Hooters restaurant chain files for bankruptcy

Like many other casual dining chains, Hooters has struggled in recent years with rising costs and wages.

The Finnish defence firms 'on steroids'

Helsinki has become one of the top five cities in Europe for investment in defence and security technologies.

The Swedish city fined for missing an environmental target

Gothenburg has to pay a financial penalty if it misses certain annual sustainability goals.

New tariffs this week will hit all countries, Trump says

The comments come as the US president is set to unveil a massive slate of import taxes on Wednesday.

'Greedy landlords are cashing in and forcing us out of town'

Some locals say rent hikes prompted by an influx of construction workers are pricing them out.

Three ways to cushion the blow of bill rises

'Awful April" will see a range of household bills rise, but there are ways to ease the pain.

The US firms backing Trump's fight over trade

Businesses think Trump is right about unfair trade. But are the US President's reciprocal tariffs the answer?

'It's going to get worse': American car buyers brace for sweeping auto tariffs

"The prices in the wholesale market have skyrocketed already and it's going to get worse," one car seller told the BBC.

Millions give less to charity as bills rise

Only a third of 16 to 24-year-olds gave to charity last year, down sharply since the pandemic.

Can Vietnam golf its way out of new Trump tariffs?

The South East Asian country has the third largest trade surplus with the US, after China and Mexico.

Sky says 2,000 jobs at risk at customer service sites

The planned cuts represent 7% of Sky's total workforce and would mean the closure of three sites.

Why are tech stocks so volatile?

Shares in technology firms have both fallen and risen sharply over the past year.

Trump announces 25% tariffs on car imports to US

The US President say the tariffs will come into effect on 2 April.

Farage and NatWest settle dispute over bank account closure

The agreed settlement comes almost two years after the Reform UK leader had his bank account with Coutts closed.

Growth forecast halved for 2025 but later years upgraded

The economy is now predicted to grow by only 1% in 2025 but the OBR thinks growth will pick up in the following years.

Maternity discrimination case settled for £215k

Maeve Bradley took action against Citibank after it promoted the person who covered her maternity leave.

Cheaper clothing pushes down UK inflation

Inflation fell in the year to February, driven by cheaper women's clothing.

Reeves to focus on £2bn defence boost in Spring Statement

The chancellor will warn of a "changing world", as she sets out latest plans for the UK economy.

How did a single fire bring down Europe's busiest airport?

Questions have been raised over what caused the outage and why back-up systems failed?

The slow but steady advance of driverless vehicles

Robo-taxi services and driverless trucks are gaining ground but progress is painstaking.

Why Elon Musk's Grok is kicking up a storm in India

The chatbot has become an "unfiltered and unhinged" digital sensation in India.

Trump threatens tariffs on buyers of Venezuelan oil

The president said he would impose "secondary" taxes but appeared to soften his stance on other tarrifs.

DNA testing site 23andMe files for bankruptcy protection

The company said that it will now attempt to sell itself under the supervision of a court.

Disney's Snow White film tops box office despite bad reviews

The film has taken an estimated $87.3m globally during its opening weekend, according to Box Office Mojo.

What makes a rum Jamaican? Question at heart of Caribbean legal dispute

The dispute centres on whether it is acceptable to age and bottle the spirit overseas.

Sort 'pothole plague' or lose cash, councils warned

Councils in England will be asked to publish reports on their repairs or miss out on funding, but critics say long-term thinking is needed.

UK mulls big tech tax changes to avoid US tariffs

Rachel Reeves says talks are "ongoing" about the Digital Services Tax, paid by giants like Amazon.

Investigation ordered into power outage that closed Heathrow

Ed Miliband says there are lessons to be learned after outage led to major flight disruption on Friday.

TikTokers call for 'chubby filter' to be banned

Fans of the viral AI tool treat it as a bit of fun - but critics say it is a form of body shaming.

Engineers building 'helicopter that flies itself'

Engineers are building a helicopter that is set to fly itself - without humans operating it remotely.

What will be in the chancellor's Spring Statement?

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will give more detail about the government's plans for the economy.

Will Trump's tariff war spark big-bang reforms in India?

Could this be a chance for the world’s fifth-largest economy to shed protectionism and open up further?

US holds rates steady despite economy fears

The US central bank warns that economic uncertainty has "increased".

First individual Horizon victim to sue Post Office

Lee Castleton has started a legal claim against his former employer over the Horizon scandal.

Splurge or save? Americans struggle as tariffs hit economy

Families in the US are trying to dodge higher prices from tariffs, as worries rise about the economy.

US steel customers spooked by tariffs, Tata says

Tata boss Rajesh Nair says US customers are looking for other suppliers as 25% tariffs take effect.

Some PIP recipients may lose out under welfare cuts

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall will set out reforms to the benefits system on Tuesday afternoon.

