What could be in the UK-US tariff deal?

Thu, 08 May 2025 10:42:33 GMT
The two nations will announce a deal to reduce tariffs today - here's what could be in it.

UK interest rates cut to 4.25% by Bank of England

Thu, 08 May 2025 12:35:32 GMT
The Bank cuts rates for the second time this year, saying the slowdown in inflation was behind the move.

Heathrow shutdown cause still unknown, report says

Thu, 08 May 2025 10:56:12 GMT
An interim report finds power was restored to Heathrow seven hours before flights resumed.

Trump and Starmer to unveil deal to cut tariffs

Thu, 08 May 2025 07:10:06 GMT
The UK government has been seeking an agreement to lower tariffs since Trump imposed levies on almost every country in the world last month.

Apple hits back at US judge's 'extraordinary' contempt order

Thu, 08 May 2025 07:49:45 GMT
The legal battle - started by Epic Games - could determine the future of the highly lucrative App Store.

Fed holds rates because of tariff 'uncertainty'

Wed, 07 May 2025 21:03:42 GMT
The Federal Reserve said Trump's barrage of tariffs were generating too much uncertainty to predict its next moves.

iPhone maker announces plan to build Mitsubishi EVs

Thu, 08 May 2025 01:51:00 GMT
The Taiwan-made electric vehicle is expected to go on sale in Australia and New Zealand next year.

Watch: US and China are ready to talk tariffs - who will blink first?

Wed, 07 May 2025 23:56:03 GMT
The BBC's journalists in Washington DC and Singapore analyse US and China's moves ahead of the negotiation.

WeightWatchers files for bankruptcy as fat-loss jabs boom

Wed, 07 May 2025 18:44:05 GMT
The firm is struggling with debt and tough competition from weight-loss drugs.

British Steel creates 180 jobs in production drive

Wed, 07 May 2025 21:33:22 GMT
Most of the roles will be based at Scunthorpe, with others at the Teesside and Skinningrove plants.

Minimum age to be a train driver lowered to 18

Wed, 07 May 2025 16:00:26 GMT
The move is aimed at combatting driver shortages which cause the majority of disruption to rail services.

Disney to open theme park in the Middle East

Wed, 07 May 2025 15:54:38 GMT
The company's seventh park will be on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi.

Visas, clothes and whisky - what you need to know about UK-India trade deal

Wed, 07 May 2025 07:00:25 GMT
Here's a quick guide to what's been agreed and what it could mean for you.

British workers will not be undercut in UK-India trade deal, government says

Wed, 07 May 2025 10:38:46 GMT
Opposition parties claim the new trade agreement means Indian workers will be cheaper for employers to hire.

When will I be able to shop online at M&S again?

Wed, 07 May 2025 09:43:59 GMT
Online orders paused, food items missing from shelves - here's what we know about the chaos at M&S.

US and China to start talks over trade war this week

Wed, 07 May 2025 03:37:40 GMT
Global trade experts have told the BBC they expect the negotiations to take several months.

Family 'heartbroken' as pottery firm struggles

Tue, 06 May 2025 23:04:11 GMT
Dunoon Mugs has cut 20% of its workforce and its director warns it could close like several potteries.

UK and India agree trade deal after three years of talks

Tue, 06 May 2025 21:11:46 GMT
The deal will improve access for UK whisky and cars to the Indian market, and cut taxes on India's clothing and footwear exports.

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

Wed, 07 May 2025 10:26:35 GMT
Journalists and activists say the software is used by authoritarian regimes to spy on them.

Faisal Islam: Trump tariffs may have helped drive UK-India trade deal

Tue, 06 May 2025 17:56:12 GMT
The UK has secured its biggest post-Brexit deal at a tense time for global trade.

Deliveroo deal shows UK still can't hang on to big firms

Tue, 06 May 2025 09:08:45 GMT
The takeover by a US firm shows the differing fortunes and attractions of US and UK stock markets.

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

Tue, 06 May 2025 15:25:09 GMT
The retailer says "sustained malicious attempts by hackers" is affecting its IT systems.

UK's Deliveroo to be bought by US firm DoorDash in £2.9bn deal

Tue, 06 May 2025 08:46:55 GMT
The deal is the latest example of a UK-listed company being taken over by a US rival.

Car giant Ford and Barbie maker Mattel warn over tariffs costs

Tue, 06 May 2025 02:04:22 GMT
The firms join a growing list of big businesses cautioning about the impact of Trump's import taxes.

OpenAI says non-profit will remain in control after backlash

Mon, 05 May 2025 23:08:41 GMT
The move follows a bitter power struggle over the business.

The people refusing to use AI

Mon, 05 May 2025 23:16:41 GMT
Worried about the environment and the loss of skills, some people are resisting the rise of AI.

Colombia's wind farms bring promise and pain for indigenous group

Sun, 04 May 2025 23:03:53 GMT
The South American country is turning to wind power, but some local people are unhappy.

Who should you trust for a weather forecast?

Thu, 01 May 2025 23:01:26 GMT
Weather influencers can provide useful local information but are also accused of exaggerating conditions.

Deported gang members get second chance at call centre

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 23:01:11 GMT
In the Mexican city of Tijuana a number of firms are employing people who were removed from the US.

Fifty years after the war, Vietnam faces a new US threat - tariffs

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 22:07:34 GMT
The South East Asian country is on a path to prosperity. The US-China trade war could change that.

What is bug hunting and why is it changing?

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 23:06:23 GMT
Bug hunters make money by funding flaws in software, but AI is changing the way they work.

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

Sun, 27 Apr 2025 23:46:46 GMT
The country is aiming to boost its technology sector by training children in tech from a young age.

Who will win the race to develop a humanoid robot?

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 23:18:21 GMT
Humanoid robots are attracting a lot of investment but will China dominate the industry?

Could South America benefit from Trump's trade tariffs?

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 21:15:35 GMT
Countries in the continent may see exports rise as both the US and China need new suppliers.

UK interest rates cut to 4.25% by Bank of England

Thu, 08 May 2025 12:35:32 GMT
The Bank cuts rates for the second time this year, saying the slowdown in inflation was behind the move.

Sports kits that 'don't last' push prices 'up and up and up'

Thu, 08 May 2025 11:21:58 GMT
The School Uniforms (Guidelines and Allowances) Bill is currently being scrutinised by MLAs on Stormont's Education Committee.

When will interest rates go down again?

Thu, 08 May 2025 11:04:51 GMT
Interest rates, set by the Bank of England, affect mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

Home heating oil and fuel prices drop to 2021 levels

Mon, 05 May 2025 23:02:48 GMT
People who heat their homes with oil have been advised to buy now despite the upcoming summer months.

Xi's real test is not Trump's trade war

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 05:40:17 GMT
The real battleground of the current trade war might be China's domestic economy

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

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 23:27:04 GMT
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?

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

Sat, 05 Apr 2025 23:59:04 GMT
What made the US step back from the system that it profited handsomely from for decades?

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

Sat, 05 Apr 2025 12:25:17 GMT
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?

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

Watch: US and China are ready to talk tariffs - who will blink first?

Wed, 07 May 2025 23:56:03 GMT
The BBC's journalists in Washington DC and Singapore analyse US and China's moves ahead of the negotiation.

Profile

Sat, 03 May 2025 18:15:00 GMT
The economist and key White House advisor behind President Trump's global tariffs.

Americast

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 06:00:00 GMT
We assess Trump’s plan to ‘make America wealthy again’.