UK steelmakers call Trump doubling tariffs 'another body blow'

Donald Trump says he will double tariffs on steel and aluminium imports to 50% from Wednesday.

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Millionaires shouldn't get winter fuel cash, minister says

Darren Jones says the pension top-up should only be "targeted to those that need it the most".

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China trade talks have stalled, US treasury secretary says

The US treasury secretary says Trump and Xi Jinping may need to get directly involved in talks.

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Ryanair boss on target for bonus worth more than €100m

Michael O’Leary is set to earn a bonus worth more than €100m (£84m) after clearing a key performance target.

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Plans for banking hub to open in church building

Cash Access UK wants to convert an "underused office" away from Crowthorne Baptist Church itself.

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Customers furious after Game cancels Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders

Affected customers - who have waited years for the console launch - have reacted with fury.

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Haribo recalls bags of sweets in Netherlands after cannabis found

The confectionary company says it is working with the police after several people report feeling ill.

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Simon Jack: Tariff ruling doesn't really change US-UK deal

The news has grabbed prompted questions, but the impact on UK-US trade could be minimal.

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Mars phases out controversial colour additive in Skittles in US

Confectionery giant Mars said it had stopped using titanium dioxide in its Skittles portfolio in the US.

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Heathrow chief asleep as airport closed - report

Findings from a review commissioned by Heathrow management into March's power cut are published.

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Why is Thames Water in so much trouble?

Thames Water faces a record fine, mounting debts, and crumbling infrastructure. How did it get to this point?

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Musk 'disappointed' by Trump's tax and spending bill

As the former Doge chief, Musk had worked to reduce government spending which he says this bill contradicts.

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Older Londoners 'losing sleep over money worries'

Age UK London said the withdrawal of the winter fuel payment had caused extra hardship for some.

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KFC to create 7,000 jobs in UK and Irish growth push

The fried chicken firm will invest nearly £1.5bn over five years as rivals step up expansion.

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Fake discounts on Shein 'breach law', EU says

Shein has one month to respond to the EU's findings or face fines based on its sales, the bloc has said.

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Chinese-owned Volvo Cars to cut 3,000 jobs

The firm's boss pointed to the "challenging period" faced by the industry as a reason for the layoffs.

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Apprenticeship shake-up to shift focus to under-21s

The government will no longer fund some courses for older learners in order to boost entry level training places.

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Frugal tech: The start-ups working on cheap innovation

Indian start-ups are using local materials and innovative ideas to make useful and affordable products.

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Winemakers finding Trump's tariffs hard to swallow

Wine producers in both France and the US are unhappy at the US president's trade actions.

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Rate 'rigging' traders say they were scapegoated - now the Supreme Court will decide

Tom Hayes and Carlo Palombo were among 37 City traders prosecuted for "manipulating" interest rate benchmarks.

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Post Office offer amounts to just half of my claim, says Bates

Former subpostmaster Sir Alan Bates has accused the government of presiding over "quasi-kangaroo courts".

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France impounds UK vessel accused of illegal fishing

The British ship is diverted to the port of Boulogne after being stopped by a French patrol boat.

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South Western first rail firm renationalised by Labour

The first service under new public ownership will be partially operated by a rail replacement bus.

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Driving instructors say rising prices are fair - but learners can't keep up

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.

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'I've applied for hundreds of jobs': One in eight youths not in work or education

New data suggests there were more than 920,000 young people not in work, education or training at the start of 2025.

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Trump threatens tariffs on EU goods and Apple iPhones

Donald Trump says he is "recommending" a 50% tariff on goods from the European Union imported into the US.

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Young people driven away by high prices - study

A new report says islanders are concerned about rising living costs and finding affordable property.

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Daily Telegraph to be sold to US firm RedBird

The American company agrees a deal to buy the Daily and Sunday Telegraph newspapers after a two-year ownership vacuum.

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US Treasury confirms the end of the penny

There has been a long debate over the cost and usefulness of one cent coins in the US.

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Trump to host investors in his cryptocurrency despite ethical concerns

Critics say he is trading access for personal profit - a suggestion rejected by the White House.

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How much is the winter fuel payment and who can still get it?

