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Were Baltic undersea cables damaged deliberately?

World Business Report ·

2024/11/19

German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius says that damage to two undersea cables in the Baltic Sea looks like an act of sabotage. We ask if companies and countries are spending enough to protect this key infrastructure.Also, farmers in France continue protesting against a potential trade deal between the European Union and the Mercosur countries in South America.And the boss of one of Africa's biggest banks tells us why he's bullish on African free trade.You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a

26:30

Tackling hunger and poverty takes centre stage as G20...

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2024/11/18

On the programme,the G20 summit begins in Rio de Janeiro, focusing on mobilising finance, boosting investments, and reinforcing the global financial safety net.Also, Denmark's Green Tripartite Minister, Jeppe Bruus, speaks with Rahul Tandon about the world’s first tax on livestock emissions and the reasons behind this groundbreaking decision.Plus, India’s Supreme Court rebukes Delhi authorities for delays in implementing pollution controls as the chief minister calls the severe air quality in

26:27

Delhi becomes world’s most polluted city

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2024/11/18

India’s capital Delhi has overtaken the Pakistani city of Lahore as the most polluted city on Earth. Devina Gupta asked daily wage workers how they are coping while doing their duties.In Spain, political pressure builds as Valencia’s leader faces backlash over the deadly October floods… We’ll hear from Spain’s economy minister on the government’s response.Plus, a seven-year-old programming prodigy from Russia wows the tech world. Could he be the youngest head of training in a major IT company?"You

26:27

Trump and the Eurozone: Economic Woes Ahead?

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2024/11/15

How will Trump impact the Eurozone, and can Sri Lanka's president fix its economy?

26:27

Donald Trump's pick for health secretary shakes the...

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2024/11/15

Global vaccine makers' shares dip after news that Robert F Kennedy Jr is Donald Trump's pick to lead US health department. We find out why.One of China's investments in a Colombian mine has backfired after a drug gang commandeered part of the business. We look into what happened. The European Union has delayed by a year a regulation that was going to ban the import of goods linked to deforestation, a move that has been criticised by companies like chocolate maker Ferrero Rocher. We talk to one of

26:28

Philippines braces for a fifth typhoon

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2024/11/14

Philippines braces for a fifth typhoon in three weeks. Past storms left more 150 dead, and thousands have now been evacuated. We get the latest. As the consequences of global warming become more clear, some of the private finance is now backing stronger moves into renewable energy to mitigate what is happening. We hear about this new trend. And around 4,000 illegal miners are stuck inside an old mine with police officers waiting for them outside. The miners fear they will be arrested if they come

26:28

What should we expect from Musk's new role?

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2024/11/13

US President-elect Donald Trump has picked Elon Musk for a role in government cost-cutting, as part of his drive to "dismantle" bureaucracy. We speak to Trevor Traina, former United States Ambassador to Austria during Donald Trump's first presidency. Also, China is showing off its latest generation of stealth fighter jets and other military hardware at its Zhuhai Airshow.Why Germany is in the midst of a lot of political and economic trouble? And the New York City council passed a bill that will

26:28

Donald Trump appoints Elon Musk to cut government costs

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2024/11/13

Donald Trump has picked Tesla and SpaceX founder Elon Musk and biotech investor Vivek Ramaswamy to lead a new "Department of Government Efficiency" that will focus on cutting costs in the US administration. But is there much to cut? We find out. The US-president elect has still to name a Treasury Secretary, and there are two names that are being suggested by his aides and advisers: Scott Bessent and Howard Lutnik. We hear more about them. India has given birth to some of the world's most

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The 2024 APEC summit begins in Lima

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2024/11/12

President Xi goes to Lima, as Peru gears up for the thirty-first Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation economic leaders' meeting. Bitcoin continues to hit new highs following Trump's victory. How long can it continue?Jaguar is betting big on EVs and is even going so far as to stopping selling its new petrol cars in the UK entirely.You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033. We would love to hear from you!

