World Business Report Episodes Episode guide
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Italy faces new coronavirus restrictions
Italy is battling another wave of coronavirus and is tightening restrictions again
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Most of Italy to shut down to tackle rising Covid-19 cases
The entire country will be put on lockdown for three days over the Easter weekend
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Quad leaders mark a milestone
Quad leaders mark a milestone at virtual summit
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$1.9tn US stimulus comes into force
With Joe Biden's $1.9tn stimulus package signed into law, we consider its economic impact
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The pandemic a year on
A year on from the WHO declaring Covid 19 a pandemic, we examine the economic impact
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The pandemic a year on
A year on from the WHO declaring Covid 19 a pandemic, we examine the economic impact
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US House approves $1.9tn stimulus package
US House of Representatives approve President Biden's Covid-19 stimulus package
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Action sought on Indian Ocean tuna
The Indian Ocean Tuna Commission is meeting this week to try and protect the fish species
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WHO: One in three women subjected to violence
Mexican women want the government to address the country's record on the murder of women
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OECD: Prospects brighter for global economy
A leading international agency has upgraded its forecast for global growth for this year
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Deliveroo plans London listing
The food delivery firm Deliveroo plans a London listing expected to value it at $7bn
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Deliveroo plans London listing
The food delivery firm Deliveroo plans a London listing expected to value it at $7bn
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US on the brink of historic stimulus
$1.9tn stimulus bill aims to lift millions out of poverty
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US economy adds 380,000 jobs
The US economy adds 380,000 jobs in February
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China's NPC reduces economic growth target
China's National People's Congress has set a 6% economic growth target for the year ahead
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Italy blocks AstraZeneca vaccine exports to Australia
Italy has blocked the export of an AstraZeneca vaccine shipment to Australia.
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German airline Lufthansa posts record loss
The German airline Lufthansa has posted a record $8.1bn annual loss
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UK to raise tax on some businesses
Amongst a range of spending measures the latest UK budget hikes tax on some businesses
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UK to raise tax on some businesses
Amongst a range of spending measures the latest UK budget hikes tax on some businesses
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The US imposes sanctions on Russia
The US has imposed sanctions on senior Russian officials over Alexei Navalny poisoning
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Global CO2 emissions rising after 2020 fall
The International Energy Agency says global CO2 levels are rising after a fall in 2020
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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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Texas power company files for bankruptcy
Texas's Brazos Electric Power Co-operative has filed for bankruptcy after winter storms
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Controversy for the Golden Globes
This year's Golden Globes has been overshadowed by criticism over lack of diversity
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US house set to approve $1.9 trillion stimulus
US house prepares to pass President Biden's $1.9 trillion stimulus package
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India's economy bounces back
The Indian economy grew 0.4% in a year, after significant coronavirus-related declines
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China's Xi claims an end to extreme poverty
China's president Xi Jinping has claimed his country has eradicated extreme poverty
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China's Xi claims an end to extreme poverty
China's president Xi Jinping has claimed his country has eradicated extreme poverty
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Biden takes semiconductor action
President Biden signs an executive order to tackle global semiconductor shortage
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South Africa budgets for Covid vaccines
Coronavirus-hit South Africa has unveiled its national budget for the coming year