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World Business Report Episodes

  1. Theresa May Becomes UK Prime Minister

    We ask what Mrs May's appointment means for the British economy.

  2. The Yen: How low can it go?

    Who can stop the Yen's downward spiral?

  3. The world's central bankers 'gather' in Jackson Hole

    The virtual meeting in the US state of Wyoming will look at challenges like inflation

  4. The World Trade Organisation agrees deals

    The World Trade Organisation agrees deals on Covid vaccines and overfishing

  5. The world mourns the death of Queen Elizabeth II

    The death of the longest-reigning monarch will bring changes beyond the United Kingdom

  6. The US warns China against financially aiding Russia

    White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan warns China to not aide Russia.

  7. The US Imposes New Sanctions on Venezuela

    There's been international condemnation of Sunday's presidential election in Venezuela

  8. The US House passes $15 minimum wage bill

    But the Senate will be a major hurdle for implementation.

  9. The US Federal Reserve releases its policy meeting minutes

    The US Federal Reserve say rates will continue to go up in the short term.

  10. The US and UK announce new Russia sanctions

    International condemnation has grown steadily louder against Russia.

  11. The UK after Brexit

    On the day the UK leaves the European Union we consider the future for Britain and Europe

  12. The tragic cost of migrant smuggling

    At least 50 people have been found dead in a truck outside the Texas city of San Antonio.

  13. The ticking tech bomb

    Mass layoffs by tech companies are hitting global markets.

  14. The threat of rising inflation

    France is to pay low income families €100 each to cushion the impact of rising inflation

  15. The store bucking the High Street gloom

    UK electrical goods chain Richer Sounds is doing better than many of its peers

  16. The sterling sinks as the dollar's rally continues

    The British pound falls to its lowest level against the US dollar since 1985

  17. The Security Challenge of Policing Big Events

    After the Manchester terror attack we assess the challenge of providing event security.

  18. The search for a COVID-19 coronavirus vaccine

    Why aren't some of the world's biggest pharmaceutical companies rushing to help find one?

  19. The rise of K-pop

    We find out why K-pop or Korean pop music has become an industry in its own right.

  20. The rise of essential oils

    We ask if the growth in use of essential oils leads to over-exploitation of some plants.

  21. The rise of digital doctors

    With online medical appointments growing, are they as good or secure as the real thing?

  22. The rise of Alibaba

    As the Chinese internet giant Alibaba releases its latest figures, we look at its rise.

  23. The race to combat Ebola

    Despite available vaccines, the latest Ebola outbreak shows no sign of being contained.

  24. The quest to tax the tech titans

    There's an intense economic debate over whether and how to make tech giants pay more tax.

  25. The promise and potential pitfalls of contact-tracing apps

    As contact tracing apps roll out we ask if they will be a way out of coronavirus lockdown

  26. The potential of wind power

    Offshore wind energy could be a trillion dollar industry in 20 years, so will it happen?

  27. The potential of elephant grass as fuel

    In the fight against climate change, some see potential in elephant grass as a clean fuel.

  28. The potential for tech entrepreneurship in Africa

    The tech sector in Africa is seen by many as having great potential, and we find out why.

  29. The potential for hydrogen-powered cars

    We examine the pros and cons of hydrogen-powered cars and ask if they will ever catch on.

  30. The Perils of Protecting Against Pirates

    We report on the anti-piracy ship whose crew faces five years in an Indian jail.

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