Trump threatens 100% tariff on European nations over tech tax
US president Donald Trump has vowed to impose a 100% import tariff on any European country that introduces a digital services tax on American technology giants.
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Three unusual things about the King's tax bill
King Charles has made history by revealing his £12.9m tax bill, but the payment is far from ordinary.
Could you handle a 20-plus hour flight? This airline is banking on it
On a stage at the Airbus headquarters in Toulouse, the chief executive of Australian airline Qantas declares: "The tyranny of distance has finally been conquered".
What's happening to petrol prices now oil is back to pre-Iran war levels?
Motorists in the UK are already seeing cheaper fuel prices after the US and Iran struck an agreement to end their war, with further falls expected in the coming weeks.
Asia stock markets slide as tech shares slump
Asian stock markets fell sharply on Friday, led by a sell-off in technology firms as investors worried that recent jumps in share prices had gone too far.
Charity celebrates 50 years of 'transformative' holidays
A long-standing Sheffield charity is celebrating its 50th anniversary providing much-needed holidays and short breaks for local families facing adversity.
Yes, there have been rows but here's how I've made moving back home work
When 24-year-old Natasha Suman moved back into her parents' home in Bedford after university, she only expected it to be for a "few months" while she searched for her first job. But almost three years later, she's still…
Teens who hacked TfL were known to police years before cyber-attack
Two young men convicted over the cyber-attack that crippled Transport for London (TfL) in 2024 had long histories of cyber-offending and were both known to law enforcement bodies, the BBC has learnt.
Yes, there have been rows but here's how I've made moving back home work
When 24-year-old Natasha Suman moved back into her parents' home in Bedford after university, she only expected it to be for a "few months" while she searched for her first job. But almost three years later, she's still…
Warning over power bank fire risk on flights as summer holidays begin
Flight passengers are being warned not to pack power banks or vapes in their hold luggage ahead of the busy summer holiday travel period beginning for parts of the UK.
Power banks and vapes now biggest fire risk on planes
Flight passengers are being warned not to pack power banks or vapes in their hold luggage ahead of the busy summer holiday travel period beginning for parts of the UK.
I'm back at home again after uni - here's how I'm making it work
When 24-year-old Natasha Suman moved back into her parents' home in Bedford after university, she only expected it to be for a "few months" while she searched for her first job. But almost three years later, she's still…
Teens who hacked TfL were known to police years before cyber-attack
Two young men convicted over the cyber-attack that crippled Transport for London (TfL) in 2024 had long histories of cyber-offending and were both known to law enforcement bodies, the BBC has learnt.
Reeves urges Burnham to 'stick to what I'm doing' on economy
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has urged an Andy Burnham-led government to stick to what she is doing because it is "beginning to bear fruit", as she defended her handling of the UK economy.
Ryanair says it will reluctantly not charge parents to sit next to children
Ryanair has changed its family seating policy to allow parents to sit next to their young children without paying a seat reservation fee, after an investigation was opened.
How you can save money on your energy bill as debts rise
The amount of money owed to energy suppliers by customers has risen again to a new record high of £4.79bn.
Apple hikes MacBook and iPad prices, blaming rising chip costs
Apple is increasing the price of MacBooks and iPads worldwide due to rising memory and storage chip costs.
How you can save money on your energy bill as debts rise
The amount of money owed to energy suppliers by customers has risen again to a new record high of £4.79bn.
Food kit warehouse closure puts 290 jobs at risk
A company that sells meal kits is to close its Lincolnshire warehouse, putting 290 jobs at risk.
IBM hails new 'block of flats' design breakthrough for ultra tiny chips
IBM has unveiled a new chip design which it says could enable manufacturers to cram 100 billion transistors on a silicon chip the size of a fingernail.
Find out which university degrees could earn you most across your lifetime
Although a university degree is widely understood to lead to better earnings over a lifetime, new research suggests it can vary significantly depending on which course you do.
Find out which university degrees could earn you most across your lifetime
Young people are being urged to choose their university degree subjects carefully, after new research reveals how it can impact your career earnings.
GTA 6 - all you need to know about Rockstar's blockbuster game
The latest instalment in Rockstar's blockbuster game franchise, Grand Theft Auto, is set to be the biggest games launch of the year.
EasyJet rejects fourth takeover offer
The low-cost Luton-based airline said the US investment firm's bid was worth £6.50 a share, compared with the previous offers of £5.60, £6 and £6.25 a share.