The US tax and spending bill suggests that to subsidise electric vehicles and solar panels. President Donald Trump is also trying to encourage American allies in Europe and Asia to buy more US liquid natural gas and oil. But experts are arguing that this could allow China a free run at becoming the world’s first electricity superpower. Also, US President Donald Trump says his administration will probably start notifying trading partners from Friday of the new US tariff on their exports effective Aug. 1. And fifteen years after their explosive split, music legends Liam and Noel Gallagher are reuniting for an Oasis tour that kicks off today in Cardiff, Wales.

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.

In the US, the economy shrinks, jobless claims rise, and tariffs start to bite... Will steps toward an agreement with China help the situation?

There's been a tax shake-up in Africa’s biggest economy... Nigeria’s President signs off on sweeping reforms. But will they be felt on the ground?

And after nearly four decades in charge… Vogue’s Anna Wintour is stepping back. What’s next for fashion’s most powerful woman?

You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033.

With the World Bank awarding $150 million to Syria and $250 million to Lebanon in order to help the two Middle Eastern countries infrastructures redevelop after turbulent periods, we discuss what needs to be done to grow their economic confidence.

Ed Butler finds out how so-called ticket-pullers are employing teams of people to make millions of dollars through scalping tickets from top UK concerts.

And after years of liberalised rules on cannabis, how Thailand may be thinking of cracking down once more on legal weed.

The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.

Lebanon has secured $250 million in World Bank funding for post-war recovery, to help repair and rebuild critical public infrastructure and essential services. Is the oil giant Shell taking over its rival BP? Plus, Mexico is planning to sue Space X over rocket debris on the beach.

At least two people have been shot dead during protests in Kenya, which marks the first anniversary of deadly anti-tax demonstrations that left 60 people dead.

Security forces have barricaded key roads in Nairobi and fired tear gas. Keen to avoid a repeat storming of parliament, President William Ruto has appealed to protesters not to threaten peace and stability.

NATO allies agree to boost their military spending off the back of pressure from US President Donald Trump, but is Europe’s defence industry ready for wartime demand?

And what happens when E-sport stars call it quits? We look at life after the leaderboard in a billion-dollar industry.

The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.

US president Trump arrives in Europe for the annual NATO summit. He is demanding all member states to commit to spending 5% of national economic output on their militaries.

We hear how a social enterprise in Northern Uganda is connecting rural homes and transforming lives by turning agricultural waste into clean, renewable energy.

Plus, why are people protesting again a multimillion dollar celebrity wedding in Venice?

US President Donald Trump has criticised both Israel and Iran, despite a ceasefire deal. But what does continuing tensions in the Middle East mean for oil prices and the wider global economy?

We’re in Tianjin, China, for the Summer World Economic Forum, where global leaders are meeting against a backdrop of slowing growth and rising trade tensions.

And Leanna Byrne speaks to tech specialist Takara Small as Google’s dominance in the UK comes under the spotlight by regulators who say it may need to change how the search engine works.

The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.

Iran launches missiles at a US airbase in Qatar in response to strikes on its nuclear sites. This leads to airspace shutdowns in many Middle Eastern countries.

We examine whether Iran will now close the world's busiest oil shipping channel, the Strait of Hormuz.

Plus, Argentina's economy is expanding. Andrew Peach finds out what is driving the growth.

A narrow area of sea at the mouth of the Gulf has become the focus of global concern after the United States bombing of Iran.

While Iran's parliament has voted to close the Strait of Hormuz, there is no sign of disruption of the sea passage that carries a fifth of the world's oil. So is Iran likely to take action there, and what would the effect be?

Roger Hearing discusses whether Germany and Italy will repatriate their national gold reserves of $245billion from the New York Federal Reserve over fears about President Donald Trump’s erratic policymaking amid wider geopolitical unrest.

And we hear how the pursuit of shopping convenience is leading to exhausted workers and struggling family-run businesses in India.

The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.

Global markets, including the US, have been quietly calm, although there have been warning signs of looming risks and uncertainty after Donald Trump’s “liberation day” tariffs announcement. What’s behind such market “silence”? Roger Hearing hears from Gillian Tett, the chair of the Editorial Board of the Financial Times and the Provost of Kings College Cambridge, who has been writing about this. And how are businesses navigating global sourcing and supply chain risks and disruptions? A Global Sourcing Risk Index, produced by Proxima and Oxford Economics, shows how much business leaders still need to do. Also, a group of economists, backed by the Vatican, are calling for a reshaping of the international financial system to help developing countries that are heavily in debt and struggling to finance important social issues in their countries like healthcare and education.