Jaguar Land Rover extends production shutdown after cyber breach

The US central bank - the Federal Reserve - has lowered interest rates for the first time since President Trump began his second term. But what does this actually mean for companies? We speak to two business owners to find out their thoughts. ank - the Federal Reserve - has lowered interest rates for the first time since President Trump began his second term. Pomp and pageantry as King Charles welcomes the US president to the UK. We’ll be hearing what kind of reception Donald Trump has received.And the state visit also coincides with a major tech deal between the two allies. But can state visits really help economic ties? A former British deputy ambassador to the US gives us his insight.

Leanna Byrne looks ahead to the U.S. Federal Reserve meeting on interest rates — will it deliver the first cut of 2025? We also explore how the soaring cost of tomatoes is adding to America’s food inflation and stretching household budgets. And after nearly half a century, Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Jerry Greenfield parts ways with the ice cream maker, intensifying its dispute with parent company Unilever.

Colombia loses its certification as a US ally in the war on drugs, as Trump accuses it of failing to rein in record cocaine production. We look at what it could mean for investment in the country - and hear from Colombia’s Ambassador to the US on what comes next.Meanwhile, Microsoft plans to invest $30 billion in AI and other advanced technology in the UK over the next few years. We speak to the company’s chief executive about the impact the financial commitment might have.And as Hollywood mourns Robert Redford, we reflect on the mark he left on the business of film.

Jaguar Land Rover has extended its production shutdown until at least 24 September as it struggles with the fallout from a major cyber-attack. Also, Indian and US officials hold their first talks since Washington hit Delhi with a 50% tariff over Russian oil and weapons purchases.And Argentina’s president Javier Milei insists ‘the worst is over’ as he unveils a new budget.

As President Trump announces on social media that the US and China have reached a framework deal on the future ownership of Tiktok, presenter Sam Fenwick asks who might buy the social media platform? Also, the Pope calls out the widening pay gap between bosses like Elon Musk and other workers.And our reporter Hannah Mullane assesses the impact of artificial intelligence on graduate recruitment.

A breakthrough deal on TikTok as the US and China reach an agreement, keeping the app alive for American users. Presenter Leanna Byrne also looks at the Pope’s concerns over executive pay. And why Labubu dolls are losing their charm.

Many Nepali businesses were closed during deadly anti-corruption protests, which toppled the government and saw its first female interim prime minister appointed. We look at India’s trade negotiations with the European Union and the United States. Plus, we hear from a South Korean worker caught up in immigration raids in Georgia, who was later deported.

Albania appoints a minister to root out corruption, but is it just a PR stunt or could it really make a difference to how the county is run? We speak to Albania’s Prime Minister, Edi Rama, about the new appointment.We also ask whether funding for the Eurovision Song Contest is under threat as nations threaten to pull out over the war in Gaza.And one of the world’s most popular rappers, Bad Bunny, has added millions to Puerto Rico’s economy since July. We hear from a journalist about the artist’s impact on the island.

More than 300 South Koreans who were arrested in the raid in the Hyundai plant in Georgia have now been released from detention and flown to their country. And how can this affect the economic relations between both countries? London's underground rail system – the Tube – has been closed for five days by a strike over pay and conditions for train drivers, and this has been very stressful for commuters, but more than that, it has been very damaging for businesses. And Roger Hearing hears about the use of artificial intelligence to write speeches for politics and business, and how you can detect if it's written by AI or a human.

Mexico plans to increase tariffs on vehicles from China and other Asian countries to 50 percent. We speak to a former Mexican trade official about why President Sheinbaum is making this move and what it could mean for businesses and consumers.We have the latest on the fallout from the mass immigration raid at a Hyundai plant in the US state of Georgia.And a rollercoaster ride for Universal? We look at the ups and downs of the company’s plans to build its first theme park in Europe.