World Business Report Episodes Episode guide
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Sinking ship sparks environmental concerns
A ship carrying plastics and chemicals is sinking off the Sri Lankan coastline
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Sinking ship sparks environmental concerns
A ship carrying plastics and chemicals is sinking off the Sri Lankan coastline
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Are inflation worries justified?
Is the surge in inflation a cause for concern or is it just a blip?
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Are inflation worries justified?
Eurozone inflation was 2% in May and in the US it's above 4%
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Environmental concerns over fish export in West Africa
Environmental campaigners warn that fish exports are depriving West Africa of food
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First broadcast 31/05/2021 22:32 GMT
The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
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First broadcast 31/05/2021 21:32 GMT
The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
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China reduces limits on having children
China tries to increase its population by allowing 3 children per couple
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Who owns the Covid-19 vaccine?
Informal talks continue at the World Trade Organisation on whether to waive patents
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Biden unveils $6 trillion budget plan
If passed it will bring US spending levels to not seen since World War Two.
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Biden unveils $6 trillion budget plan
If passed it will bring US spending levels to not seen since World War Two.
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Germany officially recognises Namibia genocide
Germany has promised $1.34bn to Namibia, after formally acknowledging its genocide there
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Germany opens direct power link with Norway
Germany's first direct power link with Norway, called NordLink, has officially opened
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Germany opens direct power link with Norway
Germany's first direct power link with Norway, called NordLink, has officially opened
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Germany opens direct power link with Norway
Germany's first direct power link with Norway, called NordLink, has officially opened
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Dutch court mandates Shell emissions reduction
A Dutch court ruled that Royal Dutch Shell should reduce carbon emissions by 45% by 2030
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Dutch court mandates Shell emissions reduction
A Dutch court ruled that Royal Dutch Shell should reduce carbon emissions by 45% by 2030
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Dutch court mandates Shell emissions reduction
A Dutch court ruled that Royal Dutch Shell should reduce carbon emissions by 45% by 2030
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Amazon accused of anti-competitive behaviour
The Washington D.C Attorney General is suing Amazon on anti-trust grounds
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Amazon accused of anti-competitive behaviour
Washington DC Attorney General is suing Amazon on antitrust grounds
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Progress made on global minimum corporate taxes
The head of the OECD says progress is being made on a global minimum corporate tax rate
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Belarus accused of plane hijack to detain dissident
The EU considers sanctions after Belarus detained a dissident journalist from a flight
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EU 'strongly condemns' diverted Belarus flight
The EU is considering sanctions after Belarus detained journalist Roman Protasevich
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Belarus accused of plane hijack to detain dissident
The EU considers sanctions after Belarus detained a dissident journalist from a flight
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US banking CEOs prepare to face Congress this week
The heads of six banks will face questions from two influential committees in Congress.
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Apple boss testifies in Epic legal row
Epic, maker of the hit video game Fortnite, claims Apple is hurting competition
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Apple boss Tim Cook testifies in Epic legal row
Tim Cook appeared on the witness stand in the high-profile legal row with Epic Games.
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Cryptocurrencies continue rollercoaster ride
A slew of cryptocurrencies saw their values plunge over the course of the last week
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ByteDance chief executive steps down
Zhang Yiming is stepping down as chief executive of TikTok's parent company ByteDance
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ByteDance chief executive steps down
Zhang Yiming is stepping down as chief executive of TikTok's parent company ByteDance