'We want to trade': Vietnam's future caught between the US and China again
The South East Asian country is on a path to prosperity, 50 years after the end of the Vietnam War. from BBC News https://ift.tt/b6dD8gW ...
Warning shops could be forced to accept cash in future
There is no data on how widely cash is accepted which puts the UK at risk of becoming cashless, a report warns. from BBC News https://ift....
ChatGPT AI bot adds shopping to its powers
The move is a challenge to tech rivals such as Google as well as other websites offering product reviews. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QOg...
The Briefing Room
Can the UK become an AI superpower as the government hopes? from BBC News https://ift.tt/nKpk3Da via IFTTT
The Briefing Room
Can the UK become an AI superpower as the government hopes? from BBC News https://ift.tt/teT1SkR via IFTTT
School uniforms 'to get cheaper' for millions under new law
The government says it will save parents £50 a year, but retailers say it could end up costing more. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zFocCB1 ...
There are signs Trump could be ready to retreat on tariffs
BBC economic editor Faisal Islam on what comes next for the US president's central economic policy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JuxNj...
How Armenia is trying to build a Silicon Valley in the Caucasus
The country is aiming to boost its technology sector by training children in tech from a young age. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TVzaxsw ...
Struggling students skip meals as living costs rise
Kardo Mina, a final year student who also works part-time, says he regularly swaps meals for coffee. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CNDKF34 ...
M&S online disruption a 'bruise' to reputation, analyst says
Online orders have been paused on the retail giant's website and app since Friday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sxg68UK via IFTTT
What in the World
The office-core aesthetic isn’t just about style from BBC News https://ift.tt/n3ULahS via IFTTT
Mortgages under 4% are back but dangers lurk for borrowers
There is greater competition among mortgage firms but no guarantee that rates will keep falling, brokers say. from BBC News https://ift.tt...
The Inquiry
Why Donald Trump has chosen to upend global trading from BBC News https://ift.tt/wc5k8AM via IFTTT
The Briefing Room
Can the UK become an AI superpower as the government hopes? from BBC News https://ift.tt/x1FEHVf via IFTTT
Could South America benefit from Trump's trade tariffs?
Countries in the continent may see exports rise as both the US and China need new suppliers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/K1Mtvdh via IFT...
California passes Japan as fourth largest economy
The US state expresses worries that President Donald Trump's tariffs could stunt future growth. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KCJUnfV ...
Ocado apologises to Mumsnet over 'hateful political views' comment
Mumsnet's founder says a number of advertisers have pulled out over the site's gender discussions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/P2...
Who will win the race to develop a humanoid robot?
Humanoid robots are attracting a lot of investment but will China dominate the industry? from BBC News https://ift.tt/zKeRC4P via IFTTT
Ed Miliband 'considering' regional energy pricing
Ed Miliband says "zonal pricing" or reformed national pricing are the only available options to overhaul the energy market. from...
'We have had children hurt because of no carpets'
A Halifax charity says it has fitted carpets to more than 400 homes to help struggling families. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GnFN7MY via...
Trump crypto soars as president offers dinner to top holders
The meme coin's website says its 220 top investors will be invited to a gala event with the president. from BBC News https://ift.tt/B7...
The record-breaking tunnel being built from Denmark to Germany
The rail and road link will slash journey times between much of Scandinavia and continental Europe. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IpAk1Wy ...
Tesla profits plunge amid Musk backlash
The company warned that "changing political sentiment" could hurt its sales. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VCYjlJr via IFTTT
Free breakfast club trial 'will make life easier'
High Green Primary School in Sheffield is part of a government pilot providing free breakfast clubs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4Tmc7Js ...
Extra financial grants to help with cost of living
People living in East Yorkshire can apply for the grant to help with food and energy costs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6CWcj3o via IFTT...
US sets tariffs of up to 3,521% on South East Asia solar panels
Several Chinese solar companies with factories across the region could face steep new tariffs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2XKqk0i via I...
Care homes 'risk bankruptcy' due to NI rises
Industry association Care and Support West says it is likely some small providers will struggle. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BF6CXc3 via...
US stocks and dollar plunge as Trump attacks Fed chair Powell
The president amps up attack against US central bank boss calling him "a major loser" for not lowering interest rates. from BBC ...
'I was careful and followed instructions closely, but still lost my crypto'
A customer's experience highlights issues dealing with cryptocurrency, where many regular banking safeguards do not apply. from BBC Ne...
Five ways for first-time buyers to get on the housing ladder
Mortgage experts share their tips for anyone starting out on the journey to owning their own home. from BBC News https://ift.tt/u17z9Ug v...
Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford
Why Steven Levitt swapped academia for podcasting. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TfmIPD0 via IFTTT
The Briefing Room
What cards does China hold in the trade war with the US? from BBC News https://ift.tt/VAamF8g via IFTTT
Starmer and Trump discuss 'productive' trade talks
The men held their first call since the US president imposed tariffs on UK goods earlier this month. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pbQXe6F ...
Designed in US, made in China: Why Apple is stuck
China sits at the heart of Apple's supply chain - and has benefited hugely from it. Can they break up? from BBC News https://ift.tt/tT...
'Lifeline' hub helping families with help and advice
The organisation began as a Facebook group to redistribute old clothing seven years ago. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4OsaA8Q via IFTTT
Why everyone is suddenly so interested in US bond markets
What is happening with US bonds, why Donald Trump cares and how ordinary Americans could be affected. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kvsB7w0...
US lays out plans to hit Chinese ships with port fees
The charges will start in 180 days and rise in the coming years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pu8oVaR via IFTTT
Tesla whistleblower wins legal battle against Elon Musk
Engineer Cristina Balan raised a safety concern about a design flaw which could affect the cars' braking in 2014. from BBC News https:...
Why China curbing rare earth exports is a huge blow to the US
As the trade war continues to escalate, China has hit back at Trump by suspending exports of rare earth minerals. from BBC News https://if...
'Getting Instagram to fix my account was almost traumatising'
Small businesses say Meta is not helping them recover their hacked Instagram and Facebook accounts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/f4G7keZ ...
Tariffs will hit US economy and raise prices, says Fed boss
Jerome Powell, chair of the Federal Reserve, said Donald Trump's new import taxes were larger than expected. from BBC News https://ift...
UK inflation falls as price of petrol comes down
Inflation falls in the year to March as the price of petrol drops. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WxH4FAb via IFTTT
'This is so hard': The Chinese small businesses brought to a standstill by Trump's tariffs
Stock is piling up in warehouses as exporters grapple with new levies that total up to 145%, reports the BBC's China correspondent Laura...
The perils of Trump's chips strategy: the US will struggle to take on Asia
America is trying to create a chip industry through isolation and protectionism, when what allowed it to emerge in Asia is the opposite: col...
Biggest choice of low-deposit mortgages for 17 years
First-time buyers will welcome the greater choice although prices are still on the rise. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0zQ9sMn via IFTTT
Parents 'punished' by highest childcare costs in Britain
Childcare costs for parents of under-twos in Wales are more expensive than anywhere else in Britain. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qbhEXu8 ...
The Briefing Room
David Aaronovitch and guests discuss the strategy behind Trump's tariff policy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fdZGXlm via IFTTT
The Briefing Room
David Aaronovitch and guests discuss the strategy behind Trump's tariff policy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zk0tDo4 via IFTTT
Race to keep furnaces burning at British Steel plant
The government is working to obtain coal to power the company's furnaces after passing an emergency law to take control of its site. f...
Was China the reason Guyana faced higher Trump tariff?
A Guyanese political commentator says Washington objects to Beijing's "very strong foothold" in the country. from BBC News h...
Royal Mail: The curious case of why a billionaire wants to buy what looks like a fading relic
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 - bu...
'I can't keep up' - Trump's changing tariffs leave shoppers feeling paralysed
The rapid change of Trump's tariff policy has shoppers wondering if they should stock up or just wait this out. from BBC News https://...
Trump exempts smartphones and computers from new tariffs
The move comes after concerns that tech prices could skyrocket, as many gadgets are made in China. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ovgl4RV v...
A bitter price hike in US coffee shops after tariffs
Higher prices are worrying independent US coffee shops, which import almost all their beans. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1vmwpdC via IFT...
Why is British Steel in trouble and who owns it?
MPs are having an emergency debate on the future of the UK's only remaining plant making virgin steel. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ln...
Jobs fears as disability scheme owes businesses thousands
One firm says it is owed £186,000 by the Access to Work scheme and is worried it may have to close. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gUOXiLw ...
Do we need cocoa-free chocolate and is it nice?
Cocoa prices are soaring so new chocolate firms are looking at an alternative ingredient. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Mrb35Fh via IFTTT ...
Watch: What's behind Trump's 90-day tariffs pause?
News of the US president's plan to halt higher-band taxes came as a surprise on Wednesday, but was it part of a plan? from BBC News ht...
Investors facing tariff turmoil: 'It's fastest finger first'
Traders are trying to reckon with impact of Trump's shifting tariff policy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/790dpQD via IFTTT
The plans to put data centres in orbit and on the Moon
Proponents say space-based data centres will be more secure, but sceptics say big hurdles remain. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ma9CbgO vi...
