UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigns as Conservative party leader, we look at his economic legacy. The news follows a raft of ministerial resignations and will trigger a leadership election at the heart of the country's government. We assess his impact on the global economy and ask what his successor will need to do from an business perspective.

Rahul Tandon is joined by the journalist and author Madhavan Narayanan in New Delhi, India, and by Hayley Woodin, Executive Editor of Business in Vancouver.

(Image:UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson prepares to address the nation as he announces his resignation outside 10 Downing Street on July 7, 2022 in London, England. Credit: Getty Images)

Conflict and instability are driving demand for crude oil down, but how long will it be before other prices fall? We're talking energy on Business Matters, with the help of Washington-based oil industry analyst Dr Sara Vakhshouri, and Thierry Boss, a French energy expert. Political reporter Erin Dallmore also joins us from New York.

After another stormy day in British politics, a former UK Treasury official, Jeevun Sandher, tells us why the furore surrounding Prime Minister Boris Johnson may be bad news for investment and growth.

It was a victory for England on the football pitch as the Women's Euros got underway in Manchester. Former professional player and now entrepreneur, Haley Rosen, tells us how building a media business netted her millions.

(Picture: Oil barrels piled high. Credit: Getty Images).

It might just be the film of the year. LA entertainment reporter KJ Matthews tells us why Marvel's latest blockbuster is likely to hammer the competition on its opening weekend.

UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak has quit, saying he can no longer serve Prime Minister Boris Johnson. His resignation followed that of Health Secretary Sajid Javid. Taking over from Sunak is the former Education Secretary Nadim Zahawi. We pick through the day's events with Financial Times Whitehall Editor Sebastian Payne.

With concerns over gas supply from Russia increasing in Germany, we get analysis from Dr Katja Yafimava from the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.

Sam Fenwick is joined by Alison Van Diggelen, host of the Fresh Dialogues podcast in Silicon Valley in San Francisco, and Bloomberg reporter James Mayger in Beijing.

(Image: Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak reacts as he leaves the 11 Downing Street, in London, on March 23, 2022. Credit: Getty Images)

Ukraine's President Zelensky says it could cost $750 million to reconstruct the country after the war with Russia. He says it should be paid for with assets seized from oligarchs.

We explore the financial impact of the changes to US abortion laws. Twenty six of the country's 50 states are either certain or considered likely to introduce new abortion restrictions or bans.

Sam Fenwick is joined by Jyoti Malhotra, Senior Consulting Editor of The Print in New Delhi and Ralph Silva from Silva Research Network in Toronto to discuss these and the other big business stories of the day.

(Image: A police officer stands in front of the entrance of the Palazzo dei Congressi on the eve of a two-day international conference on reconstruction of Ukraine in Lugano on July 3, 2022. Credit: Getty Images)

Airports in the capital of France have been told to cancel some flights due to four days of strikes. We hear from French journalist Anne-Elizabeth Moutet and the Head of Aviation at the European Transport Workers' Federation Eoin Coates.

We talk to Columbia University professor Carey Leahy about the financial markets' recovery after one of the worst days Wall Street has had in decades, and the record inflation figures in the Eurozone.

Disney, Facebook's parent Meta, American Express and Goldman Sachs are among the latest in a growing list of companies that say they will cover expenses for employees who travel out of state to access abortion care. But what happens to those who work for smaller employers who can't or won't provide extended health care? Marketplace's Meghan McCarty Carino has more on who the system leaves behind.

Only a tiny handful of women have ever attempted to enter Formula 1. But now one team is trying to change that: Alpine. Formerly Renault F1, it has launched a bid to get more women into the sport. We talk to their head of HR Claire Mesnier.

The Sky Cruise is a huge aeroplane with thousands of rooms, parks and a pool powered by its own nuclear reactor. But it only exists in a video animation made by Yemeni science communicator and video producer Hashem Al-Ghail... for now. He told us why he thinks his design can soon become a real vacation cruiser.

Vivienne Nunis is joined throughout the programme by Karen Percy, a senior freelance reporter in Australia, and Jasper Kim, a professor at Ewha University in South Korea, to discuss this and more relevant business news from around the world.

China celebrates the 25th anniversary of the British handover of Hong Kong. But critics regret loss of liberties during Beijing's rule despite commitments to the 'one country, two systems' policy. We hear from Hong Kong’s former Chief Executive, C.Y Leung, the BBC's Martin Yip, and former Chinese diplomat Victor Gao.

