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David Dimbleby: I thought the free market was with us forever - then Trump came along

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:00:13 GMT

Why the reign of the free market is facing its biggest ever challenge

UK not entering trade war with US over car tariffs, says PM

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 18:06:26 GMT

The UK is in "intense negotiations" with the US over tariff plans, the prime minister says.

'I'm a little angry': Canadian firms boycott US products

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 00:02:47 GMT

Canadian firms say there is a need for more homegrown production after tariffs imposed by the US sparked a trade war.

How did a single fire bring down Europe's busiest airport?

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 17:24:08 GMT

Questions have been raised over what caused the outage and why back-up systems failed?

Three ways the Spring Statement could affect you and your money

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 15:55:23 GMT

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

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

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 22:27:16 GMT

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

What's next for social media?

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:02:06 GMT

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

'We don't need a Gail's' - the coffee shop boom dividing locals

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 00:44:28 GMT

The controversial cafe chain is expanding outside London but locals often have mixed feelings.

Why are tech stocks so volatile?

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 00:06:53 GMT

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

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

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 08:08:47 GMT

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

Pensioners forced to close loved cafe over costs

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 06:17:08 GMT

A beloved café in St Johns is closing its doors for good on Saturday, 29 March, due to increased rent and energy bills.

BBC Verify: How did Rachel Reeves make her sums add up?

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 17:23:30 GMT

BBC Verify's Ben Chu looks at how the Chancellor managed to stick to her fiscal rules in the Spring Statement, despite a jump in borrowing costs for the Government.

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

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 00:05:50 GMT

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

Assassin's Creed maker gets $1.25bn Chinese investment

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 05:22:58 GMT

Shenzhen-based Tencent, which owns the popular messaging app WeChat, will hold about a quarter of a new subsidiary.

Sky says 2,000 jobs at risk at customer service sites

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 16:44:05 GMT

The planned cuts represent 7% of Sky's total workforce and would mean the closure of three sites.

Easter egg costs soar by up to 50%, Which? says

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 11:27:25 GMT

The consumer group says many chocolate treats have shot up in price while several have been hit by "shrinkflation".

X Man: The Elon Musk Origin Story

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:05:00 GMT

Which science fiction stories are left out of Silicon Valley futurism?

Musk says Tesla not immune from tariffs as car firms hit

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 10:10:46 GMT

Investors sold off shares of carmakers in Japan, Germany and the UK, but US brands are also set to be hit.

'You have to be really intelligent to be a farmer'

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 06:38:35 GMT

Bridgette Baker, 24, loves farming in south Somerset but says the industry faces some challenges.

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

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 22:51:08 GMT

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

As streaming subscriptions stall, are price rises inevitable?

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 16:00:56 GMT

After years of growth, the music streaming market is levelling off, so what will labels do next?

Warning taxes could still rise despite benefit cuts

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 15:51:27 GMT

Global uncertainty over Trump's tariffs could derail the chancellor's plans, economists warn.

Why Rachel Reeves may have to raise UK taxes in October

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 17:24:04 GMT

The chancellor is on track to meet her own fiscal rules, so why is there talk of tax rises in the autumn?

Spring Statement 2025: Key points at a glance

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 16:09:08 GMT

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled her plans for the UK economy in the House of Commons.

Sweden is 'no longer a country that cannot be trusted'

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 00:03:31 GMT

Sweden and Finland's defence sectors are benefiting from their countries joining Nato.

23andMe users struggle to delete their highly sensitive data

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 16:42:57 GMT

Multiple users said they had problems after the DNA-testing firm filed for bankruptcy protection.

Rachel Reeves is feeling the heat ahead of her Spring Statement

Sat, 22 Mar 2025 06:27:21 GMT

The Chancellor hints at a more guarded approach amid global uncertainty - and issues a warning ahead of her announcements.

Who is Mark Carney, the political newcomer who hopes to stay Canada's PM?

Sun, 23 Mar 2025 19:47:35 GMT

The former banker may not have been elected to office before, but is now seeking a mandate from Canadians.

The debate: Do Trump's tariffs mean the end of the post-war free trade world?

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 01:05:54 GMT

President Trump has proposed a sweeping set of tariffs. Does this mark the end of the post-war free trade world?

