From the BBC World Service… The U.K.’s target for lowering carbon emissions has been criticized as unobtainable. Activists shareholders at the Barclays bank’s annual general meeting. Plus, we look at the rise of female gambling addicts.
Jobs numbers come out Friday, but private data show the job market is hot. With its acquisition of Aetna, CVS has moved towards in-house health services. Plus, how some in “food deserts” are gaining access to fruits and vegetables.
A new study finds that raising the minimum wage could prevent suicides. The U.S. will begin to implement sanctions against Cuba. Plus, we take a look at the booming business around the forthcoming royal bundle of joy.
From the BBC World Service… Paris is bracing itself for May Day protests. Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro has claimed victory over an attempted coup. Plus, can the Trump administration reduce Iran’s oil exports to zero?
It’s not that hard to get a job these days, but it does take a little more work to get a raise. Cleveland and Ohio go the state’s supreme court to decide the fate of the city’s local hire ordinance.
Why public-private infrastructure partnerships get complicated. A new survey suggests more than one-third of recipients will leave paid vacation on the table this year. Plus, what happens when makers of specialty products just stop making?
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From the BBC World Service… Economic growth in Europe strengthened at the start of 2019. Also, a cross-party group of British politicians are backing a “Green New Deal” for the U.K. Finally, Japan’s Emperor Akihito has abdicated.
Consumers were spending a lot last month, according to new government data. An African swine flu epidemic is affecting China’s food supply. Plus, Spotify faces stiff competition as Amazon and Google enter the streaming music business.
Bayer shareholders send a resounding rebuke against management. As fuel prices rise, we look at how gas stations stay competitive. Plus, the average FICO credit score is up, but are these figures being inflated?
From the BBC World Service… Spain’s socialist party has won the most seats in the general election. Should the U.K. scrap the penny coin? And, the fight for votes in India’s election has entered its fourth round.
