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Welfare U-turn makes spending decisions harder, minister says
Sun, 06 Jul 2025 10:39:18 GMT
Bridget Phillipson does not commit to scrapping the two-child benefit cap, saying it will "come at a cost".
What will Trump's tax and spending bill do to the US national debt?
Thu, 03 Jul 2025 20:01:36 GMT
US President Donald Trump's tax and spending bill has sparked intense debate. BBC Verify's policy and analysis correspondent Ben Chu has been looking at what the bill could do to the US national debt.
Trump says US to start sending out tariff letters
Fri, 04 Jul 2025 14:00:49 GMT
The move comes ahead of a deadline that may see much higher import taxes on goods coming into the US.
What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed?
Fri, 04 Jul 2025 10:32:01 GMT
We look at the different circumstances that affect you if you're due a refund for cancelled or delayed flights.
Crying at work: A sign of strength, weakness or just being human?
Sat, 05 Jul 2025 09:31:35 GMT
After Chancellor Rachel Reeves cried in parliament this week, how acceptable is it to show emotion at work?
What have tariffs really done to the US economy?
Fri, 04 Jul 2025 07:03:30 GMT
As President Trump weighs tariff plans, he will have one eye on the US economy.
US debt is now $37tn – should we be worried?
Fri, 04 Jul 2025 21:27:41 GMT
President Trump's budget bill will add to the US debt pile but is there a limit to how much the rest of the world will lend Uncle Sam?
UK borrowing costs fall as investors' nerves ease
Thu, 03 Jul 2025 18:05:35 GMT
The cost of UK government borrowing falls and the pound rallies as the PM says he works "in lockstep" with Rachel Reeves.
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?
Reeves' five choices to turn government finances around
Wed, 02 Jul 2025 23:00:59 GMT
The chancellor's financial wriggle room has shrunk after welform reforms were watered down.
Why your old mobile phone may be polluting Thailand
Thu, 26 Jun 2025 06:43:54 GMT
The Asian nation is importing thousands of tonnes of electronic waste per year, despite a ban.
China's electric cars are becoming slicker and cheaper - but is there a deeper cost?
Mon, 09 Jun 2025 23:04:10 GMT
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?
Bank of England to redesign banknotes - and wants your help
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 23:00:05 GMT
The first facelift in more than 50 years signals the possible end of historical figures on notes.
One in 10 cars sold in UK made in China
Fri, 04 Jul 2025 18:19:14 GMT
One in 10 cars bought in the UK are Chinese owned, new figures suggest.
The bridge changing lives and boosting business
Mon, 30 Jun 2025 23:03:29 GMT
The Öresund bridge, which connects Denmark and Sweden, is celebrating 25 years since its opening.
Boeing's 787 Dreamliner was deemed the 'safest' of planes. The whistleblowers were always less sure
Sun, 29 Jun 2025 22:57:37 GMT
Long before the Air India tragedy, the cause of which is still to be determined, people who had worked on the 787 had raised concerns about the production standards
Ryanair cancels flights for 30,000 passengers due to French strike
Thu, 03 Jul 2025 08:44:57 GMT
Airlines and France's transport minister has condemned the strikes as unacceptable, at the start of summer holidays.
The women at the centre of Somalia's construction boom
Sun, 15 Jun 2025 00:53:06 GMT
Mogadishu's rapid expansion after decades of war is giving unexpected opportunities in a male-dominated society.
Excellent or awful - why Lifetime ISAs divide opinion
Sat, 05 Jul 2025 23:09:05 GMT
A report by MPs says the product needs to be reformed and many savers who have been in touch tend to agree.
Witness History
Wed, 02 Jul 2025 06:00:00 GMT
The story behind the catchy political slogan much loved by US President Donald Trump
Race to mine metals for EV batteries threatens marine paradise
Sun, 15 Jun 2025 00:29:33 GMT
Photographs appear to show how nickel mining damaged one the world's most diverse marine environments
The global environmental award hit by accusations of greenwashing
Sun, 29 Jun 2025 23:02:03 GMT
US business Dr Bronner's has criticised the B Corp scheme for allowing in too many multinationals.
Russia's economy is down but not out
Mon, 23 Jun 2025 06:07:33 GMT
The country's economy has been surprisingly resilient but there are underlying problems.
Citroen owners left stranded over airbag safety risk
Thu, 03 Jul 2025 11:48:35 GMT
An estimated 120,000 drivers have been told not to use their vehicles following a fatal accident in France.
A Belgrade landmark bombed by Nato could get Trump makeover
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 23:12:36 GMT
The Serbian project, led by Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, has run into opposition and scandal.
Aged 18-39? Martin Lewis on the £1 investment to make now
Fri, 04 Jul 2025 09:24:25 GMT
Martin Lewis explains why it's a good idea to put £1 into a Lifetime ISA.
The secretive US factory that lays bare the contradiction in Trump's America First plan
Sun, 18 May 2025 21:55:21 GMT
An exclusive look inside the closely guarded factory the president wants to become a foundation stone for a US golden age.
Tech giants unleash AI on weather forecasts: are they any good?