Thousands of jobs at risk as British Steel threatens closure

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 15:27:47 GMT

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

Oasis sale 'may have misled fans' says watchdog

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 16:43:52 GMT

CMA concerned that Ticketmaster may have breached consumer protection law for Oasis reunion tour.

H&M to use digital clones of models in ads and social media

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 14:44:02 GMT

Some fear the move could mean less work for models, photographers and make-up artists.

US tech firms feel pinch from China tariffs

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 00:04:03 GMT

The price of China-made smartphones, TVs and laptops could rise in the US and elsewhere, experts warn.

WH Smith name to disappear from High Street after sale

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 11:48:53 GMT

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

Maternity discrimination case settled for £215k

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 13:26:31 GMT

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

The Climate Question

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 10:44:00 GMT

We need to be 40% more energy efficient to hit climate goals. Can the world do it?

Spring Statement: 'I want a good job. I don't want to rely on universal credit'

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 17:41:11 GMT

The chancellor has given an update on her plans for the economy - how are ordinary people tackling their own financial challenges?

The tariff wars have begun - buckle up

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 01:39:50 GMT

The UK will still be hit even if not directly targeted by Trump's tariff measures.

Cost of living fairs aim to tackle money taboos

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 06:18:27 GMT

Bedford Credit Union is running the events to help people cope with the cost-of-living crisis.

Luxury lounges: Credit card perks 'we are all paying for'

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 00:02:38 GMT

Why credit card providers are opening lavish customer lounges in airports and cities.

Car sharing switches to electric to boost appeal

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 00:01:41 GMT

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

Why people are cutting back their online profile

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 00:08:15 GMT

A new wave of AI has spurred some to think more carefully about their online presence.

Tesla's challenges run deeper than 'toxic' controversy around Elon Musk

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 00:05:40 GMT

The company is still valued at more than 100 times its earnings - but it faces problems that experts say go beyond questions around its CEO

'I want a good job. I don't want to rely on universal credit'

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 17:41:11 GMT

The chancellor has given an update on her plans for the economy - how are ordinary people tackling their own financial challenges?

First and deputy first ministers hit out at Reeves' Spring Statement

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 15:43:25 GMT

The first and deputy first ministers react to the Chancellor's Spring Statement.

Clothes sales push inflation down more than expected

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 09:00:47 GMT

Inflation fell to 2.8% in February, driven by cheaper women's clothing.

Farage and NatWest settle dispute over bank account closure

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 19:19:52 GMT

The agreed settlement comes almost two years after the Reform UK leader had his bank account with Coutts closed.

Pizza Hut franchisee accused of 'wage theft'

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 00:02:01 GMT

The Glenshire Group altered old timesheets and stopped petrol money, a grievance seen exclusively by the BBC claims.

UK car firms urge help as Trump tariffs loom

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 11:23:31 GMT

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

Housebuilding plans forecast to boost economy by £6.8bn

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 16:15:45 GMT

Planning reforms could result in 1.3 million new homes by the end of the decade, watchdog says.

The slow but steady advance of driverless vehicles

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 00:02:48 GMT

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

Subsea fibre cables can 'listen out' for sabotage

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 01:27:38 GMT

Ways are being developed for subsea cables to "sense" whether they are being disturbed or attacked.

Can Vietnam golf its way out of new Trump tariffs?

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 23:13:58 GMT

Vietnam's Prime Minister has said he would "golf all day long" with the US president if it benefits his country.

Cladding tax on new homes delayed for a year

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 12:32:40 GMT

The delay comes after developers warned the tax could hamper the government's housebuilding plans.

Faisal Islam: Could surprise on growth save the day?

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 19:22:45 GMT

The UK's economic prospects are better than expected, but the forecasts are precarious and could easily be derailed.

Bitcoin in the bush - the crypto mine in remote Zambia

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 05:53:55 GMT

Bitcoin miners will go to remote locations to take advantage of cheap electricity.

Why detecting methane is difficult but crucial work

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:01:51 GMT

From handheld to space-based, new methane detectors are making it easier to track the greenhouse gas.

Could Scotland have Europe's lowest electricity bills?

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 06:17:23 GMT

The boss of Octopus Energy says regional pricing would make bills cheaper because of abundant renewables in Scotland.