Struggling families urged to use Honesty Jar shop

The Honesty Jar helps those struggling financially by offering items for free or at a low cost.

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Update that made ChatGPT 'dangerously' sycophantic pulled

Users said the chatbot endorsed ideas including stopping medication and getting angry at strangers

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Faisal Islam: Carney will lead an 'everything but Trump' coalition

In winning the Canadian election, Mark Carney becomes the biggest economic force against the US president.

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White House hits back at Amazon plan to show tariff price rises

US press secretary Karoline Leavitt calls a reported plan to detail tariff impact on prices a "hostile" political act.

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Trainer prices will rise due to tariffs, says Adidas

Adidas says trade tariffs introduced by President Donald Trump will lead to price rises for US consumers.

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Some M&S stores left with empty shelves after cyber attack

The BBC understands M&S's operations will take until the end of the week before beginning to return to normal.

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DHL lifts suspension of high-value deliveries to US

The delivery giant is resuming deliveries worth more than $800 after negotiating "adjustments" to customs rules.

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M&S customers in limbo as cyber attack chaos continues

The retail giant's online business remains suspended with no indication yet when it will be restored.

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Airbus confirms deal for Spirit operations in Belfast

The deal was first announced in July last year as part of a wider break up of the Spirit business.

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How Armenia is trying to build a Silicon Valley in the Caucasus

The country is aiming to boost its technology sector by training children in tech from a young age.

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Struggling students skip meals as living costs rise

Kardo Mina, a final year student who also works part-time, says he regularly swaps meals for coffee.

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Fuels arrive to keep British Steel plant going

Steel workers and their families can "breathe a sigh of relief", says the business secretary.

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M&S online disruption a 'bruise' to reputation, analyst says

Online orders have been paused on the retail giant's website and app since Friday.

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Mortgages under 4% are back but dangers lurk for borrowers

There is greater competition among mortgage firms but no guarantee that rates will keep falling, brokers say.

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The Inquiry

Why Donald Trump has chosen to upend global trading

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The Briefing Room

Can the UK become an AI superpower as the government hopes?

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Annual energy bills predicted to fall by £166 in July

The forecast fall in the cost of energy would reverse three consecutive increases in the price cap.

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Reeves: There is a deal to be done with the US

Chancellor Rachel Reeves speaks to the BBC ahead of talks with her US counterpart in Washington on Friday.

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Water bosses could now face jail for cover-ups

New powers mean law-breaking executives can be sent to prison for up to two years.

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Cyber attack causes further chaos for M&S shoppers

Customers have reported problems with click and collect orders as well as card and contactless payments.

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China calls on Trump to cancel tariffs to secure talks

China calls for sweeping Trump tariffs to be cancelled if US is serious about resolving trade war.

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Ed Miliband 'considering' regional energy pricing

Ed Miliband says "zonal pricing" or reformed national pricing are the only available options to overhaul the energy market.

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Opportunity for big US-China trade deal, says Bessent

The comments from the US Treasury Secretary come as trade war between the world's two biggest economies has escalated.

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EU hits Apple and Meta with €700m of fines

The tech giants have reacted with fury, accusing the EU of unfairly pursuing US companies.

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How does the government borrow money?

The government gets most of its money from tax but also borrows when it wants to boost spending.

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10,000 extra driving tests a month to clear backlog

Transport secretary Heidi Alexander said the government would provide at least 10,000 extra driving tests a month.

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Three more UK interest rate cuts this year, predicts IMF

The IMF said UK inflation will go up as bills rise, while economies will be hit by Trump tariffs.

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M&S says 'cyber incident' hitting click and collect orders

The retailer's chief executive apologised to customers in a notice on Tuesday.

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Global growth forecast slashed by IMF over tariff impact

The US suffers the biggest downgrade to growth among advanced economies, in the influential International Monetary Fund's latest forecast.

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Extra financial grants to help with cost of living

People living in East Yorkshire can apply for the grant to help with food and energy costs.

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US sets tariffs of up to 3,521% on South East Asia solar panels

Several Chinese solar companies with factories across the region could face steep new tariffs.

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Care homes 'risk bankruptcy' due to NI rises

Industry association Care and Support West says it is likely some small providers will struggle.

