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Heathrow warned by airlines about power supply days before shutdown

MPs hear the airport was warned about power supply resilience days before the disruptive closure.

Trump poised to reshape global economy and how world does business

The BBC’s economics editor Faisal Islam explains why a US tariff on goods imported into America is such a big deal for both consumers and countries.

Three big unknowns ahead of Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs

The president is expected to unveil details of his plans for a wider set of import taxes. But what tariffs and when?

Trump tariffs 'could cost NI firms £100m'

US President Donald Trump is expected to announce a new round of tariffs later on Wednesday.

The Finnish defence firms 'on steroids'

Helsinki has become one of the top five cities in Europe for investment in defence and security technologies.

'National Insurance rise may force us to close'

Charities and childcare centres say they are being hit by the tax increase but cannot raise prices.

Trump-endorsed news channel sees shares surge 2,200%

Conservative US cable TV channel Newsmax started trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Monday.

Car firms fined for withholding recycling information

BMW, Ford, JLR, Peugeot Citroen, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Renault, Toyota, Vauxhall and Volkswagen have all been fined.

Why are bills going up? Your questions answered

Bills, bins, and benefits - the BBC's cost of living correspondent Kevin Peachy answers your questions on bill rises.

Warning bill rises hit single parents hardest

A series of household bills, including water, energy and council tax, increase on Tuesday.

What you can do about the seven bills going up this week

Several bills are going up at the start of April - but there are some things you can do about it.

Investigation launched into UK's statistics agency

The Office for National Statistics is under review after criticism about the reliability of its data.

Six things that could get more expensive for Americans under Trump tariffs

Economists say the president's import taxes could result in higher prices for a range of products in the US.

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.

UK will take calm approach to US tariffs, PM says

Keir Starmer says he is "keeping all options on the table" to respond to new US trade tariffs.

Hooters restaurant chain files for bankruptcy

Like many other casual dining chains, Hooters has struggled in recent years with rising costs and wages.

UK expects to be hit by Trump tariffs, No 10 says

Downing Street does not rule out retaliating if new tariffs are imposed on Wednesday.

Primark boss quits after woman complains about his behaviour

Paul Marchant leaves after an allegation about his behaviour towards a woman "in a social environment".

Plan to raise protection on savings to £110,000

The amount of savings protected if a bank goes under should rise from the current £85,000, a regulator says.

Thames Water picks private equity firm as preferred buyer

The troubled water utility firm says KKR could complete the deal in the second half of this year.

Markets mixed as investors brace for Trump tariffs

The US president suggests the new import taxes he is set to announce this week will hit all countries.

Half of job centres reducing support over shortages

A report says there are 2,100 fewer work coaches than needed while the number of people requiring support has risen.

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.

Trump says he 'couldn't care less' about higher car prices

Trump says he hopes foreign carmakers raise prices as it means people will buy US-made cars.

'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.

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?

The Swedish city fined for missing an environmental target

Gothenburg has to pay a financial penalty if it misses certain annual sustainability goals.

Could electric drones you can sit in take off?

Skyfly's aircraft promises the flexibility of a helicopter without the cost, noise or emissions.

'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.

'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.

What is stamp duty and how is it changing?

Home buyers in England and Northern Ireland will pay more stamp duty from 1 April when thresholds rise.

Council offers grants to help with cost of living

Rotherham Council allocates £4.3m to helping its residents with food and energy costs.

Why are bills going up? Your questions answered

Bills, bins, and benefits - the BBC's cost of living correspondent Kevin Peachy answers your questions on bill rises.

Family leaves London to avoid April cost increases

Tolu and Isaac Frimpong are leaving London to avoid an extra £1,000 in monthly expenses.

Warning bill rises hit single parents hardest

A series of household bills, including water, energy and council tax, increase on Tuesday.

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.

The Everyday Hustle

Property expert Saj Hussain answers all the basics on property investment.

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.

Sliced Bread

What is keeping the traditional watch industry ticking over?

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