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Kwik Fit founder Sir Tom Farmer dies aged 84
The Edinburgh-born businessman bult the firm into a £1bn business and also owned Hibernian FC.

Tips from first-time buyers - 'I bought a fixer-upper to get on the ladder'
Young buyers are saving hard, moving cities, and using government schemes to get on the housing ladder.

'I freaked out and spent $400 online': US consumers on cheap shipping changes
How consumers are reacting to shipping changes that mean low-value packages entering the US no longer avoid tariffs.

The US and China are finally talking. Why now?
Economic pressures are forcing Donald Trump and Xi Jinping to seek an off-ramp in the trade war.

UK prepared to pay to access EU defence programmes
Defence secretary John Healey has told the BBC the UK will pay its "fair share" but wants a say in decisions.

Trump proposes 80% China tariff ahead of trade talks
The meeting is the strongest sign yet that the world's two biggest economies are ready to de-escalate their trade war.

Hormone-treated beef will not enter UK after US deal, says government
Farmers are raising questions over how checks will ensure US beef produced using hormones doesn't enter the UK market.

Stats boss quits for health reasons after data controversy
Sir Ian Diamond is stepping down due to health issues, at a time when the ONS faces a crisis of confidence in its work.

What is in the UK-US tariff deal?
The two nations have announced a deal to reduce tariffs - here's what you need to know.

Inside the secretive world of Zara
The BBC's Emma Simpson gets a rare glimpse behind the scenes of how the fashion brand operates.

When will I be able to shop online at M&S again?
Online orders paused, food items missing from shelves - here's what we know about the chaos at M&S.

Greater Anglia to be nationalised in October
The rail firm says it will be brought under public ownership later this year.

UK must 'do everything' to rebuild trade with EU, says Bank boss
Andrew Bailey says he does not take a view on Brexit, but reversing the post-Brexit hit to UK-EU trade would be "beneficial".

Two porn sites investigated for suspected age check failings
The UK demanded in January that porn sites show how they were beefing up age verification to stop children accessing them.

How good is the UK trade pact for America?
In Trump's new trade pact with the UK, we got a glimpse of the types of agreements he may seek across the globe.

US agreement leaves the UK open to do a much more significant EU deal
Economically this US deal is relatively small, although important to very specific sectors.

Bank lowers interest rates and hints at more cuts to come
The Bank cuts rates for the second time this year, saying the slowdown in inflation was behind the move.

US and UK agree deal cutting tariffs on cars and metals
It will leave a 10% import tax on most goods shipped from the UK to the US.

When will interest rates go down again?
Interest rates, set by the Bank of England, affect mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

Heathrow shutdown cause still unknown, report says
An interim report finds power was restored to Heathrow seven hours before flights resumed.

Apple hits back at US judge's 'extraordinary' contempt order
The legal battle - started by Epic Games - could determine the future of the highly lucrative App Store.

Fed holds rates because of tariff 'uncertainty'
The Federal Reserve said Trump's barrage of tariffs were generating too much uncertainty to predict its next moves.

iPhone maker announces plan to build Mitsubishi EVs
The Taiwan-made electric vehicle is expected to go on sale in Australia and New Zealand next year.

Watch: US and China are ready to talk tariffs - who will blink first?
The BBC's journalists in Washington DC and Singapore analyse US and China's moves ahead of the negotiation.

Trump and Starmer to unveil deal to cut tariffs
The UK government has been seeking an agreement to lower tariffs since Trump imposed levies on almost every country in the world last month.

WeightWatchers files for bankruptcy as fat-loss jabs boom
The firm is struggling with debt and tough competition from weight-loss drugs.

British Steel creates 180 jobs in production drive
Most of the roles will be based at Scunthorpe, with others at the Teesside and Skinningrove plants.

Visit the Arctic vault holding back-ups of great works
An arctic vault holds digital back-ups of some of humanity's great works of art, history and technology.

The people refusing to use AI
Worried about the environment and the loss of skills, some people are resisting the rise of AI.

Colombia's wind farms bring promise and pain for indigenous group
The South American country is turning to wind power, but some local people are unhappy.

Who should you trust for a weather forecast?
Weather influencers can provide useful local information but are also accused of exaggerating conditions.

Deported gang members get second chance at call centre
In the Mexican city of Tijuana a number of firms are employing people who were removed from the US.

Fifty years after the war, Vietnam faces a new US threat - tariffs
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?
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
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?

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.

Tips from first-time buyers - 'I bought a fixer-upper to get on the ladder'
Young buyers are saving hard, moving cities, and using government schemes to get on the housing ladder.

Bank lowers interest rates and hints at more cuts to come
The Bank cuts rates for the second time this year, saying the slowdown in inflation was behind the move.

UK inflation rate: How quickly are prices rising?
UK Inflation has fallen but remains above the Bank of England's 2% target.

Sports kits that 'don't last' push prices 'up and up and up'
The School Uniforms (Guidelines and Allowances) Bill is currently being scrutinised by MLAs on Stormont's Education Committee.

Xi's real test is not Trump's trade war
The real battleground of the current trade war might be China's domestic economy

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

BBC correspondent questions Trump over US beef exports
The UK says it will maintain food standards which lock out some types of American beef and chicken.

Watch: US and China are ready to talk tariffs - who will blink first?
The BBC's journalists in Washington DC and Singapore analyse US and China's moves ahead of the negotiation.

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