UK steelmakers call Trump doubling tariffs 'another body blow' Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps May 31, 2025 Donald Trump says he will double tariffs on steel and aluminium imports to 50% from Wednesday. Read more
Tariffs court fight threatens Trump's power to wield his favourite economic weapon Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps May 29, 2025 Despite the legal mire, all signs point to this being a battle the Republican president won't give up easily. Read more
Where does court ruling leave Trump's tariff agenda? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps May 29, 2025 BBC Verify examines what the latest development means for US and global trade. Read more
US green energy firms brace for federal funding cuts Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps May 29, 2025 Billions of dollars of US federal funding for green energy projects hangs in the balance. Read more
Chile's salmon farms hope for calmer waters Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps May 28, 2025 Chilean salmon producers are being criticised for operating in some of the country's national parks. Read more
Second suspect arrested in alleged crypto torture scheme Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps May 27, 2025 Police say the two men kidnapped an Italian businessman and tortured him with a gun, chainsaw and electrical wires for nearly three weeks. Read more
'We make more money from weddings now than farming' Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps May 27, 2025 From falconry and helicopter rides to spas and solar farms, three quarters of farmers now have a side hustle. Read more
Fake discounts on Shein 'breach law', EU says Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps May 26, 2025 Shein has one month to respond to the EU's findings or face fines based on its sales, the bloc has said. Read more
Chinese-owned Volvo Cars to cut 3,000 jobs Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps May 26, 2025 The firm's boss pointed to the "challenging period" faced by the industry as a reason for the layoffs. Read more
Apprenticeship shake-up to shift focus to under-21s Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps May 26, 2025 The government will no longer fund some courses for older learners in order to boost entry level training places. Read more
Frugal tech: The start-ups working on cheap innovation Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps May 26, 2025 Indian start-ups are using local materials and innovative ideas to make useful and affordable products. Read more
HS2 investigating two firms supplying construction staff Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps May 25, 2025 The company building the high-speed rail line says it takes all whistleblower allegations seriously. Read more
Winemakers finding Trump's tariffs hard to swallow Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps May 25, 2025 Wine producers in both France and the US are unhappy at the US president's trade actions. Read more
Rate 'rigging' traders say they were scapegoated - now the Supreme Court will decide Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps May 25, 2025 Tom Hayes and Carlo Palombo were among 37 City traders prosecuted for "manipulating" interest rate benchmarks. Read more
Post Office offer amounts to just half of my claim, says Bates Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps May 25, 2025 Former subpostmaster Sir Alan Bates has accused the government of presiding over "quasi-kangaroo courts". Read more
France impounds UK vessel accused of illegal fishing Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps May 24, 2025 The British ship is diverted to the port of Boulogne after being stopped by a French patrol boat. Read more
South Western first rail firm renationalised by Labour Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps May 24, 2025 The first service under new public ownership will be partially operated by a rail replacement bus. Read more
Driving instructors say rising prices are fair - but learners can't keep up Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps May 24, 2025 Paige Williams, a single mum from Barnsley, says she's having to drastically cut back on spending to afford her £35-an-hour driving lessons. Read more
Food banks 'were a lifeline for me' Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps May 23, 2025 Figures from the foodbank show that more than 77,000 parcels were distributed in NI over the past year. Read more
Energy price change set to cut bills by over £100 a year Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps May 22, 2025 Analysts believe a typical annual domestic energy bill could drop by more than £100 in July. Read more
Trump to host investors in his cryptocurrency despite ethical concerns Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps May 22, 2025 Critics say he is trading access for personal profit - a suggestion rejected by the White House. Read more
Government borrowing higher than expected in April Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps May 21, 2025 Borrowing - the difference between spending and tax income - was £20.2bn, up £1bn from April last year. Read more
Nike to hike prices as it faces tariffs uncertainty Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps May 21, 2025 The sportswear giant said the adjustments are part of "seasonal planning" and did not mention Trump's tariffs. Read more
How a joke about rice cost a Japan cabinet minister his job Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps May 21, 2025 Soaring rice prices are a powerful trigger in Japan, where shortages have caused political upsets before. Read more
Toddler group parents struggle as costs rise Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps May 20, 2025 Parents at Musical Bugs in Newport say they are struggling to make ends meet at the end of a month. Read more
