Original version

BBC World Service East and Southern Africa Schedule

BBC World Service East and Southern Africa

World Business Report

Factual: Money

The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC

The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.

BBC World Service Australasia

BBC World Service Online

BBC World Service

BBC World Service schedule for American satellite radio and the Caribbean

BBC World Service Americas and the Caribbean

BBC World Service South Asia

BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East

BBC World Service West and Central Africa Schedule

BBC World Service West and Central Africa

BBC World Service East Asia

World Business Report: First broadcast 2018/09/10 22:32 GMT: Les Moonves resigns from CBS

Bulletins

Les Moonves resigns from CBS

First broadcast 2018/09/10 22:32 GMT

First broadcast 2018/09/10 22:32 GMT: Les Moonves resigns from CBS

BBC World Service - World Business Report, Les Moonves resigns from CBS

The head of US media giant CBS, resigns following allegations of sexual misconduct

The head of US media giant CBS, resigns following allegations of sexual misconduct.

The head of US media giant CBS, Les Moonves, has resigned with immediate effect following allegations of sexual misconduct. Emily Peck follows the media industry for the Huffington Post she explains the latest response to the news. Also in the programme, Jack Ma, founder of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba says he's leaving the firm next year. Duncan Clark wrote 'The House that Jack Built', and explains Mr Ma's legacy. Plus, how would you like to work a four day week instead of five? The Trades Union Congress in the UK says governments and companies should take action to help people work less but get paid the same. Kate Bell at the TUC tells us more. Italy's government is to introduce a ban on Sunday trading in large commercial centres. Monica Cannalire of the Italian Council of Shopping Centres tells us why her organisation is opposed to the move. Plus our workplace commentator Alison Green explores the thorny etiquette around hugging people at work.

(Picture: Les Moonves Credit EPA / Justin Lane)

Accessibility links

Programme Index

World Business Report

First broadcast 2018/09/10 22:32 GMT: Les Moonves resigns from CBS

Genres

Formats

Brand

BBC World Service East and Southern Africa

About BBC World Service