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Ghana wants more for its cashews, but it's a tough nut to crack
Wed, 05 Feb 2025 00:00:20 GMT
The African nation exports its cashews in raw form, but processing them would be more lucrative.
Five ways China is hitting back against US tariffs
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 14:40:33 GMT
China has set out a series of measures to kick in next week after the US introduced 10% tariffs on imports from the country.
What's the plan for a third runway at Heathrow Airport?
Thu, 30 Jan 2025 14:10:01 GMT
The chancellor says expanding Heathrow would boost growth, but there is a lot of vocal opposition.
Why employees smuggle AI into work
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 00:08:33 GMT
Many staff are using AI at work without the permission of their employers.
Thames Water seeks court approval for emergency cash
Sun, 02 Feb 2025 23:59:38 GMT
Thames Water is hoping to secure an emergency cash injection or face runing out of money in weeks.
How could Trump's tariffs affect the UK?
Mon, 03 Feb 2025 18:32:13 GMT
How might the UK be affected by Trump's tariffs, even if they are not imposed on the UK?
Leaving X can be a tricky decision for brands
Thu, 30 Jan 2025 00:18:27 GMT
Many companies have left X but it's not always a simple decision.
Six things that could go up in price in the US under Trump tariffs
Mon, 03 Feb 2025 23:18:47 GMT
Economists warn that the introduction of tariffs could lead to prices rising on a wide range of products.
EU tariffs coming 'pretty soon', says Trump
Mon, 03 Feb 2025 15:58:05 GMT
Trump accuses the EU of taking advantage of the US but says UK PM Starmer has been "very nice".
Share falls ease after Trump tariff turmoil
Mon, 03 Feb 2025 23:28:15 GMT
US shares regained some ground after falling sharply in early trade as Trump paused tariffs on Mexico and Canada.
Will Donald Trump’s tariffs hurt US consumers?
Sat, 01 Feb 2025 23:13:29 GMT
Trump claims more taxes on trade wouldn't be a cost to the US - but almost all economists dispute this.
Government hits back in AstraZeneca funding row
Mon, 03 Feb 2025 20:48:58 GMT
The firm scrapped its £450m investment despite the government's offer of support, the government says.
More than a million miss tax return deadline
Mon, 03 Feb 2025 12:08:36 GMT
Thousands of people left it to the last minute before the cut-off at the end of Friday.
Illegal meat on most UK high streets, official says
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 18:33:08 GMT
Post-Brexit checks are undermining efforts to keep out potentially disease-ridden meat, official says.
The French winemaker whose wines are illegal in his home country
Sat, 25 Jan 2025 02:26:12 GMT
Maxime Chapoutier makes wines that combine French and Australian grapes, a strict no-no in the EU.
Ros Atkins on...What is the US getting out of tariffs?
Wed, 05 Feb 2025 02:32:34 GMT
The BBC's Analysis Editor takes a look at the latest round of tariffs announced by President Trump - and what the US has got in return.
US sovereign wealth fund could buy TikTok, Trump says
Mon, 03 Feb 2025 23:52:00 GMT
The president has kickstarted the creation of a national fund, which he says could buy the social media platform.
Google drops pledge on AI use for weapons
Wed, 05 Feb 2025 00:43:40 GMT
The tech giant has updated the principles governing its development of artificial intelligence.
US Postal Service stops accepting parcels from China and Hong Kong
Wed, 05 Feb 2025 04:08:07 GMT
It says the suspension will be in place "until further notice" and did not offer a reason for the decision.
Estée Lauder ramps up job cuts as warns on tariffs
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 17:20:48 GMT
The firm that owns Clinique, MAC and Bobbi Brown shedding double the number of jobs than planned, warning of global volatility.
Australia bans DeepSeek on government devices over security risk
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 14:24:34 GMT
The Australian government says the Chinese AI app is a threat to it and its assets.
Inside the race for Greenland's mineral wealth
Mon, 27 Jan 2025 00:01:44 GMT
The territory's untapped mineral wealth has caught the eye of both mining firms and Donald Trump.
Will young developers take on key open source software?
Tue, 28 Jan 2025 00:01:05 GMT
The founders of important open source software are getting older, who will take over?
US coal and gas among targets of China's retaliatory tariffs
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 13:25:43 GMT
Beijing is also adding new companies to its blacklist and says it will investigate Google.
Canada imposes 25% tariffs in trade war with US
Sun, 02 Feb 2025 10:33:53 GMT
Canada announces retaliatory tariffs against the US, in a move that is likely to be costly for both nations.
Why Trump tariffs could mean Barbie dolls cost more
Wed, 05 Feb 2025 01:41:32 GMT
The firm says it could raise prices and make changes to its supply chains to deal with new import taxes.
The opening salvos have been fired in Trump's trade war - what comes next?
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 15:05:38 GMT
Are we seeing the opening moves in a wider trade war, and what are the potential economic consequences?
Will a third runway at Heathrow help UK growth?
Wed, 29 Jan 2025 11:32:56 GMT
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to announce expansion plans but some question the short-term benefits.