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Carmakers go on trial over 'dieselgate' emissions cheat claims
The trial is the latest chapter of what has become known as the "dieselgate" scandal.
Lloyds warns car finance scandal could cost it £2bn
The bank has set aside an additional £800m, saying the number of eligible claims is expected to be higher than previously thought.
Reeves urged to avoid 'half-baked' tax fixes in Budget
The think tank says the government should seize the opportunity to reform the tax system.
Mortgage rates creep back up as lenders show caution
Average mortgage rates have increased month-on-month for the first time since February, says Moneyfacts.
Dutch government takes control of China-owned chip firm
The move, which is aimed to protect supplies of technology, could raise tensions between the EU and China.
Paraguay – the Silicon Valley of South America?
The country hopes to build a big tech sector, fuelled by its vast amount of cheap hydroelectricity.
China accuses US of 'double standards' over tariff threat
Beijing says it could introduce "countermeasures" if the US President imposes an an additional 100% tariff on Chinese imports.
'It's going to be really bad': Fears over AI bubble bursting grow in Silicon Valley
Some are worried that the rapid rise in the value of AI tech companies may be a bubble waiting to burst.
Greater Anglia transfers to public ownership
Greater Anglia describes renationalisation as a step towards a "simpler, more unified" rail network.
Windows 10 users urged to prepare for Microsoft pulling support
Microsoft is ending support for Windows 10, which could make users vulnerable - here's how to get Windows 11.
I asked AI to plan my dream summer holiday. Here's how it turned out
Holiday-makers say AI-powered chatbots really help organise where to go - but some things need double-checking.
Trump directs Pentagon to 'use all available funds' to pay troops during shutdown
The president's directive would ensure US military personnel don't miss a scheduled paycheque next week.
Tech billionaires seem to be doom prepping. Should we all be worried?
The debate is ramping up about what happens if - or when - computer intelligence overtakes humans
Don't force drivers to use parking apps, says RAC
A survey suggests three-quarters of drivers had issues with parking apps.
Google may be forced to make changes to search engine in UK
The regulator has given it "strategic market status", opening the door to what it calls "proportionate interventions."
Trump threatens to impose additional 100% tariff on China
The S&P 500 closed down 2.7%, its steepest fall since April, after the US president hit out at China.
OpenAI video app Sora hits 1 million downloads faster than ChatGPT
The popular AI tool generates ten second long realistic-looking videos from simple text prompts.
How will the EU's new border system work?
The EU's much-delayed Entry/Exit System will change the way UK passengers travel to 29 countries.
How hackers forced brewing giant Asahi back to pen and paper
The maker of Japan's most popular beer, Super Dry, was hit by a major cyber-attack last month.
Has the clock stopped on Swiss US trade?
Swiss exporters are looking at new markets after being hit by heavy US tariffs.
Food firms scramble to meet the high-protein craze
The dairy industry rallies and start-ups emerge thanks to the fashion for high-protein foods.
The indigenous weavers who aim for empowerment over exploitation
The makers of Colombia's popular mochila bags can earn good money, but are at risk of being underpaid.
The people turning to AI for dating and relationship advice
More people are turning to AI for help with their relationships, but is that a good idea?
Hurricane season brings financial fears in the Caribbean
As islands brace for this year's big storms, many homes don't have household insurance.
The picturesque Dutch village set to charge tourists an entry fee
Zaanse Schans, popular for its windmills, has a population of just 100 people - but more than two million tourists will have visited this year.
'There's no way we can afford $100,000': Small firms scramble over H-1B visa fees
Startups and smaller firms could bear the brunt of Trump's new H-1B visa fee, and some fear it could thwart US innovation.
Zimbabwe is tobacco country. But some think the future lies in blueberries
"The future is food, not a bad habit," horticulture specialist Clarence Mwale tells the BBC.
Click Energy announces first electricity rise in over three years
The firm said it would result in the typical annual domestic electricity bill rising by about £39.60.
Lloyds warns car finance scandal could cost it £2bn
The bank has set aside an additional £800m, saying the number of eligible claims is expected to be higher than previously thought.
Mortgage rates creep back up as lenders show caution
Average mortgage rates have increased month-on-month for the first time since February, says Moneyfacts.
Homelessness deaths almost double in a year
Homelessness charity St Martins Trust says the year-on-year rise in deaths is "unforgivable".
What are National Insurance and income tax and what could change in the Budget?
Some experts think the government may break its promise not to increase income tax, NI or VAT for working people.
Trump's state visit is mired with potential pitfalls despite careful planning
Months of preparations have gone into this state visit - but the Lord Mandelson question is not the only concern troubling insiders.
The UK car industry is at a tipping point - can it be saved?
Tariffs, Brexit, pandemic havoc... All of this caused short-term disruption - but the impact concealed a deeper problem for the UK automotive industry
Trump's global tariffs 'victory' may well come at a high price
The US president considers it a win - but if this all triggers a foundational realignment, the results may not break in his favour
Labour might be down, but it's not necessarily out - voters reflect on a year in power
What’s gone wrong for Labour? 2024 voters delve into it, writes Laura Kuenssberg.
China's electric cars are becoming slicker and cheaper - but is there a deeper cost?
The future for EVs will inevitably involve China. But where does that leave the UK and Europe markets – and what of the questions around national security?
In 2001, economist Jim O’Neill wrote a report on countries set to shape the world economy
Trump is embracing crypto, but is he building a new kind of American economy?
How you could get £700 for being mis-sold a car loan
Millions of people can now claim back around £700 after being mis-sold car finance between 2007 and 2024.
How Tatyana Kim went from English teacher to head of Russian’s largest online retailer
What happens when a controlling partner takes over your income and spending?
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