Thu, 19 Jun 2025 23:02:58 GMT
The biggest tech firms are using AI to forecast the weather but is that better than existing models?
Eurostar train evacuated during nine-hour delay in northern France
Sun, 06 Jul 2025 20:01:40 GMT
The rail operator has apologised after passengers were stuck on the London-bound train that broke down near Calais.
Council tax plan could 'reduce' help for poorest
Sat, 05 Jul 2025 14:38:01 GMT
To save money, Durham County Council is proposing changes to the Council Tax Reduction Scheme.
Trump calls on US central bank head to quit immediately
Thu, 03 Jul 2025 01:09:56 GMT
The president has repeatedly criticised Jerome Powell for not cutting rates but has sent mixed signals about removing him from the role.
Excellent or awful - why Lifetime ISAs divide opinion
Sat, 05 Jul 2025 23:09:05 GMT
A report by MPs says the product needs to be reformed and many savers who have been in touch tend to agree.
Not getting a summer job? Here are eight ways to change that
Sat, 05 Jul 2025 23:09:39 GMT
Grace Pickett, 18, says it's "frustrating" so many part-time jobs require previous experience.
Charity warns of unprecedented food demand
Sat, 05 Jul 2025 10:48:34 GMT
A charity which gives free or cheap food to those who need it says it is struggling to meet demand.
Currently
Sun, 06 Jul 2025 16:09:00 GMT
Nine years since Brexit: what's it like to trade with the EU?
What in the World
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 13:30:00 GMT
And why money has a lot to do with it.
Indian scientists search for the perfect apple
Thu, 12 Jun 2025 23:05:53 GMT
India can't grow enough apples to meet demand but farmers are struggling to raise production.
British Bulldogs to Basil Fawlty - your banknote redesign ideas
Fri, 04 Jul 2025 07:21:03 GMT
The Bank of England wants views on themes for its next series of banknotes, and BBC readers are full of ideas.
AI claims and a hoax spokesman: Viral band confuses the world of music
Thu, 03 Jul 2025 23:07:54 GMT
The Velvet Sundown has racked up hundreds of thousands of streams on Spotify - without anyone even being sure if it's real.
Can shoes be made in the US without cheap labour?
Mon, 16 Jun 2025 00:07:49 GMT
American production is possible, but it often needs to be automated to be cost effective.
Supercell boss: 'We need to take bigger risks'
Mon, 23 Jun 2025 23:08:19 GMT
The boss of mobile gaming giant Supercell says the industry needs to take bigger risks to compete.
Why the world's superyachts are getting bigger and bigger
Wed, 02 Jul 2025 23:07:01 GMT
Billionaires and multimillionaires around the globe are trading up for more space and luxury.
'£54k to rent five phones is killing my business'
Thu, 03 Jul 2025 05:12:43 GMT
A BBC investigation uncovers the crippling costs of telecoms services faced by small firms.
Ryanair increases size limits for free cabin bags
Thu, 03 Jul 2025 16:32:57 GMT
The increase comes as the EU mandates a universal minimum size for free underseat bags.
Five things we now know about the fire that shut Heathrow down
Wed, 02 Jul 2025 17:29:39 GMT
A report into a fire that resulted in Heathrow Airport shutting down for nearly a day has been released - what are the key findings?
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
Strong jump in US jobs as economy defies expectations
Thu, 03 Jul 2025 15:16:42 GMT
Hiring in the US defied expectations with 147,000 jobs added last month, official figures show.
What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed?
Fri, 04 Jul 2025 10:32:01 GMT
We look at the different circumstances that affect you if you're due a refund for cancelled or delayed flights.
Labour might be down, but it's not necessarily out - voters reflect on a year in power
Sat, 05 Jul 2025 16:11:02 GMT
What’s gone wrong for Labour? 2024 voters delve into it, writes Laura Kuenssberg.
Families to get £100 voucher towards uniform costs
Sat, 05 Jul 2025 07:18:09 GMT
Barnsley council plans to spend £2.7m on the scheme in time for the next academic year.
Congress passes Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' cutting taxes and spending
Thu, 03 Jul 2025 21:41:13 GMT
The president wins over sparring factions within his own party to get the bill passed after months of wrangling.
Why Ukraine is one of the world's most digital countries
Mon, 16 Jun 2025 23:16:55 GMT
Despite the war, Ukraine has developed of the most advanced systems for digital government services.
Heathrow considering legal action against National Grid over fire that caused shutdown
Wed, 02 Jul 2025 13:12:12 GMT
An investigation finds National Grid had been aware of a problem at a substation since 2018.
Microsoft to cut up to 9,000 more jobs as it invests in AI
Thu, 03 Jul 2025 11:28:48 GMT
The US tech giant will axe 4% of its global workforce and plough money into artificial intelligence.
Home Office 'not checking' when foreign worker visas expire
Fri, 04 Jul 2025 07:06:12 GMT
The cross-party committee says the government has failed to gather "basic information".
Trump announces trade deal with Vietnam
Wed, 02 Jul 2025 22:49:55 GMT
The US plans to charge 20% tariffs on Vietnamese goods - less than half the rate set to go into effect next week.
