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President Donald Trump’s massive finance bill has cleared its final hurdle in Congress — but what could it mean for the U.S. economy and for poorer Americans who rely on government support programmes? Also, Superman is back on screen — but is the superhero genre starting to lose its shine? And as Britpop legends Oasis prepare to kick -off their long-awaited reunion tour in Cardiff, fans are snapping up merchandise from pop-up stores across the UK and Ireland.

US President Donald Trump's huge budget bill is heading for a final vote in the US House of Representatives. Democrats warn it includes the largest cut to Medicaid in US history, while Republicans argue it will spark economic growth. We hear from a US based green energy company about the impact of the bill on the country’s renewables industry. Leaders from across the globe have been meeting in Seville to discuss the growth of world debt. A new UN-backed Borrowers’ Forum promises to give developing countries a united voice to tackle mounting debt. But why are critics saying it’s not enough?Plus, Sam Fenwick asks could Elon Musk’s Starlink revive Lebanon’s crumbling Telecom sector?

President Trump announces 20% tariff on Vietnamese goods. Under the agreement, Vietnam will charge no tariffs on imports from the US.Also, members of Congress are wrangling over Donald Trump’s sweeping finance bill. Plus, we explore why remittances to Mexico from workers in the U.S. have seen a sharp decline.

The US, Japan, India, and Australia are joining forces to secure critical minerals supplies essential for next-generation technologies.In the UK, why is the finance minister appear visibly upset during a House of Commons debate? The US Senate narrowly passes Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' but now it faces the House of Representatives.In Switzerland, the Women's Football European Championship is kicking off with record sponsorship deals, rising TV audiences, and sold-out stadiums highlighting the tournament’s economic momentum.Plus, do you look at the faces printed on your banknotes? Sam Fenwick finds out why a bank is redesigning notes.

After hours of stalemate, Republicans in the US Senate have narrowly passed Donald Trump’s mega-bill on tax and spending, meaning the proposed legislation has cleared one of its key hurdles. Also, US President Donald Trump has suggested that Doge, the cost-cutting agency Elon Musk helped set up, could be used to hurt the billionaire's companies – as the former allies continue their public dispute over Trump's budget plans. And it's 25 years since one of the world's first and longest transnational bridges was opened in northern Europe – the Öresund Bridge – but it is facing new challenges.

The US Senate holds marathon vote on President Donald Trumps “big, beautiful bill" which has reached 45 consecutive votes, making it the longest vote-a-rama in Senate history.There's a stark warning that cuts to USAID could lead to 14 million additional deaths. What does this mean for economic stabilities of the countries facing these cuts?In Japan, the country is standing firm against pressure to open up its rice market to the US. Plus, one of Europe's most iconic landmarks that drives business and economic growth turns 25.

Global supply chains are in trouble, driven by crises due to tariffs, geopolitical shocks and Middle East instability, according to the latest survey carried out by CIPS Pulse of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply. Roger Hearing hears from Ben Farrell, CIPS CEO. Also, as a key tariff deadline set by US President Donald Trump draws closer, talks between the United States and many other countries, including India, have hit roadblocks over import duties on auto parts, steel, and agricultural goods. And Italian luxury fashion brand Prada has said it acknowledges the Indian roots of its new footwear line, days after the design sparked a controversy in India.

While businesses on both sides of the Atlantic are hoping that the UK-US trade deal - which comes into effect today - will provide a much needed boost, we look at whether Canada can get a breakthrough in talks with their North American neighbour in Washington. Sam Fenwick discusses how backlogs are piling up at major shipping ports across Europe as logistic companies struggle to deal with US president Donald Trump’s unpredictable trade policies, while unusually low water levels on the Rhine make it even harder for barges to move goods through Germany and the Netherlands. And have you ever tried to scam a scammer? We find out how an AI bots creator in Australia is tackling the growth of fake calls and text messages. The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.

There's another twist to the tariffs tale... US President Donald Trump says he's stopping trade talks with Canada over a tax he's not happy about.The US and China have reached a trade truce on critical minerals... but how critical is the deal?And Glastonbury has a hippy roots, but it’s making serious money.... we’ll hear how it generates hundreds of millions for the British economy.You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033.

The US and China have agreed a new trade deal. Will it finally improve relations between the world’s two biggest economies and speed up the flow of strategic minerals? Bisi Adebayo will be discussing why it is such a big deal. In Brazil, the Supreme Court is taking on Big Tech firms after ruling that social media platforms can now be held directly responsible for users’ illegal posts.And it’s the end of an era, as Microsoft finally waves goodbye to the dreaded blue screen of death after 40 years. The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.