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BBC World Service · Business

World Business Report

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

Episodes

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Pakistani auctions its state airline live on TV

24 Dec 2025
26m
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The market moments that shaped the year

24 Dec 2025
12m
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US economy better than expected

23 Dec 2025
26m
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Is the US economy in better shape than expected?

23 Dec 2025
8m
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Another dramatic turn in the Warner Bros Discovery takeover

22 Dec 2025
26m
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Why is whiskey maker Jim Beam pausing production?

22 Dec 2025
8m
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Is EU money enough for Ukraine?

19 Dec 2025
26m
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This edition of the BBC World Business Report covers several pressing economic issues. It begins with an analysis of the EU's loan to Ukraine, including reactions from Ukrainian officials and economists, and explores the potential impact on the country's economy and stability. The report then shifts to Sri Lanka, exami...

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TikTok lives to scroll another day

19 Dec 2025
8m
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This episode of World Business Express covers several key global business stories. It begins with the news that TikTok has avoided a US ban by striking a deal to sell its US assets to American investors, though the algorithm remains under ByteDance's ownership due to Chinese export controls. The discussion includes ins...

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Will Europe use frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine?

18 Dec 2025
26m
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Price increases in America ease unexpectedly

18 Dec 2025
8m
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How is the US blockade affecting Venezuelans?

17 Dec 2025
26m
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Why will the world use more coal than ever this year?

17 Dec 2025
8m
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Why is black unemployment rising in the US?

16 Dec 2025
26m
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US jobs report shows rise in unemployment

16 Dec 2025
8m
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Will the EU hit the brakes on its combustion car ban?

15 Dec 2025
26m
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Spain hits Airbnb with a major multimillion fine for illegal listings

15 Dec 2025
8m
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Trade tensions: EU vs China

12 Dec 2025
26m
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This BBC World Business Report episode covers several pressing global economic issues. It examines the increasing trade tensions between the EU and China, focusing on EU investigations into Chinese companies and the potential impact of a new three-euro tax on small parcels, mainly affecting Chinese imports. The report ...

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Australia's under-16s social media ban faces courtroom test

12 Dec 2025
8m
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Disney & OpenAI deal: Threat or opportunity?

11 Dec 2025
26m
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“Piracy” in the Caribbean?

11 Dec 2025
8m
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