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26:28

US shutdown costs $400M daily as furloughs begin for...

World Business Report ·

2025/10/01

The US government shutdown is less than a day old, and federal workers are already receiving furlough notices. It’s the first closure in almost seven years. Also, how money can be used as a tool of control and manipulation within relationships. We explore what economic abuse is, and how it affects lives.And with October here, Oktoberfest is underway. Thanks to the German diaspora, the beer-filled tradition has spread far beyond Munich.

8:56

The US government has shutdown over a spending row

World Business Report ·

2025/10/01

The US government has shutdown after senators failed to agree on a funding bill. We look at the main reason behind the shutdown - healthcare. Plus, what do investors think of Spotify's founder stepping down as CEO. Presenter: Leanna Byrne Producer: Niamh Mc Dermott Editor: Justin Bones

26:24

US government shutdown

World Business Report ·

2025/09/30

Funding for the US government will be cut off at the end of Tuesday unless President Donald Trump's Republican Party can agree with opposition Democrats on a way forward with a spending bill. Gideon Long hears from Democrats and Republicans, as well as US workers. And, in Africa, a trade deal that's been the cornerstone of US-African economic relations for 25 years is set to expire. It's called the African Growth and Opportunity Act – AGOA for short. Plus, Afghanistan businesspeople are

8:57

What will a US shutdown mean for its workers?

World Business Report ·

2025/09/30

The US government is hours away from shutting down unless a funding deal is struck. Who will feel the impact first? We hear from the people whose jobs and livelihoods are on the line.In Africa, thousands of jobs are at risk as the US decides whether to renew the African Growth and Opportunity Act, a key trade pact between the countries. Presenters: Leanna Byrne and Hannah Bewley Producers: Victoriya Holland and Niamh McDermott Editor: Shea Conduct

26:27

Would US drug prices drop?

World Business Report ·

2025/09/29

U.S. pharmaceutical lobby group PhRMA has said that it would launch a new website in January to help patients buy prescription drugs directly from manufacturers, bypassing pharmacies. This comes after a deadline set by President Trump, asking the big pharmaceutical companies to voluntarily lower their prices. Gideon Long will hear from two patients about the struggles they face paying their medical bills. And one of the world’s biggest video game publishers, Electronic Arts, is being taken into

8:57

Criminals offer reporter money to hack BBC

World Business Report ·

2025/09/29

What would it take for you to sell out your boss? Cyber criminals offer a BBC Correspondent a cut of the action in return for passcodes. And Zimbabwe's government is ordered to cut back on spending as it grapples with its budget.You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033.Presenter: Sarah Rogers Producers: Niamh McDermott and Victoriya Holland Editor: Justin Bones

26:09

Businesses assess Trump tariffs on drugs, trucks and...

World Business Report ·

2025/09/26

US President Donald Trump has announced a new wave of tariffs, including a 100% levy on branded or patented drug imports, 25% tariffs on heavy-duty trucks, 50% on kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities and 30% on upholstered furniture. Andrew Peach looks at how people in these sectors have reacted to these latest sweeping tariffs.And, can you still make money from a Broadway show? Only a few of the 18 commercial musicals that opened on Broadway last season made a profit. (Photo: US President

8:57

Donald Trump announces new wave of tariffs on branded...

World Business Report ·

2025/09/26

US President Donald Trump has announced a new wave of tariffs, including a 100% levy on branded or patented drug imports from 1 October - unless a company is building a factory in the US. We hear from Germany's VFA association of pharmaceutical companies.And, the price of love - hundreds of alleged romance scammers are arrested as part of an international operation. The CEO of a dating app tells us how to protect users from scammers.Tattoos were once reserved for rockstars or sailors, but are now

26:28

Trump signs TikTok deal

World Business Report ·

2025/09/25

US President Trump has signed an executive order that will hand TikTok to a group of investors who include Larry Ellison, one of the richest men in the world and the founder of the tech company Oracle. Also, US house prices are climbing, supply can’t keep up with demand, and high interest rates are keeping sellers on the sidelines. And Starbucks has said it will cut about 900 US jobs and close its worst-performing stores there, as well as shut some UK stores as part of a cost-saving move.