US stocks surge after White House pauses some tariffs for negotiations
But Trump also raises tariffs on goods from China to at least 125% "effective immediately". from BBC News https://ift.tt/OZakTMv...
Talks to save British Steel reach crunch point
The government has two days to reach a deal with the plant's Chinese owners to keep blast furnaces running. from BBC News https://ift....
The Canadians and Danes boycotting American products
As anger grows over Trump's tariffs, apps and social media groups are helping people avoid US goods. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7sDQ...
What is all this tariff stuff about? Your questions answered
The BBC's Cost of Living Correspondent answers your questions about how the tariffs might impact your money from BBC News https://ift....
A revolution is underway in India's trainer industry
India wants to boost the domestic trainer industry but will small domestic makers suffer? from BBC News https://ift.tt/POtJTep via IFTTT ...
Chris Mason: What can Starmer do in a world buffeted by Trump?
The government is leaning into this moment of turbulence but can it make a difference. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AtVR1Is via IFTTT
Faisal Islam: This is the biggest change to global trade in 100 years
The impact of the tariffs will be huge, with significant changes to long-standing global avenues of trade. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JM...
Trump threatens new 50% tariffs on China
The US president said he will introduce the extra tariff unless China withdraws its own 34% counter-tariff on American goods. from BBC New...
Boost for carers and pensioners as new tax year starts
The state pension has risen by 4.1% and carers can work more hours will keeping a key benefit. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rE2S5Lx via I...
How PM might tackle impact of Trump tariffs
The BBC understands the PM is considering several options to mitigate the impact of US tariffs on the UK. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Uxq...
Defiant Trump officials vow to stay course as countries scramble over tariffs
The US commerce secretary says a 10% "baseline" tariff on imports will definitely stay in place for weeks. from BBC News https:/...
The Global Story
Global markets have been sent into turmoil by Trump’s tariffs… from BBC News https://ift.tt/C8vPiJI via IFTTT
Heathrow warned by airlines about power supply days before shutdown
MPs hear the airport was warned about power supply resilience days before the disruptive closure. from BBC News https://ift.tt/74hLSwt vi...
Families learn healthy recipes using a slow cooker
Sutton Council has been providing free lessons in an effort to tackle food poverty in the area. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cLUwaSx via ...
Trump has turned his back on the foundation of US economic might - the fallout will be messy
What made the US step back from the system that it profited handsomely from for decades? from BBC News https://ift.tt/Llf2GTr via IFTTT
Tariffs have shaken the markets - how worried should we be?
Workers are right to fear for their pensions, but the greater worry is the here and now - the economy they live in. from BBC News https://...
How might tariffs change the price of Nike's iconic trainers?
What impact will the introduction of hefty tariffs on countries in Asia have on Nike's iconic US shoe? from BBC News https://ift.tt/6y...
Spain tackles housing 'social emergency' as rents double in a decade
The Spanish government is moving to make renting more affordable and boost the supply of homes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DkgFfRC via ...
Trump extends deadline to keep TikTok running in US
The president has granted the app a second 75-day extension to comply with a law that requires it to either sell its US assets or face a ban...
Watch: Key moments in Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs announcement
The US president said universal 10% tariffs would go into effect for all countries starting 5 April. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jSaxcGE ...
Free Thinking
Muriel Zagha, Prof Sam Friedman, Lord Willetts, Lisa Holdsworth and Prof Melinda Mills. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6pumXP9 via IFTTT
UK firms react to Trump tariffs: 'It's a huge blow to Scotland's whisky industry'
Business in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland tell us what US tariffs could mean for them. from BBC News https://ift.tt/C9Ho0Y...
Trump tariffs 'could cost NI firms £100m'
Tariffs of 20% on NI goods entering the US could cost local businesses at least £100m in lost sales. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5srR86L ...
'National Insurance rise may force us to close'
Charities and childcare centres say they are being hit by the tax increase but cannot raise prices. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ijWPvfJ ...
Trump-endorsed news channel sees shares surge 2,200%
Conservative US cable TV channel Newsmax started trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Monday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/e17knlw v...
Trump is pressing the nuclear option on tariffs
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 a...
UK has best chance to overturn tariffs, says Reynolds
Tne trade secretary says the UK will be hit by tariffs on Wednesday but can negotiate an exemption. from BBC News https://ift.tt/t129AIZ ...
Hooters restaurant chain files for bankruptcy
Like many other casual dining chains, Hooters has struggled in recent years with rising costs and wages. from BBC News https://ift.tt/A2qx...
The Finnish defence firms 'on steroids'
Helsinki has become one of the top five cities in Europe for investment in defence and security technologies. from BBC News https://ift.tt...
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