A government decision to limit the payment have been criticised by some MPs, unions and charities.

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Dharshini David: Inflation surprise suggests the outlook could be gloomier than we thought

Bills, food prices, and service costs are all rising - but there is some good news

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National parking platform seeks to end 'hassle' of multiple parking apps

The frustration of having to download multiple apps to pay for parking may go if a new platform is widely adopted.

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Millions of Mastercard users could get up to £70

The decision comes after a long-running legal case over transaction fees

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Ryanair tells flight attendants to repay salary rises

The Irish airline is pursuing members of a Spanish union to hand back up to €3,000 following a ruling.

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Fortnite faces complaint from actors' union over AI Darth Vader

Sag-Aftra says the hit video game has used tech to replace human performers.

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EU deal disastrous for Scotland, says fishing body

A new deal extending access for EU boats in UK waters has been agreed as part of a wider softening of relations with the bloc.

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What will reset deal mean for UK economic growth?

The deal paves the way for more common ground with the EU, but only dismantles a fraction of the trade barriers erected post-Brexit.

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The curious case of why a billionaire wants to buy Royal Mail

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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The secretive US factory that lays bare the contradiction in Trump's America First plan

An exclusive look inside the closely guarded factory Trump wants to become a foundation stone for his American golden age. But the company story exemplifies the success of modern globalisation

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Energy boss warns over future of gas storage facility

UK's largest gas storage facility will miss £2bn investment without help, boss of Centrica tells BBC.

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Minister 'pushing' for deal over use of EU passport e-gates

The deal could form part of negotiations taking place between the UK and EU on Monday.

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Defence deals and palace invites: UK and EU haggle before first summit since Brexit

Defence deals, fishing rights and closer economic ties among the talking points at Downing Street.

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A letter from the M&S hackers landed in my inbox - this is what happened next

BBC's Joe Tidy spoke directly to those who claim they are responsible for hacking M&S and Co-op.

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Canada's iconic Hudson Bay brand to survive after sale to competitor

The company, which applied for creditor protection, is selling its intellectual property to Canadian Tire.

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Thames Water bonuses could be blocked by regulator

New rules mean Ofwat could step in to prevent under-performing water companies paying any bonuses.

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Billionaires fall as King rises in latest Sunday Times Rich List

The King's personal wealth is now equal to former prime minister Rishi Sunak and his wife at £640m.

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Gatwick strike called off but disruption looms

A baggage handler's strike at half-term is suspended, but refuelers continue with their walkout.

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How optimistic should you be about the UK economy?

The UK economy grew by more than expected at the start of 2025. What does this mean for you?

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'I freaked out and spent $400 online': US consumers on cheap shipping changes

How consumers are reacting to shipping changes that mean low-value packages entering the US no longer avoid tariffs.

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UK hits back at claims US tariff deal bad for China

The UK government said there was "no such thing as a veto on Chinese investment" in its tariff deal with the US.

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Couriers Evri and DHL merge to form UK delivery giant

The couriers hope to expand their business by combining their "complimentary" services.

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Inside the Chinese sofa factory left deserted by Trump tariffs

The BBC's Laura Bicker takes us inside a Chinese sofa factory that almost ground to a halt after Trump's tariffs.

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Airbnb offers private chefs and massages as it revamps app

The short rental firm says it is aiming to offer a wider range of experiences for travellers.

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Is the US finally on track to build a high-speed rail network?

The US currently has no high-speed rail services, but two are under construction, and more planned.

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Please don't fine us, Thames Water asks regulator

Water firm boss tells MPs company's survival depends on special treatment from the industry regulator.

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'I can get my Christmas tree order' - firms give sigh of relief at tariff truce

Businesses are moving ahead with shipments, as the deal to reduce tariffs raises hopes over the economic outlook.

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Gold is booming – but how safe is it for investors, really?

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

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How to avoid a puncture on the Moon

Giant tyre firms are testing tyres that can survive conditions on the Moon and Mars.

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Faisal Islam: US and China step back from beyond brink

It is not an end to the trade war, but it is a significant truce, writes the BBC's economics editor.

