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Number of headlines in database: 143
Last update: 2025-04-02 06:21:02
Number of headlines in database: 143
Last update: 2025-04-02 06:21:02
BBC Business Headlines
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Trump-endorsed news channel sees shares surge 2,200% (2025-04-02 02:56:34)
Conservative US cable TV channel Newsmax started trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Monday. -
Trump is pressing the nuclear option on tariffs (2025-04-01 23:02:27)
The option of a 20% universal tariff is the only way to get to some of the massive revenues of trillions of dollars claimed by some of his advisers. -
Trump poised to reshape global economy and how world does business (2025-04-01 23:02:27)
The BBC’s economics editor Faisal Islam explains why a US tariff on goods imported into America is such a big deal for both consumers and countries. -
Car firms fined for withholding recycling information (2025-04-01 16:05:19)
BMW, Ford, JLR, Peugeot Citroen, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Renault, Toyota, Vauxhall and Volkswagen have all been fined. -
Why are bills going up? Your questions answered (2025-04-01 15:58:17)
Bills, bins, and benefits - the BBC's cost of living correspondent Kevin Peachy answers your questions on bill rises. -
How much is the state pension going up? (2025-04-01 14:58:45)
The triple lock means that the state pension will increase by 4.1% in April 2025. -
Investigation launched into UK's statistics agency (2025-04-01 14:40:05)
The Office for National Statistics is under review after criticism about the reliability of its data. -
UK will take calm approach to US tariffs, PM says (2025-04-01 14:18:53)
Keir Starmer says he is "keeping all options on the table" to respond to new US trade tariffs. -
'Seek help with bills if falling behind' (2025-04-01 14:09:24)
Wailim Wong advises residents to shop around to get the best deals. -
Six things that could get more expensive for Americans under Trump tariffs (2025-04-01 12:49:38)
Economists say the president's import taxes could result in higher prices for a range of products in the US. -
Traders looking for support as costs rise (2025-04-01 12:05:03)
Shopkeepers on Bridgnorth high street are likely to feel the pinch as bills rise this April. -
What you can do about the seven bills going up this week (2025-04-01 11:35:14)
Several bills are going up at the start of what some commentators have dubbed "awful April". -
What is NI and how is it changing? (2025-04-01 10:59:38)
The amount of National Insurance (NI) paid by employers will rise on 6 April. -
The seven bills going up this week - and what you can do (2025-04-01 10:20:01)
Several bills are going up at the start of what some commentators have dubbed "awful April". -
Why is my energy bill £19,000 more than firms in London? (2025-04-01 10:08:50)
Small businesses in north Wales believe it's "unfair" to have the highest energy charges in the UK. -
How much did council tax go up in April? (2025-04-01 08:11:13)
Council tax bills rose for millions of households in England, Scotland and Wales on 1 April. -
How much has the minimum wage gone up? (2025-04-01 08:02:03)
Three and a half million low-paid workers saw their wages increase on 1 April. -
Council tax and energy bill rises hit single parents hardest (2025-04-01 08:01:11)
A series of household bills, including water, energy and council tax, increase on Tuesday. -
Warning bill rises hit single parents hardest (2025-04-01 08:01:11)
A series of household bills, including water, energy and council tax, increase on Tuesday. -
UK has best chance to overturn tariffs, says Reynolds (2025-04-01 07:42:51)
Tne trade secretary says the UK will be hit by tariffs on Wednesday but can negotiate an exemption. -
How much more will low paid workers get in their wages? (2025-04-01 05:20:41)
The new National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage rates take effect from Tuesday. -
'Scary' demand for community supermarket (2025-04-01 05:10:18)
The Braintree Hub has opened after a similar facility nearby struggled to cope with high demand. -
Family leaves London to avoid April cost increases (2025-04-01 04:57:31)
Tolu and Isaac Frimpong are leaving London to avoid an extra £1,000 in monthly expenses. -
Hooters restaurant chain files for bankruptcy (2025-04-01 01:18:50)
Like many other casual dining chains, Hooters has struggled in recent years with rising costs and wages. -
The Finnish defence firms 'on steroids' (2025-03-31 23:06:21)
Helsinki has become one of the top five cities in Europe for investment in defence and security technologies. -
Single parents hit hardest by 'awful April' bill rises (2025-03-31 23:04:57)