26:26

Oil company Shell wins court battle over emissions

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2024/11/12

Oil giant Shell wins ruling that it does not have to comply with specific targets to reduce its carbon emissions. Roger Hearing hears from our correspondent in the Hague, Anna Holligan, about what the ruling means for the industry.We find out how the wine industry is being impacted by extreme weather events and climate change. Plus we look at the rise and fall of the Bio-Tech company ‘23 and Me’, as it's set to lay off 40% of its workforce

26:26

Court blocks Italy’s migrant plan

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2024/11/11

It's been three weeks since Italy's far-right government signed the five-year migration deal with Albania. Now, a court has blocked Italy's plan to send asylum seekers to the Balkan nation, disrupting Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's main migration policy and raising questions about what's next. Also, we find out why dockers have been locked out of the Port of Montreal after they reject their latest pay offer. And we'll speak to one man who's riding the waves of retirement... quite literally.You can

26:30

COP29: What can the 'finance COP' do to combat...

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2024/11/11

World leaders meet in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, to discuss the funding of policies against global warming in the COP29. We get the latest from our correspondent. In Iceland, a team of scientists are preparing to drill into one of the world's most active volcanoes. Could it provide a source of cheap green energy? We find out. Iran's latest attempt to reduce pollution is resulting in power cuts throughout the country. We hear why. And after the devastating floods in the Spanish region of

26:26

Will Donald Trump start new trade war?

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2024/11/08

There are reports that Donald Trump wants his former trade representative back when he returns to the White House - what does it mean for the economy?Robert Lighthizer was the man who pushed protectionism and tariffs on imports during President Trump's first term. So what will it mean for global trade if he takes up his old job? And will this provoke another trade war with China?Also, why are Swedish police seizing luxury items without formal suspicion?You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a

26:28

The US Federal Reserve cuts rates second time in a row

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2024/11/07

America’s central bank has announced a quarter-point rate cut - rates down to 4.5% from 4.75%. It's been the second time in a row that the US Federal Reserve has lowered interest rates. Mostly because the inflation continues to ease and a Trump presidency hangs over the central bank. We hear from economists what will happen next. Also, Rahul Tandon talks to Everett Eissenstat, a former Trump trade adviser. And we look at German economy and find out why the Japanese car giant Nissan has announced

26:29

What does a Trump win mean for the global economy?

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2024/11/06

Will Bain hears from Tomas Philipson, a former economic advisor to the now President-elect Trump on what his new administration’s policies will be.Young voters in Nevada tell us how they feel about the election result.Plus with the election will China be facing a huge expansion of tariffs on imports to the US?

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Voting is underway in the US Presidential election

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2024/11/05

James Wickham is joined by Ritika Gupta, our North America Business Correspondent, and George Conboy, the Chairman of Brighton Securities, as voters head to the polls in the US Presidential election. We ask what investors are looking for from a new President - and when we might find out who exactly that is.In Spain, the embattled prime minister Pedro Sanchez has announced an eleven-billion-dollar aid and reconstruction package for areas affected by devastating flash floods. Plus we hear about

26:27

What can we expect from US elections?

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2024/11/04

Hours before the US elections we take a look at the different economic routes proposed by Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, and their differing views on taxes, tariffs and inflation.A lot of money has been spent on campaigning and advertising. We find out how much. And what does the US presidential election mean for world trade? We hear from our correspondent in the US.

26:25

The US, economics and an important election

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2024/11/04

As Americans prepare to go to the polls, Will Bain is joined by the BBC's Economics Editor Faisal Islam to discuss what the US election means for both the future of the world's number 1 economy, but also the wider world.We look at what the result might mean for the goods we trade, the prices we pay and how whoever wins will shape the direction of the global economy over the next four years.Our North America Business Correspondent Michelle Fleury takes a look at the issues of trade and tariffs, while

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US jobs data: Bad news for Kamala Harris?

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2024/11/01

The world's biggest economy added just 12,000 jobs last month, far below expectations and down from a revised 223,000 in September. At the same time, the level of unemployment hasn't risen, and consumer spending is up. So what does this mean for the election?Botswana is set to experience a shift in governing parties for the first time in nearly sixty years, largely attributed to a decline in global diamond demand. And just how much wealth exists in the world? Roger Hearing speaks to Dr Renaud

26:27

Businesses counting the cost of flooding in Spain

World Business Report ·

2024/11/01

On World Business Report Andrew Peach looks at the clear up operation for homes and businesses in Spain where flooding has killed more than two hundred people.In the US, jobs growth slows as hurricanes and strikes take their toll. But what does it mean for the election? We'll hear what the markets are expecting and focus on affordable housing in the swing state of Georgia.And Hello Kitty, is fifty find out more about the feline success story.

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