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Exactly one year into his new job, we meet Ajay Banga, the President of the World Bank. He previously ran Mastercard, but following President Biden's nomination, Ajay Banga took on one of the most important roles in finance in June 2023. He tells us what steps he is putting in place to reform the organisation, how western governments are struggling to fund it to the same levels that it used to, and he warns inflation might not come down much further.Presenter: Sam Fenwick Producer: Olie D'Albertanson(Photo: Ajay Banga. Credit: Getty Images)

We found out why the dating guru swapped a career in investment banking to become a matchmaker. Now famous for his role in the hit TV show ‘Married at First Sight’, Paul Carrick Brunson explains how his current career path wasn’t always written in the stars. But a combination of business acumen, the backing of his partner and a touch of luck led to a lucrative trade in matchmaking.He explains his core business principles and gives his top tips for discussing money in a relationship.(Image: Paul Carrick Brunson. Credit: Chris Bethell)Presenter: Devina Gupta Producer: Sam Clack

It's been two months since the collapse of the key bridge in Baltimore, and the deadline to unblock the port's shipping channel is imminent. The US government has given a loose promise to make it happen by the end of May - but there are doubts that deadline will be met, causing more disruption to the local and global economy. How will businesses on sea and land find a way through more uncertainty?Izzy Greenfield speaks to small businesses who are feeling the impact; from fewer customers to disruption to supply chains.Baltimore used to rank first among US ports for autos and light trucks, handling a record 850,000 vehicles last year. Importantly, the port is where vehicles are processed and labelled to be sold domestically. We hear how the industry is seeing an immediate impact. And we learn about the struggles that transportation workers continue to face.(Image: Baltimore bridge after it collapsed in March 2024. Credit: Getty Images)Presented and produced by Izzy Greenfield