World Business Report Episodes Episode guide
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Western sanctions impact Russia's economy
Russia's central bank hiked interest rates to 20% as the rouble's value plunged up to 30%
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The EU imposes fresh economic sanctions on Russia
New economic sanctions against Russia were announced by the EU on Sunday.
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Thousands flee Ukraine as Russian invasion continues
Many families, including children, are walking for hours to reach the border of Poland
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The US and UK announce new Russia sanctions
President Biden and Boris Johnson have escalated American counter-measures.
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State of emergency declared in Ukraine
Amid the threat of a Russian invasion, Ukraine faces a number of hurdles - some economic.
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Ukraine's economic challenges
Amid the threat of a Russian invasion, Ukraine's economy faces a number of challenges
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West unveils new Russia sanctions
Germany has paused the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project
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West unveils new Russia sanctions
The West is putting sanctions on Russia after President Putin ordered troops into Ukraine
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Russia recognises breakaway Ukraine regions
President Putin recognised the autonomy of Donetsk and Luhansk
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England is expected to end Covid restrictions
Amid falling case rates, England is expected to remove all Covid restrictions
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Australia reopens to tourists
The country’s tourism industry was worth $44bn before Covid-19
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Canadian police try to end trucker protest
The protest is estimated to have cost the automotive industry up to $1bn
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Canadian police try to end trucker protest
The protest is estimated to have cost the automotive industry up to $1bn
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Africa closer to making and distributing Covid-19 vaccines
Six countries will get the technology used in the Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna jab
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Elon Musk says US is trying to "chill" his free speech
Elon Musk has accused US regulators of "unrelenting investigations" to silence him.
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Britain to close down golden visa scheme
The controversial scheme is used by wealthy individuals to live in the UK
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Beer prices set to rise
Inflation in the manufacturing process is driving up brewers' costs
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Hungary and Poland lose EU funding fight
Hungary and Poland have lost their challenge at the European Court of Justice.
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Ukraine hit by cyber attacks
Russia said it's withdrawing some troops from the border with Ukraine
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NATO cautiously optimistic over Ukraine
Russia said it is withdrawing some troops from the border with Ukraine
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Ukraine tensions heighten
The G7 says it's ready to impose sanctions on Russia
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Ukraine tensions heighten
G7 ready to impose sanctions on Russia
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Airlines begin to withdraw from Ukraine
Aircraft lessors and operators start to reduce operations in and over Ukraine.
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World leaders discuss protecting the oceans
The One Ocean Summit has been taking place in Brest, France
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World leaders discuss protecting the oceans
The One Ocean Summit has been taking place in Brest, France
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Fastest UK economic growth since WW2
The UK economy grew 7.5% in 2021, despite a fall in December due to Omicron restrictions
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US inflation at 7.5%
Prices are rising at a rate of 7.5% a year
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Snoop Dogg acquires Death Row Records
US rapper Snoop Dogg has acquired Death Row Records, the label that launched his career
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Blinken arrives in Australia to meet foreign ministers
The US Secretary of State will meet leaders of the US-led "Quad" grouping
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Dutch central bank 'deeply regrets' slavery links
The Dutch central bank said it "deeply regrets" its founders' role in the slave trade