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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.
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.
Plans to extend sugar tax to milkshakes
The tax will be applied to manufacturers of milk-based drinks and dairy-based substitutes, under the plans.
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.
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.
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.
Why Trump keeps attacking the US central bank
The US central bank is one of Trump's favourite punching bags. But how serious is the threat?
Fuels arrive to keep British Steel plant going
Steel workers and their families can "breathe a sigh of relief", says the business secretary.
Gatwick to accept 'stricter limits' on plane noise
Gatwick has responded to the Secretary of State's request for feedback on additional conditions.
Annual energy bills predicted to fall by £166 in July
The forecast fall in the cost of energy would reverse three consecutive increases in the price cap.
M&S online disruption a 'bruise' to reputation
Online orders have been paused on the retail giant's website and app since Friday.
Hairdresser fears she could lose home over tax hikes
The British Hair Consortium is calling on Rachel Reeves to cut VAT to 10% in June's spending review.
Could South America benefit from Trump's trade tariffs?
Countries in the continent may see exports rise as both the US and China need new suppliers.
Reeves suggests UK trade with EU more important than US
The chancellor indicates that moving closer to the EU on trade is a bigger priority than the US.
Retail sales see biggest rise for nearly four years
Sales rose for the third month in a row in March as warmer weather helped to boost trade.
Water bosses could now face jail for cover-ups
New powers mean law-breaking executives can be sent to prison for up to two years.
Why the Post Office paid £600m to stay shackled to the faulty Horizon system
Not owning crucial code has meant it has been unable to replace the system that led to a scandal.
M&S stops online orders and issues refunds after cyber attack
The firm has stopped taking orders on its website and apps, including for food and clothes.
California passes Japan as fourth largest economy
The US state expresses worries that President Donald Trump's tariffs could stunt future growth.
Company bosses warn over tariffs impact
Several firms have cut their profit forecasts or withdrawn them citing economic uncertainty.
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?
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.
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.
Inflation falls to 2.3% in Jersey
The latest inflation figures from Statistics Jersey show prices rose by 2.3% in the last quarter.
Annual energy bills predicted to fall by £166 in July
The forecast fall in the cost of energy would reverse three consecutive increases in the price cap.
Mum's pop-up shop aims to make prom affordable
Julie Sarahs decided to take action after her daughter's prom was cancelled twice.
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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