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Trump suspends Mexico and Canada tariffs

Trump said he was granting exemptions to tariffs on goods that come under a previous trade pact until 2 April.

Home buyers race to beat stamp duty rise

Thresholds will change on 1 April, leaving buyers a few weeks to complete or pay more in stamp duty.

European Central Bank cuts interest rates again

The bank cuts rates to 2.5% but faces pressures from threatened US tariffs and plans to boost military funding.

Poundland could be put up for sale as taxes rise

Tax increases due in April are adding "further pressure" to the discount chain's costs, its owner Pepco Group says.

Flights halted at some Florida airports over SpaceX debris

It impacted flights in Orlando, Miami and Palm Beach after debris concerns from Starship's failed launch

Jack Daniel's maker says Canada taking bottles off shelves 'worse than tariffs'

Some Canadian provinces have removed US-made alcohol from shelves in response to US tariffs.

Worst train stations for cancellations named and shamed for first time

Millions of passengers will be able to see cancellation and delay data in train stations.

Are Scottish students using AI to cheat their way to a degree?

More than 600 Scottish students have been accused of misusing AI during part of their studies, according to a BBC FOI.

Sweden is 'no longer a country that cannot be trusted'

Sweden and Finland's defence sectors are benefiting from their countries joining Nato.

Denmark postal service to stop delivering letters

The decision will end 400 years of the company's letter service, and postboxes will disappear from June.

Banks to pay customers millions after month's worth of IT outages

MPs have discovered banking services went offline for more than 800 hours over a two year period.

Carmakers win break from Trump's tariffs on Canada and Mexico

Trump says he will exempt cars from the new import taxes, while continuing his criticism of Canada.

Warning people in UK could have less money due to US tariffs

Trump tariffs could affect UK economic growth, hitting UK consumers in the pocket, Bank experts warn

Work coaches to focus on long-term unemployed

Ministers hope the plans will help reduce the rapidly rising cost of health and disability benefits.

US charges Chinese hackers who targeted dissidents

The Justice Department said Chinese agencies paid as much as $75,000 (£58,200) for each hacked email inbox.

Chancellor set to cut welfare spending by billions

Cuts to areas including welfare will be put to the official forecaster ahead of the Spring Statement.

Co-op admits unlawfully blocking rival store openings

The grocer admits breaching an order aimed at giving shoppers choice and access to the cheapest prices.

UK competition watchdog drops Microsoft-OpenAI probe

Digital rights campaigners say it shows the regulator has given into Big Tech and been "defanged."

Trump tariffs could be good for some countries, including the UK

Donald Trump's tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China have turned back the clock 70 years, erasing decades of globalisation.

Trump mulls exemption for some carmakers from tariffs

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says Donald Trump is considering a deal that would offer exemptions from tariffs on Canada and Mexico.

Apple takes legal action in UK data privacy row

The tech giant is appealing a government order for access to customers' private data, the BBC understands.

Pizza boosts Greggs but sausage roll still king

The bakery chain has grown its revenue and profits by moving away from its traditional roots.

'I will have to raise prices by 10%' - toymakers warn of tariff pain

Trump tariffs have left toymakers stunned, scrambling and warning of higher prices.

Abrdn adds back vowels after widely mocked rebrand

The investment firm will now be called aberdeen group as it hopes the name change will remove "distractions".

Hong Kong billionaire to sell Panama Canal ports to US firm

BlackRock will buy two ports after Trump's interest in taking back control of the key shipping route.

Why detecting methane is difficult but crucial work

From handheld to space-based, new methane detectors are making it easier to track the greenhouse gas.

Diversity backlash: Is 'masculine energy' coming to the UK?

Donald Trump has scrapped federal diversity initiatives and many US firms have too - will UK companies follow suit?

Switzerland targets rich tourists but at what cost?

Switzerland's already upmarket tourism sector is trying to attract more high rollers.

Can AI help modernise Ireland's healthcare system?

Ireland is investing billions of euros to revamp its healthcare service - will AI help?

Countries compete to keep skilled young workers

EU nations hope that tax benefits might encourage young, skilled workers to stay, but will they work?

What minerals does Ukraine have and what are they used for?

A minister says nearly all key details have been finalised for a deal giving the US access to the country's minerals.

Can Canadians get the world drinking tree sap?

The largest producer of maple syrup now wants you to drink the sap, which it calls maple water.

Will quantum computers disrupt critical infrastructure?

Quantum computers will be able to crack existing encryption and threaten critical infrastructure.

Georgia's richest man said to be moving funds to avoid US sanctions

The pro-Russian businessman is reported to be moving overseas assets back to the Caucasus country.

Hair: 'It’s just thrown away but it's gold'

India is the world's biggest exporter of human hair but it wants more of the lucrative wig market.

Scientists work on 'superhuman' vision systems for robots

Researchers have given a robot a powerful radio-based vision system which can see through smoke.

Why don't Europeans buy more American cars?

Trump wants US vehicles to be more popular in Europe, but it's a difficult market for them to crack.

Erasing Escobar: Will Colombia ban the sale of memorabilia of the drug lord?

Politicians in the country want to prohibit the sale of such items, but they face opposition.

Germany's once-mighty car industry is in crisis. What will it take to fix it?

With the economy a key factor in German elections this month, can the auto sector get back on the road to recovery?

Why do kindness influencers get criticised?

Kindness influencers give away money and gifts but not everyone supports their work.

Do Trump's tariffs mean the end of the post-war free trade world?

President Trump has proposed a sweeping set of tariffs. Does this mark the end of the post-war free trade world?

How Spain's economy became the envy of Europe

The growth is led by a tourism boom, with Spain nearing France as the world's most visited country.

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