US and Ukraine sign long-awaited natural resources deal

Thu, 01 May 2025 02:40:06 GMT
The White House has been pushing for the agreement as a prerequisite for further military assistance.

Trump tells business chiefs he needs 'little bit of time' as US economy shrinks

Thu, 01 May 2025 01:44:13 GMT
The US president blames the first quarterly GDP decline in three years on his Democratic predecessor.

Royal Mail takeover approved by shareholders

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 17:12:48 GMT
The approval of the £3.6bn deal will see the 500-year institution taken over by Daniel Kretinsky's EP Group.

Apple referred for possible criminal contempt investigation

Thu, 01 May 2025 01:54:35 GMT
The tech giant had been ordered in 2021 to allow greater competition and open the App Store up to outside payment options.

Shops could be forced to accept cash in future, MPs warn

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 08:34:41 GMT
There is no data on how widely cash is accepted which puts the UK at risk of becoming cashless, a report warns.

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.

'We don't care': A defiant China looks beyond Trump's America

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 21:54:31 GMT
Chinese exporters tell the BBC if the US doesn't want their goods, "other countries have money" to buy them.

Warning electricity meters in 300,000 homes could stop working

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 11:06:34 GMT
Those without upgraded meters could also find their heating stuck on or off, energy watchdog Ofgem warns.

US economy shrinks as firms import more ahead of tariffs

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 15:22:49 GMT
The world's largest economy contracted at an annual pace of 0.3% in the first three months of 2025.

House prices fall in April as stamp duty changes kick in

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 08:30:48 GMT
The slowdown in the market was expected due to the lowering of thresholds at which buyers need to start paying stamp duty.

Hackers target the Co-op as police probe M&S cyber attack

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 15:23:56 GMT
The retailer says it's disabled parts of its IT systems in response to the incident.

Starbucks to hire more baristas in bid to win back customers

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 06:58:11 GMT
The move to increase staff numbers comes as the coffee shop giant continues to see sales fall.

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

Update that made ChatGPT 'dangerously' sycophantic pulled

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 10:48:33 GMT
Users said the chatbot endorsed ideas including stopping medication and getting angry at strangers

Richard Branson criticises Donald Trump's tariffs

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 04:59:50 GMT
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

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 16:12:24 GMT
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

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 16:10:19 GMT
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

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 19:13:22 GMT
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

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 07:44:39 GMT
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

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 13:19:09 GMT
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

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 23:04:31 GMT
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

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 05:13:43 GMT
Documents show Doug Barrowman-linked company owned the prince's start-up competition for two years.

Trump eases car tariffs after firms raised concerns

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 17:41:25 GMT
The president said the move would give companies relief while they adjust their supply chains.

Milkshakes and lattes could be covered by sugar tax

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 08:09:02 GMT
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

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 17:02:56 GMT
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

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 03:22:11 GMT
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

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 21:32:08 GMT
The move is a challenge to tech rivals such as Google as well as other websites offering product reviews.

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?

China has halted rare earth exports, can Australia step up?

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 06:56:30 GMT
Australia has proposed to create a strategic reserve of critical minerals.

The record-breaking tunnel being built from Denmark to Germany

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 23:04:17 GMT
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

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 00:31:54 GMT
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

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 23:02:02 GMT
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

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 00:15:59 GMT
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

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 23:01:05 GMT
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?

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 09:29:09 GMT
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?

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 23:07:36 GMT
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

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 23:04:05 GMT
Proponents say space-based data centres will be more secure, but sceptics say big hurdles remain.

The Canadians and Danes boycotting American products

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 23:26:59 GMT
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

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 01:51:32 GMT
India wants to boost the domestic trainer industry but will small domestic makers suffer?

Struggling families urged to use Honesty Jar shop

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 13:11:13 GMT
The Honesty Jar helps those struggling financially by offering items for free or at a low cost.

Shops could be forced to accept cash in future, MPs warn

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 08:34:41 GMT
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

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 08:30:48 GMT
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'

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 05:29:44 GMT
A community shop says, on average, 20 families use its free school uniform service every day.

More people worrying at benefit changes say centre

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 05:19:35 GMT
A support centre says people are coming in "petrified" about planned benefit changes.

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

Rachel Reeves is feeling the heat ahead of her Spring Statement

Sat, 22 Mar 2025 06:27:21 GMT
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

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 10:50:29 GMT
Chancellor Rachel Reeves speaks to the BBC ahead of talks with her US counterpart in Washington on Friday.

What in the World

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 13:30:00 GMT
The office-core aesthetic isn’t just about style

The Inquiry

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 07:30:00 GMT
Why Donald Trump has chosen to upend global trading

The Briefing Room

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 12:44:00 GMT
Can the UK become an AI superpower as the government hopes?