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Housebuilders to pay £100m to avoid legal decision (Wed, 09 Jul 2025 07:08:56 GMT)
Seven housebuilders agree to pay millions towards social housing after competition probe
Exhausted, angry, heartbroken: Postmasters react as horror of scandal laid bare (Tue, 08 Jul 2025 16:25:45 GMT)
As the initial findings of the Post Office inquiry are released, sub-postmasters tell the BBC how they feel.
Faisal Islam: Trump delays tariffs as the rest of world plays hardball (Tue, 08 Jul 2025 23:01:40 GMT)
The US president reveals his poker "tell" by showing he is open to delays to secure trade deals.
US will hike tariffs on copper to 50%, Trump says (Wed, 09 Jul 2025 00:07:35 GMT)
Similar threats are looming over pharmaceuticals, lumber and semiconductors.
Gemma Collins weight-loss drug advert banned (Tue, 08 Jul 2025 23:10:10 GMT)
The star illegally advertised prescription-only weight loss drugs, the advertising watchdog found.
Musk's AI firm says it's removing 'inappropriate' chatbot posts (Wed, 09 Jul 2025 05:46:37 GMT)
The announcement came after the Grok AI chatbot gave controversial answers to user queries.
Action urged to halt exodus of firms leaving UK (Wed, 09 Jul 2025 06:59:13 GMT)
The boss of the CBI says he would support cutting the allowance on cash ISAs to encourage more people to invest in shares.
Post Office scandal had 'disastrous' impact on victims (Tue, 08 Jul 2025 16:16:33 GMT)
The scandal may have led to 13 suicides, the report says, as it criticises the "formidable difficulties" for victims getting compensation.
Five things we now know about the Post Office scandal (Tue, 08 Jul 2025 11:54:39 GMT)
A key report into the Horizon IT scandal details the huge impact on sub-postmasters and their families.
Monzo gave accounts to customers faking PM and King's addresses (Tue, 08 Jul 2025 13:07:11 GMT)
The digital bank has been fined £21m by the City regulator for anti-fraud failures.
UK's pension triple lock to cost three times more (Tue, 08 Jul 2025 19:50:53 GMT)
The official forecaster warns public finances are in a "relatively vulnerable position" due U-turns.
Stats boss quits as minister says new leadership needed (Tue, 08 Jul 2025 16:17:13 GMT)
Sir Robert Chote quits as head of UK Statistics Authority, the body responsible for overseeing the Office for National Statistics.
Hackers tried to 'destroy' M&S, chair tells MPs (Tue, 08 Jul 2025 14:52:46 GMT)
Archie Norman says the hackers were "seeking to stop customers shopping at M&S" but their motive was "partly, undoubtedly, ransom or extortion".
Assume the 100ml airport rule remains, flyers told (Tue, 08 Jul 2025 12:57:36 GMT)
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander says passengers should check with airports about carry-on rules.
Non-disclosure agreements gagging workers to be banned (Tue, 08 Jul 2025 07:18:42 GMT)
The government plans to change the law to void confidentiality agreements that silence staff.
Maternity brand worn by Princess of Wales enters administration (Tue, 08 Jul 2025 07:30:11 GMT)
Consultancy firm Interpath confirmed that it had been appointed as administrators by maternity brand Seraphine.
US delays higher tariffs but announces new taxes for some countries (Tue, 08 Jul 2025 03:59:26 GMT)
Trump says the US will impose a raft of levies after pausing his Liberation Day tariffs.
Post Office scandal victim: 'I need someone to be punished' (Sun, 06 Jul 2025 23:06:59 GMT)
Sub-postmasters look forward to the first part of a report into the Horizon IT scandal being published.
Trump threatens extra 10% tariff on nations siding with 'anti-American policies' (Mon, 07 Jul 2025 13:57:17 GMT)
The president said the levy will apply to "any country aligning themselves with the Anti-American policies of Brics".
Edinburgh and Birmingham airports increase 100ml liquid limits (Tue, 08 Jul 2025 10:00:36 GMT)
It will now be possible to carry liquids in containers of up to two litres through security in hand luggage.
Apple hits back against 'unprecedented' €500m EU fine (Mon, 07 Jul 2025 12:21:02 GMT)
The company has appealed against the fine handed down earlier this year over alleged anti-competitive behaviour.
How Trump's tariff chaos could reshape Asia's businesses (Sun, 06 Jul 2025 23:07:22 GMT)
The US president's tough stance on global trade is shaking up the region's crucial supply chains.
Bereavement leave to be extended to miscarriages before 24 weeks (Mon, 07 Jul 2025 17:32:04 GMT)
Parents who experience pregnancy loss at any stage will be entitled to leave from work under planned changes.
Post Office Horizon scandal: Why hundreds were wrongly prosecuted (Sun, 06 Jul 2025 23:10:06 GMT)
Many were wrongly prosecuted after faulty software said money was missing from their Post Office branch accounts.
Carbon capture project 'to boost hundreds of jobs' (Mon, 07 Jul 2025 05:01:43 GMT)
Chancellor Rachel Reeves said the Peak Cluster project would modernise the cement and lime industry.
Trump calls Musk's new political party 'ridiculous' (Mon, 07 Jul 2025 03:17:15 GMT)
The US president and Tesla boss were close allies before a dramatic falling out in recent weeks.
Why little Lithuania has big plans for space tech (Mon, 07 Jul 2025 23:02:48 GMT)
Lithuania has a promising space tech sector, but it wants more government support.
Tariffs are shifting global supply chains (Sun, 06 Jul 2025 23:08:24 GMT)
Trump's 90-day pause on his sweeping tariffs plan is about to expire. But already some firms are radically changing how they work.
What have tariffs really done to the US economy? (Fri, 04 Jul 2025 07:03:30 GMT)
As President Trump weighs tariff plans, he will have one eye on the US economy.
Why the world's superyachts are getting bigger and bigger (Wed, 02 Jul 2025 23:07:01 GMT)
Billionaires and multimillionaires around the globe are trading up for more space and luxury.
