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  • World Business Report

    Saudi Arabia halts October crude deliveries to some European refineries

    2026-09-18 | 26 mins.
    The situation is a result of reduced deliveries of crude oil via Saudi Arabia's East/West pipeline which was attacked by Houthi rebels from Yemen.
    Warren Buffett's son Howard replaces him as Chair of Berkshire Hathaway.
    And we why US College football is coming to Wembley Stadium in London.
  • World Business Report

    Japan is raising rates again

    2026-09-18 | 8 mins.
    Japan's central bank has raised interest rates to their highest level since 1995, we'll be finding out how one business is feeling and will more rate hikes be the new normal.
    The Australian government is considering a total ban on smart glasses in its offices and schools over security concerns.
    And Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappé has ended his partnership with Nike after two decades.
    Presenter: Guy Kilty
    Producer: Barbara George
  • World Business Report

    Canada wants closer ties with the European Union

    2026-09-17 | 26 mins.
    Canada's PM Mark Carney is in Europe to discuss an EU-Canada Associate Member deal. President Trump suggests such a deal would be ‘hostile act’.
    Motorists in Nigeria express fury at the rising cost of petrol and diesel.
    And thousands of staff at a UK bank are demanding concessions after the company said it wants employees to work from the office more often.
  • World Business Report

    How can the EU make a social media ban a success?

    2026-09-17 | 8 mins.
    The European Union has announced plans for a social media ban for young people at the same time that tech bosses have backed restrictions for similar age groups. Luke Wilson hears from a researcher of Digital Child Futures about what makes a successful ban.
    Plus, as Americans Todd Boehly and Mark Walter sell their stakes in Chelsea, where does this leave the football club?
  • World Business Report

    Fed raises US interest rates by 0.25%

    2026-09-16 | 26 mins.
    The Federal Reserve has raised rates for the first time since 2023 the bank focuses on inflation fight. Chair Kevin Warsh defied Donald Trump’s calls for lower borrowing costs.
    2026 summer wheat exports from Russia and Ukraine will be 60% lower than pre-war average. Attacks on ports and shipping are to blame. Experts tell World Business Report that global wheat prices are likely to rise.
    One of Ed Sheeran's support acts has been dropped by his US concert promoter for his views on Palestine. World Business Report looks at the financial fall-out.
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