A series of household bills, including water, energy and council tax, increase on Tuesday. -
Dry cleaner in a spin over energy cost unfairness (2025-03-31 21:48:54)
Small businesses in north Wales believe it's "unfair" to have the highest energy charges in the UK. -
Markets mixed as investors brace for Trump tariffs (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. -
Animal hospital 'worried about the future' (2025-03-31 17:21:27)
Vale Wildlife Hospital, in Beckford, has seen its energy bill jump from £1,500 to £5,500. -
UK expects to be hit by Trump tariffs, No 10 says (2025-03-31 15:40:16)
Downing Street does not rule out retaliating if new tariffs are imposed on Wednesday. -
UK expects to be affected by Trump tariffs - No 10 (2025-03-31 12:59:37)
Downing Street does not rule out retaliating if new tariffs are imposed on Wednesday. -
Plan to raise deposit protection limit to £110,000 (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. -
Plan to raise protection on savings to £110,000 (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. -
Beans on toast soap aims to tackle hygiene poverty (2025-03-31 11:38:58)
The product highlights the choice some families face between buying hygiene products and eating. -
Primark boss quits after woman's complaint about his behaviour (2025-03-31 11:09:09)
Paul Marchant leaves after an allegation about his behaviour towards a woman "in a social environment". -
Primark boss quits after woman complains about his behaviour (2025-03-31 11:09:09)
Paul Marchant leaves after an allegation about his behaviour towards a woman "in a social environment". -
How much is child benefit going up and who can claim it? (2025-03-31 10:25:10)
The government has confirmed how much child benefit will be worth from April 2025. -
Can I fix my energy prices? (2025-03-31 09:38:33)
Gas and electricity bills will rise again on 1 April, when the latest energy price cap takes effect. -
Thames Water picks private equity firm as preferred buyer (2025-03-31 09:24:38)
The troubled water utility firm says KKR could complete the deal in the second half of this year. -
Cafe owner's fears over cut to business rate relief (2025-03-31 09:13:42)
Donna Carr says the latest financial year has been "shocking" and expects it to get worse. -
Primark boss quits after complaint about behaviour (2025-03-31 09:10:33)
Paul Marchant leaves after an allegation about his behaviour towards a woman "in a social environment". -
Global shares slide as Trump tariffs loom (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. -
Primark boss resigns after woman's complaint (2025-03-31 07:48:30)
Paul Marchant leaves after an allegation about his behaviour towards a woman "in a social environment". -
Shares slide in Asia as Trump says tariffs will hit all countries (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. -
Could electric drones you can sit in take off? (2025-03-31 05:18:56)
Skyfly's aircraft promises the flexibility of a helicopter without the cost, noise or emissions. -
'Food club is our life saver ahead of bill hikes' (2025-03-31 05:13:30)
A woman who uses a food bank charity to get by says it should not be embarrassing to ask for help. -
Which bills are going up in Surrey? (2025-03-31 05:11:32)
As bills start to rise from April 1, what should residents in Surrey expect in terms of their costs? -
Benefit changes could be 'life or death' - claimant (2025-03-31 05:09:45)
Chancellor Rachel Reeves set out plans for changes to welfare in the Spring Statement on Wednesday. -
New tariffs this week will hit all countries, Trump says (2025-03-31 03:35:24)
The comments come as the US president is set to unveil a massive slate of import taxes on Wednesday. -
Shares slide in Asia as new Trump tariffs loom (2025-03-31 03:35:24)
The US president suggested the new import taxes he is set to announce this week will hit all countries. -
The Swedish city fined for missing an environmental target (2025-03-31 01:39:10)
Gothenburg has to pay a financial penalty if it misses certain annual sustainability goals. -
Half of job centres reducing support over shortages (2025-03-31 01:26:37)
A report says there are 2,100 fewer work coaches than needed while the number of people requiring support has risen. -
'Greedy landlords are cashing in and forcing us out of town' (2025-03-31 00:42:45)
Some locals say rent hikes prompted by an influx of construction workers are pricing them out. -
Three ways to cushion the blow of bill rises (2025-03-30 23:45:11)
'Awful April" will see a range of household bills rise, but there are ways to ease the pain. -
Trump says he 'couldn't care less' about higher car prices (2025-03-30 15:13:47)
Trump says he hopes foreign carmakers raise prices as it means people will buy US-made cars. -
