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US and China agree to slash tariffs for 90 days
Mon, 12 May 2025 11:58:52 GMT
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says both countries will lower their reciprocal tariffs by 115%.
Kwik Fit founder Sir Tom Farmer dies aged 84
Sat, 10 May 2025 15:30:20 GMT
The Edinburgh-born businessman built the firm into a £1bn business and also owned Hibernian FC.
Tips from first-time buyers: 'We bought a £320,000 home aged 25'
Sat, 10 May 2025 03:33:24 GMT
Young buyers are saving hard, moving cities, and using government schemes to get on the housing ladder.
'I freaked out and spent $400 online': US consumers on cheap shipping changes
Sat, 10 May 2025 04:01:38 GMT
How consumers are reacting to shipping changes that mean low-value packages entering the US no longer avoid tariffs.
Trump heads to Saudi Arabia eyeing more investment in US
Sun, 11 May 2025 23:44:47 GMT
As the president goes to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE he wants them to buy more from the States.
The US and China are finally talking. Why now?
Sat, 10 May 2025 19:13:09 GMT
Economic pressures are forcing Donald Trump and Xi Jinping to seek an off-ramp in the trade war.
UK prepared to pay to access EU defence programmes
Fri, 09 May 2025 16:07:12 GMT
Defence secretary John Healey has told the BBC the UK will pay its "fair share" but wants a say in decisions.
Hormone-treated beef will not enter UK after US deal, says government
Fri, 09 May 2025 14:09:56 GMT
Farmers are raising questions over how checks will ensure US beef produced using hormones doesn't enter the UK market.
Stats boss quits for health reasons after data controversy
Fri, 09 May 2025 17:10:01 GMT
Sir Ian Diamond is stepping down due to health issues, at a time when the ONS faces a crisis of confidence in its work.
What is in the UK-US tariff deal?
Fri, 09 May 2025 14:12:56 GMT
The two nations have announced a deal to reduce tariffs - here's what you need to know.
When will I be able to shop online at M&S again?
Fri, 09 May 2025 09:52:40 GMT
Online orders paused, food items missing from shelves - here's what we know about the chaos at M&S.
Greater Anglia to be nationalised in October
Fri, 09 May 2025 20:33:06 GMT
The rail firm says it will be brought under public ownership later this year.
UK must 'do everything' to rebuild trade with EU, says Bank boss
Thu, 08 May 2025 23:13:26 GMT
Andrew Bailey says he does not take a view on Brexit, but reversing the post-Brexit hit to UK-EU trade would be "beneficial".
Two porn sites investigated for suspected age check failings
Fri, 09 May 2025 12:09:22 GMT
The UK demanded in January that porn sites show how they were beefing up age verification to stop children accessing them.
How good is the UK trade pact for America?
Fri, 09 May 2025 01:19:49 GMT
In Trump's new trade pact with the UK, we got a glimpse of the types of agreements he may seek across the globe.
US agreement leaves the UK open to do a much more significant EU deal
Thu, 08 May 2025 18:18:24 GMT
Economically this US deal is relatively small, although important to very specific sectors.
Bank lowers interest rates and hints at more cuts to come
Thu, 08 May 2025 15:31:14 GMT
The Bank cuts rates for the second time this year, saying the slowdown in inflation was behind the move.
US and UK agree deal cutting tariffs on cars and metals
Thu, 08 May 2025 21:55:32 GMT
It will leave a 10% import tax on most goods shipped from the UK to the US.
When will interest rates go down again?
Thu, 08 May 2025 11:04:51 GMT
Interest rates, set by the Bank of England, affect mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.
Heathrow shutdown cause still unknown, report says
Thu, 08 May 2025 10:56:12 GMT
An interim report finds power was restored to Heathrow seven hours before flights resumed.
Apple hits back at US judge's 'extraordinary' contempt order
Thu, 08 May 2025 15:45:10 GMT
The legal battle - started by Epic Games - could determine the future of the highly lucrative App Store.
Fed holds rates because of tariff 'uncertainty'
Wed, 07 May 2025 21:03:42 GMT
The Federal Reserve said Trump's barrage of tariffs were generating too much uncertainty to predict its next moves.
iPhone maker announces plan to build Mitsubishi EVs
Thu, 08 May 2025 01:51:00 GMT
The Taiwan-made electric vehicle is expected to go on sale in Australia and New Zealand next year.
Watch: US and China are ready to talk tariffs - who will blink first?
