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Car finance case could spark billions in driver payouts

Millions of motorists could be in line for payouts depending on the decision of Supreme Court judges.

The seven bills going up this week

A number of bill rises will come into force at the start of what some commentators have described as "awful April".

The US firms backing Trump's fight over trade

Businesses think Trump is right about unfair trade. But are the US president's reciprocal tariffs the answer?

'No fuss, no surprises': Shoppers defend supermarket cafes amid closures

Morrisons and Sainsbury's have announced a raft of cafe closures - but some customers insist they should stay open.

Millions give less to charity as bills rise

Only a third of 16 to 24-year-olds gave to charity last year, down sharply since the pandemic.

Musk's xAI buys his social media platform X

The move could be aimed at protecting investors, who helped him buy purchase X, from losing money.

'We're hoping our £1,200 mortgage deal could fall'

The chancellor has given an update on her plans for the economy - how are ordinary people tackling their own financial challenges?

WH Smith name to disappear from High Street after sale

The 233-year-old chain will become TGJones but the WH Smith brand will continue at airports and railway stations.

UK car firms urge help as Trump tariffs loom

Manufacturers are expected to ask for state support ahead of next week's 25% tax on exports.

Musk says Tesla not immune from tariffs as car firms hit

Investors sold off shares of carmakers in Japan, Germany and the UK, but US brands are also set to be hit.

What's next for social media?

Start-up social media firms are looking to capitalise on dissatisfaction with the social media giants.

Why Rachel Reeves may have to raise UK taxes in October

The chancellor is on track to meet her own fiscal rules, so why is there talk of tax rises in the autumn?

Assassin's Creed maker gets $1.25bn Chinese investment

Shenzhen-based Tencent, which owns the popular messaging app WeChat, will hold about a quarter of a new subsidiary.

Thousands of jobs at risk as British Steel threatens closure

The company announces a consultation that could see the closure of two blast furnaces at Scunthorpe.

UK not entering trade war with US over car tariffs, says PM

The UK is in "intense negotiations" with the US over tariff plans, the prime minister says.

Sky says 2,000 jobs at risk at customer service sites

The planned cuts represent 7% of Sky's total workforce and would mean the closure of three sites.

As streaming subscriptions stall, are price rises inevitable?

After years of growth, the music streaming market is levelling off, so what will labels do next?

H&M to use digital clones of models in ads and social media

Some fear the move could mean less work for models, photographers and make-up artists.

Warning taxes could still rise despite benefit cuts

Global uncertainty over Trump's tariffs could derail the chancellor's plans, economists warn.

China tariffs may be cut to seal TikTok sale, Trump says

Trump also said he is willing to extend a 5 April deadline for a non-Chinese buyer of the platform to be found.

Easter egg costs soar by up to 50%, Which? says

The consumer group says many chocolate treats have shot up in price while several have been hit by "shrinkflation".

Faisal Islam: Could surprise on growth save the day?

The UK's economic prospects are better than expected, but the forecasts are precarious and could easily be derailed.

Three ways the Spring Statement could affect you and your money

While the Spring Statement focuses on the wider UK economy, it could have implications for your money.

Spring Statement 2025: Key points at a glance

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled her plans for the UK economy in the House of Commons.

Farage and NatWest settle dispute over bank account closure

The agreed settlement comes almost two years after the Reform UK leader had his bank account with Coutts closed.

Housebuilding plans forecast to boost economy by £6.8bn

Planning reforms could result in 1.3 million new homes by the end of the decade, watchdog says.

Clothes sales push inflation down more than expected

Inflation fell to 2.8% in February, driven by cheaper women's clothing.

Three ways to cushion the blow of bill rises

'Awful April" will see a range of household bills rise, but there are ways to ease the pain.

'Greedy landlords are cashing in and forcing us out of town'

Some locals say rent hikes prompted by an influx of construction workers are pricing them out.

'A noose around our neck': Residents driven out by UK's largest road tunnel

Those living on the Lower Thames Crossing route tell of their despair at being uprooted.