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US stocks and dollar plunge as Trump attacks Fed chair Powell

The president amps up attack against US central bank boss calling him "a major loser" for not lowering interest rates.

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Currently

Duncan Weldon explores the political and economic reality of relying on the bond markets.

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Five ways for first-time buyers to get on the housing ladder

Mortgage experts share their tips for anyone starting out on the journey to owning their own home.

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Currently

Duncan Weldon explores the political and economic reality of relying on the bond markets.

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Currently

Duncan Weldon explores the political and economic reality of relying on the bond markets.

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Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford

Why Steven Levitt swapped academia for podcasting.

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The Briefing Room

What cards does China hold in the trade war with the US?

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Council details £4m cost of living support

Rotherham Council says the funding will offer "peace of mind" for parents.

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Starmer and Trump discuss 'productive' trade talks

The men held their first call since the US president imposed tariffs on UK goods earlier this month.

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Designed in US, made in China: Why Apple is stuck

China sits at the heart of Apple's supply chain - and has benefited hugely from it. Can they break up?

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'Lifeline' hub helping families with help and advice

The organisation began as a Facebook group to redistribute old clothing seven years ago.

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Why everyone is suddenly so interested in US bond markets

What is happening with US bonds, why Donald Trump cares and how ordinary Americans could be affected.

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Google has illegal advertising monopoly, judge rules

It is the second major case Google has lost in a year, after it was found to have a monopoly on online search.

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No global recession despite US tariffs, says IMF

The international economic group predicts "notable markdowns, but not recession".

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UK ban on EU cheese and meat: What it means for you

The temporary measure by the government is aimed at stopping the spread of foot and mouth disease.

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Watch: BBC joins retirees aboard China's 'silver trains' that aim to boost economy

China is encouraging it's retirees to spend their savings on fun initiatives to help boost its economy, as the country's trade war with the US rages on.

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Food bank cuts staff due to funding shortage

The food bank in Darlington says it can no longer afford to pay four out of five of its staff.

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EY faces investigation over Post Office Horizon audit

The UK accounting regulator says it will look at whether EY met accounting standards.

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The perils of Trump's chips strategy: the US will struggle to take on Asia

America is trying to create a chip industry through isolation and protectionism, when what allowed it to emerge in Asia is the opposite: collaboration

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'A number of businesses in limbo' in China after US tariffs on imports

BBC China correspondent Laura Bicker has been speaking to companies at the world's longest running import-export fair.

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A UK-US deal sounds good but it is all about the detail

Britain is being taxed by US despite having no trade deficit but the UK may have some leverage.

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China's Xi urges Vietnam to oppose 'bullying' as Trump mulls more tariffs

Trump called Xi's meeting with Vietnamese leaders a ploy to figure out how to 'screw' the US.

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US stock markets rise on Trump tariff rollback

The US president exempts some Chinese goods such as smartphones from levies but says it is temporary.

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Trump threatens new tariffs on smartphones days after exempting them

President Trump says Chinese-made electronics are simply moving to a different levy "bucket".

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Engineering giant Wood receives £242m takeover bid

The board of the Aberdeen-based firm says it would be "minded to recommend" the latest takeover deal.

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We're treated like peasants, say tenants in fight over mouldy homes

Residents enlist health professionals and lawyers after suffering from mouldy and damp homes for years.

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Was China the reason Guyana faced higher Trump tariff?

A Guyanese political commentator says Washington objects to Beijing's "very strong foothold" in the country.

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Royal Mail: The curious case of why a billionaire wants to buy what looks like a fading relic

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?

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Reynolds refuses to say if steel furnaces can keep running

The government took control of the steelworks to prevent Chinese owners Jingye shutting down production.

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Trump exempts smartphones and computers from new tariffs

The move comes after concerns that tech prices could skyrocket, as many gadgets are made in China.

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The Briefing Room

David Aaronovitch and guests discuss the strategy behind Trump's tariff policy.

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Bus users bemoan company's fare increases

Increases to operating costs are behind the changes to fares, the company says.

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Police Raid Shops Suspected Of Money Laundering

The BBC follows raids on hundreds of high street businesses suspected of money laundering

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Woman creates community pantry at front of house

Sarah Dolan says she has had an amazing response after setting up the cabinet outside her home.

