Day Headlines in Business News: 2025-03-31
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The Finnish defence firms 'on steroids' (BBC Business 2025-03-31 23:06:21)
Helsinki has become one of the top five cities in Europe for investment in defence and security technologies.
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Single parents hit hardest by 'awful April' bill rises (BBC Business 2025-03-31 23:04:57)
A series of household bills, including water, energy and council tax, increase on Tuesday.
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Dry cleaner in a spin over energy cost unfairness (BBC Business 2025-03-31 21:48:54)
Small businesses in north Wales believe it's "unfair" to have the highest energy charges in the UK.
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Markets mixed as investors brace for Trump tariffs (BBC Business 2025-03-31 20:55:47)
The US president suggests the new import taxes he is set to announce this week will hit all countries.
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Animal hospital 'worried about the future' (BBC Business 2025-03-31 17:21:27)
Vale Wildlife Hospital, in Beckford, has seen its energy bill jump from £1,500 to £5,500.
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UK expects to be hit by Trump tariffs, No 10 says (BBC Business 2025-03-31 15:40:16)
Downing Street does not rule out retaliating if new tariffs are imposed on Wednesday.
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UK expects to be affected by Trump tariffs - No 10 (BBC Business 2025-03-31 12:59:37)
Downing Street does not rule out retaliating if new tariffs are imposed on Wednesday.
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Plan to raise deposit protection limit to £110,000 (BBC Business 2025-03-31 12:18:17)
The amount of savings protected if a bank goes under should rise from the current £85,000, the PRA says.
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Plan to raise protection on savings to £110,000 (BBC Business 2025-03-31 12:18:17)
The amount of savings protected if a bank goes under should rise from the current £85,000, a regulator says.
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Beans on toast soap aims to tackle hygiene poverty (BBC Business 2025-03-31 11:38:58)
The product highlights the choice some families face between buying hygiene products and eating.
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Primark boss quits after woman's complaint about his behaviour (BBC Business 2025-03-31 11:09:09)
Paul Marchant leaves after an allegation about his behaviour towards a woman "in a social environment".
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Primark boss quits after woman complains about his behaviour (BBC Business 2025-03-31 11:09:09)
Paul Marchant leaves after an allegation about his behaviour towards a woman "in a social environment".
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How much is child benefit going up and who can claim it? (BBC Business 2025-03-31 10:25:10)
The government has confirmed how much child benefit will be worth from April 2025.
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Can I fix my energy prices? (BBC Business 2025-03-31 09:38:33)
Gas and electricity bills will rise again on 1 April, when the latest energy price cap takes effect.
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Thames Water picks private equity firm as preferred buyer (BBC Business 2025-03-31 09:24:38)
The troubled water utility firm says KKR could complete the deal in the second half of this year.
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Cafe owner's fears over cut to business rate relief (BBC Business 2025-03-31 09:13:42)
Donna Carr says the latest financial year has been "shocking" and expects it to get worse.
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Primark boss quits after complaint about behaviour (BBC Business 2025-03-31 09:10:33)
Paul Marchant leaves after an allegation about his behaviour towards a woman "in a social environment".
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Global shares slide as Trump tariffs loom (BBC Business 2025-03-31 08:42:11)
The US president suggests the new import taxes he is set to announce this week will hit all countries.
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Primark boss resigns after woman's complaint (BBC Business 2025-03-31 07:48:30)
Paul Marchant leaves after an allegation about his behaviour towards a woman "in a social environment".
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Shares slide in Asia as Trump says tariffs will hit all countries (BBC Business 2025-03-31 07:45:03)
The US president suggests the new import taxes he is set to announce this week will hit all countries.