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• US loses last perfect credit rating amid rising debt (2025-05-17 01:02:40)
  Moody's said successive US administrations had failed to reverse ballooning deficits and interest costs.
• Five House Republicans stall Trump's 'big, beautiful' tax bill (2025-05-17 00:12:15)
  Lawmakers from the president's own party joined all Democrats to reject a key domestic bill, demanding deeper budget cuts.
• Moody's downgrades US credit rating citing rising debt (2025-05-16 22:13:19)
  Moody's said successive US administrations had failed to reverse ballooning deficits and interest costs.
• Fresh milk and classical music: Firm posts lucrative office cat-sitting job (2025-05-16 21:01:18)
  The job ad requires the successful candidate to play classical music to the cat on Fridays.
• US proposes dropping Boeing criminal charge (2025-05-16 18:05:43)
  Families criticised the move, which would avoid a trial that is due to begin in June.
• Tesco apologises after software issue hits website and app (2025-05-16 16:13:59)
  The company apologised to customers after its app and website went down on Friday afternoon.
• Wegovy firm unexpectedly forces boss to step down (2025-05-16 16:13:47)
  The decision, described as a response to market challenges and a slide in its share price, was unexpected.
• Canada's iconic Hudson Bay brand to survive after sale to competitor (2025-05-16 15:13:58)
  The company, which applied for creditor protection, is selling its intellectual property to Canadian Tire.
• Four Premier League clubs warned over gambling sponsors (2025-05-16 15:00:43)
  Four Premier League clubs have been warned by the Gambling Commission over their relationship with an unlicensed gambling business.
• Thames Water bonuses could be blocked by regulator (2025-05-16 13:36:45)
  New rules mean Ofwat could step in to prevent under-performing water companies paying any bonuses.
• Billionaires fall as King rises in latest Sunday Times Rich List (2025-05-16 09:56:20)
  The King's personal wealth is now equal to former prime minister Rishi Sunak and his wife at £640m.
• Gatwick strike called off but disruption looms (2025-05-16 09:40:34)
  A baggage handler's strike at half-term is suspended, but refuelers continue with their walkout.
• Nissan says it could share global plants with Chinese state firm (2025-05-16 03:29:11)
  Nissan announced this week that it would lay off another 11,000 workers and shut seven factories
• MPs call for year-long delay to farm inheritance tax (2025-05-16 00:17:59)
  A cross-party committee says farmers have lost trust in the government over its policies.
• The camera tech propelling shows like Adolescence (2025-05-15 23:22:42)
  Whole TV shows shot in one long take are made possible by new lightweight cameras.
• One in 10 have no savings, financial regulator says (2025-05-15 23:17:40)
  Stress and anxiety among those with debts remains high but help is available, a major survey finds.
• UK needs more nuclear to power AI, says Amazon boss (2025-05-15 23:12:49)
  The world's largest cloud computing company plans to spend £8bn on new data centres in the UK over the next four years.
• UK business group calls for 'reset' with EU (2025-05-15 21:01:53)
  The lobby group calls for travel restrictions to be eased and less red tape between the UK and EU.
• BA fined £3m after luggage handlers hurt in falls (2025-05-15 18:45:21)
  One worker broke his back and another suffered a brain bleed in falls at Heathrow Airport.
• UK economy is growing more than expected - how optimistic should you be? (2025-05-15 16:04:55)
  The UK economy grew by more than expected at the start of 2025. What does this mean for you?
• Walmart says higher prices could hit this month due to tariffs (2025-05-15 15:58:31)
  The retailer said it isn't able to absorb all the pressure from tariffs, even at the reduced levels announced.
• More pupils auto-enrolled for free school meals (2025-05-15 15:21:31)
  The move by Newcastle City Council follows similar schemes by other authorities including Durham.
• Leading crypto firm Coinbase faces up to $400m hit from cyber attack (2025-05-15 15:19:08)
  The firm says hackers have obtained customer information by paying off employees.
• Faisal Islam: The UK's surprisingly strong growth may not be temporary (2025-05-15 15:16:21)
  These figures provide an opportune moment for some optimism and a hard sell of the UK to the rest of the world.
• Walmart prepares price rises due to tariffs (2025-05-15 13:48:01)
  The retailer said it isn't able to absorb all the pressure from tariffs, even at the reduced levels announced.
• Faisal Islam: The UK's surprise resilience may not be temporary (2025-05-15 12:48:46)
  These figures provide an opportune moment for some optimism and a hard sell of the UK to the rest of the world.
• Welsh Water fined £1.3m for 'negligent' monitoring (2025-05-15 12:17:47)
  A judge says the firm has been negligent in its failures at 300 sites across Wales.
