Global stocks slide as Trump tariffs hit markets

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 09:00:48 GMT
European shares open lower after falls in Asia, while the gold price hits another record high.

Faisal Islam: This is the biggest change to global trade in 100 years

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 07:13:12 GMT
The impact of the tariffs will be huge, with significant changes to long-standing global avenues of trade.

Trump's tariffs on China, EU and more, at a glance

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 06:00:38 GMT
A 10% rate of import tax will apply globally - with higher rates for a list of Trump's "worst offenders".

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

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 08:48:47 GMT
Business in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland tell us what US tariffs could mean for them.

How Trump's tariffs might affect you and your money

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 08:53:12 GMT
The UK has been hit with 10% tariffs by the US, but there is uncertainty as to the impact of them.

Trump to charge high tariffs on 'worst offenders' globally

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 03:43:42 GMT
The president says the US has been "pillaged, raped and plundered" for years by international trade partners.

Tesla sales plunge after Elon Musk backlash

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 18:35:01 GMT
The car maker's sales slide has been attributed to competition and controversy around its boss.

Can Trump's sweeping global tariffs spark a manufacturing boom in India?

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 07:46:29 GMT
Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs have shaken global trade, but can India turn disruption into opportunity?

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

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 22:01:57 GMT
Economists say the president's import taxes could result in higher prices for a range of products in the US.

Heathrow warned by airlines about power supply days before shutdown

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 15:18:10 GMT
MPs hear the airport was warned about power supply resilience days before the disruptive closure.

Trump announces tariffs on NI and Irish goods

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 23:05:10 GMT
NI goods entering the US will face a 10% tariff, while those from the Republic will be hit with 20%.

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

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 12:02:01 GMT
They are the latest safety measures from the gaming platform, which has faced questions over inappropriate content.

'National Insurance rise may force us to close'

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 06:07:36 GMT
Charities and childcare centres say they are being hit by the tax increase but cannot raise prices.

Trump-endorsed news channel sees shares surge 2,200%

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 02:56:34 GMT
Conservative US cable TV channel Newsmax started trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Monday.

Trump poised to reshape global economy and how world does business

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 08:34:36 GMT
The BBC’s economics editor Faisal Islam explains why a US tariff on goods imported into America is such a big deal for both consumers and countries.

Car firms fined for withholding recycling information

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 18:28:29 GMT
BMW, Ford, JLR, Peugeot Citroen, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Renault, Toyota, Vauxhall and Volkswagen have all been fined.

Why are bills going up? Your questions answered

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 15:58:17 GMT
Bills, bins, and benefits - the BBC's cost of living correspondent Kevin Peachy answers your questions on bill rises.

Three big unknowns ahead of Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 21:46:46 GMT
The president is expected to unveil details of his plans for a wider set of import taxes. But what tariffs and when?

Warning bill rises hit single parents hardest

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 15:07:07 GMT
A series of household bills, including water, energy and council tax, increase on Tuesday.

What you can do about the seven bills going up this week

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 11:35:14 GMT
Several bills are going up at the start of April - but there are some things you can do about it.

Investigation launched into UK's statistics agency

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 14:40:05 GMT
The Office for National Statistics is under review after criticism about the reliability of its data.

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

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 22:01:57 GMT
Economists say the president's import taxes could result in higher prices for a range of products in the US.

Three ways to cushion the blow of bill rises

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 23:12:57 GMT
'Awful April" will see a range of household bills rise, but there are ways to ease the pain.

UK will take calm approach to US tariffs, PM says

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 14:18:53 GMT
Keir Starmer says he is "keeping all options on the table" to respond to new US trade tariffs.

Hooters restaurant chain files for bankruptcy

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 01:18:50 GMT
Like many other casual dining chains, Hooters has struggled in recent years with rising costs and wages.

UK expects to be hit by Trump tariffs, No 10 says

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 16:49:35 GMT
Downing Street does not rule out retaliating if new tariffs are imposed on Wednesday.

The Finnish defence firms 'on steroids'

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 23:06:21 GMT
Helsinki has become one of the top five cities in Europe for investment in defence and security technologies.

The Swedish city fined for missing an environmental target

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 01:39:10 GMT
Gothenburg has to pay a financial penalty if it misses certain annual sustainability goals.

Could electric drones you can sit in take off?

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 05:18:56 GMT
Skyfly's aircraft promises the flexibility of a helicopter without the cost, noise or emissions.

'No fuss, no surprises': Shoppers defend supermarket cafes amid closures

Sun, 30 Mar 2025 13:55:21 GMT
Morrisons and Sainsbury's have announced a raft of cafe closures - but some customers insist they should stay open.

'It's going to get worse': US car buyers brace for sweeping auto tariffs

Sat, 29 Mar 2025 00:38:01 GMT
"The prices in the wholesale market have skyrocketed already and it's going to get worse," one car seller tells the BBC.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

Vending machines sell farm shop goods out of hours

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 05:13:48 GMT
Visitors can pay for milk and meats from suppliers on The Romney Marsh by tapping their bank cards.

How much is the state pension going up?

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 12:15:29 GMT
The triple lock means that the state pension will increase by 4.1% in April 2025.

What is stamp duty and how is it changing?

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 08:46:26 GMT
Home buyers in England and Northern Ireland will pay more stamp duty from 1 April when thresholds rise.

Council offers grants to help with cost of living

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 06:50:29 GMT
Rotherham Council allocates £4.3m to helping its residents with food and energy costs.

Why are bills going up? Your questions answered

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 15:58:17 GMT
Bills, bins, and benefits - the BBC's cost of living correspondent Kevin Peachy answers your questions on bill rises.

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

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.

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

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?

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.

Watch: Starmer says UK will keep 'cool head' after tariff announcement

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 07:39:26 GMT
The prime minister told the UK's biggest business leaders a trade war with the US is not in the UK's national interest.

Three things to know about Trump's tariffs announcement

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 01:49:00 GMT
The BBC's Michelle Fleury breaks down what the import taxes mean for the US and countries around the world.

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

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 20:49:42 GMT
The US president said universal 10% tariffs would go into effect for all countries starting 5 April.