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    UK PM announces resignation

    22/06/2026 | 26 mins.
    Sir Keir Starmer says he will step down as Labour leader and UK prime minister. What does the political uncertainty mean for the British economy?
    Cape Verde has become one of the stories of the FIFA World Cup - what impact is the tournament having on its economy?
    And Alan Greenspan, the longtime chair of the US Federal Reserve, has died aged 100. We’ll hear from the former Bank of England governor, Mervyn King, on Greenspan’s impact on the American economy.
    Presenter: Andrew Peach
    Producer: Rob Cave and Haider Saleem
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    UK PM Resigns: What Business Wants Now

    22/06/2026 | 8 mins.
    Keir Starmer announces he is stepping down as Britain's Prime Minister, triggering a Labour leadership contest at a crucial moment for the UK economy. We hear from Rain Newton-Smith, CEO of CBI on what businesses will be looking for next. Plus, how SK Hynix overtook Samsung to become South Korea's most valuable company, and a look back at the life and legacy of former US Federal Reserve Chair Alan Greenspan, who has died aged 100.
    Presenter: Bisi Adebayo
    Producer: Amber Mehmood
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    World Cup hydration breaks give advertisers advantage

    19/06/2026 | 28 mins.
    The World Cup hydration breaks are giving players the chance to cool off, but we look at why this is an advantage for advertisers.
    Venice is now charging day-trippers up to $11 to enter the city in the latest efforts to tackle over tourism, we take a look at what impact this will have on local businesses.
    And the Toy Story 5 film is out today, we take a look at why the film's franchise has been a huge success for over three decades.
    Presenter: Vishala Sri-Pathma Producer: Barbara George and Parisa Qurban
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    India's biggest ever share offer

    19/06/2026 | 8 mins.
    IPO aims to raise $4 billion for Jio Platforms hopes, the telecom unit of billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance.
    Is the UK economy 6% smaller as a result of voting for Brexit in 2016?
    And Iran says ships won't be charged for passing through the Strait of Hormuz during the 60 days peace negotiations period.
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    US lifts Iran naval blockade following US-Iran deal

    18/06/2026 | 26 mins.
    The US has lifted its Iran naval blockade following the US-Iran deal. Both countries have signed a deal but what does it actually mean for the two nations?
    We head to Cuba where the government’s unveiled sweeping reforms, trying to steady an economy that’s really under pressure.
    And the Governor of Massachusetts has unofficially "legalised" the Scottish dish haggis, as the state continues to welcome Scotland fans during the World Cup.
    Presenter: Vishala Sri-Pathma
    Producer: Barbara George and Parisa Qurban
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