World Business Report Episodes Episode guide
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First broadcast 20/06/2022 22:32 GMT
The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
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Zelensky: Africa is a hostage of Russia's war
The Ukranian President made this statement during an address to the African Union
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Doctors and teachers on strike in Zimbabwe
Hundreds of public sector health workers and teachers have staged a walkout.
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First broadcast 17/06/2022 22:32 GMT
The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
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The World Trade Organisation agrees deals
The World Trade Organisation agrees deals on Covid vaccines and overfishing
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Ukraine moves a step closer to EU membership
European Commission recommends to give Ukraine and Moldova candidate status
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First broadcast 16/06/2022 22:32 GMT
The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
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Global interest rate rises
A number of countries are rising interest rates to grapple with sharply rising prices.
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UK follows Fed with rates rise
The Bank of England follows the US Federal Reserve and raises rates to 1.25%
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Federal Reserve announces biggest interest rate hike in almost 30 years
The Federal Reserve raises its headline rate by 3 quarters of one per cent.
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Federal Reserve announces biggest interest rate hike in almost 30 years
The Federal Reserve raises its headline rate by 3 quarters of one per cent.
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All eyes on the Fed
Markets hold their breath ahead of the US Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates
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A four day working week in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's government tells some workers to stay at home to combat shortages.
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A four day working week in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's government tells some workers to stay at home to combat shortages.
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Shorter working week for crisis-hit Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka approves four-day week for public sector workers to help tackle fuel crisis
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Britain and Europe row over Northern Ireland
The EU accuses the UK's government of breaching international law.
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Britain and Europe row over Northern Ireland
The EU accuses the UK's government of breaching international law.
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Covid restrictions return to Beijing
Some Covid restrictions have been reintroduced in Beijing, following a new outbreak
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First broadcast 10/06/2022 22:32 GMT
The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
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US inflation hits fresh 40-year high
Energy and food costs push US inflation to 8.6% in May, the highest since 1981
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Japan reopens to tourists
As coronavirus eases, Japan is opening up to tourists, but with strict rules in place
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US regulator ramps up scrutiny over Tesla’s autopilot feature
US regulator investigates whether Tesla's AI function undermines the driver’s supervision
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UN warns over food insecurity
The UN's Food and Agriculture Organization has warned of growing global food insecurity
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UN warns of unprecedented 'wave of hunger'
United Nations chief says 'no country' will be left untouched by cost of living crisis
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Turkey seeks to unblock Ukrainian grain
Talks were held between Russia and Turkey on a UN plan to restart Ukrainian grain exports
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World Bank boss warns tough economic conditions could last for another year
The World Bank president tells us about the global economic challenges we're facing.
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World Bank boss warns tough economic conditions could last for another year
The World Bank president tells us about the global economic challenges we're facing.
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Sri Lanka's economic crisis deepens
Sri Lanka's government says it needs $6bn to maintain citizens' basic standard of living
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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson wins confidence vote
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson wins confidence vote from the majority of his MPs.
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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson wins confidence vote
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson wins confidence vote from the majority of his MPs