8:57

China commits to its first ever emissions targets

World Business Report ·

2025/09/25

The world’s biggest polluter, China, is promising to cut carbon emissions for the first time - but what does that mean for businesses trying to keep up?And Ticketmaster agrees clearer pricing after an investigation in the UK.You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033.Presenter: Sarah Rogers Producer: Victoriya Holland Editor: Justin Bones

26:23

US set to support Argentina's economy

World Business Report ·

2025/09/24

The US has said that it's currently in negotiation for $20 billion to support Argentina’s economy. President Javier Milei thanks the US government for the “support and confidence”. Canada has assembled an AI task force in Ottawa .It wants to prepare a strategy and has promised millions of dollars to attract talent from around the world. (A customer counts Argentine peso bills before checking out in a supermarket in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on January 13, 2025. REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian/File

8:47

What will Germany’s new budget mean for the economy?

World Business Report ·

2025/09/24

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz introduces the 2026 budget with €126.7 billion in new investments for infrastructure, transport, schools, and other major projects. Leanna Byrne talks to a business industry leader in Berlin about why they're not happy with the proposals. And a deal has been reached to make a new HIV prevention drug much more affordable in low and middle income countries. You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033.

26:27

Nvidia investing $100 billion in OpenAI

World Business Report ·

2025/09/23

The world’s most valuable company, Nvidia, is investing $100 billion into OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, to build what it calls the next generation of artificial intelligence.Meanwhile, Jaguar Land Rover, owned by India’s Tata Group, is still struggling to get cars off the production line after last month’s cyberattack. We hear how dealers around the globe are coping.In the US, top talk show host, Jimmy Kimmel is going back on air following a suspension by Disney-owned network, ABC. But some tv

8:57

Could Argentina expect a financial lifeline from the US?

World Business Report ·

2025/09/23

As presidents Javier Milei and Donald Trump meet the White House is hinting it could step in to support Argentina's economy. We look at how Argentina got here, and a local wine maker tells how the US tariffs are hitting her industry.Also, Nigeria has cut its central bank interest rate for the first time since the Covid pandemic. And Indonesia and the European Union sign a landmark agreement which officials claim will double trade in the first five years.

26:28

Could doctors be exempt from Trumps $100,000 visa fee?

World Business Report ·

2025/09/22

The White House said doctors could be exempt from the Trump administration's new $100,000 fee for high-skilled H-1B visa applications. We hear from the President of the American Medical Association.In India, everyday essentials are getting cheaper after its Prime Minister cut tax rates. We then go to Uzbekistan where new rules and measures are being implemented in weddings, ceremonies, and family events to curb spending.(Photo: Two surgeons are preparing for surgery. The doctors are standing in an

8:57

What will Trump’s H-1B visa move mean for the US...

World Business Report ·

2025/09/22

Another day, another announcement from the US administration. The H-1B - a special visa which allows companies to hire highly skilled foreign workers, now comes with a $100,000 price tag. Our presenter, Sarah Rogers, speaks to an immigration lawyer from the US on what this will mean.Also, tax simplification in India. Indians should find a host of products from everyday essentials like milk, to cars and TVs, will get cheaper. And the Pompidou centre - Europe’s largest bastion of modern and

26:27

US-China talks: What’s been agreed?

World Business Report ·

2025/09/19

US president Donald Trump and China's leader Xi Jinping were in talks for more than two hours today. It’s their first call in over three months, but has anything come out it to help the trade impasse between Washington and Beijing? With the details murky, Roger Hearing dissects what any deal between the world's largest two economies could be. Also, we hear from two farmers in Pennsylvania and New York about the added stress they're feeling amid the curse of trade uncertainty. Elsewhere, are German

9:01

TikTok talks: who wins if Washington strikes a deal?

World Business Report ·

2025/09/19

The future of TikTok in the US hangs in the balance today with two President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi jinping talking over the phone. Will Bain gathers fresh perspectives on why the short video app matters so much to American users and creators.Also, Premier League tickets are flooding dodgy resale sites, despite UK laws. So what’s the risk for fans?And in India, the latest iPhone launch sparked a frenzy queues formed from the crack of dawn as eager buyers tried to get their hands

26:27

Disney suspends talk show host

World Business Report ·

2025/09/18

Disney has suspends top U.S. talk show host Jimmy Kimmel over controversial political remarks. We look at the business reasons and ramifications behind the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel.US President Trump has warned European leaders to stop buying Russian oil. He said that cutting off those revenues is the key to ending the war in Ukraine.Plus, could artificial intelligence replace newsrooms? Sam Gruet asks that questions as news start-ups around the world are using AI-generated presenters.(Photo:

8:57

Trump and Starmer forge tech alliance

World Business Report ·

2025/09/18

President Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer have signed what they’re calling a Tech Prosperity Deal, committing to deeper UK–US cooperation on artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and nuclear power. Leanna Brynne explores what this means for tech businesses. And Zoom’s head for Europe and the Middle East explains how the company is pivoting to AI in its bid to reshape the way we work.

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