Trump says US will impose additional 10% tariff on China

He also said he would move ahead with 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada, which had been paused.

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Faisal Islam: US-UK deal is about avoiding tariffs, not trade

A deal to avoid further trade barriers appears very much on the cards, but challenges remain.

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Lloyds, Halifax and TSB banking apps down, thousands report

Technical issues are affecting UK banking app users on payday for the second-month running in 2025.

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Public asked for views on how to fix the water industry

Public urged to respond to commission on fixing system in England and Wales - but chairman rules out nationalisation.

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Succession-like feud engulfs one of Singapore's richest families

Kwek Leng Beng, the chairman of property giant CDL, has accused his son of plotting a boardroom coup.

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Nvidia says AI chip sales strong despite DeepSeek fears

Boss Jensen Huang responds to concerns about an AI bubble sparked by Chinese firm DeepSeek.

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What Apple pulling Advanced Data Protection means for you

The tech giant's decision has prompted questions and concerns about reduced protections for UK iCloud users.

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Apple boss says its DEI programmes may change

His comments came as shareholders rejected a call for the firm to consider ending its diversity practices.

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Apple commits to $500bn US investment

The iPhone giant's $500bn investment plan includes a new factory in Texas, as well as money spent on suppliers.

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The seven bills due to go up in April

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

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Historic visual effects studio Technicolor collapses in UK

The company's UK entity has filed for administration, with 'the majority' of its UK staff made redundant.

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Can Canadians get the world drinking tree sap?

The largest producer of maple syrup now wants you to drink the sap, which it calls maple water.

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BMW delays electric Mini over 'uncertainty'

The vehicle manufacturer says "multiple uncertainties" in the industry led to its decision.

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Apple pulls data protection tool after UK government security row

Customers' photos and documents stored online will no longer be protected by end-to-end encryption.

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Government finances in surplus but pressure builds on Reeves

Chancellor faces a rising challenge to keep her tax and spending plans on track after missing forecasts.

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Scotch makers condemn English single malt whisky proposal

Scottish distilleries and MPs claim England's methods would damage the reputation of single malt.

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Lloyds sets aside £1.2bn for car loan scandal

The banking group has nearly tripled the amount it has ringfenced for potential compensation.

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US Fed warns Trump's tariffs may fuel inflation

The minutes from the last meeting of the e Fed's rate setting committee reveal inflation concerns.

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Powerful quantum computers in years not decades, says Microsoft

It says a new chip it has created could end up being as important a breakthrough as the semiconductor.

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'Perfect storm' could see end of salon apprenticeships

Hairdressers are calling for government support, saying there could be no salon apprentices by 2027.

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Average NI house price reaches 17-year high

The average house price in Northern Ireland rose by 9% during 2024, according to official data.

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'Perfect storm' could see end of salon apprenticeships

Hairdressers are calling for government support, saying there could be no salon apprentices by 2027.

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UK wages continue to outpace inflation

Pay outstripped price rises by 3.4% between October and December while the unemployment rate remains unchanged.

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Could Musk damage OpenAI despite his failed bid?

Elon Musk's goal might be hindering the growth potential of the AI firm of his rival Sam Altman, experts say.

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S Korea removes Deepseek from app stores over privacy concerns

App stores in South Korea have removed DeepSeek over concerns about how it manages users' data.

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Trump steel tariffs negative for UK and US, says Reynolds

President Donald Trump is set to impose 25% taxes on steel entering the US "without exceptions".

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Trump tariff VAT threat raises fears of hit to UK

The surprise inclusion of VAT to calculate tariffs prompts questions over the possible impact on British businesses.

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Uber and Bolt drivers strike on Valentine's Day

Thousands of drivers are taking part in the strike action over pay and working conditions, a union says.

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US politicians furious at UK demand for encrypted Apple data

They say the US should re-evaluate its cyber-security partnership with the UK unless the "dangerous" request is withdrawn.

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'Mould, damp and decay': Homes excluded from insulation scandal help

Help to fix unsuitable insulation under government schemes only applies to work done since 2022.

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Modi hails US-India 'mega partnership' in Trump meeting

Trump and Modi, who share warm personal ties, met in the shadow of trade tensions complicating US-India relations.