'It doesn't feel like a toilet' - public loos turned into trendy spaces

Public conveniences have become houses, a theatre, shops and bars across the country.

'It's going to get worse': US car buyers brace for sweeping auto tariffs

"The prices in the wholesale market have skyrocketed already and it's going to get worse," one car seller tells the BBC.

Can Vietnam golf its way out of new Trump tariffs?

Vietnam's Prime Minister has said he would "golf all day long" with the US president if it benefits his country.

Why are tech stocks so volatile?

Shares in technology firms have both fallen and risen sharply over the past year.

Bitcoin in the bush - the crypto mine in remote Zambia

Bitcoin miners will go to remote locations to take advantage of cheap electricity.

What makes a rum Jamaican? Question at heart of Caribbean legal dispute

The dispute centres on whether it is acceptable to age and bottle the spirit overseas.

How did a single fire bring down Europe's busiest airport?

Questions have been raised over what caused the outage and why back-up systems failed?

The slow but steady advance of driverless vehicles

Robo-taxi services and driverless trucks are gaining ground but progress is painstaking.

Why Elon Musk's Grok is kicking up a storm in India

The chatbot has become an "unfiltered and unhinged" digital sensation in India.

Subsea fibre cables can 'listen out' for sabotage

Ways are being developed for subsea cables to "sense" whether they are being disturbed or attacked.

Will Trump's tariff war spark big-bang reforms in India?

Could this be a chance for the world’s fifth-largest economy to shed protectionism and open up further?

'I'm a little angry': Canadian firms boycott US products

Canadian firms say there is a need for more homegrown production after tariffs imposed by the US sparked a trade war.

Car sharing switches to electric to boost appeal

Car sharing has not taken off, but will electric cars boost its appeal?

US tech firms feel pinch from China tariffs

The price of China-made smartphones, TVs and laptops could rise in the US and elsewhere, experts warn.

Why people are cutting back their online profile

A new wave of AI has spurred some to think more carefully about their online presence.

'We don't need a Gail's' - the coffee shop boom dividing locals

The controversial cafe chain is expanding outside London but locals often have mixed feelings.

Luxury lounges: Credit card perks 'we are all paying for'

Why credit card providers are opening lavish customer lounges in airports and cities.

Three ways to cushion the blow of bill rises

'Awful April" will see a range of household bills rise, but there are ways to ease the pain.

'No fuss, no surprises': Shoppers defend supermarket cafes amid closures

Morrisons and Sainsbury's have announced a raft of cafe closures - but some customers insist they should stay open.

Food waste charity expands services

Kendal's Waste into Wellbeing is hosting an extra session on Tuesdays from April.

New community fridge aims to reduce food waste

People are being urged to drop off their unwanted fruit and vegetables instead of throwing it away.

The seven bills going up this week

A number of bill rises will come into force at the start of what some commentators have described as "awful April".

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.

Tesla's challenges run deeper than 'toxic' controversy around Elon Musk

The company is still valued at more than 100 times its earnings - but it faces problems that experts say go beyond questions around its CEO

The debate: Do Trump's tariffs mean the end of the post-war free trade world?

President Trump has proposed a sweeping set of tariffs. Does this mark the end of the post-war free trade world?

The tariff wars have begun - buckle up

The UK will still be hit even if not directly targeted by Trump's tariff measures.

Free Thinking

Muriel Zagha, Prof Sam Friedman, Lord Willetts, Lisa Holdsworth and Prof Melinda Mills.

The Bottom Line

Julian Metcalfe on starting up fast food chain Pret A Manger and later Itsu.

BBC Verify: How did Rachel Reeves make her sums add up?

BBC Verify's Ben Chu looks at how the Chancellor managed to stick to her fiscal rules in the Spring Statement, despite a jump in borrowing costs for the Government.

First and deputy first ministers hit out at Reeves' Spring Statement

The first and deputy first ministers react to the Chancellor's Spring Statement.

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