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  • World Business Report

    EU imposed €3 fee on small parcels in hit to Shein, Temu and AliExpres

    2026/07/01 | 8 mins.
    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, causing a huge problem for the country's fishing industry.
    Presenter: Sarah Rogers
    Producer: Victoriya Holland
    Editor: Naomi Rainey
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    The Yen: How low can it go?

    2026/06/30 | 26 mins.
    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 ask what falling gold prices can tell us about the health of the global economy.
    Presenter: Samantha Fenwick
    Producers: Neil Morrow and Rob Cave
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    Japan's currency hit its weakest level in nearly 40 years

    2026/06/30 | 8 mins.
    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.
  • World Business Report

    Could This Be Britain's Next Prime Minister?

    2026/06/29 | 26 mins.
    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 that could shape the future independence of America’s central bank. We also ask why Comcast has decided to split its business while rivals are getting bigger, and we hear how the FIFA World Cup is already boosting spending in US host cities.
    (Image: REUTERS/Temilade Adelaja)
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    South Korea bets $880bn on chips and AI

    2026/06/29 | 8 mins.
    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.
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