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Phone lines stay open as tax return deadline looms

More than one million people missed the deadline a year ago, according to HM Revenue and Customs.

Plan ahead and dress wisely: How to minimise add-on costs when you fly

Don't get swept into paying for extras you don't need.

Trump picks Kevin Warsh to lead the US Federal Reserve

The 55-year-old economist had been considered for Fed chair during Trump's first term.

Three reasons for the record rise in gold prices, and one why they are falling

Gold has fallen from recent highs but there are several reasons investors are still finding refuge in the precious metal.

Labubu to open seven UK shops, after PM's China visit

The furry dolls have a signature spiky-toothed grin and became a viral purchase last summer.

Visit the North Sea oil field used to store greenhouse gas

Hundreds of miles from Denmark's coast a project is underway to inject CO2 into an old oil field.

'We hope it's not the end': Firm behind Prince George's baby shoes warns it may close

The Leicester-based family firm of 73 years said it has been hit by "prices going up, but demand going down".

Millions to get £150 off energy bills for further five years

The government has confirmed the discount for six million low-income households will continue for the rest of the decade.

Healthcare, visas and whisky: What did UK and China get from Starmer's visit?

Sir Keir Starmer's visit to China brought agreements on visas, services, healthcare, green tech and finance.

Trump says 'very dangerous' for UK to do business with China as Starmer lands in Shanghai

The US president's comments come as Sir Keir Starmer arrives in Shanghai on the third day of his visit to China.

Is your boss toxic? This is how to handle them

Workers share how toxic managers have affected them and their lives. Here's what to do if you have one.

Why the US dollar hit a four-year low and could fall further

The falls have sparked questions about whether the world's go-to currency is losing its lustre.

Apple reports best-ever iPhone sales as Mac dips

The company's revenue was boosted by iPhone sales, but sales of its wearable tech and Mac computers dipped.

Trump threatens tariffs on Canada planes and nations selling oil to Cuba

Since returning to the White House last year, the US president has used tariffs as a key policy tool.

Planning bids for new homes rise in England but building remains low, data suggests

While planning applications have risen, home building has lowered, new data suggests.

Boss of Post Office IT scandal firm Fujitsu to step down

Paul Patterson will become the chair of Fujitsu's UK business responsible for its inquiry response.

Venezuelan MPs approve bill to open up oil sector to private firms

The change could pave the way for more foreign investment in the country's oil industry.

Ministers reject Waspi calls for compensation after rethink

Women hit by changes to the state pension age say the decision shows "utter contempt" for their situation.

Emergency loans offered to civil servants waiting on pensions

Cabinet Office Minister Nick Thomas-Symonds says the waits faced by retired civil servants are unacceptable.

Santander to close 44 branches and put 291 jobs at risk

The high-street lender is the latest to announce a swathe of branch closures.

Water bills to rise again: Use our tool to find out by how much

The average annual household bill in England and Wales will increase by £33 from April.

Driverless taxis set to launch in UK as soon as September

Waymo has laid out plans for a robotaxi service in London with a pilot scheme due to begin in April.

Tesla cuts car models in shift to robots and AI

Multi-billionaire Elon Musk's electric car maker also said its annual revenue had fallen for the first time.

Vehicle production in the UK falls to 73-year low

The industry has "the toughest year in a generation" as vehicle making falls back to 1952 levels.

Why an India court ruling on a 2018 deal is rattling foreign investors

Investors are spooked by an order on a 2018 stake sale and fear it could open up old transactions to tax scrutiny.

Facebook-owner Meta to nearly double AI spending

Mark Zuckerberg's spending plans hint at further layoffs and changes within Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp.

Lanarkshire to become 'one of the world's most advanced AI sites'

About 800 AI industry jobs will be created with a further 2,600 roles in the construction sector.

Will Trump's pick to lead US central bank get him the change he wants?

Opinion is divided over whether Warsh will align with the US president's views over how the Federal Reserve should be run.

'You don't feel judged': Why we buy more at self-service terminals

How restaurants and retailers use behavioural science to get us to increase our spending.

Can India be a player in the computer chip industry?

India is investing hundreds of millions of dollars in building up a computer chip industry.

