World Business Report Episodes Episode guide
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Four day work week trial under way
The most extensive trial yet of a four day working week is now under way in the UK
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Mixed signals in the US job market
While the US keeps adding jobs, tech giants freeze hiring in fear of recession
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Mixed signals in the US job market
While the US keeps adding jobs, tech giants freeze hiring in fear of recession
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The economics of the Jubilee
What value does the monarchy bring to the UK?
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Oil producers agree to boost output
OPEC+ countries will increase production by 50% in July and August
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Oil producers agree to boost output
OPEC+ countries will increase production by 50% in July and August
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UN warns African countries face an "unprecedented" food crisis
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has led to a surge in the cost of food and fuel
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Meta COO Sheryl Sandberg stands down
The COO of Facebook's parent company Meta, Sheryl Sandberg, steps down after 14 years
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First broadcast 01/06/2022 21:32 GMT
The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
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DWS boss resigns amid greenwashing claims
The boss of German asset manager DWS has resigned after a raid over alleged greenwashing
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Russia cuts gas supplies to more of Europe
Russia cuts gas supplies to Netherlands and Denmark over refusal to pay in roubles
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Russia cuts gas supplies to more of Europe
Russia cuts gas supplies to Netherlands and Denmark over refusal to pay in roubles
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EU secures compromise on Russian oil imports
The EU says it will block most Russian oil imports by the end of 2022 to punish Russia
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Sale of Chelsea FC confirmed
Chelsea Football Club is sold for more than $5 billion US dollars
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First broadcast 30/05/2022 21:32 GMT
The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
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EU leaders discuss Russian oil ban
Several European Union countries are holding out against a ban on importing Russian oil
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Shipping wars in the Gulf
Greece accuses Iran of piracy after the seizure of two of its ships.
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Shipping wars in the Gulf
Greece accuses Iran of piracy after the seizure of two of its ships.
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Italy's ENI sources gas from Algeria
The Italian energy giant ENI has signed a deal with Algeria's Sonatrach to buy more gas
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US warns of China threat to international order
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says China could disrupt the international order
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First broadcast 26/05/2022 21:32 GMT
The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
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UK announces energy firm windfall tax
The UK is to impose a 25% levy on energy company profits to fund payments to households
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Is America ready for new gun laws?
US Vice President Kamala Harris vows to stand up to the gun lobby
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First broadcast 25/05/2022 21:32 GMT
The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
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Pfizer cuts prices for low-income countries
Drugs giant Pfizer will offer its products to low-income countries on a non-profit basis
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Glencore agrees to plead guilty to corruption charges
Glencore agrees to plead guilty to corruption charges in the US and the UK
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Glencore agrees to plead guilty to corruption charges
Glencore agrees to plead guilty to corruption charges in the US and the UK
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EU warns of potential global food crisis
The EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen warned of a possible global food crisis
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The cost of rebuilding Ukraine
Ukraine's president says fixing the damage inflicted by Russia exceeds $500 billion.
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The cost of rebuilding Ukraine
Ukraine's president says fixing the damage inflicted by Russia exceeds $500 billion.