Starmer says 'all options on table' on US tariffs

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 19:01:51 GMT
Canada and the EU have announced retaliatory tariffs but UK will take a "pragmatic" approach, the prime minister said.

How will the latest Trump tariffs affect the UK?

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 16:13:02 GMT
How much will the UK be hit by US tariffs and what happens next?

Saudi Investment Fund pays $3.5bn to capture Pokémon Go

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 17:14:19 GMT
It is amongst the highest-grossing mobile games in the world, with 30 million monthly players.

Starmer urged to protect disability benefit claimants

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 13:48:48 GMT
The government is identifying cuts to the welfare budget ahead of the Spring Statement, with the PM working to rally MPs to support the move.

Secret hearing on Friday in Apple and UK government data row

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 14:48:38 GMT
The BBC understands the dispute over accessing encrypted data is set to be heard at the High Court.

Is the US really heading into a recession?

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 13:17:06 GMT
Stock market falls, tariffs and other changes are reigniting fear of economic downturn in the US.

Trump raises 'massive' trade imbalance during Irish PM meeting

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 19:02:11 GMT
The US president also accuses the EU of treating the US "very badly" as the tariff tit-for-tat continues.

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

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 10:51:28 GMT
Economists say the president's import taxes could result in higher prices for a range of products in the US.

Trump says anti-Tesla protesters will face 'hell'

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 13:10:37 GMT
The US president says protesters against Elon Musk's electric car firm should be labelled "domestic terrorists".

Faisal Islam: Trump is no longer swayed by the stock markets

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 17:33:51 GMT
The assumption that the US president would row back on policies if shares fell no longer holds true.

Met PC sacked for avoiding train fares

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 17:32:56 GMT
PC Luke Goddard admitted to knowingly dodging payment for train fares between Devon and Wiltshire.

Nationwide customers to get £50 each after Virgin deal

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 10:33:36 GMT
More than 12 million members will receive the money directly into their accounts by the end of April.

Trump halts plan for 50% steel and aluminium tariffs on Canada

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 10:47:22 GMT
It comes after the Canadian province of Ontario said it would suspend a 25% surcharge on US-bound electricity.

HMRC to use voice recognition to speed up calls

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 15:00:25 GMT
The tax authority has been heavily criticised for failing to answer tens of thousands of calls.

Plan to make it easier for councils to seize land for housing

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 12:57:08 GMT
The measure is part of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, which has been introduced to Parliament.

Trump says anti-Tesla protesters will face 'hell'

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 13:10:37 GMT
The US president says protesters against Elon Musk's electric car firm should be labelled "domestic terrorists".

What are tariffs and why is Trump using them?

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 12:07:29 GMT
Tariffs are a central part of Trump's political vision, but economists fear they could spark a trade war.

Global smartwatch sales fall for first time

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 16:39:53 GMT
Market researchers say the slumping popularity of the market-leading Apple Watch was to blame

Car loan scandal payouts row - what's it about?

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 16:26:36 GMT
The Supreme Court will make a key decision which could unlock compensation for millions of motorists.

'Garbage' to blame Ukraine for massive X outage, experts say

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 11:24:46 GMT
The claim has been made by the platform's owner Elon Musk, a vocal critic of Ukraine and its president.

Why is Thames Water in so much trouble?

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 00:05:25 GMT
The UK's biggest water firm has just secured a rescue loan, but how did it come to this?

Starmer says benefit system unfair and indefensible

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 13:27:03 GMT
Some Labour MPs urge ministers to tackle the "crisis of economic inactivity", while others oppose cuts.

Man Utd plan to build 'iconic' £2bn 100,000-capacity stadium

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 12:56:10 GMT
Manchester United announce plans to build the biggest stadium in the UK - an "iconic" new £2bn 100,000-seater ground close to Old Trafford.

Ontario says it will slap a 25% surcharge on US-bound electricity

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 17:28:49 GMT
The move is in retaliation to Trump's tariff threats on Canada, and is expected to raise energy costs for 1.5 million US homes.

From chatbots to intelligent toys: How AI is booming in China

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 22:34:20 GMT
China plans to invest more than a trillion dollars as it races against the US to rule advanced tech.

Bills to rise by 80p to fund discounts for homes near pylons

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 18:00:15 GMT
Households near new pylons are set to get up to £250 a year off their energy bills, under government plans.

Why people are cutting back their online profile

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 00:08:15 GMT
A new wave of AI has spurred some to think more carefully about their online presence.

'We don't need a Gail's' - the coffee shop boom dividing locals

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 00:44:28 GMT
The controversial cafe chain is expanding outside London but locals often have mixed feelings.

Luxury lounges: Credit card perks 'we are all paying for'

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 00:02:38 GMT
Why credit card providers are opening lavish customer lounges in airports and cities.

How Britain's former top banker became Canada's next prime minister

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 02:05:47 GMT
The former banker may not have been elected to office before, but his experience managing global economic crises will help.

Sweden is 'no longer a country that cannot be trusted'

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 00:03:31 GMT
Sweden and Finland's defence sectors are benefiting from their countries joining Nato.

Why detecting methane is difficult but crucial work

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:01:51 GMT
From handheld to space-based, new methane detectors are making it easier to track the greenhouse gas.

Diversity backlash: Is 'masculine energy' coming to the UK?

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 08:05:33 GMT
Donald Trump has scrapped federal diversity initiatives and many US firms have too - will UK companies follow suit?

Switzerland targets rich tourists but at what cost?

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 00:03:49 GMT
Switzerland's already upmarket tourism sector is trying to attract more high rollers.

Can AI help modernise Ireland's healthcare system?

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 00:06:40 GMT
Ireland is investing billions of euros to revamp its healthcare service - will AI help?

Countries compete to keep skilled young workers

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 00:03:56 GMT
EU nations hope that tax benefits might encourage young, skilled workers to stay, but will they work?

What minerals does Ukraine have and what are they used for?

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 10:36:41 GMT
A minister says nearly all key details have been finalised for a deal giving the US access to the country's minerals.

Can Canadians get the world drinking tree sap?

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 00:11:34 GMT
The largest producer of maple syrup now wants you to drink the sap, which it calls maple water.

Will quantum computers disrupt critical infrastructure?

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 00:40:04 GMT
Quantum computers will be able to crack existing encryption and threaten critical infrastructure.

Georgia's richest man said to be moving funds to avoid US sanctions

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:08:09 GMT
The pro-Russian businessman is reported to be moving overseas assets back to the Caucasus country.

Hair: 'It’s just thrown away but it's gold'

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 22:27:15 GMT
India is the world's biggest exporter of human hair but it wants more of the lucrative wig market.

Scientists work on 'superhuman' vision systems for robots

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:08:50 GMT
Researchers have given a robot a powerful radio-based vision system which can see through smoke.

Why don't Europeans buy more American cars?

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 22:54:48 GMT
Trump wants US vehicles to be more popular in Europe, but it's a difficult market for them to crack.

Erasing Escobar: Will Colombia ban the sale of memorabilia of the drug lord?

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 00:02:32 GMT
Politicians in the country want to prohibit the sale of such items, but they face opposition.

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

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:33:37 GMT
With the economy a key factor in German elections this month, can the auto sector get back on the road to recovery?