World Business Report
Analysis of the big global business and economic issues, as they affect consumers and investors. Broadcast on weekdays.
Who is Rachel Reeves - Britain’s first female finance minister?
After a momentous change for British politics, the new Prime Minister, Labour's Keir Starmer has been welcoming in his new cabinet. And amongst the members of his top team was the country's first ever female finance minister. Also, in the programme, Devina Gupta looks at the big elections showdown in…
Kier Starmer scoops UK election result
On World Business Report we have a panel of experts who have been there and know how it works to explain how markets have reacted to the news of a new UK government, ways to boost economic growth and how, practically does Britain's new finance minister get started in a…
UK votes being counted
Millions of people voted at the UK General election. Rahul Tandon finds out what the exit polls tell us about how the contest could go and what it means global economy.
Fighting malaria could offer global economic boost
Will Bain finds out more about the malaria vaccine that scientists and economists think could save some economies millions…Also, those EU tariffs on Chinese electric cars have come into force - we'll look at what that might mean next…And finally, we're off for a spot of wine tasting.
Hurricane Beryl hits Jamaica
Hurricane Beryl has hit Jamaica, bringing with it catastrophic damage. A number of people have already been killed in the path of the storm, including in Grenada, as well as St Vincent and the Grenadines. Devina Gupta talks to local business owners and finds out how climate change is impacting…
UK general election 2024
The UK is less than 24 hours away from polls opening in a landmark general election. The next government will inherit a low growth economy and a complicated relationship with its biggest trading partner, the European Union. Waiting lists within the National Health Service, and rise in the cost of…
President Joe Biden has called on major drug companies to cut the price of weight loss drugs
President Joe Biden has called on major drug companies to cut the price of weight loss medication Hurricane Beryl, a category 5 storm is heading towards Jamaica. We hear more from disaster modeller Enki Research And Jayson Tatum will sign a five-year deal, worth $314 million dollars with the Boston…
Energy chief issues stark warning
The head of IEA Dr Fatih has told World Business Report that unless the thousands of currently operating coal plants around the world are retired early the world has zero chance of keeping global warming within 1.5 degrees. He speaks exclusively to Rahun Tandon on this issue.Sri Lanka is set…
Victims lawyers say Boeing must pay $240 million fine
Lawyers representing family members of victims tragically killed in the Boeing plane crash say they will be offered financial compensation. Rahul Tandon speaks to Paul Njoroge who lost his family in an Ethiopian plane crash.Plus, we get French market reaction to the first round of the country's elections....and South Africa's…
US Supreme Court strikes down 40-year Chevron precedent
In a 6-3 vote, the US Supreme Court killed a legal precedent that conservatives have attacked for decades, known as the "Chevron deference". The court decided in 1984 that judges should defer to federal agencies in interpreting ambiguous parts of statutes. However, from now on the courts alone will decide…
Argentina’s Javier Milei wins senate approval for economic reforms
President Javier Milei’s plans to slash public spending has been approved by Parliament. Devina Gupta speaks to reporter Natalio Cosoy based in Argentina about what this controversial approval could mean for ordinary citizens.We head to India's capital city - Delhi which has seen its highest rainfall in over 80 years.And…
US courts block Purdue Pharma settlement
The Supreme Court has blocked a $6bn settlement that shielded the Sackler family, who own Purdue, from future legal action. The pharmaceuticals company is widely blamed for the US opioid crisis. We dig into what the ruling means.Meanwhile, we speak to two executives heading the $2bln Korean company behind "webtoons",…
Kenya faces renewed protests
We head to Kenya where a day after President Ruto rolled back controversial tax increases, young protestors are still out on the streets . As police fire tear gas to try and disperse crowds, Devina Gupta finds out what the impact has been on daily life and businesses. Also, how…
Bolivia faces attempted coup
In Bolivia, factions of the military have attempted to enter the presidential palace in what's being described as an attempted coup. We dig into what might be behind the movement. Elsewhere, Roger Hearing looks at the latest in Kenya following deadly riots. And we hear from the Dubai boss of…
Kenya’s President Ruto refuses to sign finance bill
Kenya’s President has declined to sign a contentious finance bill that has sparked nationwide deadly protests. The bill has been sent back to parliament for amendments. Leanna Byrne speaks to a Kenyan influencer who explains how the proposals could affect her work.Volkswagen has jolted the electric vehicle industry by partnering…
Protesters in Kenya angry over tax rises
Presenter Rahul Tandon examines the widespread protests over tax rises taking place in Kenya. Many young people are involved in the demonstrations across the country.We hear from an informal advisor to Donald Trump about what the former President’s economic vision will be if he is elected again. Deadly heat waves…
The music industry takes on AI
Some of the world's largest music labels are suing two artificial intelligence firms, claiming they are training their models with copyrighted music.Elsewhere, Rahul Tandon looks into the latest fight Apple is facing in the EU, and why there's trouble rumbling in the Premier League.
What the cost of the slave labour?
A Swiss court has sentenced four members of the UK's richest family to prison sentences ranging from four to four-and-a-half years.Prakash and Kamal Hinduja as well as son Ajay and his wife Namrata were found guilty of exploitation - usury in the Swiss penal code - and illegal employment.Also, in…
Travel agents under pressure after Hajj deaths
We look into the booming religious tourism sector and its challenges, amid hundreds of pilgrim deaths in Saudi.Elsewhere, Rob Young looks into the latest US inflation data and asks why a former football star is turning his eye to African fintech.
Why is inflation so stubborn in the United States?
The inflation is the rate at which prices increases - so when we say the inflation rate is slowing down it does not mean that prices are falling . So we wanted to discuss why inflation is still so sticky with someone in the US who has been looking at…