2024-12-14
53 分钟France has a new Prime Minister…but can François Bayrou fix the economy where his predecessor failed? We talk to a biographer who says the jury’s out. Russia’s economy shows surprise growth—but with inflation soaring and sanctions biting, is it all as good as it seems? And Christmas classics still rule the airwaves—and the royalty cheques. Will new Xmas songs ever break through? You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033. We would love to hear from you!
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Hello, I'm Liana Byrne and this is Business Matters on the BBC World Service.
Today we're live in Lahore and New York.
France's new Prime Minister, Francois Beru, takes office, calling the country's financial situation dire.
Can he succeed where his predecessor failed?
It's very difficult to say how successful it can be because it's so complicated.
Today in France, Russia's economy shows surprising growth.
But with inflation soaring and sanctions biting, what's the reality behind the numbers?
And as Christmas music dominates playlists worldwide, why do the old classics rake in millions while new hits struggle to break through?
That's Business Matters here on the BBC.
But first, here's the latest BBC news.
BBC News with Sue Montgomery.
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