The first African-American president of the United States is inaugurated for the second time. Diana Furchtgott-Roth, a former economic adviser to President George W Bush, and Bert Kaufman, vice president of Business Forward discuss his tough task …
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Greetings Facebookers - Mike Johnson here, back with you for today's radio World Business Report. There are two stories we're covering today which you might like to react to. First, as Barack Obama is inaugurated for his second term - what'...s the biggest economic challenge he faces, and what should he do about it? Second... new research today suggests females are harder hit by tough economic times than males. Read the background below... then let me know what you think.See MoreBBC Business News shared a link.
Have you received a text about PPI compensation? If so, you're not alone. How an insurance mis-selling scandal unintentionally led to a deluge of spam text messages- Today on World Business Report we join the media frenzy over Lance Armstrong's admission of doping. We'll explore whether his former sponsors are likely to demand their money back. And what it means for the various court cases against him. Do you think Armstrong should end up paying back all of the money he made, or did his backers get the publicity they paid for?
- The nightmare continues for Boeing as airlines all over the world have grounded their 787 Dreamliners over safety fears. Investigations are now focused on the plane's electrical system and, in particular, its lithium ion battery pack. In today's World Business Report we'll be talking about the lithium battery packs and we want to get your thoughts. Would the latest saftey fears stop you getting on a Dreamliner and do you think they should all be grounded?
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In the latest blow to Boeing, the US Federal Aviation Authority temporarily grounds all US-based 787 Dreamliners because of the risk of battery fires. One analyst warns this could lead to more bad news for Boeing in the coming days.BBC Business News shared a link.
Do you trust the food you eat? Mike Johnson here, with you for World Business Report on the radio later. There's a storm in Britain and Ireland after burgers supposed to be made from beef... were found to contain horse and pig meat. Critics... say this shows how the food industry can cut corners on costs, especially in tough economic times. I'd like to hear what you think about it all. Are you confident that what's ON the packet - is IN the packet?See More- One of the UK's biggest chains of music shops, HMV, has gone into administration. But as Brits fall out of love with buying CD's on the high street we want to know if it's the same where you live. How do you buy your music - in shops or online?
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As Heathrow Airport reports a record year for passenger numbers, we ask: Does the South East of England really need to make more room for more planes, and if so then where and when should it be built?BBC Business News shared a link.
The emerald green lawns of Qatar's Education City campus would serve nicely as football pitches. And that is pretty apt given it is home to an organisation that the sport has catapulted into public consciousness, writes Simon Atkinson.BBC Business News shared a link.
2013 is set to be another tough year for economic growth, and the tech sector is no exception. Entrepreneur Judith Clegg believes that this year is likely to see more companies from the US and the UK come together to expand their markets.BBC Business News shared a link.
London 2012 may be over, but the Olympics rolls on. Tokyo launches media offensive for 2020 at London press eventBBC Business News shared a link.
How much food do you waste? Coming up in World Business Report on the BBC World Service at 1730 and 2230G (1930G in Africa), we're discussing a new UK report which claims up to 50% of the world's food is wasted. We'll hear from India, where the problem is exacerbated by poor infrastructure and complex supply chains. Let us know your thoughts.BBC Business News shared a link.
Underpaid, exploited, and vulnerable. That's the International Labour Organisation's verdict today on life for millions of domestic workers - mainly women - around the world. Mike Johnson here, with you again for World Business Report on th...e radio later. Many are migrant workers; they might be cooks or childminders for families. But they're often not covered by labour laws which protect other workers. I'd like to hear what you think about this. Especially if you've had experience as a domestic worker yourself. What should be done to improve things?See MoreBBC Business News shared a link.
More trouble for Boeing. Mike Johnson here, back again presenting radio's World Business Report later. A fire's broken out on a 787 Dreamliner in Boston. This follows a string of technical problems for Boeing's high-tech showpiece plane. I'd like your thoughts on this. Some say problems like this are only to be expected in new planes. But how would you feel about stepping onto a Dreamliner now? Let me know.- Coming up in radio World Business Report @1730 GMT: The UK government launches the next phase of its healthy eating campaign, "Change4life", encouraging people to become aware of sale and sugar content in many foods. We get reaction from the food industry and ask if they're the tobacco industry of the future. Whta do you think? Looking forward to your comments.
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How do you make your money work for you? What are your top tips for personal investing in Africa for 2013? Are you considering stocks and shares? Or thinking about land? And what about government bonds? How risk averse are you? In ‘You...r Money’ on Tuesday 8th January between 1300 and 1400 GMT Paul Lewis and Lesley Curwen will be talking to Aly Khan Satchu, financial and investment analyst and author of the book ‘Anyone can be rich’ – what personal investment questions do you have for him?
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There's even more bad news for Switzerland's once revered financial sector, as the oldest bank in the country is forced to shut after a US investigation into tax evasion. We'll discuss Swiss banking's battered reputation on World Business Report on the BBC World Service at 1730 and 2230 GMT - can any banking secrecy be justified when governments are looking for new sources of tax revenue?BBC Business News shared a link.
'Your Money' this month wants to hear your stories and experiences of shock mobile phone costs. Have you been hit with a monster mobile phone bill after travelling abroad? Did you manage to challenge it with your mobile phone provider? We... look at how travellers can protect themselves against huge roaming charges when abroad. Can you top the 200,000 US dollar mobile phone bill that landed on the doorstep of one Miami woman or the 10,000 US dollar bill of a holiday maker after a 10 day trip to Israel? Join Lesley Curwen and Paul Lewis for 'Your Money' on Tuesday 8th January from thirteen to fourteen hundred hours GMT on the BBC World Service.See MoreBBC Business News shared a link.
Should every large city have 'free' public transport? Coming up on World Business Report at 1730 GMT, we hear from Tallinn, Estonia, which has just become the first European capital to offer free transport on buses and trams to residents. The Deputy Mayor tells us it's for environmental reasons - others have criticised the cost of the scheme. What do you think?- Coming up in radio World Business Report later: Is digital killing the disc? UK downloads of music, films and games topped the £1bn mark last year (US$1.6bn), accounting for a quarter of all entertainment sales. What does this mean for traditional shops? Can you see a future where the disc becomes obsolete? Keen to hear your views...
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