• India disputes Trump claim it is ready to charge US 'no tariffs' (2025-05-15 12:02:55)
  India's foreign minister countered Trump saying "nothing is decided till everything is".
• How optimistic should you be about the UK economy? (2025-05-15 11:17:38)
  The UK economy grew by more than expected at the start of 2025. What does this mean for you?
• UK economy is fastest-growing in G7 - but how optimistic should you be? (2025-05-15 11:17:38)
  The UK economy grew by more than expected at the start of 2025. What does this mean for you?
• Ben & Jerry's co-founder arrested after Senate Gaza protest (2025-05-15 10:50:04)
  Ben Cohen and six others were arrested during the protest in the US Senate, Capitol Police tells BBC News.
• Bayesian crew unaware wind speeds of over 73mph could topple yacht, report finds (2025-05-15 09:44:18)
  Investigators say 80mph winds "violently" knocked over the vessel, causing it to flood within seconds.
• Reeves says UK 'beginning to turn corner' as growth beats forecasts (2025-05-15 09:27:50)
  The economy grew faster than expected between January and March, before UK and US tax rises were brought in during April.
• Trump says India willing to charge 'no tariffs' on US goods (2025-05-15 08:05:35)
  Delhi has not commented yet, but India and the US are currently in talks to negotiate a trade agreement.
• UK economy grew more than expected in first three months of year (2025-05-15 07:52:36)
  The economy grew 0.7% between January and March, before UK and US tax rises were brought in during April.
• UK economy grows more than expected (2025-05-15 06:13:55)
  The economy grew by 0.7% between January and March, official figures show.
• What has happened to the closed Debenhams stores? (2025-05-15 04:36:45)
  From bowling alleys and lab spaces, to town centre eyesores - what remains of Debenhams' old shops?
• Jaguar says it has no plans to build cars in the US (2025-05-15 01:34:52)
  The comment came after the company's boss refused to rule out opening production plants in America.
• UK to allow foreign states 15% stake in newspapers (2025-05-15 01:24:39)
  A ban was introduced last year - but the law has now been changed to help cash-strapped publishers raise funding.
• UK tech tycoon Mike Lynch's yacht was toppled by 'extreme wind', report says (2025-05-14 23:40:56)
  Investigators say 80mph winds "violently" knocked over the vessel, causing it to flood within seconds.
• Co-op narrowly avoided an even worse cyber attack, BBC learns (2025-05-14 23:25:06)
  The revelation - from the criminals responsible - explains why the Co-op is getting back to business faster than M&S.
• 'They yanked their own plug': How Co-op averted an even worse cyber attack (2025-05-14 23:25:06)
  The revelation - from the criminals responsible - explains why the Co-op is getting back to business faster than M&S.
• Letting off steam: How Dominica's volcanoes will boost its green energy (2025-05-14 23:17:16)
  The Caribbean island is building a power station that will use steam naturally heated by volcanic rock.
• Trump touts 'record' Boeing-Qatar Airways deal (2025-05-14 17:34:17)
  The commitment from the state-owned airline comes as Boeing pushes to rebuild its business.
• More people needing city foodbank than ever before (2025-05-14 14:30:20)
  Cambridge City Foodbank says it has seen a 90% increase in demand since 2019.
• Relief on China's factory floors as US tariffs put on hold (2025-05-14 13:40:27)
  A surprise deal in the trade war gives businesses breathing room - but many now want to find new markets.
• Couriers Evri and DHL merge to form UK delivery giant (2025-05-14 13:28:24)
  The couriers hope to expand their business by combining their "complimentary" services.
• UK hits back at claims US tariff deal bad for China (2025-05-14 13:07:05)
  The UK government said there was "no such thing as a veto on Chinese investment" in its tariff deal with the US.
• Burberry to cut 1,700 jobs as designer suffers heavy losses (2025-05-14 10:18:40)
  The British designer brand - famed for its distinctive check pattern - has proposed cutting its global workforce by a fifth.
• Inside the Chinese sofa factory left deserted by Trump tariffs (2025-05-14 09:41:44)
  The BBC's Laura Bicker takes us inside a Chinese sofa factory that almost ground to a halt after Trump's tariffs.
• Probe launched into Aviva's £3.7bn takeover of Direct Line (2025-05-14 07:57:15)
  Britain's competition watchdog wants to review a £3.7bn deal that would see Aviva takeover Direct Line.
• Co-op says shelves to be more fully stocked this weekend (2025-05-14 07:14:20)
  The grocery chain says it is working with its suppliers to restock shelves after a cyber-attack.
• City charity begins new wellbeing service (2025-05-14 05:44:17)
  A community project in Welland asks local people what events and activities they want to see.
