UK steelmakers call Trump doubling tariffs 'another body blow'

Donald Trump says he will double tariffs on steel and aluminium imports to 50% from Wednesday.

Tariffs court fight threatens Trump's power to wield his favourite economic weapon

Despite the legal mire, all signs point to this being a battle the Republican president won't give up easily.

Where does court ruling leave Trump's tariff agenda?

BBC Verify examines what the latest development means for US and global trade.

Trump tariffs can stay in place for now, appeals court rules

The president's signature import taxes win a legal reprieve, as the White House rails against "activist judges".

US green energy firms brace for federal funding cuts

Billions of dollars of US federal funding for green energy projects hangs in the balance.

Chile's salmon farms hope for calmer waters

Chilean salmon producers are being criticised for operating in some of the country's national parks.

Nvidia weathers tariff uncertainty as revenues surge

AI chip demand lifts Nvidia's revenues and profits, despite turmoil in global trade.

Trump slams 'Taco' acronym given to tariff flip-flops

The acronym, which stands for "Trump Always Chickens Out" has reportedly been coined by traders on Wall Street.

'We make more money from weddings now than farming'

From falconry and helicopter rides to spas and solar farms, three quarters of farmers now have a side hustle.

Thousands in line for payouts over forced meter fittings

More than £70m is being paid to customers who were forced to switch to prepaying for energy.

Tesco shoppers mock 'VAR'-style cameras at self-checkout

The supermarket's latest use of technology to crack down on shoplifting has led to both jokes and complaints.

Banks urged not to 'label' people with low credit scores

Tiffany Bramley was rejected for a loan to re-start her business after missing payments when her daughter died.

Fake discounts on Shein 'breach law', EU says

Shein has one month to respond to the EU's findings or face fines based on its sales, the bloc has said.

Chinese-owned Volvo Cars to cut 3,000 jobs

The firm's boss pointed to the "challenging period" faced by the industry as a reason for the layoffs.

Apprenticeship shake-up to shift focus to under-21s

The government will no longer fund some courses for older learners in order to boost entry level training places.

Frugal tech: The start-ups working on cheap innovation

Indian start-ups are using local materials and innovative ideas to make useful and affordable products.

HS2 investigating two firms supplying construction staff

The company building the high-speed rail line says it takes all whistleblower allegations seriously.

Winemakers finding Trump's tariffs hard to swallow

Wine producers in both France and the US are unhappy at the US president's trade actions.

Rate 'rigging' traders say they were scapegoated - now the Supreme Court will decide

Tom Hayes and Carlo Palombo were among 37 City traders prosecuted for "manipulating" interest rate benchmarks.

Post Office offer amounts to just half of my claim, says Bates

Former subpostmaster Sir Alan Bates has accused the government of presiding over "quasi-kangaroo courts".

France impounds UK vessel accused of illegal fishing

The British ship is diverted to the port of Boulogne after being stopped by a French patrol boat.

South Western first rail firm renationalised by Labour

The first service under new public ownership will be partially operated by a rail replacement bus.

Driving instructors say rising prices are fair - but learners can't keep up

Paige Williams, a single mum from Barnsley, says she's having to drastically cut back on spending to afford her £35-an-hour driving lessons.

Food banks 'were a lifeline for me'

Figures from the foodbank show that more than 77,000 parcels were distributed in NI over the past year.

Indian IT giant investigates M&S cyber attack link

M&S said earlier this week that the hackers got into systems via a third party - but did not say who that was.

Labubu fan fury after dolls pulled from stores

The popular toys have been removed from shelves until June, following reports of customers fighting over them.

Energy price change set to cut bills by over £100 a year

Analysts believe a typical annual domestic energy bill could drop by more than £100 in July.

How a joke about rice cost a Japan cabinet minister his job

Soaring rice prices are a powerful trigger in Japan, where shortages have caused political upsets before.

Famous Apple designer Sir Jony Ive joins OpenAI

OpenAI is moving into hardware, in a threat to giants such as Sir Jony's former firm.

Did Trump really strike Gulf deals worth $2tn?

Some analysts question whether the amount of investment will ultimately be that high.

AI chatbot to be embedded in Google search

The new option in its marquee search engine comes as the firm is facing competition from AI firms.

Elon Musk plans to cut back political spending

Asked if he had any regrets about his political activities, Musk said: "I did what needed to be done."

UK now best placed country on trade - Reeves

The chancellor tells the BBC the latest trade agreements with the EU, US and India will boost economic growth.

Why we need 'revolutionary' cooling tech

Cooling systems that avoid the use of polluting refrigerants are being launched.

US debt downgrade drives up borrowing costs

Borrowing costs for long-term US government debt jumped past 5% for the first time in 18 months, before retreating.

New buy now, pay later rules aim to protect shoppers

Lenders will have to carry out affordability checks and shoppers will have faster access to refunds under the plans.

The curious case of why a billionaire wants to buy Royal Mail

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?

The secretive US factory that lays bare the contradiction in Trump's America First plan

An exclusive look inside the closely guarded factory Trump wants to become a foundation stone for his American golden age. But the company story exemplifies the success of modern globalisation

Minister 'pushing' for deal over use of EU passport e-gates

The deal could form part of negotiations taking place between the UK and EU on Monday.

Defence deals and palace invites: UK and EU haggle before first summit since Brexit

Defence deals, fishing rights and closer economic ties among the talking points at Downing Street.

A letter from the M&S hackers landed in my inbox - this is what happened next

BBC's Joe Tidy spoke directly to those who claim they are responsible for hacking M&S and Co-op.

Five House Republicans stall Trump's 'big, beautiful' tax bill

Lawmakers from the president's own party joined all Democrats to reject a key domestic bill, demanding deeper budget cuts.

