World Business Report Episodes Episode guide
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Ukraine's battle to keep the lights on
Ukrainians are fighting to stay warm after attacks on the country's energy networks.
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What’s really in Trump’s Greenland framework deal?
Trump says his Greenland framework will be “amazing” for the United States
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Trump backs down from tariff threats over Greenland dispute
Trump says American and NATO representatives had “formed the framework of a future deal''
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Davos dominated by President Trump's ambition of Greenland
The World Economic Forum is in full swing in Davos, Switzerland.
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Donald Trump steps up pressure over Greenland
European leaders push back strongly. What could it mean for business?
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China and Canada reset trade relations after talks
China and Canada announce tariff relief after meeting
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Container ships changing course to the Red Sea
Maersk service returns to Red Sea transits
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Could a cap on credit-card rates really hurt consumers?
President Trump wants to cap credit card interest rates at 10% for a year
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Trump's tariff on Iran's trading partners: what's at stake?
President Trump reaches again for tariffs, this time over Iran
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Is the White House at war with the Federal Reserve?
Prosecutors probe Fed chair over $2.5 billion HQ renovation
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President Trump lays out plans for Venezuela's oil reserves
President Trump discusses Venezuela’s oil with US executives from the major US oil firms.
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Greenland is not “an object to be acquired”, minister tells BBC
Greenland minister tells BBC they “have no appetite for becoming Americans.”
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US seizes Russian-flagged oil tanker
The US says it has seized oil tankers linked to Venezuelan oil in the North Atlantic
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What will happen to Venezuela's economy beyond the oil industry?
A student and business owner share their hopes for the future
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What’s daily life like in post-Maduro Venezuela?
We talk to people in Caracas just days after the president’s ouster
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China's BYD overtakes Tesla
China's BYD overtakes Tesla as world's top electric vehicle seller
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How do economies hit by war rebuild in 2026?
Syria rolls out redesigned banknotes and Russia increases taxes.
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How is streaming changing what we listen to and watch?
Why Netflix is showing its latest hit at the cinema and MTV is closing video channels.
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Billionaire investor Warren Buffett retires
The 95-year-old steps back after decades in finance.
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Iran traders protest as rial plunges
Traders shut shops and take to the streets over rapidly falling value of Iran’s currency
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What is the economic impact of the fighting between Thailand and Cambodia?
Thailand bombs Cambodia's border area as ceasefire talks continue
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World Business Report Review of the year 2025 - from tariffs to Labubu
We look at the biggest business and economic stories from 2025
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Pakistani auctions its state airline live on TV
The televised sale of Pakistan International Airlines reached just over $480 million.
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US economy better than expected
US economy grows but consumer confidence is down.
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Another dramatic turn in the Warner Bros Discovery takeover
Billionaire Larry Ellison promised $40 billion of his money for in improved Paramount bid
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Is EU money enough for Ukraine?
Ukraine gets a loan from the EU but is it sufficient?
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Will Europe use frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine?
In a summit in Brussels, Ukraine tells the EU that it needs Russian assets.
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How is the US ship blockade affecting Venezuelans?
There are fears that the economic situation may get worse
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Why is black unemployment rising in the US?
Unemployment rates for African Americans have hit a four year high
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Will the EU hit the brakes on its combustion car ban?
Will the European Union water down it's plan to ban petrol and diesel vehicles by 2035?