Why is China spending billions to get people to open their wallets?

Beijing hopes better wages and discounts can enocurage spending and stave off greater economic trouble.

Disasters spur investment in flood and fire risk tech

Services that assess climate change risks are springing up for home buyers, insurers and lenders.

Benefits overhaul will be fair, insists Kendall

Proposals to change benefits rules to be unveiled on Tuesday have provoked unease among Labour MPs.

Forever 21 files for bankruptcy in the US

US stores will remain open as Forever 21's operating company "begins its process of "winding down".

Reeves summons regulators to No 10 in drive for cuts to red tape

The Chancellor will unveil plans to cut bureaucracy as the government continues its bid to slash red tape.

Are US tariffs bringing manufacturing back to Canada?

Canadian firms are having a growing conversation about the need for more homegrown production.

Thames Water set for crucial court ruling

If it does collapse, who will pay and how much?

'I feel sick at the prospect of welfare cuts'

People on long-term sickness and disability benefits have told the BBC they fear how cuts will affect them.

Clothes brand gets 100 complaints a day that models are 'too fat', says boss

Snag clothing is cited in an online debate over whether adverts showing models who appear "unhealthily fat" should be banned.

Car sharing switches to electric to boost appeal

Car sharing has not taken off, but will electric cars boost its appeal?

Warning Thames Water collapse could cost taxpayers billions and hit pensions

Ofwat says placing Thames under government control could end up costing taxpayers billions of pounds.

Judge orders Trump administration to give fired workers their jobs back

A federal judge has ordered the rehiring of probationary workers terminated by the Trump administration.

US tariffs could deepen Germany's recession, says bank

Germany's central bank president says US tariffs and retaliation to them could tip Europe's largest economy into recession again.

Disabled people must have a say in rail reforms, MP says

The transport committee chair urged the government "not to forget about disabled people" ahead of nationalisation.

EU hits back at Trump tariffs and warns against trade war

For consumers, higher prices loom on supermarket shelves, but for businesses and industry the risks are higher.

Rising mental ill health behind higher welfare bill - report

Rising levels of mental ill health are causing the UK welfare bill to balloon, new research suggests.

Trade war escalates as Trump metal tariffs take effect

Duty on steel and aluminium imports is a major hit for some of the US's top trading partners.

Is the US really heading into a recession?

Stock market falls, tariffs and other changes are reigniting fear of economic downturn in the US.

Why is Thames Water in so much trouble?

The UK's biggest water firm has just secured a rescue loan, but how did it come to this?

Stocks slide as Trump warns of US economy 'transition'

Investors are nervous about the possibility of a US recession, say experts.

North Korean hackers cash out hundreds of millions from $1.5bn ByBit hack

Hackers from the infamous Lazarus Group are in a cat-and-mouse game to launder their stolen funds from the ByBit heist.

Legacy of weight-loss pioneer remembered

Margaret Miles-Bramwell's colleagues remember her life and legacy ahead of her funeral on Monday.

Luxury lounges: Credit card perks we are all paying for

Why credit card providers are opening lavish customer lounges in airports and cities.

Trump 'strongly considering' large-scale sanctions and tariffs on Russia

The president has reversed US policy and says he trusts Putin and finds dealing with Ukraine difficult.

US job growth stable as government cuts start

Employers added 151,000 jobs in February but there was a drop in federal employment.

Deep-sea mining tech advances but doubts remain

Despite opposition investors are still looking at deep-sea mining technology.

Trump 'strongly considering' large-scale sanctions and tariffs on Russia

The president has reversed US policy and says he trusts Putin and finds dealing with Ukraine difficult.

'A pig in lipstick': Trump's strategic Bitcoin reserve criticised

The reserve will hold cryptocurrency forfeited to the government in criminal or civil proceedings, said the White House.

Trump expands exemptions from Canada and Mexico tariffs

Trump said he was granting the two US neighbours a temporary exemption on tariffs that he imposed two days ago.

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.

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

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

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.

UK competition watchdog drops Microsoft-OpenAI probe

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

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.

Hong Kong-based company to sell Panama Canal ports

US-based investment company BlackRock will buy two ports after Donald Trump's increased interest in taking back control of the key shipping route.

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.

Agency workers to get paid if shift cancelled at short notice

The policy is part of 250 additions to the Employment Rights Bill, although the amendment will not spell out what "short notice" means.

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?

Crypto prices rally after Trump backs five coins for 'crypto reserve'

Trump named five cryptocurrencies he wanted in a potential national reserve so the US could become "the Crypto Capital of the World".

Lloyds Bank says app issues fixed after payday IT issue

Technical issues have affected UK banking app users on payday for the second-month running in 2025.

UK-US trade deal could mean tariffs 'not necessary', says Trump

The US president says a trade deal could happen very quickly and avoid taxes on UK imports.