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Trump extends deadline for EU trade deal until 9 July

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Trump said he granted the request to extend the 1 June deadline after a "very nice call" with EU chief Ursula von der Leyen.

Winemakers finding Trump's tariffs hard to swallow

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Wine producers in both France and the US are unhappy at the US president's trade actions.

Rate 'rigging' traders say they were scapegoated - now the Supreme Court will decide

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Tom Hayes and Carlo Palombo were among 37 City traders prosecuted for "manipulating" interest rate benchmarks.

Post Office offer amounts to just half of my claim, says Bates

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Former subpostmaster Sir Alan Bates has accused the government of presiding over "quasi-kangaroo courts".

France impounds UK vessel accused of illegal fishing

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The British ship is diverted to the port of Boulogne after being stopped by a French patrol boat.

South Western first rail firm renationalised by Labour

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The first service under new public ownership will be partially operated by a rail replacement bus.

Driving instructors say rising prices are fair - but learners can't keep up

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Paige Williams, a single mum from Barnsley, says she's having to drastically cut back on spending to afford her £35-an-hour driving lessons.

Food banks 'were a lifeline for me'

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Figures from the foodbank show that more than 77,000 parcels were distributed in NI over the past year.

Indian IT giant investigates M&S cyber attack link

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M&S said earlier this week that the hackers got into systems via a third party - but did not say who that was.

Faisal Islam: Trump's tariff plans could spark global economic shock

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The move threatens significant volatility in the coming weeks, ahead of a crucial G7 summit in Canada next month.

Fuel bank chief's caution over energy price fall

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Matt Cole says prices remain very high despite Ofgem's announcement that prices will fall in July.

Trump threatens 50% tariffs on EU imports from 1 June

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Donald Trump says he is recommending a 50% tariff on goods from the European Union imported into the US.

'I've applied for hundreds of jobs': One in eight youths not in work or education

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New data suggests there were more than 920,000 young people not in work, education or training at the start of 2025.

Young people driven away by high prices - study

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A new report says islanders are concerned about rising living costs and finding affordable property.

Daily Telegraph to be sold to US firm RedBird

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The American company agrees a deal to buy the Daily and Sunday Telegraph newspapers after a two-year ownership vacuum.

Food bank turning people away due to funding gap

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A volunteer at the service says the food bank currently helps about 100 people every week.

Why so many military veterans move into cybersecurity

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The vigilance needed in the military can be an asset in the cybersecurity industry.

Labubu fan fury after dolls pulled from stores

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The popular toys have been removed from shelves until June, following reports of customers fighting over them.

Energy price change set to cut bills by over £100 a year

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Analysts believe a typical annual domestic energy bill could drop by more than £100 in July.

Heathrow workers' strike may intensify - union

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Unite says about 800 of its members employed by firm Wilson James are now taking industrial action.

US Treasury confirms the end of the penny

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There has been a long debate over the cost and usefulness of one cent coins in the US.

Public sector workers offered up to 4.5% pay rises

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Ministers accept recommended pay awards above the 2.8% they previously budgeted for.

Trump to host investors in his cryptocurrency despite ethical concerns

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Critics say he is trading access for personal profit - a suggestion rejected by the White House.

Government borrowing higher than expected in April

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Borrowing - the difference between spending and tax income - was £20.2bn, up £1bn from April last year.

Nike to hike prices as it faces tariffs uncertainty

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The sportswear giant said the adjustments are part of "seasonal planning" and did not mention Trump's tariffs.

M&S website completely down, leaving users unable to browse

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The site reads: "Sorry you can't browse the site currently. We're making some updates and will be back soon."

Famous Apple designer Sir Jony Ive joins OpenAI

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OpenAI is moving into hardware, in a threat to giants such as Sir Jony's former firm.

How a joke about rice cost a Japan cabinet minister his job

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Soaring rice prices are a powerful trigger in Japan, where shortages have caused political upsets before.

Starmer announces U-turn on winter fuel payment cuts

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The move follows political pressure in recent weeks after Labour losses at England's local elections.

Gordon Lyons calls for return of universal winter fuel payment

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Lyons welcomed the government's realisation that an "error" was made.

Target sales hit as Trump tariffs take effect

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The US chain reports a sharp fall in sales which it blames on a "highly challenging environment".

Nvidia boss calls US chip policy a 'failure'

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His comments come as the White House says it will overhaul rules restricting sales of advanced chips.

Inflation surge: 'I have nothing left after paying my bills'

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Inflation has risen by more than expected on higher water, energy and food bills grew - how are ordinary people making their income stretch?

Dharshini David: Inflation may not fall as fast as expected

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Bills, food prices, and service costs are all rising - but there is some good news

National parking platform seeks to end 'hassle' of multiple parking apps

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The frustration of having to download multiple apps to pay for parking may go if a new platform is widely adopted.

M&S online services to face disruption until July

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The chain faces a £300m hit to profits due to the recent cyber attack.

Inflation rate jumps to highest in more than a year

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Inflation was 3.5% in April, up from 2.6% in March, according to official figures.

Toddler group parents struggle as costs rise

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Parents at Musical Bugs in Newport say they are struggling to make ends meet at the end of a month.

Thames Water halts bosses bonus scheme

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The company pauses its "retention scheme", which pays out cash to top executives linked to its rescue loan.

Police investigation into UK retail hacks focuses on English-speaking youths

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The National Crime Agency tells the BBC how it is trying to find the culprits of the M&S and Co-op hacks.

Did Trump really strike Gulf deals worth $2tn?

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Some analysts question whether the amount of investment will ultimately be that high.

AI chatbot to be embedded in Google search

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The new option in its marquee search engine comes as the firm is facing competition from AI firms.

File on 4 Investigates

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Missing Billions investigates lost or missing financial assets.

EU plans €2 fee on small parcels in hit to Shein and Temu

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The tax will affect billions of packages sent to people's homes which mainly come from China at the moment.

Elon Musk plans to cut back political spending

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Asked if he had any regrets about his political activities, Musk said: "I did what needed to be done."

Millions of consumers could get £70 after Mastercard ruling

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It is not necessary to have held a Mastercard to make a claim, after a court ruled historic fees the firm charged were unfair.

No clear answer on when Brits can use EU e-gates

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It is unclear whether UK travellers can avoid long queues this summer and use e-gates at European airports.

Liberty Steel plants in Rotherham and Sheffield under threat

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A court will decide whether the firm should be wound up on Wednesday

Ministers consider easing winter fuel payment cuts

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Options under discussion include changing eligibility, or restoring the payments to all pensioners.

Ryanair tells flight attendants to repay salary rises

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The Irish airline is pursuing members of a Spanish union to hand back up to €3,000 following a ruling.