World Business Report

Tough times for the gaming industry after news of more lay-offs, this time at Microsoft's Xbox gaming division, Will Bain asks developers and designers if it's all doom and gloom, and what challenges like ahead. And authorities are carrying out investigations after a Ryanair passenger was partially sucked out of a Boeing 737 when a cabin window shattered mid-flight, thousands of feet in the air. W...

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, 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 l...

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 l...

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.

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 Ukra...

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.

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...

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?

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...

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 tou...

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 e...

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

With just 57,000 posts created in June, half the number expected, the US jobs market is showing signs of cooling. We talk to a restaurant owner about why it's getting harder to hire. And the latest on the computer gremlins causing chaos at European airports. We hear from the family of a businessman delayed by 12 hours and a travel expert: Are glitches in the new EU-wide border control system going...

Is the US jobs market starting to lose momentum? Also, Europe's new border system is leading to long queues at some airports this summer. And India has told Meta to delay a new WhatsApp feature over fraud concerns. Presenter: Bisi Adebayo Producer: Victoriya Holland Editor: Justin Bones

As Eurozone inflation lowers to 2.8% in June, heads of the US and European central banks have say inflation isn't beaten yet. We look at why top bankers are still worried about inflation and what's actually driving it. Also on the programme we speak to one of the Gulf's oldest oil companies about why the Gulf oil industry will have to build back better to secure supply chains. And as one of Califo...

The European Union has introduced a customs charge of just over $3 on low value items bought outside of the bloc. We hear from the EU commission MP who explained us why these measures are so important. The US president Donald Trump made more than $1 billion last year, from business dealing in cryptocurrency. And the toxic pufferfish with razor sharp teeth that are invading the waters around Greece...

The Yen has hit a forty year low, despite the Japanese government spending billions on attempts to prop it up. We look at the impact on domestic business and exporters. Also, as sportswear giant Nike reports its full-year results, we speak to a brand expert to find out why the world's biggest sportswear name appears to have lost its way. And as the world's favourite safe haven loses its shine, we...

Japan's Yen drops to its weakest level in nearly 40 years. One business owner in Tokyo tells us the company is struggling to hang on. Are further interest rate rises on the way for the Eurozone? We ask a leader at the European Central bank forum. And a new deal for steel as the EU prepares to bring in tighter rules.

Andy Burnham has unveiled his plan to spread economic growth beyond London as he moves closer to becoming Britain’s next prime minister. We ask whether devolution — giving more power to England’s regions — could boost growth, and what it would mean for businesses. Also on the programme, the US Supreme Court blocks President Donald Trump’s attempt to remove a Federal Reserve governor, in a ruling t...

South Korea has announced plans to pump in least $880bn to strengthen its semiconductor industry and artificial intelligence capabilities in the coming years. And Comcast prepares to spin off NBCUniversal and Sky in a major media shake-up.

New Yorkers breathed a sigh of relief at the news of a rent-price freeze for a million apartments. In a recent win for Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a housing board approved his pledge to prevent leases from going up and we hear about what this means for both the landlords and tenants. Our market expert also explains the potential pros and cons of this. And, as Europe's heatwave persists with temperatures...

Asia is bearing the brunt of the latest technology stock sell-off, as concerns that the excitement around artificial intelligence may have pushed prices too high. The late arrival of India's monsoon and below-average rainfall are causing concern for the country's 300 billion dollar agriculture sector. And King Charles’s property management firm, the Crown Estate, has made a profit of more than £1b...

FIFA is blocking logos from brands like Levi's, Heinz, and Beats at the World Cup. We find out why, and how the banned brands are turning the ban into a viral marketing moment. Micron Technology has overtaken Meta, Tesla, and Apple in market valuation, but most people have never heard of it. So what does this chipmaker actually do, and how much is it cashing in on the AI boom? The International Ma...

Tourism is taking a hit as an intense heatwave grips Europe. Several countries have issued red weather alerts as temperatures soar. We hear from tourists and a tour guide sweating it out in Paris. Oil prices have fallen to their lowest point since the war began. But when will consumers feel it? Around the world, gamers are bracing to spend $80 on Grand Theft Auto VI. And we speak to the CEO of Pat...