'No fuss, no surprises': The regulars standing by supermarket cafes (2025-03-30 13:55:21)
Morrisons and Sainsbury's have announced a raft of cafe closures - but some customers insist they should stay open. -
'No fuss, no surprises': Shoppers defend supermarket cafes amid closures (2025-03-30 13:55:21)
Morrisons and Sainsbury's have announced a raft of cafe closures - but some customers insist they should stay open. -
Food waste charity expands services (2025-03-30 06:24:24)
Kendal's Waste into Wellbeing is hosting an extra session on Tuesdays from April. -
New community fridge aims to reduce food waste (2025-03-30 06:10:24)
People are being urged to drop off their unwanted fruit and vegetables instead of throwing it away. -
The seven bills going up this week (2025-03-30 01:21:10)
A number of bill rises will come into force at the start of what some commentators have described as "awful April". -
The US firms backing Trump's fight over trade (2025-03-30 00:03:48)
Businesses think Trump is right about unfair trade. But are the US President's reciprocal tariffs the answer? -
Car finance case could spark billions in driver payouts (2025-03-30 00:03:09)
Millions of motorists could be in line for payouts depending on the decision of Supreme Court judges. -
Charity sees surge in baby starter pack referrals (2025-03-29 06:32:53)
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 (2025-03-29 02:04:24)
Those living on the Lower Thames Crossing route tell of their despair at being uprooted. -
Musk's xAI buys his social media platform X (2025-03-29 02:01:34)
The move could be aimed at protecting investors, who helped him buy purchase X, from losing money. -
'My house used to be a disgusting public toilet block' (2025-03-29 01:48:17)
Public conveniences have become houses, a theatre, shops and bars across the country. -
Derelict public toilets making trendy renovation projects (2025-03-29 01:48:17)
Public conveniences have become houses, a theatre, shops and bars across the country. -
'It doesn't feel like a toilet' - public loos turned into trendy spaces (2025-03-29 01:48:17)
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 (2025-03-29 00:38:01)
"The prices in the wholesale market have skyrocketed already and it's going to get worse," one car seller told the BBC. -
'It's going to get worse': US car buyers brace for sweeping auto tariffs (2025-03-29 00:38:01)
"The prices in the wholesale market have skyrocketed already and it's going to get worse," one car seller tells the BBC. -
Millions give less to charity as bills rise (2025-03-28 22:21:15)
Only a third of 16 to 24-year-olds gave to charity last year, down sharply since the pandemic. -
Free Thinking (2025-03-28 22:00:00)
Muriel Zagha, Prof Sam Friedman, Lord Willetts, Lisa Holdsworth and Prof Melinda Mills. -
UK car firms urge help as Trump tariffs loom (2025-03-28 10:41:54)
Manufacturers are expected to ask for state support ahead of next week's 25% tax on exports. -
Musk says Tesla not immune from tariffs as car firms hit (2025-03-28 10:10:46)
Investors sold off shares of carmakers in Japan, Germany and the UK, but US brands are also set to be hit. -
UK carmakers to meet government over Trump tariffs (2025-03-28 09:17:35)
Manufacturers are expected to ask for state support ahead of next week's 25% tariff on exports. -
WH Smith name to disappear from High Street after sale (2025-03-28 09:17:33)
The 233-year old chain will be become TGJones but the brand will continue at airports and rail stations. -
'You have to be really intelligent to be a farmer' (2025-03-28 06:38:35)
Bridgette Baker, 24, loves farming in south Somerset but says the industry faces some challenges. -
Cost of living fairs aim to tackle money taboos (2025-03-28 06:18:27)
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? (2025-03-28 06:17:23)
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 (2025-03-28 06:17:08)
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 (2025-03-28 03:55:32)
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? (2025-03-28 00:02:06)
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 (2025-03-28 00:00:13)
Why the reign of the free market is facing its biggest ever challenge -
How will carmakers be affected by Trump's tariffs? (2025-03-27 23:28:40)
Investors sold off shares of carmakers in Japan, Germany and the UK, but US brands are also set to be hit. -
How will car firms be affected by Trump's tariffs? (2025-03-27 23:28:40)
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? (2025-03-27 23:13:58)
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 (2025-03-27 18:06:26)
The UK is in "intense negotiations" with the US over tariff plans, the prime minister says. -