Fresh milk and classical music: Firm posts lucrative office cat-sitting job

The job ad requires the successful candidate to play classical music to the cat on Fridays.

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Vicky Spratt investigates the thousands of people trapped in high interest mortgages.

US proposes dropping Boeing criminal charge

Families criticised the move, which would avoid a trial that is due to begin in June.

One in 10 have no savings, financial regulator says

Stress and anxiety among those with debts remains high but help is available, a major survey finds.

BA fined £3m after luggage handlers hurt in falls

One worker broke his back and another suffered a brain bleed in falls at Heathrow Airport.

UK business group calls for 'reset' with EU

The lobby group calls for travel restrictions to be eased and less red tape between the UK and EU.

Relief on China's factory floors as US tariffs put on hold

A surprise deal in the trade war gives businesses breathing room - but many now want to find new markets.

UK tech tycoon Mike Lynch's yacht was toppled by 'extreme wind', report says

Investigators say 80mph winds "violently" knocked over the vessel, causing it to flood within seconds.

Letting off steam: How Dominica's volcanoes will boost its green energy

The Caribbean island is building a power station that will use steam naturally heated by volcanic rock.

Probe launched into Aviva's £3.7bn takeover of Direct Line

Britain's competition watchdog wants to review a £3.7bn deal that would see Aviva takeover Direct Line.

City charity begins new wellbeing service

A community project in Welland asks local people what events and activities they want to see.

Airbnb offers private chefs and massages as it revamps app

The short-term rental firm says it is aiming to offer a wider range of experiences for travellers.

Is the US finally on track to build a high-speed rail network?

The US currently has no high-speed rail services, but two are under construction, and more planned.

Winter coat exchange leads to 2,400 donations

People can take a coat free of charge from their local Somerset library during the winter months.

Gold is booming – but how safe is it for investors, really?

Trade wars and volatile markets have contributed to a gold rush, but investors shouldn't put all their eggs in this one basket, warn experts

How to avoid a puncture on the Moon

Giant tyre firms are testing tyres that can survive conditions on the Moon and Mars.

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Charity couple move apart to care for animals

Roy and Annie Marriott say Animals in Need's expansion has forced the move.

Trump prizes more Gulf investment in the US

As the president goes to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE he wants them to buy more from the States.

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Chinese exporters are braced for the consequences of US President Donald Trump's tariffs

Council to consider £4m household support fund

The authority said the money would be used to help people struggling with the cost of living.

'I freaked out and spent $400 online – it felt like a last hurrah'

How consumers are reacting to shipping changes that mean low-value packages entering the US no longer avoid tariffs.

Tips from first-time buyers: 'We bought a £320,000 home aged 26'

Young buyers are saving hard, moving cities, and using government schemes to get on the housing ladder.

Visit the Arctic vault holding back-ups of great works

An arctic vault holds digital back-ups of some of humanity's great works of art, history and technology.

BBC correspondent questions Trump over US beef exports

The UK says it will maintain food standards which lock out some types of American beef and chicken.

US agreement leaves the UK open to do a much more significant EU deal

Economically this US deal is relatively small, although important to very specific sectors.

Interest rates expected to be cut by Bank of England

Rate-setters meet to decide whether to change the base rate from 4.5% with a decision at 12:02 BST.

Interest rates expected to be cut by Bank of England

Rate-setters meet to decide whether to change the base rate from 4.5% with a decision at 12:02 BST.

British Steel creates 180 jobs in production drive

Most of the roles will be based at Scunthorpe, with others at the Teesside and Skinningrove plants.

Fed holds interest rates despite Trump pressure

The rate decision is the Federal Reserve's first since last month's tariff-related turmoil.

Minimum age to be a train driver lowered to 18

The move is aimed at combatting driver shortages which cause the majority of disruption to rail services.

Government defends NI exemption in UK-India trade deal

Opposition parties claim the new trade agreement means Indian workers will be cheaper for employers to hire.

Family 'heartbroken' as pottery firm struggles

Dunoon Mugs has cut 20% of its workforce and its director warns it could close like several potteries.

India worried about Chinese 'dumping' as trade tensions with Trump escalate

Experts warn that a flood of cheap Chinese goods could hurt the competitiveness of Indian exports.

The people refusing to use AI

Worried about the environment and the loss of skills, some people are resisting the rise of AI.

Home heating oil and fuel prices drop to 2021 levels

People who heat their homes with oil have been advised to buy now despite the upcoming summer months.

Trump says non-US movies to be hit with 100% tariffs

The president blamed foreign-made movies for the American film industry's "very fast death".

Bank of mum and dad 'helps half of first-time buyers'

An average of £55,572 was given in loans and gifts by members of the family, estimates show.

How Carney's election win will change direction of trade war

In his exclusive BBC interview, the Canadian Prime Minister indicates how he plans to tackle Trump.

Digital powerhouse Uber now accepts cash for fares

Taxi app giant Uber said trials showed some people preferred paying in cash or did not have a bank card.

Warren Buffett, 94, stepping down as Berkshire Hathaway CEO

The veteran investor known as the Sage of Omaha told his company's annual meeting that he would hand over the reins to Vice-Chairman Greg Abel.

Wall Street stocks bounce back from Trump tariff losses

Investors were buoyed by a better-than-expected jobs report and rising hope of US-China trade talks.

M&S supplier resorts to pen and paper after cyber attack

What's going on behind the scenes in the aftermath of the cyber attack on M&S.

Who should you trust for a weather forecast?

Weather influencers can provide useful local information but are also accused of exaggerating conditions.

Vets may face caps on cremation and other charges

The regulator is considering a range of measures to limit vets bills including price caps.