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Reeves to make new welfare cuts in Spring Statement
Wed, 26 Mar 2025 00:50:22 GMT
The chancellor will warn of a "changing world" as she sets out the latest plans for the economy.
'As a student, £800 a month is quite tight'
Wed, 26 Mar 2025 00:02:18 GMT
As the chancellor prepares to update her plans for the economy we hear how ordinary people are tackling their own financial challenges.
Everything you need to know about the Spring Statement
Wed, 26 Mar 2025 00:03:00 GMT
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will give more detail about the government's plans for the economy.
Faisal Islam: No tax rises and no return to austerity but will it last?
Wed, 26 Mar 2025 00:04:59 GMT
The Spring Statement is "not a Budget", but the chancellor is facing major tax and spending challenges.
Pizza Hut franchisee accused of 'wage theft'
Tue, 25 Mar 2025 00:02:01 GMT
The Glenshire Group altered old timesheets and stopped petrol money, a grievance seen exclusively by the BBC claims.
Bitcoin in the bush - the crypto mine in remote Zambia
Tue, 25 Mar 2025 05:53:55 GMT
Bitcoin miners will go to remote locations to take advantage of cheap electricity.
Oasis sale 'may have misled fans' says watchdog
Tue, 25 Mar 2025 16:43:52 GMT
CMA concerned that Ticketmaster may have breached consumer protection law for Oasis reunion tour.
Cladding tax on new homes delayed for a year
Tue, 25 Mar 2025 12:32:40 GMT
The delay comes after developers warned the tax could hamper the government's housebuilding plans.
Chinese electric carmaker BYD sales beat Tesla
Tue, 25 Mar 2025 03:24:09 GMT
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'
Tue, 25 Mar 2025 00:49:47 GMT
People who lost savings from a collapsed investment fund say a redress scheme has let them down.
Lower Thames Crossing approved by government
Tue, 25 Mar 2025 11:40:13 GMT
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'
Tue, 25 Mar 2025 06:03:21 GMT
AI could allow job hunters to get work they are not "capable" of doing, a business owner says.
How do the Post Office compensation schemes work?
Tue, 25 Mar 2025 00:04:19 GMT
The government takes over the Overturned Convictions Scheme for victims of the Horizon scandal.
Hyundai unveils $21bn US expansion as Trump tariffs loom
Tue, 25 Mar 2025 04:52:13 GMT
The announcement comes as the US president is set to impose new tariffs on trading partners from 2 April.
Morrisons to close 52 cafes and 17 convenience stores
Mon, 24 Mar 2025 15:25:55 GMT
The closures are expected to take place over the next few months, leaving hundreds of jobs at risk.
Trump threatens tariffs on buyers of Venezuelan oil
Mon, 24 Mar 2025 21:58:37 GMT
The president said he would impose "secondary" taxes but appeared to soften his stance on other tarrifs.
Heathrow closure deeply concerning, says PM
Mon, 24 Mar 2025 15:58:09 GMT
Sir Keir Starmer says he is 'deeply concerned' about the closure of Heathrow Airport as a result of a power cut caused by a fire on Friday.
Pothole fixing progress by councils to be ranked
Mon, 24 Mar 2025 12:57:30 GMT
A red, amber and green rating system is being produced for English councils on pothole maintenance.
Everything you need to know about the Spring Statement
Wed, 26 Mar 2025 00:03:00 GMT
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will give more detail about the government's plans for the economy.
DNA testing site 23andMe files for bankruptcy protection
Mon, 24 Mar 2025 09:42:23 GMT
The company said that it will now attempt to sell itself under the supervision of a court.
Disney's Snow White film tops box office despite bad reviews
Mon, 24 Mar 2025 09:47:30 GMT
The film has taken an estimated $87.3m globally during its opening weekend, according to Box Office Mojo.
Reeves confirms 15% cut to Civil Service running costs
Sun, 23 Mar 2025 11:33:31 GMT
Savings will be from back office and administrative roles rather than front-line services, chancellor tells the BBC.
UK mulls big tech tax changes to avoid US tariffs
Sun, 23 Mar 2025 12:02:08 GMT
Rachel Reeves says talks are "ongoing" about the Digital Services Tax, paid by giants like Amazon.
Rachel Reeves: I will not 'tax and spend'
Sat, 22 Mar 2025 05:46:59 GMT
In an interview with the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg, the chancellor opened up on the public finances and how she's finding the job.
Investigation ordered into power outage that closed Heathrow
Sun, 23 Mar 2025 07:20:11 GMT
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband says there are lessons to be learned after substation fire led to major flight disruption on Friday.
Heathrow closure: What are my rights?
Fri, 21 Mar 2025 19:09:58 GMT
What are you entitled to if your flight is cancelled due to the fire that has led to the airport's closure?
Government borrowing higher than expected as pressure builds on Reeves
Fri, 21 Mar 2025 10:19:12 GMT
The latest figures for the UK economy add pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of her Spring Statement next week.
What makes a rum Jamaican? Question at heart of Caribbean legal dispute
Mon, 24 Mar 2025 00:05:50 GMT
The dispute centres on whether it is acceptable to age and bottle the spirit overseas.
How did a single fire bring down Europe's busiest airport?
Fri, 21 Mar 2025 17:24:08 GMT
Questions have been raised over what caused the outage and why back-up systems failed?
The slow but steady advance of driverless vehicles
Fri, 21 Mar 2025 00:02:48 GMT
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
Thu, 20 Mar 2025 22:51:08 GMT
The chatbot has become an "unfiltered and unhinged" digital sensation in India.
Subsea fibre cables can 'listen out' for sabotage
Tue, 18 Mar 2025 01:27:38 GMT
Ways are being developed for subsea cables to "sense" whether they are being disturbed or attacked.
Will Trump's tariff war spark big-bang reforms in India?
Wed, 19 Mar 2025 22:27:16 GMT
Could this be a chance for the world’s fifth-largest economy to shed protectionism and open up further?
'I'm a little angry': Canadian firms boycott US products
Mon, 17 Mar 2025 00:02:47 GMT
Canadian firms say there is a need for more homegrown production after tariffs imposed by the US sparked a trade war.
Car sharing switches to electric to boost appeal
Fri, 14 Mar 2025 00:01:41 GMT
Car sharing has not taken off, but will electric cars boost its appeal?
US tech firms feel pinch from China tariffs
Thu, 13 Mar 2025 00:04:03 GMT
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
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 00:08:15 GMT
A new wave of AI has spurred some to think more carefully about their online presence.
'We don't need a Gail's' - the coffee shop boom dividing locals
Sun, 09 Mar 2025 00:44:28 GMT
The controversial cafe chain is expanding outside London but locals often have mixed feelings.
Luxury lounges: Credit card perks 'we are all paying for'
Mon, 10 Mar 2025 00:02:38 GMT
Why credit card providers are opening lavish customer lounges in airports and cities.
Who is Mark Carney, the political newcomer who hopes to stay Canada's PM?
Sun, 23 Mar 2025 19:47:35 GMT
The former banker may not have been elected to office before, but is now seeking a mandate from Canadians.
Sweden is 'no longer a country that cannot be trusted'
Thu, 06 Mar 2025 00:03:31 GMT
Sweden and Finland's defence sectors are benefiting from their countries joining Nato.
Why detecting methane is difficult but crucial work
Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:01:51 GMT
From handheld to space-based, new methane detectors are making it easier to track the greenhouse gas.