Later in the programme well get the inside track on a tech company which aims to tackle the worldwide problem of poor eyesight. A new survey has found that online spending in the uk has fallen for the First Time Since 2013. Today we want to know whether your expectations of the future are affecting your Spending Decisions . Do get in touch just use the hashtag bbcbizlive. Hello and welcome to Business Live. So Emmanuel Macron has won the french presidency, and now the hard work begins. His first challenge will be to form a government with crucial parliamentary elections in june. The outcome of that will determine how much power the new president has to tackle the lengthy list of economic problems. France has had a high Unemployment Rate for decades currently around 10 of the workforce or 3 million people. That compares with less than half 4. 3 across the border in germany. The problem is worse for young people 24 of those between the ages of 15 and 2a dont have a job. The other big iss
Its faced some choppy waters in recent times well ask whether the brexit negotiations can make for calmer seas. And what do you buy from Vending Machines . Drinks, sweets, how about a supercar . a Vending Machine in singapore is offering luxury vehicles including bentleys, ferraris and lamborghinis. Today we want to know whats the most surprising thing youve ever seen in a Vending Machine . Let us know. Just use the hashtag bbcbizlive. Hello and welcome to Business Live. Today, the Uks Labour Party will release its manifesto ahead of next months general election. Although the formal announcement is expected in a few hours;time, is expected in a few hours time, last week a leaked copy of the document revealed labours plans to scrap the governments existing white paper on brexit negotiations. The conservative manifesto is expected in the next few days. So where do the two parties stand on brexit . The labour Party Favours managed migration, but will stop short of committing to specific i
On the last few days. The ftse just starting up a little bit. Well take a look at what this means for prices at the pump. And following the vice like grip of the handshake between president s trump and macron, were getting to grips with the perfect greeting and asking how important is the handshake . Hello and welcome to Business Live. Yesterday it was nato, today its the g7. A different place, sicily this time, a different combination of world leaders, a different agenda. Lets take a look at why its important. These seven countries account for getting on for half of the worlds wealth about 46 . But many of them are struggling with comparatively stagnant economies. The International Monetary fund is forecasting the worlds economy will grow by 3. 5 this year, butjust1. 9 in the g7. Also high on the list of worries the rise of Trade Protectionism after President Trump came to power promising to put america first. The other g7 members will be pushing him to soften this position. Then ther
For the Aviation Industry well find out what impact its having on airlines as they hold their annual gathering in mexico. If you want to get in touch with us about anything were talking about today just use the hashtag b bcbizlive. Hello and welcome to Business Live. We start with events over the weekend and the Massive Police operation after Saturday Nights Terror Attack in Central London. The investigation is well under way. In the last few hours police have raided two more properties in east london as they investigate the attack which killed seven people and injured 48 people. It has prodded questions over how the police are funded and if they have the resources they need. Jeremy corbyn accused the conservatives of trying to protect the public on the cheap. They accused him of desperate promises and evasive soundbites. So lets look at the numbers. The total Police Budget for england and wales stands at about £14. 34 billion. Because its a devolved issue in scotland and Northern Ire
Election, frances new president Emmanuel Macron looks set to win a landslide in the countrys parliamentary elections. Can he pushed through the major reforms that you promised voters, including Cutting Spending and overholding frances strict laws. Do you still trust the politicians . Do they deliver on their promises . Or do they just say what you want to hear to win your vote . Let us know, use the hashtag bbc Business Live. A very warm welcome to the programme. Do get in touch with your thoughts. The Prime Minister has formed a new government, and today she will be holding her first Cabinet Meeting says the election. Senior ministers reappointed by theresa may have publicly given hubbard backing, but several are reported to have demanded greater influence in return for their support. Meanwhile, the uncertainty caused by the General Election has led Business Confidence in the uk to sink through the floor. That is according to a lobby group that did according to a lobby group that did