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House prices fall in April as stamp duty changes kick in
The slowdown in the market was expected due to the lowering of thresholds at which buyers need to start paying stamp duty.
Starbucks to hire more baristas in bid to win back customers
The move to increase staff numbers comes as the coffee shop giant continues to see sales fall.
Shops could be forced to accept cash in future, MPs warn
There is no data on how widely cash is accepted which puts the UK at risk of becoming cashless, a report warns.
Warning electricity meters in 300,000 homes could stop working
Those without upgraded meters could also find their heating stuck on or off, energy watchdog Ofgem warns.
Xi's real test is not Trump's trade war
The real battleground of the current trade war might be China's domestic economy
Fifty years after the war, Vietnam faces a new US threat - tariffs
The South East Asian country is on a path to prosperity. The US-China trade war could change that.
Richard Branson criticises Donald Trump's tariffs
Sir Richard Branson told the BBC he wanted to "make London prosperous for everybody".
Canada will deal with Trump 'on our terms', Carney tells BBC
Speaking exclusively to the BBC, Canada's PM says he will only visit the US when there is a "serious discussion to be had".
Faisal Islam: Carney wants to lead a G7 fightback on Trump tariffs
In winning the Canadian election, Mark Carney becomes the biggest economic force against the US president.
Trump calls Bezos as Amazon says no plan to show tariff price rises
Donald Trump called Amazon founder Jeff Bezos to complain about the plan, which the company said had been rejected.
Some M&S stores left with empty shelves after cyber attack
The BBC understands food availability should be back to normal by the end of the week.
Trainer prices will rise due to tariffs, says Adidas
Adidas says trade tariffs introduced by President Donald Trump will lead to price rises for US consumers.
Graduates turned down by supermarkets as vacancies drop
Young people say it is harder than ever to get a job after uni with some being turned down by supermarkets.
Prince Andrew's firm linked to controversial PPE millionaire
Documents show Doug Barrowman-linked company owned the prince's start-up competition for two years.
Trump eases car tariffs after firms raised concerns
The president said the move would give companies relief while they adjust their supply chains.
Milkshakes and lattes could be covered by sugar tax
The tax would be applied to manufacturers of milk-based drinks and dairy-based substitutes, under the plans.
Flights cancelled in Portugal and Spain due to power cut
Some 96 departing flights from Portuguese airports have been grounded so far, while 45 have been called off from Spain.
Australian PM dismisses warning over AAA credit rating
High public spending puts the country's rating at risk if savings are not found, analysts have said.
ChatGPT AI bot adds shopping to its powers
The move is a challenge to tech rivals such as Google as well as other websites offering product reviews.
M&S customers in limbo as cyber attack chaos continues
The retail giant's online business remains suspended with no indication yet when it will be restored.
DHL lifts suspension of high-value deliveries to US
The delivery giant is resuming deliveries worth more than $800 after negotiating "adjustments" to customs rules.
There are signs Trump could be ready to retreat on tariffs
BBC economics editor Faisal Islam on what comes next for the US president's central economic policy.
UK growth forecast cut over tariff uncertainty
Business and consumer confidence is expected to suffer from the disruption to trade, an economic forecaster says.
Branded school uniforms to change for four million pupils under plans
The government says it will save parents £50 a year, but retailers say it could end up costing more.
No extra cash for higher pay deals, says Downing Street
Pay review bodies recommend increases for teachers and NHS workers above the 2.8% budgeted for by government.
Mortgages under 4% are back but dangers lurk for borrowers
There is greater competition among mortgage firms but no guarantee that rates will keep falling, brokers say.
Airbus confirms deal for Spirit operations in Belfast
The deal was first announced in July last year as part of a wider break up of the Spirit business.
What is bug hunting and why is it changing?
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
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?
Humanoid robots are attracting a lot of investment but will China dominate the industry?
China has halted rare earth exports, can Australia step up?
Australia has proposed to create a strategic reserve of critical minerals.
The record-breaking tunnel being built from Denmark to Germany
The rail and road link will slash journey times between much of Scandinavia and continental Europe.
Five ways for first-time buyers to get on the housing ladder
Mortgage experts share their tips for anyone starting out on the journey to owning their own home.
Firms say Meta not helping them to recover hacked accounts
Businesses around the world say they are unable to get back into their Facebook and Instagram pages.
Why China curbing rare earth exports is a blow to the US
As the trade war continues to escalate, China has hit back at Trump by suspending exports of rare earth minerals.
Finland's bid to win Europe's start-up crown
Helsinki wants to become a top European start-up hub, but can it challenge London and Stockholm?
Was China the reason Guyana faced higher Trump tariff?
A Guyanese political commentator says Washington objects to Beijing's "very strong foothold" in the country.
Do we need cocoa-free chocolate and is it nice?
Cocoa prices are soaring so new chocolate firms are looking at an alternative ingredient.
The plans to put data centres in orbit and on the Moon
Proponents say space-based data centres will be more secure, but sceptics say big hurdles remain.
The Canadians and Danes boycotting American products
As anger grows over Trump's tariffs, apps and social media groups are helping people avoid US goods.
A revolution is under way in India's trainer industry
India wants to boost the domestic trainer industry but will small domestic makers suffer?
Shops could be forced to accept cash in future, MPs warn
There is no data on how widely cash is accepted which puts the UK at risk of becoming cashless, a report warns.
House prices fall in April as stamp duty changes kick in
The slowdown in the market was expected due to the lowering of thresholds at which buyers need to start paying stamp duty.
Second-hand school uniform scheme 'flat out'
A community shop says, on average, 20 families use its free school uniform service every day.
More people worrying at benefit changes say centre
A support centre says people are coming in "petrified" about planned benefit changes.
Struggling students skip meals as living costs rise
Kardo Mina, a final year student who also works part-time, says he regularly swaps meals for coffee.
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?
Trump has turned his back on the foundation of US economic might - the fallout will be messy
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
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
Why the reign of the free market is facing its biggest ever challenge
Rachel Reeves is feeling the heat ahead of her Spring Statement
The Chancellor hints at a more guarded approach amid global uncertainty - and issues a warning ahead of her announcements.
Reeves: There is a deal to be done with the US
Chancellor Rachel Reeves speaks to the BBC ahead of talks with her US counterpart in Washington on Friday.
The office-core aesthetic isn’t just about style
Why Donald Trump has chosen to upend global trading
Can the UK become an AI superpower as the government hopes?
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