Thames Water halts bosses bonus scheme Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps May 20, 2025 The company pauses its "retention scheme", which pays out cash to top executives linked to its rescue loan. Read more
Police investigation into UK retail hacks focuses on English-speaking youths Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps May 20, 2025 The National Crime Agency tells the BBC how it is trying to find the culprits of the M&S and Co-op hacks. Read more
Did Trump really strike Gulf deals worth $2tn? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps May 20, 2025 Some analysts question whether the amount of investment will ultimately be that high. Read more
World's biggest EV battery maker sees shares jump on debut Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps May 19, 2025 CATL makes more than a third of all EV batteries sold worldwide and supplies carmakers like Tesla, VW and Toyota. Read more
UK now best placed country on trade - Reeves Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps May 19, 2025 The chancellor tells the BBC the latest trade agreements with the EU, US and India will boost economic growth. Read more
Why we need 'revolutionary' cooling tech Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps May 19, 2025 Cooling systems that avoid the use of polluting refrigerants are being launched. Read more
New buy now, pay later rules aim to protect shoppers Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps May 18, 2025 Lenders will have to carry out affordability checks and shoppers will have faster access to refunds under the plans. Read more
The curious case of why a billionaire wants to buy Royal Mail Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps May 18, 2025 From the end of April, the 500-year-old Royal Mail will be controlled by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky who co-owns a football club - but why does he want it? Read more
Minister 'pushing' for deal over use of EU passport e-gates Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps May 18, 2025 The deal could form part of negotiations taking place between the UK and EU on Monday. Read more
Defence deals and palace invites: UK and EU haggle before first summit since Brexit Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps May 17, 2025 Defence deals, fishing rights and closer economic ties among the talking points at Downing Street. Read more
A letter from the M&S hackers landed in my inbox - this is what happened next Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps May 17, 2025 BBC's Joe Tidy spoke directly to those who claim they are responsible for hacking M&S and Co-op. Read more
Nissan says it could share global plants with Chinese state firm Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps May 15, 2025 Nissan announced this week that it would lay off another 11,000 workers and shut seven factories Read more
One in 10 have no savings, financial regulator says Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps May 15, 2025 Stress and anxiety among those with debts remains high but help is available, a major survey finds. Read more
Relief on China's factory floors as US tariffs put on hold Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps May 14, 2025 A surprise deal in the trade war gives businesses breathing room - but many now want to find new markets. Read more
Letting off steam: How Dominica's volcanoes will boost its green energy Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps May 14, 2025 The Caribbean island is building a power station that will use steam naturally heated by volcanic rock. Read more
Co-op says shelves to be more fully stocked this weekend Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps May 14, 2025 The grocery chain says it is working with its suppliers to restock shelves after a cyber-attack. Read more
City charity begins new wellbeing service Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps May 13, 2025 A community project in Welland asks local people what events and activities they want to see. Read more
Airbnb offers private chefs and massages as it revamps app Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps May 13, 2025 The short rental firm says it is aiming to offer a wider range of experiences for travellers. Read more
Is the US finally on track to build a high-speed rail network? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps May 13, 2025 The US currently has no high-speed rail services, but two are under construction, and more planned. Read more
'Fish and chips is special - but costs are rising' Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps May 12, 2025 The owners of a Guernsey chippy announce their plans to retire after nearly 25 years. Read more
Winter coat exchange leads to 2,400 donations Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps May 12, 2025 People can take a coat free of charge from their local Somerset library during the winter months. Read more
Gold is booming – but how safe is it for investors, really? Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps May 12, 2025 Trade wars and volatile markets have contributed to a gold rush, but investors shouldn't put all their eggs in this one basket, warn experts Read more
How to avoid a puncture on the Moon Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps May 12, 2025 Giant tyre firms are testing tyres that can survive conditions on the Moon and Mars. Read more
Americast Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps May 12, 2025 ...why he thinks the UK has made a mistake and what it means for the world. Read more
Charity couple move apart to care for animals Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps May 11, 2025 Roy and Annie Marriott say Animals in Need's expansion has forced the move. Read more