Caribbean cannabis growers eye budding domestic sales and exports

Producers in Jamaica and Antigua hope that increasing liberalisation will lead to higher revenues.

Trump covets mineral-rich Greenland, but what natural resources does it actually have?

Greenland's natural resources include large reserves of rare earth deposits.

AI ready: The advantages of being a young entrepreneur

The latest generation of entrepreneurs have a head-start with AI but also face familiar challenges.

How Slovakia became the world's number one carmaker

The European country is the biggest autos manufacturer relative to the size of its population.

Trump says tiny cars are amazing but will Americans actually buy them?

The president wants to bring to the US tiny vehicles, like those commonly seen on the streets of Japan.

Are 'tech dense' farms the future of farming?

A host of technology is on offer to farmers, promising to raise farming yields and lower food prices.

'The finest in the world': Why the US is buying icebreakers from Finland

The Nordic nation leads the way when it comes to both the design and construction of the vessels.

How realistic is India's quest for magnets made of rare earths

India has a $800m plan to make rare earth magnets, aiming to reduce dependence on Chinese imports - but can it work?

'They are essential': How smoke detectors are evolving

AI trained to recognise fire is among the latest developments in fire alarm tech.

Honey, I shrunk the data centres: Is small the new big?

Huge data centres are being built to handle AI computing but some experts say they aren't necessary.

Why are more bosses sharing the top job?

More bosses are sharing the top job giving them more time for family and breaks.

Why luxury carmakers are now building glitzy skyscrapers

Bugatti is the latest auto firm to construct an opulent apartment building for the super rich.

'I had no electricity for six months': US families struggle with soaring energy prices

Rising electricity costs have emerged as a key cost-of-living concern, pushing families further into debt.

Excel: The software that's hard to quit

Companies are trying to wean staff off Excel spreadsheets to centralise control of their data.

How tariff disruption will continue reshaping the global economy in 2026

Trump's import levies are still changing the patterns of international trade.

How the new road safety measures could affect you

The government is proposing lowering alcohol limits for drivers and regular eye tests for older motorists.

How the defence sector is battling a skills crisis

Attracting younger workers into the defence industry can be challenging.

Phone lines stay open as tax return deadline looms

More than one million people missed the deadline a year ago, according to HM Revenue and Customs.

Retail price index rose by 2.8% in 2025

The increase was fuelled by the prices of food, leisure, motoring and household services, Jersey Statistics says.

Millions to get £150 off energy bills for further five years

The government has confirmed the discount for six million low-income households will continue for the rest of the decade.

'Relief' for pubs and hotels as rates revaluation halted

Finance Minister John O'Dowd said he had "listened carefully" to the concerns raised by hospitality.

Ministers reject Waspi calls for compensation after rethink

Women hit by changes to the state pension age say the decision shows "utter contempt" for their situation.

The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse

There is a fine balance between the benefits of improved infrastructure, versus the cost of disruption. Does the country have it right?

Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?

Three days in, after a tax U-turn and partial climbdown on workers' rights, Laura Kuenssberg looks at what impact Budget week might have.

Has Britain's budget watchdog become too all-powerful?

Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"

The curious case of why Poundland is struggling during a cost-of-living crisis

Why - in an age where so many of us are feeling the financial pinch - are some budget shops on UK high streets having such a tough time?

The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high

Butter, chocolate, coffee and milk have all seen prices rocket. Tracing back through the story of one particular supermarket staple begins to explain why

How Guest Dragon Jenna Meek likes to do business

Jenna Meek joins the Dragons' Den as a guest for the first time.

The Apprentice is back! Meet the new candidates

Twenty candidates are hoping to secure a £250,000 investment from Lord Sugar.

Watch: Why Trump is hitting the road to rally Americans

The BBC's White House reporter Bernd Debusmann explains why the president is refocusing his attention on the US economy.

1975: Could you do your food shop just once a year?

Grocery shopping with a couple who bought all their supplies yearly rather than weekly.

Does TikTok's US deal threaten the company's global ambitions?

TikTok has finalised a deal to allow its American business to continue, by creating a new US entity separate from its global operations. The BBC's Asia Business Correspondent Suranjana Tewari breaks down what this could mean.

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