BBC World Business Report

Farming during Europe's intense heatwave

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Farmers across Europe are trying to protect their crops as an intense heatwave grips the continent. Several countries have issued red weather alerts as temperatures soar.

Meanwhile, an operation is under way to evacuate thousands of seafarers stranded in the Strait of Hormuz.

Why have fuel sales to the public been suspended in Russian occupied Crimea?

We also look at how trade between the UK and the EU has evolved a decade after Brexit

And what's going on with Space-X shares now?

Presenter: Leanna Byrne
Producers: Rob Cave and Niamh Mc Dermott
23 Jun 6PM English United Kingdom Business

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