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Door is open to customs union talks with UK, EU says

Valdis Dombrovskis says the EU is willing to engage with Britain amid mounting global uncertainty.

SpaceX to take over Elon Musk's AI firm

Musk's space exploration company and his AI start-up are merging.

China bans hidden car door handles over safety concerns

It makes China the first country to outlaw designs first popularised by Elon Musk's Tesla.

Warning for sellers amid rollercoaster gold and silver prices

Experts say there are things to consider before selling off your gold or silver.

Gold and silver prices fall but FTSE 100 hits record high

Precious metal prices hit record highs in January as investors parked their money in "safe havens".

The yachting industry searches for alternatives to teak

Prized for its beauty, teak is in short supply, forcing the yacht industry to look for alternatives.

Disney warns of hit from flagging foreign visits

The company says international visits to its US parks are weakening, with analysts pointing to President Donald Trump's policies.

Faisal Islam: Mandelson, Darling and the conversation I can't forget

The Epstein files appear to give extraordinary context to a call between the former chancellor and JP Morgan's boss.

Drivers can compare fuel prices at different petrol stations - how does it work?

Pump price changes will have to be shared in a government database within 30 minutes.

Captain guilty of North Sea tanker crash death

Vladimir Motin is convicted of gross negligence manslaughter after a crew member died in the crash.

Starbucks bets on robots to brew a turnaround in customers

Chief executive Brian Niccol explains why he thinks AI will help the coffee giant regain its buzz.

What's going on with the price of gold?

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

French tech giant Capgemini to sell US subsidiary working for ICE

The firm's move comes amid global scrutiny of the methods used by the US immigration enforcement agency.

Harry Styles and Anthony Joshua among UK's top taxpayers

The former One Direction member-turned-solo artist appears on the Sunday Times list for the first time.

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.

US Commerce Secretary Lutnick planned Epstein island visit, emails show

The emails show Lutnick and his family planned a trip to Little Saint James, a private island Epstein purchased in 1998.

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.

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

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

'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.

West Midlands Railway joins publicly owned network

The transport secretary says thousands of rail passengers will be using public services from Sunday.

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.

Asda has lost its mojo and has a big fight to get it back

The industry data suggests that despite Asda embarking on a turnaround, it has been losing ground to rivals.

Rare earths and data centres: India pushes local industry as global tensions rise

India's budget focuses on infrastructure and defence spending and tax breaks for data-centre investments.

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.

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.

Warning for sellers amid rollercoaster gold and silver prices

Experts say there are things to consider before selling off your gold or silver.

Drivers can compare fuel prices at different petrol stations - how does it work?

Pump price changes will have to be shared in a government database within 30 minutes.

The 'fantastic' baby bundles not every mum will get

Baby boxes are being delivered to expectant families in some of Wales' most deprived areas.

'I have to use savings to afford to use university laundrette'

A York Students' Union survey claims some have to choose between eating or doing their laundry.

School pantries mean 'food on table' for families

Food pantries are run by schools in North Yorkshire in a bid to help parents, and tackle food waste.

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.

Good Bad Billionaire

How Gymshark's Ben Francis went from pizza delivery boy to the UK’s youngest billionaire

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.

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