Spring Statement: 'I want a good job. I don't want to rely on universal credit' (2025-03-27 17:41:11)
The chancellor has given an update on her plans for the economy - how are ordinary people tackling their own financial challenges? -
'I want a good job. I don't want to rely on universal credit' (2025-03-27 17:41:11)
The chancellor has given an update on her plans for the economy - how are ordinary people tackling their own financial challenges? -
'We're hoping our £1,200 mortgage deal could fall' (2025-03-27 17:41:11)
The chancellor has given an update on her plans for the economy - how are ordinary people tackling their own financial challenges? -
Why Rachel Reeves may have to raise UK taxes in October (2025-03-27 17:04:27)
The chancellor is on track to meet her own fiscal rules, so why is there talk of tax rises in the autumn? -
Sky says 2,000 jobs at risk at customer service sites (2025-03-27 16:44:05)
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? (2025-03-27 16:00:56)
After years of growth, the music streaming market is levelling off, so what will labels do next? -
Warning taxes could still rise despite benefit cuts (2025-03-27 15:51:27)
Global uncertainty over Trump's tariffs could derail the chancellor's plans, economists warn. -
H&M to use digital clones of models in ads and social media (2025-03-27 14:44:02)
Some fear the move could mean less work for models, photographers and make-up artists. -
The five steps that could lead to UK tax rises in October (2025-03-27 14:29:04)
The chancellor is on track to meet her own fiscal rules, so why is there talk of tax rises in the autumn? -
Germany leads defiance to Trump car tariffs, saying it 'will not give in' (2025-03-27 12:35:45)
Major economies vow to retaliate, with China accusing Washington of violating international trade rules. -
Easter egg costs soar by up to 50%, Which? says (2025-03-27 11:27:25)
The consumer group says many chocolate treats have shot up in price while several have been hit by "shrinkflation". -
Thousands of jobs at risk as British Steel threatens closure (2025-03-27 11:09:50)
The company announces a consultation that could see the closure of two blast furnaces at Scunthorpe. -
The Bottom Line (2025-03-27 10:30:00)
Julian Metcalfe on starting up fast food chain Pret A Manger and later Itsu. -
China tariffs may be cut to seal TikTok sale, Trump says (2025-03-27 01:52:13)
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? (2025-03-27 00:06:53)
Shares in technology firms have both fallen and risen sharply over the past year. -
Trump announces 25% tariffs on car imports to US (2025-03-26 22:50:06)
The US President say the tariffs will come into effect on 2 April. -
Faisal Islam: Could surprise on growth save the day? (2025-03-26 19:22:45)
The UK's economic prospects are better than expected, but the forecasts are precarious and could easily be derailed. -
Farage and NatWest settle dispute over bank account closure (2025-03-26 19:19:52)
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 (2025-03-26 19:07:06)
The UK's economic prospects are better than expected, but the forecasts are precarious and could easily be derailed. -
Taxes could still rise despite welfare cuts, economists warn (2025-03-26 18:05:01)
The chancellor is set to meet her financial rules, but her room for manoeuvre remains tight, leading to speculation over tax rises. -
BBC Verify: How did Rachel Reeves make her sums add up? (2025-03-26 17:23:30)
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. -
Warning taxes could still rise despite welfare cuts (2025-03-26 17:20:29)
The chancellor is set to meet her financial rules, but her room for manoeuvre remains tight, leading to speculation over tax rises. -
23andMe users struggle to delete their highly sensitive data (2025-03-26 16:42:57)
Multiple users said they had problems after the DNA-testing firm filed for bankruptcy protection. -
Housebuilding plans forecast to boost economy by £6.8bn (2025-03-26 16:15:45)
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 (2025-03-26 15:43:25)
The first and deputy first ministers react to the Chancellor's Spring Statement. -
Three ways the Spring Statement could affect you and your money (2025-03-26 14:42:13)
While the Spring Statement focusses on the wider UK economy, it could have implications for your money. -
Growth forecast halved for 2025 but later years upgraded (2025-03-26 14:33:06)
The economy is now predicted to grow by only 1% in 2025 but the OBR thinks growth will pick up in the following years. -
Spring Statement 2025: Key points at a glance (2025-03-26 13:19:45)
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled her plans for the UK economy in the House of Commons. -
UK growth forecast halved for this year (2025-03-26 13:11:05)
