World Business Report Episodes Episode guide
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The causes of Europe's gas price surge
With natural gas prices surging across Europe we explore the underlying causes.
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The case for expensive infrastructure projects
We ask whether high speed rail links are worth the large sums of money they cost to build
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The businesses defying the global trend
Whilst business is tough for many, we look at some of the firms bucking the global trend
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The business of yoga
As the UN marks International Day of Yoga, we examine the multi-billion dollar industry.
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The business of weather
As climate change brings extremes, we hear how weather data can boost business profits.
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The business of male make-up
As male make-up arrives on the UK high street, we look at the growing industry.
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The business of hair
We examine the global marketplace for human hair and hear why some think it is unethical.
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The business of dating
We take a look at the different business models set up to make money out of romance.
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The business of board games
We look at the global board games industry, estimated to be worth $12bn by 2023.
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The biometric future of shopping
As retailers encourage us to use biometric data for shopping, what is the likely impact?
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The Best of 2024
Will Bain looks back at the biggest business stories of 2024.
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The Best of 2023
We hear our best interviews from all around the world.
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The beginning of the end for the Olympics?
The beginning of the end for the Olympics?
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The battle for streaming subscriptions
We look at the future of streaming, with a raft of new services launched or coming soon.
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The battle for our eyeballs at Christmas
As firms battle for our attention at Christmas, what makes a perfect seasonal film?
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The Australian government versus Facebook
Australian PM says he won't be intimidated by Facebook blocking news feeds to users
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The audio streaming economy
Services like Spotify have revolutionised music, but how does it work for the artists?
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Thanksgiving brings markets off all time highs
Susan Schmidt of Aviva Investors explains.
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Thailand's New Democratic Voice?
Thailand's first national elections in eight years near a conclusion.
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Thailand Mourns Death of King
King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand has died at the age of 88.
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Texas to block fracking bans
Texas is poised to sign into law a bill which would overrule individual city bans on...
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Texas power company files for bankruptcy
Texas's Brazos Electric Power Co-operative has filed for bankruptcy after winter storms.
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Tesla's German car plant is stopped
A court grants a temporary injunction against the carmaker's 'Gigafactory' near Berlin.
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Tesla's first European factory opens in Germany
Elon Musk and Chancellor Olaf Scholz were both at the opening ceremony
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Tesla will no longer sell cars for Bitcoin
Tesla founder Elon Musk says the car maker will no longer accept Bitcoin for purchases
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Tesla Shares Tumble After Ownership Flip-Flop
The company's boss has been making investors nervous with various comments online
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Tesla Shares Fall on SEC Charges
Tesla's share price falls after the SEC brings charges against Elon Musk.
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Tesla Names New Chair to Replace Elon Musk
Tesla has named Robyn Denholm as its new chairman.
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Tesla Board Mulls De-listing Plan
Tesla's board says it will consider a proposal by Elon Musk to take the carmaker private.
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Tensions Rise Between U.S. and Russia
Relations between Russia and the West have deteriorated in recent weeks