• Airbnb offers private chefs and massages as it revamps app (2025-05-14 03:58:05)
  The short-term rental firm says it is aiming to offer a wider range of experiences for travellers.
• Is the US finally on track to build a high-speed rail network? (2025-05-13 23:03:29)
  The US currently has no high-speed rail services, but two are under construction, and more planned.
• Please don't fine us, Thames Water asks regulator (2025-05-13 16:52:30)
  Water firm boss tells MPs company's survival depends on special treatment from the industry regulator.
• 'I can get my Christmas tree order' - firms give sigh of relief at tariff truce (2025-05-13 16:24:26)
  Businesses are moving ahead with shipments, as the deal to reduce tariffs raises hopes over the economic outlook.
• When will I be able to shop online at M&S again? (2025-05-13 14:45:52)
  Online orders paused, some customer data stolen - here's what we know about the chaos at M&S.
• Nissan to cut 11,000 more jobs and shut seven factories (2025-05-13 08:18:52)
  The planned layoffs mean the Japanese carmaker has now cut about 15% of its workforce in the past year.
• M&S says customer data stolen in cyber attack (2025-05-13 08:08:50)
  The retail giant is still struggling to get its services back up and running following a cyber attack.
• UK jobs market continues to weaken (2025-05-13 06:16:56)
  The number of workers on payrolls fell in the first three months of the year, official figures show.
• Faisal Islam: US and China deal is significant, but not an end to the trade war (2025-05-13 06:15:18)
  It is not an end to the trade war, but it is a significant truce, writes the BBC's economics editor.
• US cuts tariffs on small parcels from Chinese firms like Shein and Temu (2025-05-13 05:35:09)
  Chinese online retailers had previously relied on the "de minimis" loophole to ship low-value items to the US.
• 'Fish and chips is special - but costs are rising' (2025-05-13 05:17:09)
  The owners of a Guernsey chippy announce their plans to retire after nearly 25 years.
• Winter coat exchange leads to 2,400 donations (2025-05-13 05:12:48)
  People can take a coat free of charge from their local Somerset library during the winter months.
• Gold is booming – but how safe is it for investors, really? (2025-05-13 01:02:20)
  Trade wars and volatile markets have contributed to a gold rush, but investors shouldn't put all their eggs in this one basket, warn experts
• Gold is booming - but investors lured in by the hype could lose out, warn experts (2025-05-13 01:02:20)
  Trade wars and volatile markets have contributed to a gold rush, but investors shouldn't put all their eggs in this one basket, warn experts
• How to avoid a puncture on the Moon (2025-05-12 23:08:33)
  Giant tyre firms are testing tyres that can survive conditions on the Moon and Mars.
• Trump's order on US drug prices: What's in it, and will it work? (2025-05-12 22:02:09)
  The president promises sweeping price cuts "almost immediately", but experts say these are unlikely.
• Faisal Islam: US and China step back from brink (2025-05-12 16:01:33)
  It is not an end to the trade war, but it is a significant truce, writes the BBC's economics editor.
• Faisal Islam: US and China step back from beyond brink (2025-05-12 16:01:33)
  It is not an end to the trade war, but it is a significant truce, writes the BBC's economics editor.
• Markets rise as US and China agree to slash tariffs (2025-05-12 15:37:46)
  Shares jump as markets welcome news of a major de-escalation of the trade conflict between the two nations.
• US and China agree to slash tariffs as trade war eases (2025-05-12 14:09:46)
  Shares jump as markets welcome news of a major de-escalation of the trade conflict between the two nations.
• What does the US-China tariff deal mean? (2025-05-12 13:44:06)
  The agreement marks a major de-escalation of the trade war between the world's two biggest economies.
• Currently (2025-05-12 12:10:00)
  Vicky Spratt investigates the thousands of people trapped in high interest mortgages.
• US and China agree to slash tariffs for 90 days (2025-05-12 07:59:28)
  US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says both countries will lower their reciprocal tariffs by 115% for 90 days.
• Charity couple move apart to care for animals (2025-05-12 04:26:25)
  Roy and Annie Marriott say Animals in Need's expansion has forced the move.
• US says 'deal' reached with China after trade talks (2025-05-12 04:08:23)
  The US treasury secretary calls the talks "productive" while China's vice premier describes them as "candid".
• Trump prizes more Gulf investment in the US (2025-05-11 23:44:47)
  As the president goes to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE he wants them to buy more from the States.
• Trump heads to Saudi Arabia eyeing more investment in US (2025-05-11 23:44:47)
  As the president goes to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE he wants them to buy more from the States.
• US and China say substantial progress made in key trade talks (2025-05-11 23:36:49)
  President Trump said there had been a "total reset" in trade relations after the first day of talks on Saturday.
