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Could South America benefit from Trump's trade tariffs?

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Countries in the continent may see exports rise as both the US and China need new suppliers.

Gatwick to accept 'stricter limits' on plane noise

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Gatwick has responded to the Secretary of State's request for feedback on additional conditions.

Hairdresser fears she could lose home over tax hikes

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The British Hair Consortium is calling on Rachel Reeves to cut VAT to 10% in June's spending review.

Why Trump keeps attacking the US central bank

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The US central bank is one of Trump's favourite punching bags. But how serious is the threat?

M&S pauses online orders following cyber attack

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The firm said it was 'truly sorry for this inconvenience' in a post on X.

Inflation falls to 2.3% in Jersey

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The latest inflation figures from Statistics Jersey show prices rose by 2.3% in the last quarter.

Annual energy bills predicted to fall by £166 in July

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The forecast fall in the cost of energy would reverse three consecutive increases in the price cap.

Reeves: There is a deal to be done with the US

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves speaks to the BBC ahead of talks with her US counterpart in Washington on Friday.

Water bosses could now face jail for cover-ups

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New powers mean law-breaking executives can be sent to prison for up to two years.

China has halted rare earth exports, can Australia step up?

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Australia has proposed to create a strategic reserve of critical minerals.

Clothing and DIY sales boosted by sunny weather

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Retail sales rose for the third month in a row in March as warmer weather helped to boost trade.

Mum's pop-up shop aims to make prom affordable

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Julie Sarahs decided to take action after her daughter's prom was cancelled twice.

Struggling food bank to limit people to one bag

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St Mary's Church in Darlington says its food bank service costs £200 per week and faces closure.

US company bosses warn over tariffs impact

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Several firms have cut their profit forecasts or withdrawn them citing economic uncertainty.

Why the Post Office paid £600m to stay shackled to the faulty Horizon system

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Not owning crucial code has meant it has been unable to replace the system that led to a scandal.

California passes Japan as fourth largest economy

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The US state expresses worries that President Donald Trump's tariffs could stunt future growth.

Reeves says she understands Trump's trade concerns

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The chancellor is set to meet her US counterpart to make the case for a bilateral trade deal.

Who will win the race to develop a humanoid robot?

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Humanoid robots are attracting a lot of investment but will China dominate the industry?

Cyber attack causes further chaos for M&S shoppers

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Customers have reported problems with click and collect orders as well as card and contactless payments.

China tells Trump: If you want trade talks, cancel tariffs

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China denies any trade talks with the US as it calls for sweeping tariffs to be cancelled.

Tax-free parcels rule used by Shein and Temu under review

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Retailers argue that cheap foreign rivals are undercutting business using a tax-free status on small parcels.

Ed Miliband 'considering' regional energy pricing

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Ed Miliband says "zonal pricing" or reformed national pricing are the only available options to overhaul the energy market.

'We have had children hurt because of no carpets'

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A Halifax charity says it has fitted carpets to more than 400 homes to help struggling families.

Trump crypto soars as president offers dinner to top holders

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The meme coin's website says its 220 top investors will be invited to a gala event with the president.

UK could lower US car tariffs in push for trade deal

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UK negotiators are working "flat out" to get a trade deal with the US, Chancellor Rachel Reeves says.

China sends Boeing planes back to US over tariffs

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Boeing's boss says it's looking to sell 50 more planes China has on order to other countries.

Opportunity for big US-China trade deal, says Bessent

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The comments from the US Treasury Secretary come as trade war between the world's two biggest economies has escalated.

EU hits Apple and Meta with €700m of fines

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The tech giants have reacted with fury, accusing the EU of unfairly pursuing US companies.

How does the government borrow money?

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The government gets most of its money from tax but also borrows when it wants to boost spending.

Pledge to clear driving test backlog by next summer

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Transport secretary Heidi Alexander said the government would provide at least 10,000 extra driving tests a month.

Government borrowing for financial year higher than expected

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The government borrowed £151.9bn in the year to March, according to official figures.

Trump says he has 'no intention of firing' Fed boss

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Apparent de-escalation comes after days of intensifying criticism of the Fed Chief by the US president.

The record-breaking tunnel being built from Denmark to Germany

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The rail and road link will slash journey times between much of Scandinavia and continental Europe.

Why should I care if the US dollar falls?

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Why movements in the US dollar have a massive impact internationally - and how it could affect you.

Tesla profits plunge amid Musk backlash

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The company warned that "changing political sentiment" could hurt its sales.

Free breakfast club trial 'will make life easier'

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High Green Primary School in Sheffield is part of a government pilot providing free breakfast clubs.

Three more UK interest rate cuts this year, predicts IMF

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The IMF said UK inflation will go up as bills rise, while economies will be hit by Trump tariffs.

M&S says 'cyber incident' hitting click and collect orders

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The retailer's chief executive apologised to customers in a notice on Tuesday.

Global growth forecast slashed by IMF over tariff impact

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The US suffers the biggest downgrade to growth among advanced economies, in the influential International Monetary Fund's latest forecast.

Extra financial grants to help with cost of living

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People living in East Yorkshire can apply for the grant to help with food and energy costs.

US sets tariffs of up to 3,521% on South East Asia solar panels

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Several Chinese solar companies with factories across the region could face steep new tariffs.

Care homes 'risk bankruptcy' due to NI rises

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Industry association Care and Support West says it is likely some small providers will struggle.

US stocks and dollar plunge as Trump attacks Fed chair Powell

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The president amps up attack against US central bank boss calling him "a major loser" for not lowering interest rates.

Vance in Delhi to meet Modi amid tariff tensions

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The talks are likely to focus on fast-tracking a trade deal, earlier expected to conclude by the end of 2025.

China slams nations trying to 'appease' US in trade deals

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Beijing was responding to reports that the US will pressure other nations to restrict trade with China.

'I was careful and followed instructions closely, but still lost my crypto'

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A customer's experience highlights issues dealing with cryptocurrency, where many regular banking safeguards do not apply.

Gatwick worst airport in UK for flight delays

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Departures from Gatwick Airport were an average of more than 23 minutes behind schedule in 2024.

Five ways for first-time buyers to get on the housing ladder

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Mortgage experts share their tips for anyone starting out on the journey to owning their own home.

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Duncan Weldon explores the political and economic reality of relying on the bond markets.

DHL suspends high value US deliveries over tariffs

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The postal giant will stop shipping packages to American consumers after a rise in red tape at customs.