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Why everyone is suddenly so interested in US bond markets
What is happening with US bonds, why Donald Trump cares and how ordinary Americans could be affected.

Designed in US, made in China: Why Apple is stuck
China sits at the heart of Apple's supply chain - and has benefited hugely from it. Can they break up?

Starmer and Trump discuss 'productive' trade talks
The men held their first call since the US president imposed tariffs on UK goods earlier this month.

US lays out plans to hit Chinese ships with port fees
The charges will start in 180 days and rise in the coming years.

Trump attacks Fed boss Powell for not cutting interest rates
The US president says Jerome Powell's "termination" as central bank chair "cannot come fast enough!"

UK ban on EU cheese and meat: What it means for you
The temporary measure by the government is aimed at stopping the spread of foot and mouth disease.

No global recession despite US tariffs, says IMF
The international economic group predicts "notable markdowns, but not recession".

Supermarket price war looms as Sainsbury's joins fight
The supermarket giant forecasts pressure on profits as competition for customers intensifies.

Disasters spur investment in flood and fire risk tech
Services that assess climate change risks are springing up for home buyers, insurers and lenders.

Gold hits new record over US-China trade war fears
Prices rose after the US Fed's chair warned tariffs could hit economic growth and fuel inflation.

Shein and Temu warn tariffs will raise prices in US
The firms said operating expenses have risen "due to recent changes in global trade rules and tariffs".

'Scammers used fake app to steal from me in person'
Fake bank apps mimic legitimate mobile banking platforms, allowing fraudsters walk away with high-value items.

Tesla whistleblower wins latest legal battle in fight against Musk
Engineer Cristina Balan raised a safety concern about a design flaw which could affect the cars' braking in 2014.

UK bans EU cheese and meat to stop disease spreading
People coming into Great Britain can no longer bring cured meats or cheese from the EU following an outbreak of foot and mouth disease.

US tariffs will make global trade shrink, says WTO
The Geneva-based institution says American tariffs will send international trade into reverse.

Nvidia shares plunge amid $5.5bn hit over export rules to China
The chip manufacturing giant will require licences to export its H20 AI chip to China.

Falling petrol prices push UK inflation down
Inflation falls in the year to March as the price of petrol drops.

UK inflation rate has fallen. Here's why it won't last long
Economic uncertainty globally and in the UK means there are conflicting forces at play with prices.

Spotify 'back and functioning normally' after global outage
Downdetector, which tracks platforms, showed more than 20,000 people reported Spotify was not working on Wednesday.

EY faces investigation over Post Office Horizon audit
The UK accounting regulator says it will look at whether EY met accounting standards.

China appoints new trade envoy in face of tariff turmoil
The shift comes as Beijing refuses to back down in an escalating trade war with Washington.

A UK-US deal sounds good but it is all about the detail
British exports have been hit with tariffs by US despite having no trade deficit, but the UK may have some leverage.

'This is so hard': The Chinese small businesses brought to a standstill by Trump's tariffs
Stock is piling up in warehouses as exporters grapple with new levies that total up to 145%, reports the BBC's China correspondent Laura Bicker.

Brazilian butt lift ads banned by UK regulator
The ads used time-limited deals to "irresponsibly pressurise" customers into booking, says the Advertising Standards Authority.

Trump's chips strategy: The US will struggle to take on Asia
America is trying to create a chip industry through isolation and protectionism, when what allowed it to emerge in Asia is the opposite: collaboration.

Low-deposit mortgage deals highest for 17 years
Choice of home loans requiring small deposits of 5% or 10% reaches levels last seen in the 2008 financial crisis.

UK jobs market weakens as employment costs grow
The number of job vacancies and people on payrolls fell ahead of changes to National Insurance and wages.

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?

Council details £4m cost of living support
Rotherham Council says the funding will offer "peace of mind" for parents.

'Lifeline' hub helping families with help and advice
The organisation began as a Facebook group to redistribute old clothing seven years ago.

Supermarket price war looms as Sainsbury's joins fight
The supermarket giant forecasts pressure on profits as competition for customers intensifies.

UK inflation rate has fallen. Here's why it won't last long
Economic uncertainty globally and in the UK means there are conflicting forces at play with prices.

Food bank cuts staff due to funding shortage
The food bank in Darlington says it can no longer afford to pay four out of five of its staff.

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.

Watch: BBC joins retirees aboard China's 'silver trains' that aim to boost economy
China is encouraging it's retirees to spend their savings on fun initiatives to help boost its economy, as the country's trade war with the US rages on.

The Briefing Room
What cards does China hold in the trade war with the US?

'A number of businesses in limbo' in China after US tariffs on imports
BBC China correspondent Laura Bicker has been speaking to companies at the world's longest running import-export fair.

Watch: Was Trump's 90-day tariffs pause really a grand plan?
News of the US president's plan to halt higher-band taxes came as a surprise on Wednesday, but was it part of a plan?

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