Wed, 07 May 2025 23:56:03 GMT
The BBC's journalists in Washington DC and Singapore analyse US and China's moves ahead of the negotiation.
Trump and Starmer to unveil deal to cut tariffs
Thu, 08 May 2025 07:10:06 GMT
The UK government has been seeking an agreement to lower tariffs since Trump imposed levies on almost every country in the world last month.
WeightWatchers files for bankruptcy as fat-loss jabs boom
Wed, 07 May 2025 18:44:05 GMT
The firm is struggling with debt and tough competition from weight-loss drugs.
Inside the secretive world of Zara
Thu, 08 May 2025 23:30:25 GMT
The BBC's Emma Simpson gets a rare glimpse behind the scenes of how the fashion brand operates.
Visit the Arctic vault holding back-ups of great works
Thu, 08 May 2025 23:37:28 GMT
An arctic vault holds digital back-ups of some of humanity's great works of art, history and technology.
The people refusing to use AI
Mon, 05 May 2025 23:16:41 GMT
Worried about the environment and the loss of skills, some people are resisting the rise of AI.
Colombia's wind farms bring promise and pain for indigenous group
Sun, 04 May 2025 23:03:53 GMT
The South American country is turning to wind power, but some local people are unhappy.
Who should you trust for a weather forecast?
Thu, 01 May 2025 23:01:26 GMT
Weather influencers can provide useful local information but are also accused of exaggerating conditions.
Deported gang members get second chance at call centre
Wed, 30 Apr 2025 23:01:11 GMT
In the Mexican city of Tijuana a number of firms are employing people who were removed from the US.
Fifty years after the war, Vietnam faces a new US threat - tariffs
Tue, 29 Apr 2025 22:07:34 GMT
The South East Asian country is on a path to prosperity. The US-China trade war could change that.
What is bug hunting and why is it changing?
Mon, 28 Apr 2025 23:06:23 GMT
Bug hunters make money by funding flaws in software, but AI is changing the way they work.
How Armenia is trying to build a Silicon Valley in the Caucasus
Sun, 27 Apr 2025 23:46:46 GMT
The country is aiming to boost its technology sector by training children in tech from a young age.
Who will win the race to develop a humanoid robot?
Thu, 24 Apr 2025 23:18:21 GMT
Humanoid robots are attracting a lot of investment but will China dominate the industry?
Could South America benefit from Trump's trade tariffs?
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 21:15:35 GMT
Countries in the continent may see exports rise as both the US and China need new suppliers.
Charity couple move apart to care for animals
Mon, 12 May 2025 04:26:25 GMT
Roy and Annie Marriott say Animals in Need's expansion has forced the move.
Council to consider £4m household support fund
Sun, 11 May 2025 08:46:36 GMT
The authority said the money would be used to help people struggling with the cost of living.
Tips from first-time buyers: 'We bought a £320,000 home aged 25'
Sat, 10 May 2025 03:33:24 GMT
Young buyers are saving hard, moving cities, and using government schemes to get on the housing ladder.
Bank lowers interest rates and hints at more cuts to come
Thu, 08 May 2025 15:31:14 GMT
The Bank cuts rates for the second time this year, saying the slowdown in inflation was behind the move.
Xi's real test is not Trump's trade war
Wed, 30 Apr 2025 05:40:17 GMT
The real battleground of the current trade war might be China's domestic economy
The curious case of why a billionaire wants to buy Royal Mail
Sun, 13 Apr 2025 23:27:04 GMT
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?
Trump has turned his back on the foundation of US economic might - the fallout will be messy
Sat, 05 Apr 2025 23:59:04 GMT
What made the US step back from the system that it profited handsomely from for decades?
Starmer's response to Trump tariffs is both to slow down and go faster
Sat, 05 Apr 2025 12:25:17 GMT
What's happening in Whitehall to try to limit the harm to the UK, perhaps by making a deal with the US, and make the most of any opportunities?
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
Americast
Fri, 09 May 2025 13:10:00 GMT
...why he thinks the UK has made a mistake and what it means for the world.
BBC correspondent questions Trump over US beef exports
Thu, 08 May 2025 19:35:55 GMT
The UK says it will maintain food standards which lock out some types of American beef and chicken.
Watch: US and China are ready to talk tariffs - who will blink first?
Wed, 07 May 2025 23:56:03 GMT
The BBC's journalists in Washington DC and Singapore analyse US and China's moves ahead of the negotiation.