World Business Report Episodes Episode guide
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The future of São Tomé and Príncipe
More than 50% of the country's population is under 25 years old
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The future of public service broadcasting
We examine the business models of public service TV and radio and consider their future
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The future of Lego
We take an in-depth look at how toymaker Lego is adapting to survive in a digital world.
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The future of gaming after Xbox cuts
With Xbox bearing the brunt of Microsoft's job losses, what is the future of gaming?
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The future of diamonds
We examine the impact of synthetic diamonds on the market for traditional gems.
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The future of British farming
With seven weeks until the UK is not bound by EU rules, we consider the future of farming
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The future of banking
With tech giants like Facebook getting into payments, we look at the future of banking.
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The frustrations of credit card fraud
We examine how credit card fraud happens and what can be done to prevent it
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The French Tax Revolution
The French parliament has passed a law that will impose a new tax on large internet firms
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The final US presidential debate
We analyse last night's US presidential debate from the perspective of work and money
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The Fed's chairman delivers speech at Jackson Hole
Markets react to Jerome Powell's message to the world's central bankers
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The Fed raises interest rates for the third time
The Federal Reserve increases interest rates by 0.75 percentage points to fight inflation
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The EU imposes fresh economic sanctions on Russia
New economic sanctions against Russia were announced by the EU on Sunday.
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The EU cracks down on tax avoidance
The European Commission announces new rules to clamp down on aggressive tax avoidance.
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The EU and Turkey reach a deal on migrant returns
The EU and Turkey have reached a deal to stem the influx of migrants into Europe.
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The environmental cost of fast fashion
We ask whether clothing retailers are doing enough to minimise their environmental impact
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The economics of the Jubilee
What value does the monarchy bring to the UK economy?
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The economics of the Africa Cup of Nations
As Egypt prepares to host the Africa Cup of Nations, we look at the economic impact.
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The economic impact of the Omicron variant
There are warnings that the Omicron Covid variant could have a severe impact this winter.
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The economic impact of Omicron
It's predicted that the Omicron Covid variant could have a significant economic impact.
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The economic impact of Ebola
Amid fears a new outbreak of Ebola is widening in Africa, we look at the economic impact
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The economic impact of coronavirus on Ramadan
As Ramadan begins we hear how coronavirus impacts the economy in countries marking it
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The economic case for taking in migrants
Is there an economic argument behind Germany's pledge to take in more migrants?
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The dark world of online disinformation
A look into the myriad fake user accounts and bots spreading disinformation online
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The dangers of ransomware attacks
We examine the challenges faced by organisations targeted by computer ransomware attacks.
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The cost of rebuilding Ukraine
Ukraine's president says fixing the damage inflicted by Russia exceeds $500 billion.
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The cost of improving refugees' lives
How much would it really cost to improve conditions in refugees' home countries?
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The cost of doing business in Ukraine
As the conflict in Ukraine escalates, we consider the cost of doing business in a warzone
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The coronavirus hit to musicians
We find out how musicians on three continents are coping with life under lockdown.
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The coronavirus hit to food supply chains
With a crisis in America's food chain we hear personal stories from across the nation.