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Prada to buy rival fashion brand Versace for $1.36bn

The deal to unite the two Italian brands has an estimated value of $1.36bn (£1.06bn).

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Will iPhones cost more because of Trump's tariffs on China?

Some analysts say that if costs incurred by tariffs pass to consumers, US iPhone prices could rise by hundreds of dollars.

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Barclays cuts rates on some mortgages to below 4%

It is the biggest lender so far to offer cheaper deals as the Bank of England is forecast to make more interest rate cuts this year.

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Is the world heading into recession?

The US president has rattled stock markets but that doesn't automatically lead to an economic downturn.

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Talks to save British Steel reach crunch point

The government has two days to reach a deal with the plant's Chinese owners to keep blast furnaces running.

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Struggling families can apply to £2m fund for help

Residents can get cash to help with paying for energy, water, food, clothing and hygiene products.

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More UK lenders cut mortgage rates amid tariff turmoil

UK lenders are lowering rates as economists predict interest rates will be cut by more than expected.

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Trump tariffs spark US government debt sell-off

The cost of borrowing for the US government rose as confidence in the economy waned

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China is not backing down from Trump's tariff war. What next?

The US-China trade war shows no signs of slowing down, leaving the world unsure of what to expect.

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Mortgage rates set to drop after tariff turmoil

Interest rates are forecast to fall further as Donald Trump's trade taxes fuel economic uncertainty.

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Is the world heading into recession?

The US president has rattled stock markets but that doesn't automatically lead to an economic downturn.

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Billionaire Trump backer warns of 'economic nuclear winter' over tariffs

Bill Ackman says the US president should pause his planned import taxes - or risk shattering investors' confidence.

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How much is the state pension going up?

The triple lock means that the state pension will increase by 4.1% in April 2025.

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Defiant Trump officials vow to stay course as countries scramble over tariffs

The US commerce secretary says a 10% "baseline" tariff on imports will definitely stay in place for weeks.

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The Global Story

Global markets have been sent into turmoil by Trump’s tariffs…

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Heathrow warned by airlines about power supply days before shutdown

MPs hear the airport was warned about power supply resilience days before the disruptive closure.

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Families learn healthy recipes using a slow cooker

Sutton Council has been providing free lessons in an effort to tackle food poverty in the area.

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Trump has turned his back on the foundation of US economic might - the fallout will be messy

What made the US step back from the system that it profited handsomely from for decades?

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Jaguar Land Rover to pause US shipments over tariffs

The British firm say no vehicles will be shipped in April as it processes the impact of Donald Trump's tariffs.

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Starmer's response to Trump tariffs is both to slow down and go faster

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?

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Food bank for pets set up by animal charity

Teckels Animal Rescue says people are struggling with the rising cost of food and insurance.

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Watch: Key moments in Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs announcement

The US president said universal 10% tariffs would go into effect for all countries starting 5 April.

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Watch: Key moments in Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs announcement

The US president said universal 10% tariffs would go into effect for all countries starting 5 April.

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Watch: Key moments in Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs announcement

The US president said universal 10% tariffs would go into effect for all countries starting 5 April.

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Free Thinking

Muriel Zagha, Prof Sam Friedman, Lord Willetts, Lisa Holdsworth and Prof Melinda Mills.

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UK firms react to Trump tariffs: 'It's a huge blow to Scotland's whisky industry'

Business in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland tell us what US tariffs could mean for them.

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Tesla sales plunge after Elon Musk backlash

The car maker's sales slide has been attributed to competition and controversy around its boss.

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Parents allowed to block children's games and friends on Roblox

They are the latest safety measures from the gaming platform, which has faced questions over inappropriate content.

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Trump is pressing the nuclear option on tariffs

The option of a 20% universal tariff is the only way to get to some of the massive revenues of trillions of dollars claimed by some of his advisers.

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Car firms fined for withholding recycling information

BMW, Ford, JLR, Peugeot Citroen, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Renault, Toyota, Vauxhall and Volkswagen have all been fined.

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Investigation launched into UK's statistics agency

The Office for National Statistics is under review after criticism about the reliability of its data.

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Six things that could get more expensive for Americans under Trump tariffs

Economists say the president's import taxes could result in higher prices for a range of products in the US.

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