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Leanna Byrne

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Leanna Byrne is the host of the "Marketplace Morning Report" Cast One, which is produced by the BBC World Service and kicks off Marketplace's morning programming with the latest in global business news. She has been in the business journalism game for 10 years. She is a skilled reporter and presenter on radio and TV. Leanna has presented and contributed to high-profile BBC programs like "Wake Up To Money," "Business Matters" and "World Business Report." She has also worked as a business reporter for BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Radio Ulster. She cut her teeth in the world of business news as a reporter for the Business Post in Dublin, Ireland — her hometown, if you hadn't already guessed her accent. Leanna's trivia specialist subject would be the "Real Housewives" franchises.

Latest from Leanna Byrne

  • Feb 13, 2023

    How permanent is remote work really going to be?

    How permanent is remote work really going to be?
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    The remote working trend that started during the pandemic may be tapering off as employers require employees to come back in the office, but it’s likely to stick around in some form. According to Chris Farrell, that’s because employers that offer remote work will now be able to distinguish themselves in the labor market. The U.S. government is imposing economic restrictions on the Chinese firms that manufacture balloons from U.S. technology. And, consumers in the coming year may be a bit more inclined to shop cautiously as the economy slows and pocketbooks tighten.

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  • Feb 13, 2023

    All out! Strikes continue across Europe

    All out! Strikes continue across Europe
    Christophe Archambault/AFP via Getty Images

    From the BBC World Service: There’s been no rest for industrial unrest in Europe as another week of strikes kick off across the continent. We hear from France, Portugal and Spain. Plus, the authorities in Turkey make arrests over suspected building violations in the wake of the deadly earthquake. And, many economies depend on remittances – money sent home from workers or families overseas – but tighter budgets around the world mean less money is being sent to Pakistan at a time when it’s struggling with a foreign currency crisis.

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