Stephen Ryan

Senior Producer, BBC World Service/Marketplace (in London)

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Dec 28, 2020
South Africa tops one million COVID-19 cases as virus variant spreads
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Some hospitals in South Africa are experiencing a huge increase in admissions. Plus, the financial impact of extreme weather events. And, China attempts to rein in its biggest technology company.
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Dec 25, 2020
What the Brexit trade deal left out
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Goods, covered. Services — and financial services, in particular — not so much. Plus: a gloomy outlook for post-Christmas sales and Tucson, Arizona wants you (yes, you) to try it on for size.
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Dec 25, 2020
If people are working remotely, should they be taxed remotely?
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A state’s ability to tax nonresidents’ income while they work remotely is being challenged at the Supreme Court. Plus: Scrambling for additional health care workers, several states have sped up the certification process for workers trained abroad. And: Adult student enrollment takes a hit.
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Dec 25, 2020
Financial services caught in Brexit limbo
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From the BBC World Service: The Brexit agreement reached yesterday only covers goods trade — what happens to the financial services industry once the calendar flips to 2021? Plus: Demand for the services of charitable organizations around the world has soared this year, leading to dwindling resources for many.
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Dec 24, 2020
Four years later, Brexit crosses the finish line
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The EU and the U.K. have finally reached agreement on their post-Brexit trading relationship. Plus: Trump’s prescription for lower drug prices hits a roadblock. And: Shutdown ahead? Democrats’ attempt to pass $2,000 direct payments has been blocked by Republicans.
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Dec 24, 2020
Democrats’ 11th-hour bid for $2000 relief payments
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Seizing on the president’s criticism, Democrats attempt to pass a bill to make relief checks bigger. Plus: What temp work looks like this holiday season. And: Has the summertime surge in support for Black-owned businesses endured?
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Dec 24, 2020
Negotiators haggle over who can fish where and when in post-Brexit talks
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A deal four-and-a-half years in the making may be delivered this Christmas Eve. Stock markets across Europe were calm in early trading as investors waited for details of a U.K./EU trade deal.
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Dec 23, 2020
Walmart pharmacies and opioid addiction
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A new DOJ lawsuit asks how responsible big pharmacy chains are for the opioid epidemic. Plus, investors appear to be looking past the potential for COVID relief delays. And, this holiday season, an increase in movies with LGBTQ storylines.
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Dec 23, 2020
Trump’s COVID relief package criticism
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The president says Congress’ $900 billion COVID relief bill needs to be reconfigured. Plus, how consumers are feeling. And, Congress this year expanded the list of items that can be purchased with Flexible Spending Accounts, including, for the first time, feminine hygiene products.
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Dec 23, 2020
France opens U.K. border, but COVID testing challenges remain
An unused airport near the Port of Dover has been turned into a testing site with truck drivers waiting 30 minutes for a result. Plus, Nigeria turns to solar-powered fridges for COVID-19 vaccines that need ultra-cold temperatures.
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