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Restaurant chain Hooters files for bankruptcy

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Like many other casual dining chains, Hooters has struggled in recent years with rising costs and wages.

The Swedish city fined for missing an environmental target

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Gothenburg has to pay a financial penalty if it misses certain annual sustainability goals.

New tariffs this week will hit all countries, Trump says

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The comments come as the US president is set to unveil a massive slate of import taxes on Wednesday.

'Greedy landlords are cashing in and forcing us out of town'

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Some locals say rent hikes prompted by an influx of construction workers are pricing them out.

Three ways to cushion the blow of bill rises

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'Awful April" will see a range of household bills rise, but there are ways to ease the pain.

The seven bills going up this week

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A number of bill rises will come into force at the start of what some commentators have described as "awful April".

The US firms backing Trump's fight over trade

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Businesses think Trump is right about unfair trade. But are the US President's reciprocal tariffs the answer?

Musk's xAI buys his social media platform X

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The move could be aimed at protecting investors, who helped him buy purchase X, from losing money.

'My house used to be a disgusting public toilet block'

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Public conveniences have become houses, a theatre, shops and bars across the country.

'It's going to get worse': American car buyers brace for sweeping auto tariffs

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"The prices in the wholesale market have skyrocketed already and it's going to get worse," one car seller told the BBC.

WH Smith name to disappear from High Street after sale

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The 233-year old chain will be become TGJones but the brand will continue at airports and rail stations.

UK carmakers to meet government over Trump tariffs

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Manufacturers are expected to ask for state support ahead of next week's 25% tariff on exports.

Assassin's Creed-maker gets $1.25bn Chinese investment

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The unit will run Ubisoft's biggest franchises, including Assassin's Creed, Far Cry and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six.

What's next for social media?

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Start-up social media firms are looking to capitalise on dissatisfaction with the social media giants.

Germany says it 'will not give in' as Trump announces 25% car tariffs

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Major economies vow to retaliate, with China accusing Washington of violating international trade rules.

Up to 2,700 jobs at risk at British Steel

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The company announces a consultation that could see the closure of two blast furnaces at Scunthorpe.

China tariffs may be cut to seal TikTok sale, Trump says

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Trump also said he is willing to extend a 5 April deadline for a non-Chinese buyer of the platform to be found.

Why are tech stocks so volatile?

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Shares in technology firms have both fallen and risen sharply over the past year.

Three ways the Spring Statement could affect you and your money

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While the Spring Statement focusses on the wider UK economy, it could have implications for your money.

Growth forecast halved for 2025 but later years upgraded

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The economy is now predicted to grow by only 1% in 2025 but the OBR thinks growth will pick up in the following years.

Maternity discrimination case settled for £215k

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Maeve Bradley took action against Citibank after it promoted the person who covered her maternity leave.

Inflation falls to 2.8% ahead of Spring Statement

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UK inflation fell in the year to February, driven by cheaper women's clothing.

The slow but steady advance of driverless vehicles

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Robo-taxi services and driverless trucks are gaining ground but progress is painstaking.

National Grid confirms Heathrow never lost access to power

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Heathrow's boss previously said the shutdown was not for lack of power but to reboot complex systems.

Disney's Snow White film tops box office despite bad reviews

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The film has taken an estimated $87.3m globally during its opening weekend, according to Box Office Mojo.

What makes a rum Jamaican? Question at heart of Caribbean legal dispute

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The dispute centres on whether it is acceptable to age and bottle the spirit overseas.

UK mulls big tech tax changes to avoid US tariffs

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Rachel Reeves says talks are "ongoing" about the Digital Services Tax, paid by giants like Amazon.

Investigation ordered into power outage that closed Heathrow

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Ed Miliband says there are lessons to be learned after outage led to major flight disruption on Friday.

Tesla vandals face up to 20 years in prison, says attorney general

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The US attorney general said a wave of vandalism and arson attacks at Tesla dealerships is "domestic terrorism".

Why Elon Musk's Grok is kicking up a storm in India

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The chatbot has become an "unfiltered and unhinged" digital sensation in India.

Will Trump's tariff war spark big-bang reforms in India?

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Could this be a chance for the world’s fifth-largest economy to shed protectionism and open up further?

Santander to close 95 branches with 750 jobs at risk

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The bank will start closing branches from June, putting 750 jobs at risk.

Google agrees to pay $28m in racial bias lawsuit

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The settlement with thousands of people who have worked at the tech giant has received preliminary approval.

First individual Horizon victim to sue Post Office

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Lee Castleton has started a legal claim against his former employer over the Horizon scandal.

Splurge or save? Americans struggle as tariffs hit economy

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Families in the US are trying to dodge higher prices from tariffs, as worries rise about the economy.

Germany set to vote on historic increase in defence spending

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German MPs could pave the way for huge investments to defend Europe against a threatening Russia.

Why is China spending billions to get people to open their wallets?

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Beijing hopes better wages and discounts can enocurage spending and stave off greater economic trouble.

Disasters spur investment in flood and fire risk tech

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Services that assess climate change risks are springing up for home buyers, insurers and lenders.

Forever 21 files for bankruptcy in the US

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US stores will remain open as Forever 21's operating company "begins its process of "winding down".

Reeves summons regulators to No 10 in drive for cuts to red tape

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The Chancellor will unveil plans to cut bureaucracy as the government continues its bid to slash red tape.

Trump moves to close down Voice of America

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More than 1,300 staff placed on administrative leave as White House accuses VOA of being anti-Trump, "radical" and "leftist".

Are US tariffs bringing manufacturing back to Canada?

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Canadian firms are having a growing conversation about the need for more homegrown production.

Thames Water set for crucial court ruling

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If it does collapse, who will pay and how much?

'I feel sick at the prospect of welfare cuts'

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People on long-term sickness and disability benefits have told the BBC they fear how cuts will affect them.

UK economy shrank unexpectedly in January

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A slowdown in manufacturing was one of the main reasons for the dip, the Office for National Statistics says.

'Huawei lobbyists' held in Belgium raids over EU corruption

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The prosecutor's office said it raided 21 addresses in Belgium, according to local media.

Car sharing switches to electric to boost appeal

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Car sharing has not taken off, but will electric cars boost its appeal?

Keep kids off Roblox if you're worried, its CEO tells parents

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The gaming platform is wildly popular, but has been rocked by allegations it exposes children to harmful content.

Man Utd co-owner's firm recalls SUVs over risk of doors flying open

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Sir Jim Ratcliffe's Ineos Automotive will replace the door latch mechanisms in more than 7,000 SUVs.

US tariffs could deepen Germany's recession, says bank

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Germany's central bank president says US tariffs and retaliation to them could tip Europe's largest economy into recession again.