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UK signals it will seek US steel tariff exemption

Business secretary Jonathan Reynolds says the government has a strong case to avoid tariffs on UK-made steel entering the US.

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Why do kindness influencers get criticised?

Kindness influencers give away money and gifts but not everyone supports their work.

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US inflation in surprise increase

US inflation increased by more than expected last month, pushing up the cost of living for Americans.

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Germany's once-mighty car industry is in crisis. What will it take to fix it?

With the economy a key factor in German elections this month, can the auto sector get back on the road to recovery?

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US inflation unexpectedly increases

US inflation increased by more than expected last month, pushing up the cost of living for Americans.

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Coca-Cola says it may use more plastic due to Trump tariffs

Beverage giant's boss says his company may need to action if aluminium cans become more expensive.

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Lidl lifts pay ahead of minimum wage rise

The supermarket says the rise will benefit about 28,000 employees as it becomes the latest chain to lift wages.

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Subsidies halved for controversial Drax power station

The government has agreed a new subsidy arrangement with the controversial wood-burning Drax power station in north Yorkshire.

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Subsidies halved for controversial Drax power station

The government has agreed a new subsidy arrangement with the controversial wood-burning Drax power station in north Yorkshire.

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M&S boss says retailers 'raided like a piggy bank'

Stuart Machin says the sector is facing a wave of tax rises and the government needs to "lighten the burden".

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No excuses not to build 1.5m new homes, Rayner says

The deputy PM says she's "determined" to hit Labour's house-building target by the next election.

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How Japan sparked Trump's 40-year love affair with tariffs

As a young real estate developer in New York, Trump said a rising Japan was ripping off the US.

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Baltic states begin historic switch away from Russian power grid

More than 30 years after leaving the Soviet Union, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania will join the EU's grid.

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Netflix raises subscription prices in UK

Users will pay £2 a month more on the standard plan, Netflix's most popular subscription package.

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'His hands were everywhere' - women accuse surviving Fayed brother of sexual assault

The women all worked at Harrods - Ali Fayed, 82, denies the claims and says he "will not be scapegoated".

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Bank cuts interest rates and slashes growth forecast

Bank boss Andrew Bailey told the BBC it expected to cut rates further but warned the road ahead would be bumpy.

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World leaders set to vie for AI domination at Paris summit

Global politicians and AI bosses will next week attend a summit to debate the disruptive technology.

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China challenges Trump tariffs as 'discriminatory'

Beijing says the US is making "unfounded" claims about its role in the fentanyl trade to justify new tariffs.

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Estée Lauder to cut up to 7,000 jobs as sales fall

The owner Clinique, MAC and Bobbi Brown will axe more jobs than planned amid certainty over US taxes.

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Illegal meat on most UK high streets, official says

Post-Brexit checks are undermining efforts to keep out potentially disease-ridden meat, official says.

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How could Trump's tariffs affect the UK?

How might the UK be affected by Trump's tariffs, even if they are not imposed on the UK?

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More than a million miss tax return deadline

Thousands of people left it to the last minute before the cut-off at the end of Friday.

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Will Donald Trump’s tariffs hurt US consumers?

Trump claims more taxes on trade wouldn't be a cost to the US - but almost all economists dispute this.

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Personalised number plate sales soar: 'I own 220'

Private plates are increasingly being seen as an investment, often never even being used on a car, say experts.

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'My £5,700 energy bill was cancelled because supplier broke rules'

Thousands of people have received energy bills that are older than 12 months, despite it being against regulator rules.

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Blow for Reeves as AstraZeneca ditches £450m investment

The drugs giant blames "protracted" talks with the government as well as differences over funding.

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'Is it for a day or four years?' Tariff uncertainty spooks small businesses

Entrepreneurs in the US, Mexico and Canada worry that even a short trade war could push up prices and cost jobs.

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How countries respond to Trump's tariffs is what matters next

Retaliatory taxes against the US by other nations could lead global trade into uncharted territory.

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Faisal Islam: The 'Iron Chancellor' will have to flex to get the growth she wants

In choppy global seas, going for growth will require tricky navigation

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