The Office for Budget Responsibility now thinks the economy will grow by only 1% in 2025. -
'I get £800 a month as a student - it's tight' (2025-03-26 11:54:52)
As the chancellor prepares to update her plans for the economy we hear how ordinary people are tackling their own financial challenges. -
Clothes sales push inflation down more than expected (2025-03-26 09:00:47)
Inflation fell in the year to February, driven by cheaper women's clothing. -
Reeves to make fresh welfare cuts in Spring Statement (2025-03-26 07:19:10)
The chancellor is set to expand cuts to benefits after being told the reforms would save less than planned. -
Inflation falls to 2.8% ahead of Spring Statement (2025-03-26 07:17:32)
UK inflation fell in the year to February, driven by cheaper women's clothing. -
Reeves to make new welfare cuts in Spring Statement (2025-03-26 00:50:22)
The chancellor will warn of a "changing world" as she sets out the latest plans for the economy. -
Maternity discrimination case settled for £215k (2025-03-26 00:24:14)
Maeve Bradley took action against Citibank after it promoted the person who covered her maternity leave. -
'As a student, £800 a month is quite tight' (2025-03-26 00:02:18)
As the chancellor prepares to update her plans for the economy we hear how ordinary people are tackling their own financial challenges. -
Reeves to focus on £2bn defence boost in Spring Statement (2025-03-25 22:59:26)
The chancellor will warn of a "changing world", as she sets out latest plans for the UK economy. -
Bitcoin in the bush - the crypto mine in remote Zambia (2025-03-25 05:53:55)
Bitcoin miners will go to remote locations to take advantage of cheap electricity. -
What makes a rum Jamaican? Question at heart of Caribbean legal dispute (2025-03-24 00:05:50)
The dispute centres on whether it is acceptable to age and bottle the spirit overseas. -
Rachel Reeves is feeling the heat ahead of her Spring Statement (2025-03-22 06:27:21)
The Chancellor hints at a more guarded approach amid global uncertainty - and issues a warning ahead of her announcements. -
How did a single fire bring down Europe's busiest airport? (2025-03-21 17:24:08)
Questions have been raised over what caused the outage and why back-up systems failed? -
The slow but steady advance of driverless vehicles (2025-03-21 00:02:48)
Robo-taxi services and driverless trucks are gaining ground but progress is painstaking. -
Why Elon Musk's Grok is kicking up a storm in India (2025-03-20 22:51:08)
The chatbot has become an "unfiltered and unhinged" digital sensation in India. -
Tesla's challenges run deeper than 'toxic' controversy around Elon Musk (2025-03-20 00:05:40)
The company is still valued at more than 100 times its earnings - but it faces problems that experts say go beyond questions around its CEO -
Will Trump's tariff war spark big-bang reforms in India? (2025-03-19 22:27:16)
Could this be a chance for the world’s fifth-largest economy to shed protectionism and open up further? -
The Climate Question (2025-03-19 10:44:00)
We need to be 40% more energy efficient to hit climate goals. Can the world do it? -
Subsea fibre cables can 'listen out' for sabotage (2025-03-18 01:27:38)
Ways are being developed for subsea cables to "sense" whether they are being disturbed or attacked. -
Car sharing switches to electric to boost appeal (2025-03-14 00:01:41)
Car sharing has not taken off, but will electric cars boost its appeal? -
US tech firms feel pinch from China tariffs (2025-03-13 00:04:03)
The price of China-made smartphones, TVs and laptops could rise in the US and elsewhere, experts warn. -
Why people are cutting back their online profile (2025-03-11 00:08:15)
A new wave of AI has spurred some to think more carefully about their online presence. -
Luxury lounges: Credit card perks 'we are all paying for' (2025-03-10 00:02:38)
Why credit card providers are opening lavish customer lounges in airports and cities. -
Sweden is 'no longer a country that cannot be trusted' (2025-03-06 00:03:31)
Sweden and Finland's defence sectors are benefiting from their countries joining Nato. -
X Man: The Elon Musk Origin Story (2025-03-04 06:05:00)
Which science fiction stories are left out of Silicon Valley futurism? -
Why detecting methane is difficult but crucial work (2025-03-04 00:01:51)
From handheld to space-based, new methane detectors are making it easier to track the greenhouse gas. -
The debate: Do Trump's tariffs mean the end of the post-war free trade world? (2025-02-11 01:05:54)
President Trump has proposed a sweeping set of tariffs. Does this mark the end of the post-war free trade world? -
The tariff wars have begun - buckle up (2025-02-06 01:39:50)
The UK will still be hit even if not directly targeted by Trump's tariff measures.