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World Business Report

BBC World Service 53 Episodes Jul 10, 2026

The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.

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Passenger survives aeroplane drama Jul 10, 2026 537 A Ryanair passenger was partially sucked out of a Boeing 737 on a flight from Greece to Germany, after a cabin window shattered. Authorities are investigating the cause.The European low cost carrier Easyjet is set to become part of a bidding war between two US based private equity firms.And a heatwave in central Europe has farmers in Switzerland worried.
Volkswagen makes sweeping production cuts Jul 9, 2026 1586 Volkswagen, whose 10 brands range from Seat to Porsche, is making sweeping production cuts in Germany. We take a look at the impact this is having on the automotive industry in the country.A row over Peking duck is adding to already tense relations between Brussels and Beijing. The European Commission has opened an investigation into whether Chinese duck meat is being sold in Europe at unfairly lo
Volkswagen makes sweeping production cuts Jul 9, 2026 1586 Volkswagen, whose 10 brands range from Seat to Porsche, is making sweeping production cuts in Germany. We take a look at the impact this is having on the automotive industry in the country.A row over Peking duck is adding to already tense relations between Brussels and Beijing. The European Commission has opened an investigation into whether Chinese duck meat is being sold in Europe at unfairly lo
Chinese factories raise their prices Jul 9, 2026 537 Energy price rises since US/Israel war with Iran has affected Chinese manufacturers. But retailers in China struggle to raise prices as consumers watch their budgets. Volkswagen's Board is considers move to cut 100,000 jobs in Germany. And we learn about the political philosophy of Manchesterism and how it may soon be seen in No 10 Downing Street.
George Johnson: 'He was extraordinary' Jul 8, 2026 1586 Pioneering entrepreneur George Johnson has died aged 99. We speak to Valerie Jarrett, American businesswoman, former Senior Advisor to the President of the United States, and chief executive officer of the Obama Foundation. She knew George Johnson throughout his life, and was a close friend.Russia has banned exports of diesel in order to avoid domestic shortages, after a flurry of attacks by Ukrai
Ukraine's drone strikes hit Russia's oil industry Jul 8, 2026 617 Russian motorists queue for miles in the hope of buying petrol, but President Putin describes the problem as manageable.Meanwhile fighting has erupted in the Persian Gulf with both US and Iran firing at targets on land and at sea. Almost no ships are currently passing through the Strait of Hormuz.And the world's biggest professional ESports event gets under way in Paris.
SpaceX's lift-off moment stalls Jul 7, 2026 1587 Twenty five days ago SpaceX debuted on the stock market in the largest initial public offering in history, selling US$75bn worth of shares. Now its joined the Nasdaq 100 index of firms including Microsoft, Apple and Nvidia, so why have its shares fallen? We hear from tech investor Eileen Burbridge and financial advisor Jennifer Snyder on why investors might not be feeling reassured. Canada's launc
Ethanol fuels row in India Jul 7, 2026 726 Motorists are angry that petrol in India must contain 20% ethanol alchol. Samsung's profits jump on sales of memory chips for AI, but the share price falls. And can China become the global leader in self driving cars?
The future of gaming after Xbox cuts Jul 6, 2026 1587 With Microsoft announcing nearly five thousand job cuts, and XBOX bearing the brunt of the losses, we look at what's changing in the world of gaming and hear from former Xbox executive Peter Moore on how it might affect some of the globe's most popular computer games. Meanwhile, as NATO leaders prepare to haggle in Turkey over defence spending, we get advice from Sweden's former Prime Minister Car
Easyjet accepts $7bn takeover offer Jul 6, 2026 512 Europe's second biggest low cost airline accepted bid after months of wooing. If the deal goes through, the new owners Clearlake will take the business private.NATO to discuss a proposed Defence, Security and Resilience Bank, aimed at boosting lending to member nations to pay for a ramp up in defence.And US rock band Metallica are funding work apprenticeships as part of their current stadium tour
America at 250: swifties and soccer fans turn up Jul 3, 2026 1586 Swift wedding rumours, FIFA World Cup crowds and extreme heat hit New York on America’s birthday weekend. With electricity demand soaring, we hear what is happening on the ground.We are more than halfway through the 2026 World Cup, but ticket resale platforms have been causing problems for some fans, who say their tickets were cancelled at the last minute or never arrived. We hear from fans and ex
Taylor Swift's wedding and 4th July - big money celebrations take over NYC Jul 3, 2026 537 A big birthday, a big wedding and big temperatures...it's a big weekend in the United States for citizens and business owners. Also, Russia takes more steps to tackle its growing fuel shortages. And why a Japanese mayor is facing criticism for taking maternity leave. Presenter: Bisi Adebayo Producer: Victoriya Holland Editor: Justin Bones

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