Baby Basics now support one in 16 families with newborns across Northamptonshire.
'A noose around our neck': Residents driven out by UK's largest road tunnel
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Those living on the Lower Thames Crossing route tell of their despair at being uprooted.
'My house used to be a disgusting public toilet block'
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Public conveniences have become houses, a theatre, shops and bars across the country.
'It's going to get worse': American car buyers brace for sweeping auto tariffs
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"The prices in the wholesale market have skyrocketed already and it's going to get worse," one car seller told the BBC.
Millions give less to charity as bills rise
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Only a third of 16 to 24-year-olds gave to charity last year, down sharply since the pandemic.
Free Thinking
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Muriel Zagha, Prof Sam Friedman, Lord Willetts, Lisa Holdsworth and Prof Melinda Mills.
WH Smith name to disappear from High Street after sale
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The 233-year old chain will be become TGJones but the brand will continue at airports and rail stations.
UK carmakers to meet government over Trump tariffs
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Manufacturers are expected to ask for state support ahead of next week's 25% tariff on exports.
'You have to be really intelligent to be a farmer'
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Bridgette Baker, 24, loves farming in south Somerset but says the industry faces some challenges.
Cost of living fairs aim to tackle money taboos
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Bedford Credit Union is running the events to help people cope with the cost-of-living crisis.
Could Scotland have Europe's lowest electricity bills?
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The boss of Octopus Energy says regional pricing would make bills cheaper because of abundant renewables in Scotland.
Pensioners forced to close loved cafe over costs
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A beloved café in St Johns is closing its doors for good on Saturday, 29 March, due to increased rent and energy bills.
Assassin's Creed-maker gets $1.25bn Chinese investment
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The unit will run Ubisoft's biggest franchises, including Assassin's Creed, Far Cry and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six.
What's next for social media?
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Start-up social media firms are looking to capitalise on dissatisfaction with the social media giants.
David Dimbleby: I thought the free market was with us forever - then Trump came along
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Why the reign of the free market is facing its biggest ever challenge
How will carmakers be affected by Trump's tariffs?
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Investors sold off shares of carmakers in Japan, Germany and the UK, but US brands are also set to be hit.
Can Vietnam golf its way out of new Trump tariffs?
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The South East Asian country has the third largest trade surplus with the US, after China and Mexico.
UK not entering trade war with US over car tariffs, says PM
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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
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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?
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After years of growth, the music streaming market is levelling off, so what will labels do next?
Why Rachel Reeves may raise UK taxes in October
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The chancellor is on track to meet her own fiscal rules, so why is there talk of tax rises in the autumn?
H&M to use digital clones of models in ads and social media
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Some fear the move could mean less work for models, photographers and make-up artists.
Germany leads defiance to Trump car tariffs, saying it 'will not give in'
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Major economies vow to retaliate, with China accusing Washington of violating international trade rules.
Easter egg costs soar by up to 50%, Which? says
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The consumer group says many chocolate treats have shot up in price while several have been hit by "shrinkflation".
Up to 2,700 jobs at risk at British Steel
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The company announces a consultation that could see the closure of two blast furnaces at Scunthorpe.
The Bottom Line
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Julian Metcalfe on starting up fast food chain Pret A Manger and later Itsu.
Trump says he may cut China tariffs to seal TikTok deal
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Trump also said he is willing to extend a 5 April deadline for a non-Chinese buyer of the platform to be found.
Why are tech stocks so volatile?
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Shares in technology firms have both fallen and risen sharply over the past year.
Trump announces 25% tariffs on car imports to US
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The US President say the tariffs will come into effect on 2 April.
Farage and NatWest settle dispute over bank account closure
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The agreed settlement comes almost two years after the Reform UK leader had his bank account with Coutts closed.
Faisal Islam: Reeves is in danger of being boxed in by her own rules
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The UK's economic prospects are better than expected, but the forecasts are precarious and could easily be derailed.
BBC Verify: How did Rachel Reeves make her sums add up?
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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.
23andMe users struggle to delete their highly sensitive data
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Multiple users said they had problems after the DNA-testing firm filed for bankruptcy protection.
Housebuilding plans forecast to boost economy by £6.8bn
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Planning reforms could result in 1.3 million new homes by the end of the decade, watchdog says.
First and deputy first ministers hit out at Reeves' Spring Statement
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The first and deputy first ministers react to the Chancellor's Spring Statement.
Three ways the Spring Statement could affect you and your money
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While the Spring Statement focusses on the wider UK economy, it could have implications for your money.
Watch: What to know about the Spring Statement... in 58 seconds
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Henry Zeffman explains what you need to know about the Spring Statement.
Growth forecast halved for 2025 but later years upgraded
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The economy is now predicted to grow by only 1% in 2025 but the OBR thinks growth will pick up in the following years.
Inflation falls to 2.8% ahead of Spring Statement
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UK inflation fell in the year to February, driven by changes to women's clothing prices.
Maternity discrimination case settled for £215k
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Maeve Bradley took action against Citibank after it promoted the person who covered her maternity leave.
Reeves to focus on £2bn defence boost in Spring Statement
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The chancellor will warn of a "changing world", as she sets out latest plans for the UK economy.
Oasis sale 'may have misled fans' says watchdog
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CMA concerned that Ticketmaster may have breached consumer protection law for Oasis reunion tour.
Cladding tax on new homes delayed for a year
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The delay comes after developers warned the tax could hamper the government's housebuilding plans.
Lower Thames Crossing approved by government
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The 14-mile (22.5km) road will link the A2 and M2 in Kent with the A13 and M25 in Essex.
AI job application rise 'risks hiring incapable staff'
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AI could allow job hunters to get work they are not "capable" of doing, a business owner says.
Bitcoin in the bush - the crypto mine in remote Zambia
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Bitcoin miners will go to remote locations to take advantage of cheap electricity.
Hyundai unveils $21bn US expansion as Trump tariffs loom
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The announcement comes as the US president is set to impose new tariffs on trading partners from 2 April.
Chinese electric carmaker BYD sales beat Tesla
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The Shenzhen-based firm says revenue for last year came in at $107bn, boosted by sales of its hybrid vehicles.
'I could lose £100K despite Woodford redress scheme'
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People who lost savings from a collapsed investment fund say a redress scheme has let them down.
'I'll make £12.24 an hour - I live payday to payday'
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As the chancellor prepares to update her plans for the economy we hear how ordinary people are tackling their own financial challenges.
