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Falling petrol prices push UK inflation down
Inflation falls in the year to March as the price of petrol drops.
UK inflation rate has fallen. Here's why it won't last long
Economic uncertainty globally and in the UK means there are conflicting forces at play with prices.
EY faces investigation over Post Office Horizon audit
The UK accounting regulator says it will look at whether EY met accounting standards.
China appoints new trade envoy in face of tariff turmoil
The shift comes as Beijing refuses to back down in an escalating trade war with Washington.
Nvidia expects $5.5bn hit as US tightens chip export rules to China
The chip manufacturing giant, which has been at the heart of the AI boom, will require licences to export its H20 AI chip to China.
Finland's bid to win Europe's start-up crown
Helsinki wants to become a top European start-up hub, but can it challenge London and Stockholm?
A UK-US deal sounds good but it is all about the detail
British exports have been hit with tariffs by US despite having no trade deficit, but the UK may have some leverage.
'This is so hard': The Chinese small businesses brought to a standstill by Trump's tariffs
Stock is piling up in warehouses as exporters grapple with new levies that total up to 145%, reports the BBC's China correspondent Laura Bicker.
Brazilian butt lift ads banned by UK regulator
The ads used time-limited deals to "irresponsibly pressurise" customers into booking, says the Advertising Standards Authority.
Trump's chips strategy: The US will struggle to take on Asia
America is trying to create a chip industry through isolation and protectionism, when what allowed it to emerge in Asia is the opposite: collaboration.
Low-deposit mortgage deals highest for 17 years
Choice of home loans requiring small deposits of 5% or 10% reaches levels last seen in the 2008 financial crisis.
UK jobs market weakens as employment costs grow
The number of job vacancies and people on payrolls fell ahead of changes to National Insurance and wages.
UK cautious over future Chinese steel investment
Business Secretary says steel is a 'sensitive sector' after crucial materials arrive at British Steel
Why did the government take control of British Steel?
An emergency law has handed control of the UK's only remaining plant making virgin steel to the government.
China's Xi urges Vietnam to oppose 'bullying' as Trump mulls more tariffs
Trump called Xi's meeting with Vietnamese leaders a ploy to figure out how to 'screw' the US.
Was China the reason Guyana faced higher Trump tariff?
A Guyanese political commentator says Washington objects to Beijing's "very strong foothold" in the country.
Do we need cocoa-free chocolate and is it nice?
Cocoa prices are soaring so new chocolate firms are looking at an alternative ingredient.
The plans to put data centres in orbit and on the Moon
Proponents say space-based data centres will be more secure, but sceptics say big hurdles remain.
The Canadians and Danes boycotting American products
As anger grows over Trump's tariffs, apps and social media groups are helping people avoid US goods.
A revolution is under way in India's trainer industry
India wants to boost the domestic trainer industry but will small domestic makers suffer?
UK inflation rate has fallen. Here's why it won't last long
Economic uncertainty globally and in the UK means there are conflicting forces at play with prices.
Food bank cuts staff due to funding shortage
The food bank in Darlington says it can no longer afford to pay four out of five of its staff.
Falling petrol prices push UK inflation down
Inflation falls in the year to March as the price of petrol drops.
Why are prices rising in the UK?
The rate at which prices are rising remains above the Bank of England's 2% inflation target.
Low-deposit mortgage deals highest for 17 years
Choice of home loans requiring small deposits of 5% or 10% reaches levels last seen in the 2008 financial crisis.
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?
Trump has turned his back on the foundation of US economic might - the fallout will be messy
What made the US step back from the system that it profited handsomely from for decades?
Starmer's response to Trump tariffs is both to slow down and go faster
What's happening in Whitehall to try to limit the harm to the UK, perhaps by making a deal with the US, and make the most of any opportunities?
David Dimbleby: I thought the free market was with us forever - then Trump came along
Why the reign of the free market is facing its biggest ever challenge
Rachel Reeves is feeling the heat ahead of her Spring Statement
The Chancellor hints at a more guarded approach amid global uncertainty - and issues a warning ahead of her announcements.
'A number of businesses in limbo' in China after US tariffs on imports
BBC China correspondent Laura Bicker has been speaking to companies at the world's longest running import-export fair.
Watch: Was Trump's 90-day tariffs pause really a grand plan?
News of the US president's plan to halt higher-band taxes came as a surprise on Wednesday, but was it part of a plan?
David Aaronovitch and guests discuss the strategy behind Trump's tariff policy.
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