due to a controversy involving another artist, Macklemore.
* The royal family is embroiled in a fresh scandal after claims emerged from Diana's brother's new book, reigniting tensions between Prince Charles and the Spencer family.
* There are concerns that Ed Sheeran may have to cancel his tour due to the ongoing support act issues.
* Police on motorbikes capture a runaway horse in a dramatic operation.