Russia's futuristic tax system
In a country that features prominently in international corruption league tables, it is surprising to find a futuristic tax system that has significantly narrowed the gap between revenue due and reven...
6 Aug 201912min
Former PM Davutoglu calls for new vision for Turkey
With the economy in trouble and relations with western allies strained, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's grip over Turkey’s ruling AK party is showing signs of weakening. Former prime minister Ahmet D...
1 Aug 201910min
What sterling's fall means for shoppers, exporters and investors
Sterling has taken a beating in the currency markets, falling to a fresh two-year low against the US dollar on Tuesday. Michael Hunter discusses why this has happened and who will be affected with Kat...
31 Juli 201911min
London Stock Exchange sees future in global data business
The London Stock Exchange group has confirmed that it is in advanced talks to buy Refinitiv in a $27bn deal that would turn it into a global exchanges and data powerhouse. Patrick Jenkins discusses th...
29 Juli 201912min
Hatice Cengiz's mission: Don't forget Jamal
Roula Khalaf talks to Alec Russell about her meeting with Hatice Cengiz, fiancee of the murdered Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who is now campaigning for his killers to be brought to justice. Cont...
28 Juli 201910min
The Brexit hopes of Britain's 'left behinds'
Many of those who voted to leave the European Union live in deprived towns and cities of the UK and were disillusioned with politics. The Joseph Rowntree Foundation teamed up with a think-tank, UK in ...
25 Juli 201913min
The lurking debt disaster behind India's tallest tower
In the past decade, some of India’s largest financial groups have made big investments in luxury property, notably an ambitious Mumbai tower that was supposed to set new standards in urban design. But...
24 Juli 20197min
Boris Johnson's 100-day Brexit deadline
Britain's new prime minister Boris Johnson has set himself a 100-day deadline to achieve Brexit, with or without a deal with the European Union. Siona Jenkins discusses his chances of achieving this w...
23 Juli 201912min
