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World Service,05 Jul 2022,26 mins

UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak resigns

World Business Report

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The UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak has resigned, saying he can no longer serve under Prime Minister Boris Johnson. News of his resignation followed that of Health Secretary Sajid Javid. Johnson has been accused of making a series of misleading statements. We get reaction from a business owner and former Conservative supporter. Reports suggest Germany is to abandon its target for reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2035 as Russian gas supplies are reduced. We ask an energy industry expert what the wider implications are. The Central African Republic plans to introduce a new digital currency. But how how feasible it? (Image: Chancellor Rishi Sunak leaves number 11, Downing Street on May 26, 2022 in London, England. Credit: Getty Images)

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