• Council to consider £4m household support fund (2025-05-11 08:46:36)
  The authority said the money would be used to help people struggling with the cost of living.
• Kwik Fit founder Sir Tom Farmer dies aged 84 (2025-05-10 14:05:56)
  The Edinburgh-born businessman bult the firm into a £1bn business and also owned Hibernian FC.
• 'I freaked out and spent $400 online – it felt like a last hurrah' (2025-05-10 04:01:38)
  How consumers are reacting to shipping changes that mean low-value packages entering the US no longer avoid tariffs.
• 'I freaked out and spent $400 online': US consumers on cheap shipping changes (2025-05-10 04:01:38)
  How consumers are reacting to shipping changes that mean low-value packages entering the US no longer avoid tariffs.
• Tips from first-time buyers: 'We bought a £320,000 home aged 26' (2025-05-10 03:33:24)
  Young buyers are saving hard, moving cities, and using government schemes to get on the housing ladder.
• Tips from first-time buyers - 'We bought a £320,000 home aged 25' (2025-05-10 03:33:24)
  Young buyers are saving hard, moving cities, and using government schemes to get on the housing ladder.
• Tips from first-time buyers - 'I bought a fixer-upper to get on the ladder' (2025-05-10 03:33:24)
  Young buyers are saving hard, moving cities, and using government schemes to get on the housing ladder.
• Tips from first-time buyers: 'We bought a £320,000 home aged 25' (2025-05-10 03:33:24)
  Young buyers are saving hard, moving cities, and using government schemes to get on the housing ladder.
• The US and China are finally talking. Why now? (2025-05-09 22:57:32)
  Economic pressures are forcing Donald Trump and Xi Jinping to seek an off-ramp in the trade war.
• Americast (2025-05-09 13:10:00)
  ...why he thinks the UK has made a mistake and what it means for the world.
• Visit the Arctic vault holding back-ups of great works (2025-05-08 23:37:28)
  An arctic vault holds digital back-ups of some of humanity's great works of art, history and technology.
• Inside the secretive world of Zara (2025-05-08 23:30:25)
  The BBC's Emma Simpson gets a rare glimpse behind the scenes of how the fashion brand operates.
• BBC correspondent questions Trump over US beef exports (2025-05-08 19:35:55)
  The UK says it will maintain food standards which lock out some types of American beef and chicken.
• Business Daily (2025-05-06 23:01:00)
  Chinese exporters are braced for the consequences of US President Donald Trump's tariffs
• The people refusing to use AI (2025-05-05 23:16:41)
  Worried about the environment and the loss of skills, some people are resisting the rise of AI.
• Colombia's wind farms bring promise and pain for indigenous group (2025-05-04 23:03:53)
  The South American country is turning to wind power, but some local people are unhappy.
• Who should you trust for a weather forecast? (2025-05-01 23:01:26)
  Weather influencers can provide useful local information but are also accused of exaggerating conditions.
• Deported gang members get second chance at call centre (2025-04-30 23:01:11)
  In the Mexican city of Tijuana a number of firms are employing people who were removed from the US.
• Xi's real test is not Trump's trade war (2025-04-30 05:40:17)
  The real battleground of the current trade war might be China's domestic economy
• What is bug hunting and why is it changing? (2025-04-28 23:06:23)
  Bug hunters make money by funding flaws in software, but AI is changing the way they work.
• How Armenia is trying to build a Silicon Valley in the Caucasus (2025-04-27 23:46:46)
  The country is aiming to boost its technology sector by training children in tech from a young age.
• Could South America benefit from Trump's trade tariffs? (2025-04-25 21:15:35)
  Countries in the continent may see exports rise as both the US and China need new suppliers.
• Who will win the race to develop a humanoid robot? (2025-04-24 23:18:21)
  Humanoid robots are attracting a lot of investment but will China dominate the industry?
• The curious case of why a billionaire wants to buy Royal Mail (2025-04-13 23:27:04)
  From the end of April, the 500-year-old Royal Mail will be controlled by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky who co-owns a football club - but why does he want it?
• Trump has turned his back on the foundation of US economic might - the fallout will be messy (2025-04-05 23:59:04)
  What made the US step back from the system that it profited handsomely from for decades?
• Starmer's response to Trump tariffs is both to slow down and go faster (2025-04-05 12:25:17)
  What's happening in Whitehall to try to limit the harm to the UK, perhaps by making a deal with the US, and make the most of any opportunities?
• David Dimbleby: I thought the free market was with us forever - then Trump came along (2025-03-28 00:00:13)
  Why the reign of the free market is facing its biggest ever challenge

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