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What does the US-China tariff deal mean?

The agreement marks a major de-escalation of the trade war between the world's two biggest economies.

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Charity couple move apart to care for animals

Roy and Annie Marriott say Animals in Need's expansion has forced the move.

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Trump prizes more Gulf investment in the US

As the president goes to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE he wants them to buy more from the States.

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Chinese exporters are braced for the consequences of US President Donald Trump's tariffs

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Council to consider £4m household support fund

The authority said the money would be used to help people struggling with the cost of living.

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Kwik Fit founder Sir Tom Farmer dies aged 84

The Edinburgh-born businessman bult the firm into a £1bn business and also owned Hibernian FC.

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Greater Anglia to be nationalised - rail operator

The rail firm says it will be brought under public ownership in October.

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Hormone-treated beef will not enter UK after US deal, says government

Farmers are raising questions over how checks will ensure US beef produced using hormones doesn't enter the UK market.

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Two porn sites investigated for suspected age check failings

The UK demanded in January that porn sites show how they were beefing up age verification to stop children accessing them.

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US agreement leaves the UK open to do a much more significant EU deal

Economically this US deal is relatively small, although important to very specific sectors.

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UK inflation rate: How quickly are prices rising?

UK Inflation has fallen but remains above the Bank of England's 2% target.

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What could be in the UK-US tariff deal?

The two nations will announce a deal to reduce tariffs today - here's what could be in it.

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When will interest rates go down again?

Interest rates, set by the Bank of England, affect mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

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Profile

The economist and key White House advisor behind President Trump's global tariffs.

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Maker of Pegasus spyware told to pay $167m for WhatsApp hack

Journalists and activists say the software is used by authoritarian regimes to spy on them.

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UK-India free trade deal at a glance

Here's a quick guide to what's been agreed and what it could mean for you.

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Delivery delays and empty shelves at Co-op after cyber attack

The retailer says "sustained malicious attempts by hackers" is affecting its IT systems.

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UK and India agree 'landmark' trade deal

The deal will give better access for UK whisky and cars to the Indian market.

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Home heating oil and fuel prices drop to 2021 levels

People who heat their homes with oil have been advised to buy now despite the upcoming summer months.

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Trump film tariffs to be part of UK-US trade talks

It comes as moviemakers worry the UK's thriving film industry could be hit by the new tariff threat.

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Trump says non-US movies to be hit with 100% tariffs

The president blamed foreign-made movies for the American film industry's "very fast death".

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Bank of mum and dad 'helps half of first-time buyers'

An average of £55,572 was given in loans and gifts by members of the family, estimates show.

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How Carney's election win will change direction of trade war

In his exclusive BBC interview, the Canadian Prime Minister indicates how he plans to tackle Trump.

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Digital powerhouse Uber now accepts cash for fares

Taxi app giant Uber said trials showed some people preferred paying in cash or did not have a bank card.

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Warren Buffett, 94, stepping down as Berkshire Hathaway CEO

The veteran investor known as the Sage of Omaha told his company's annual meeting that he would hand over the reins to Vice-Chairman Greg Abel.

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M&S supplier resorts to pen and paper after cyber attack

What's going on behind the scenes in the aftermath of the cyber attack on M&S.

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Co-op hackers stole 'significant' amount of customer data

The firm previously said there was 'no evidence that customer data was compromised'.

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US jobs grow by more than expected despite tariff turmoil

Employers added 177,000 roles in April as the jobs market continues to prove resilient.

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Co-op gives away free pasta sauce and coffee by mistake

The pricing error allowed some shoppers to get pasta sauce, coffee and cookies for free.

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'They wanted $4m': Lessons for M&S from other cyber attacks

The retailer is reeling from a ransomware attack - here's what other people did when in the same situation.

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McDonald's posts biggest US sales drop since Covid

The burger chain says its customers are "grappling with uncertainty".

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Online orders paused and missing items – what we know about the M&S cyber chaos

Online orders paused, food items missing from shelves - here's what we know about the chaos at M&S.

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Co-op cyber attack: Staff urged to keep cameras on in meetings

Experts say the instruction suggests the company fears hackers could be lurking on calls.

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