We also talk to local business owners in Hong Kong about the growing challenges they face since the introduction of the national security law.

We hear about the grim day global markets have had as FHN Financial's analyst Chris Low explains what is on investors' minds these days.

Vivienne Nunis is joined throughout the programme by Marketplace's senior reporter Andy Uhler, in Texas, and writer Rachel Cartland, who served in the Hong Kong government until 2006.

(Picture: Preparations ahead of the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Picture credit: EPA)

As markets tumble, users are left unable to withdraw from some exchanges, and a leading hedge fund prepares to enter liquidation. Is crypto in terminal decline? Scott Chipolina, correspondent for the Financial Times, says investors are well used to challenging conditions.

Sri Lanka is among the countries to be worst hit by inflation, and living standards are falling. Joseph Stalin of the Ceylon Teachers' Union, and Steve Hanke from Johns Hopkins University, tell us why a solution may be some way off.

It's a host's worst nightmare: an out-of-control party in your Airbnb. As the platform cracks down on gatherings, we hear the story of a rental gone wrong in the Bahamas.

Also on the programme, a boss at H&M explains why leaving Russia was a tough decision; and it's happy 15th birthday to Apple's iPhone.

We're joined throughout Business Matters by financial consultant Jessica Khine in Malaysia, and economist Tony Nash in Texas.

(Picture: a crypto trader checks his wins and losses. Credit: Getty Images)

An abandoned truck containing dead migrants has sparked horror in North America. The US-Mexico border is among the busiest, and most dangerous, in the world. Two journalists on either side of the fence - Allysa Tellez in San Antonio, and Lillian Perlmutter in Mexico City - look at the factors driving smuggling, violence and death.

Some of the world's wealthiest nations have pledged further support for Ukraine, but China wasn't at the negotiating table. Independent economist Andy Xie provides a view from Singapore.

Back in the US, and companies are now offering an unusual employee benefit - help to end a pregnancy. Disney and Meta are among them. We hear from the boss of NY tech firm Alloy, Laura Spiekerman, about why the package has been touted for staff.

Like in many countries, the rising cost of fuel is causing unrest in Peru. A former minister, Alfonso Segura, tells us the protests are likely to continue into a third week.

Elvis may have left the building, but he's still bringing home the bacon. 45 years on from his demise, the Presley brand is growing in popularity again. Our guests this evening - Maggie McGrath from Forbes in New York, and Smart Investor co-founder David Kuo in Singapore - talk about the King of Pop's continued appeal, as well as all the other issues of the day.

(Picture: The scene of the tragedy in San Antonio, Texas. Credit: Jordan Vonderhaar/Getty Images.)

A decision to remove constitutional abortion rights has deepened divisions in the US. Pro-life leaders have welcomed the Supreme Court's decision and a number of states are already changing their laws. Critics say it will be detrimental to women's health, and to the wider American economy. Rachel Fey from the pro-choice group Power To Decide tells us why.

We're also joined throughout the programme by Rhona Vonshay Sharpe, the CEO of the US-based Women's Institute for Science, Equity and Race (WISER); as well as Peter Ryan, Senior Business Correspondent at ABC News in Sydney.

After a deadly earthquake rocked Afghanistan, Europe has pledged financial support. A former minister, Gul Sabit, explains what is needed in the longer term.

Meanwhile, in Europe, leaders are meeting ahead of the next G7 summit in Germany to discuss food security. Sophia Murphy from the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy is following the developments.

Rafael Bostic, head of Atlanta's Federal Reserve Bank, has been speaking to Kai Ryssdal from our partner programme Marketplace.

(Picture: Pro-choice demonstrators take a stand in Manhattan's Union Square. Credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images).

The Taliban in Afghanistan have appealed for international support, as the country deals with the aftermath of a devastating earthquake which claimed the lives of over 1,000 people leaving another 1,500 injured, according to local officials.

In Sri Lanka, the prime minister - Ranil Wickremesinghe says its troubled economy has collapsed and the country is unable to even pay for oil imports.

Mr Wickremesinghe also said he is trying to put together a conference of donors, which would potentially include China and Japan.

A hospital in South Africa's Cape Town is proving to be a hotbed of innovation with robots now becoming a regular part of surgery.

And how modern genetics is helping African Americans piece together their stolen stories.

(Aid agencies in neighbouring Pakistan are assisting with humanitarian effort. Credit: BBC)