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Tue, 08 Jul 2025 16:25:45 GMT
As the initial findings of the Post Office inquiry are released, sub-postmasters tell the BBC how they feel.
Tue, 08 Jul 2025 23:01:40 GMT
The US president reveals his poker "tell" by showing he is open to delays to secure trade deals.
Wed, 09 Jul 2025 00:07:35 GMT
Similar threats are looming over pharmaceuticals, lumber and semiconductors.
Tue, 08 Jul 2025 23:10:10 GMT
The star illegally advertised prescription-only weight loss drugs, the advertising watchdog found.
Tue, 08 Jul 2025 23:03:35 GMT
The boss of the CBI says he would support cutting the allowance on cash ISAs to encourage more people to invest in shares.
Wed, 09 Jul 2025 05:46:37 GMT
The announcement came after the Grok AI chatbot gave controversial answers to user queries.
Tue, 08 Jul 2025 16:16:33 GMT
The scandal may have led to 13 suicides, the report says, as it criticises the "formidable difficulties" for victims getting compensation.
Tue, 08 Jul 2025 11:54:39 GMT
A key report into the Horizon IT scandal details the huge impact on sub-postmasters and their families.
Tue, 08 Jul 2025 13:07:11 GMT
The digital bank has been fined £21m by the City regulator for anti-fraud failures.
Tue, 08 Jul 2025 19:50:53 GMT
The official forecaster warns public finances are in a "relatively vulnerable position" due U-turns.
Tue, 08 Jul 2025 16:17:13 GMT
Sir Robert Chote quits as head of UK Statistics Authority, the body responsible for overseeing the Office for National Statistics.
Tue, 08 Jul 2025 14:52:46 GMT
Archie Norman says the hackers were "seeking to stop customers shopping at M&S" but their motive was "partly, undoubtedly, ransom or extortion".
Tue, 08 Jul 2025 12:57:36 GMT
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander says passengers should check with airports about carry-on rules.
Tue, 08 Jul 2025 07:18:42 GMT
The government plans to change the law to void confidentiality agreements that silence staff.
Tue, 08 Jul 2025 07:30:11 GMT
Consultancy firm Interpath confirmed that it had been appointed as administrators by maternity brand Seraphine.
Tue, 08 Jul 2025 03:59:26 GMT
Trump says the US will impose a raft of levies after pausing his Liberation Day tariffs.
Sun, 06 Jul 2025 23:06:59 GMT
Sub-postmasters look forward to the first part of a report into the Horizon IT scandal being published.
Mon, 07 Jul 2025 13:57:17 GMT
The president said the levy will apply to "any country aligning themselves with the Anti-American policies of Brics".
Tue, 08 Jul 2025 10:00:36 GMT
It will now be possible to carry liquids in containers of up to two litres through security in hand luggage.
Mon, 07 Jul 2025 12:21:02 GMT
The company has appealed against the fine handed down earlier this year over alleged anti-competitive behaviour.
Sun, 06 Jul 2025 23:07:22 GMT
The US president's tough stance on global trade is shaking up the region's crucial supply chains.
Mon, 07 Jul 2025 17:32:04 GMT
Parents who experience pregnancy loss at any stage will be entitled to leave from work under planned changes.
Sun, 06 Jul 2025 23:10:06 GMT
Many were wrongly prosecuted after faulty software said money was missing from their Post Office branch accounts.
Mon, 07 Jul 2025 05:01:43 GMT
Chancellor Rachel Reeves said the Peak Cluster project would modernise the cement and lime industry.
Mon, 07 Jul 2025 03:17:15 GMT
The US president and Tesla boss were close allies before a dramatic falling out in recent weeks.
Tue, 08 Jul 2025 09:29:38 GMT
Inquiry chair Sir Wyn Williams to release the first part of a report which will also examine compensation.
Mon, 07 Jul 2025 23:02:48 GMT
Lithuania has a promising space tech sector, but it wants more government support.
Sun, 06 Jul 2025 23:08:24 GMT
Trump's 90-day pause on his sweeping tariffs plan is about to expire. But already some firms are radically changing how they work.
Fri, 04 Jul 2025 07:03:30 GMT
As President Trump weighs tariff plans, he will have one eye on the US economy.
Wed, 02 Jul 2025 23:07:01 GMT
Billionaires and multimillionaires around the globe are trading up for more space and luxury.
Mon, 30 Jun 2025 23:03:29 GMT
The Öresund bridge, which connects Denmark and Sweden, is celebrating 25 years since its opening.
Sun, 29 Jun 2025 22:57:37 GMT
Long before the Air India tragedy, the cause of which is still to be determined, people who had worked on the 787 had raised concerns about the production standards
Sun, 29 Jun 2025 23:02:03 GMT
US business Dr Bronner's has criticised the B Corp scheme for allowing in too many multinationals.
Thu, 26 Jun 2025 06:43:54 GMT
The Asian nation is importing thousands of tonnes of electronic waste per year, despite a ban.
Tue, 08 Jul 2025 19:50:53 GMT
The official forecaster warns public finances are in a "relatively vulnerable position" due U-turns.
Tue, 08 Jul 2025 16:07:39 GMT
The triple lock guarantees that the state pension is not overtaken by inflation or wage increases.
Tue, 08 Jul 2025 13:07:11 GMT
The digital bank has been fined £21m by the City regulator for anti-fraud failures.
Tue, 08 Jul 2025 10:41:35 GMT
Residents are celebrating after Newcastle City Council announced a U-turn on refunded energy bills.
Mon, 07 Jul 2025 12:38:14 GMT
Towcester Community Larder is handing out the Silverstone provisions at a pop-up event.
Sat, 05 Jul 2025 16:11:02 GMT
What’s gone wrong for Labour? 2024 voters delve into it, writes Laura Kuenssberg.
Mon, 09 Jun 2025 23:04:10 GMT
The future for EVs will inevitably involve China. But where does that leave the UK and Europe markets – and what of the questions around national security?
Sun, 18 May 2025 21:55:21 GMT
An exclusive look inside the closely guarded factory the president wants to become a foundation stone for a US golden age.
Wed, 30 Apr 2025 05:40:17 GMT
The real battleground of the current trade war might be China's domestic economy
Sun, 13 Apr 2025 23:27:04 GMT
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?
Sun, 06 Jul 2025 23:01:00 GMT
Grab your briefcase as we head into the negotiation room - is there an art to a deal?
Fri, 04 Jul 2025 09:24:25 GMT
Martin Lewis explains why it's a good idea to put £1 into a Lifetime ISA.
Thu, 03 Jul 2025 20:01:36 GMT
US President Donald Trump's tax and spending bill has sparked intense debate. BBC Verify's policy and analysis correspondent Ben Chu has been looking at what the bill could do to the US national debt.
Wed, 02 Jul 2025 06:00:00 GMT
The story behind the catchy political slogan much loved by US President Donald Trump
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