World Business Report

The latest business and finance news from around the world from the BBC

Ukraine's Energy Crisis: How can they rebuild?

Ukraine's Energy Crisis: With temperatures already below zero, more than a million Ukrainians are without...

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Ukrainian businesses struggle after power grid attacks

We'll hear how Ukrainian businesses are coping with regular power outages after Thursday's Russian attacks...

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Australia approves ban on children under 16 using social media

Australia will ban children under 16 from using social media, after its Senate approved the world's...

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France's borrowing costs mount amid growing budget crisis

A political dispute over France's Budget has unsettled financial markets. We'll explore the parliamentary...

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Gautam Adani: How will US fraud charges affect Indian economy?

India's parliament has been suspended after clashes broke between the BJP and Congress party. The opposition...

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Tackling Lebanon's food supply crisis as thousands return home

As Lebanese citizens return to the south of their country following the ceasefire, we delve into the...

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How will Trump employ tariffs on imports during his presidency?

Following the announcement of 25% tariffs on all goods coming from Mexico and China, how will President...

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Trump's tariff threats shake global markets

President-Elect Donald Trump has unveiled plans for sweeping tariffs, raising concerns about their potential...

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Markets cheered Donald Trump's Treasury Secretary pick

Stocks climbed and the dollar fell in response to President-elect Donald Trump's nomination of Scott...

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Northvolt's Collapse: A Setback for Europe’s Green Revolution?

On the programme, we examine the collapse of Swedish battery maker Northvolt, a key player in Europe's...

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Poorer countries disappointed with latest COP29 offer

The offer proposes wealthier countries give $250bn per year by 2035 to developing nations to help tackle...

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Spain fines budget airlines over unnecessary charges

Spain hits budget airlines with big fines for putting extra charges on passengers, but the airlines...

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US SEC Chairman says he’ll resign when Trump is inaugurated

Andrew Peach discussed Gary Gensler’s announcement that he will resign as Chairman of the US Securities...

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Kenya's government cancelled all Adani contracts

Kenyan President William Ruto has ordered the cancellation of the airport deal and another one to develop...

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Adani boss accused of $250m bribery over solar contracts in India

Gautam Adani, chair of India’s Adani Group and one of the world’s wealthiest individuals, has been...

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Ford and VW cut jobs in Europe

Both Ford and VW are cutting jobs in Europe. Why is it that Germany's car industry is no longer the...

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Trump taps pro-tariff Lutnick as Commerce Secretary

Donald Trump says Howard Lutnick, the boss of financial firm Cantor Fitzgerald, will spearhead the administration's...

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Were Baltic undersea cables damaged deliberately?

German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius says that damage to two undersea cables in the Baltic Sea looks...

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Tackling hunger and poverty takes centre stage as G20 Summit begins

On the programme,the G20 summit begins in Rio de Janeiro, focusing on mobilising finance, boosting investments,...

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Delhi becomes world’s most polluted city

India’s capital Delhi has overtaken the Pakistani city of Lahore as the most polluted city on Earth....

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Trump and the Eurozone: Economic Woes Ahead?

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

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Donald Trump's pick for health secretary shakes the biotech industry

Global vaccine makers' shares dip after news that Robert F Kennedy Jr is Donald Trump's pick to lead...

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Philippines braces for a fifth typhoon

Philippines braces for a fifth typhoon in three weeks. Past storms left more 150 dead, and thousands...

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What should we expect from Musk's new role?

US President-elect Donald Trump has picked Elon Musk for a role in government cost-cutting, as part...

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