SHORT BIO
Victoria Craig is the former host of Marketplace Morning Report’s global edition produced by the BBC World Service in London. She graduated from the University of Missouri (go Tigers!) with a degree in broadcast journalism. Before moving to the U.K. in 2017, she covered Wall Street, reporting for five years on U.S. stocks and the economy from New York City. When she’s not in front of the microphone, you can find Victoria baking or curling up with a good book at home, hiking in the English countryside, or travelling through her new European playground.
Episodes by Victoria (728)
Latest Stories (146)
Why women are successful global leaders
Aug 19, 2020
Kamala Harris is only the third woman in U.S. history to be nominated as a VP candidate for a major party.
Fury over COVID-19 changes to university admittance in England
Aug 18, 2020
At first, a new COVID-19 system caused hundreds of thousands of entrance exam grades to be deflated.
Israel-UAE deal draws ire, praise and the potential for an economic boost
Aug 14, 2020
There are a lot of opportunities for investment and technology, tourism and trade, Middle East researcher Sanam Vakil says.
What kind of change could Kamala Harris bring to U.S. politics as vice president?
Aug 12, 2020
As evidenced by female leaders around the world, Harris could bring changing perspectives and priorities to governing.
Could reforming student loan debt provide a long-term U.S. economic boost?
Aug 10, 2020
U.S. policymakers may look to Europe for inspiration on reforming the higher education finance system.
European leaders strike deal on COVID-19 recovery fund
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
, Victoria Craig
and Alex Schroeder
Jul 21, 2020
EU leaders have officially signed off on a plan to distribute $850 billion to member countries.
How the UK has kept unemployment down — for now
Jul 7, 2020
So far, the nation's businesses have avoided laying off 9.3 million workers.
Furloughed pilot's new project helps frontline health workers
by
Victoria Craig
and Alex Schroeder
Jun 22, 2020
Through Project Wingman, airline crews visit hospitals to provide company and support to health care workers.
Long lines at London stores mark reopenings after COVID-19 lockdown
by
Victoria Craig
and Stephen Ryan
Jun 15, 2020
Nonessential businesses across England are opening their doors to shoppers for the first time since March.
Community policing: a more holistic approach to law enforcement
by
Victoria Craig
, Stephen Ryan
and Alex Schroeder
Jun 10, 2020
The idea is to create more formal partnerships between community members and officers to foster greater trust.