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Theresa May Faces No Confidence Vote
We hear business reaction to a vote of no confidence in UK prime minister Theresa May.
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Theresa May Delivers Party Conference Speech
Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May restated her aim to deliver a trade-focused Brexit
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Theresa May Becomes UK Prime Minister
We ask what Mrs May's appointment means for the British economy.
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The world's central bankers 'gather' in Jackson Hole
The virtual meeting in the US state of Wyoming will look at challenges like inflation
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The world trade war ramps up
China, Mexico and Canada begin to respond to President Trump’s tariffs
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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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The world mourns the death of Queen Elizabeth II
The death of the longest-reigning monarch will bring changes beyond the United Kingdom
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The view from Beirut as tensions soar
Under the shadow of conflict is normal life possible in Lebanon?
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The USA sticks to plans on charges for some small parcels
The US government sticks to plans of ending tariff exemptions for many parcel imports
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The US, economics and an important election
Economics Editor Faisal Islam joins us to discuss the economics behind the US election.
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The US warns China against financially aiding Russia
White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan warns China to not aide Russia.
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The US votes on crucial shutdown bill
It is hoped the vote will avoid a government shutdown
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The US seeks to refloat its tariffs policy
A White House advisor proposes new duties of at least 10% on 60 countries
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The US is facing an economic blindspot
White House says shutdown could permanently disrupt US economic data
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The US Imposes New Sanctions on Venezuela
There's been international condemnation of Sunday's presidential election in Venezuela
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The US House passes $15 minimum wage bill
But the Senate will be a major hurdle for implementation.
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The US government has shutdown over a spending row
The US government has shutdown after senators failed to agree on a funding bill
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The US Federal Reserve releases its policy meeting minutes
The US Federal Reserve say rates will continue to go up in the short term.
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The US Federal Reserve hold rates, but signal one to come
The central bank waits for inflation to cool – but for how long?
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The US Federal Reserve cuts rates second time in a row
America’s central bank rates down to 4.5% from 4.75%
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The US economy grows more than expected
The US economy did better than expected at the end of last year despite rising costs.
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The US Commerce Secretary says her country doesn't want to 'decouple' from China
Gina Raimondo is the latest of four US top officials to visit China this year
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The US and UK announce new Russia sanctions
International condemnation has grown steadily louder against Russia.
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The US and China try to reach trade deals
The leaders will try to stabilise economic, trade and investment relations
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The UN condemns attacks on Ukrainian grain ports
Wheat prices have risen sharply after Russia pulls out of Black Sea deal
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The UK after Brexit
On the day the UK leaves the European Union we consider the future for Britain and Europe
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The Trump Organisation on trial
Civil fraud trial against Donald Trump's empire begins in New York
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The trillion dollar court battle
Two of the world's biggest energy firms are in court fighting over a new oil project
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The tragic cost of migrant smuggling
At least 50 people have been found dead in a truck outside the Texas city of San Antonio.
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The ticking tech bomb
Mass layoffs by tech companies are hitting global markets.