World Business Report Podcast
The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
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Cashing in on Taylor Swift's wedding trash
Today
The artist selling rubbish gathered on Taylor Swift's wedding day in New York City
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Still in the game?
Friday
Hard times in the gaming industry following announcements of more lay-offs.
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Passenger survives aeroplane drama
Friday
Ryanair passenger partially sucked out of an aeroplane, after cabin window shattered.
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Volkswagen makes sweeping production cuts
Thursday
Volkswagen makes sweeping production cuts, reducing global capacity
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Volkswagen makes sweeping production cuts
Thursday
Volkswagen makes sweeping production cuts, reducing global capacity
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Chinese factories raise their prices
Thursday
Energy price rises since US/Israel war with Iran has affected Chinese manufacturers.
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George Johnson: 'He was extraordinary'
Wednesday
Pioneering entrepreneur George Johnson has died aged 99
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Ukraine's drone strikes hit Russia's oil industry
Wednesday
Russian motorists queue for miles in the hope of buying petrol.
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SpaceX's lift-off moment stalls
Last Tuesday
Why did SpaceX's shares fall after it was added to the Nasdaq 100?
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Ethanol fuels row in India
Last Tuesday
Motorists are angry that petrol in India must contain 20% ethanol alcohol.
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The future of gaming after Xbox cuts
Last Monday
With Xbox bearing the brunt of Microsoft's job losses, what is the future of gaming?
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Easyjet accepts $7bn takeover offer
Last Monday
Europe's second biggest low cost airline accepted bid after months of wooing.
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America at 250: swifties and soccer fans turn up
Fri 3 Jul 2026
Swift rumours, FIFA crowds and extreme heat hit New York on America’s birthday weekend.
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Taylor Swift's wedding and 4th July - big money celebrations take over NYC
Fri 3 Jul 2026
America celebrates its 250th birthday as a heatwave sends electricity demand soaring
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How much could Taylor Swift's wedding cost?
Thu 2 Jul 2026
What's the cost as Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce prepare to marry in New York?
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Warnings you could get stuck in queues on EU borders
Thu 2 Jul 2026
EU border delays 'not bearable' over summer, warns airport boss
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Why are central banks still worried about inflation?
Wed 1 Jul 2026
Heads of the US and Eurpoen central banks have said they are worried about inflation.
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EU imposed €3 fee on small parcels in hit to Shein, Temu and AliExpres
Wed 1 Jul 2026
Small parcels shipped from outside the bloc to the EU will be now charged 3 euro per item
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Japan's currency hit its weakest level in nearly 40 years
Tue 30 Jun 2026
The Government has been trying to boost the economy - why isn't it working?
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Could This Be Britain's Next Prime Minister?
Mon 29 Jun 2026
Andy Burnham shares his economic plan for UK growth in his first major speech.
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South Korea bets $880bn on chips and AI
Mon 29 Jun 2026
The government is going to spend $880bn for chip and AI investment plan
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New York rent freeze: What next?
Fri 26 Jun 2026
A landlord, tenant, and economist weigh in on the pros and cons of freezing rents.
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Asia leads tech stock sell-off
Fri 26 Jun 2026
Asia is bearing the brunt of the latest technology stock sell-off.
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What does the World Cup, Barbra Streisand, Levi's, and Heinz have in common?
Thu 25 Jun 2026
FIFA are hiding certain brands at the World Cup
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Europe's heatwave: Too hot to tour?
Wed 24 Jun 2026
Tourism is taking a hit as an intense heatwave grips Europe
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Heatwave blasts western Europe
Wed 24 Jun 2026
Record June temperatures have been recorded in several countries, with highs of 44C
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Heatwave blasts western Europe
Wed 24 Jun 2026
Record June temperatures have been recorded in several countries, with highs of 44C
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Farming during Europe's intense heatwave
Tue 23 Jun 2026
Red heat alerts have been issued in several European countries amid intense heatwave
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Russia's economy is hurting
Tue 23 Jun 2026
Ukrainian drone attacks are causing fuel headaches across Russia. Crimea worst affected.