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Trump tariff VAT threat raises fears of hit to UK (Fri, 14 Feb 2025 15:42:29 GMT)
The surprise inclusion of VAT to calculate tariffs prompts questions over the possible impact on British businesses.

Uber and Bolt drivers strike on Valentine's Day (Fri, 14 Feb 2025 17:28:23 GMT)
Thousands of drivers are taking part in the strike action over pay and working conditions, a union says.

Call for parents to be able to use loyalty card points to buy baby milk (Fri, 14 Feb 2025 14:15:02 GMT)
Parents should be able to use vouchers, the regulator says, but restrictions on discounts should remain.

Thames Water launches appeal for larger bill rise (Fri, 14 Feb 2025 12:41:05 GMT)
The water company says the cap on what it can charge customers for the next five years is too low.

US politicians furious at UK demand for encrypted Apple data (Fri, 14 Feb 2025 11:23:07 GMT)
They say the US should re-evaluate its cyber-security partnership with the UK unless the "dangerous" request is withdrawn.

Why don't Europeans buy more American cars? (Fri, 14 Feb 2025 22:54:48 GMT)
Trump wants US vehicles to be more popular in Europe, but it's a difficult market for them to crack.

'Mould, damp and decay': Homes excluded from insulation scandal help (Fri, 14 Feb 2025 12:06:52 GMT)
Help to fix unsuitable insulation under government schemes only applies to work done since 2022.

Trump launches plan to target countries with new tariffs (Fri, 14 Feb 2025 03:20:41 GMT)
The US president ordered his staff to develop a response to countries with trade policies he says are unfair.

Avanti West Coast strikes suspended for talks (Fri, 14 Feb 2025 11:16:25 GMT)
Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union planned to walk out on the next three Sundays.

TikTok returns to Apple and Google app stores in the US (Fri, 14 Feb 2025 02:53:47 GMT)
TikTok is again available on app stores in the US after President Donald Trump delayed a ban on the app.

Change Heathrow funding or third runway won't happen - businesses (Fri, 14 Feb 2025 06:03:08 GMT)
Businesses want a review of the regulations that govern what Heathrow Airport can charge.

Scientists work on 'superhuman' vision systems for robots (Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:08:50 GMT)
Researchers have given a robot a powerful radio-based vision system which can see through smoke.

Modi hails US-India 'mega partnership' in Trump meeting (Fri, 14 Feb 2025 04:18:52 GMT)
Trump and Modi, who share warm personal ties, met in the shadow of trade tensions complicating US-India relations.

UK signals it will seek US steel tariff exemption (Thu, 13 Feb 2025 13:58:58 GMT)
Business secretary Jonathan Reynolds says the government has a strong case to avoid tariffs on UK-made steel entering the US.

Questions raised over Rachel Reeves's CV and expenses (Thu, 13 Feb 2025 14:56:19 GMT)
The BBC has established the Chancellor left the Bank of England nine months earlier than she states in her LinkedIn profile.

Jeff Bezos space firm Blue Origin to cut a tenth of jobs (Fri, 14 Feb 2025 06:29:54 GMT)
The company is looking to trim manager ranks and focus on ramping up rocket launches.

Some mortgage rates cut below 4% as competition picks up (Thu, 13 Feb 2025 15:02:03 GMT)
It's the first time mortgage deals with rates below 4% have been available since November.

Surprise growth in UK economy at end of 2024 (Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:35:40 GMT)
The economy expanded by 0.1% between October and December, official figures suggest.

Google Maps blocks Gulf of America reviews after rename criticism (Thu, 13 Feb 2025 17:20:22 GMT)
It controversially updated the Gulf's name for US users after President Trump ordered it to be changed.

Honda-Nissan multi-billion dollar merger collapses (Thu, 13 Feb 2025 12:06:11 GMT)
The Japanese car making giants aimed to combine their businesses to compete against Chinese rivals.

Unofficial TikTok downloads surge in the US (Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:52:34 GMT)
Many people are turning to so-called "sideloading" because the app is unavailable on official stores.

Three American goods that could rise in price due to metal tariffs (Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:31:15 GMT)
Donald Trump's plans for tariffs risk raising prices for items from cars to canned food.

US inflation in surprise increase (Thu, 13 Feb 2025 03:18:57 GMT)
US inflation increased by more than expected last month, pushing up the cost of living for Americans.

Everton sponsor leaves UK after porn ad probe (Wed, 12 Feb 2025 19:28:17 GMT)
Gambling site Stake will leave the UK as a regulator investigation continues.

Goldman axes diversity rule that has 'served purpose' (Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:16:27 GMT)
The bank ditches a policy that stopped it acting on flotations for firms with an all male, all white board.

Next ad banned as pose made model look too thin (Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:09:01 GMT)
The advertising watchdog says it was "irresponsible" to emphasise the thinness of the model's legs.

Heathrow expects third runway take offs in 10 years (Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:16:13 GMT)
The chief executive of the UK's largest airport will unveil plans to develop terminals two and five.

Erasing Escobar: Will Colombia ban the sale of memorabilia of the drug lord? (Thu, 13 Feb 2025 00:02:32 GMT)
Politicians in the country want to prohibit the sale of such items, but they face opposition.

Germany's once-mighty car industry is in crisis. What will it take to fix it? (Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:33:37 GMT)
With the economy a key factor in German elections this month, can the auto sector get back on the road to recovery?

Why do kindness influencers get criticised? (Tue, 11 Feb 2025 00:31:41 GMT)
Kindness influencers give away money and gifts but not everyone supports their work.

BBC Entertainment & Arts News

Everything you need to know before the Bafta Film Awards (Sun, 16 Feb 2025 00:00:31 GMT)
Mikey Madison, Demi Moore and Ariana Grande are among the stars expected at the ceremony on Sunday.

'Montoya, por favor!': Inside the Spanish reality show that broke the internet (Sun, 16 Feb 2025 00:00:34 GMT)
As clips from Spain's Temptation Island go viral, the BBC speaks to the show's executive producer.

Laura Whitmore shares final messages from Caroline Flack (Sat, 15 Feb 2025 14:03:45 GMT)
The TV presenter posted screenshots of the exchanges on the fifth anniversary of Flack's death.

Netflix moves Bafta afterparty after hotel fire (Sat, 15 Feb 2025 15:46:43 GMT)
The streaming giant will now hold its event on Sunday night at The Twenty Two, a luxury London hotel.

Accuser drops rape lawsuit against Jay-Z and Sean Combs (Sat, 15 Feb 2025 01:41:37 GMT)
An anonymous accuser who alleged the two rappers had assaulted her when she was 13 has withdrawn her civil claim.

'There's a line': Comedians on whether Peter Kay was right to throw out hecklers (Sat, 15 Feb 2025 09:38:04 GMT)
After the star kicked two fans out, we speak to UK comics about the "chaos" and "magic" of heckling.

How EastEnders was made, from 'doof doofs' to Angie and Den (Sun, 16 Feb 2025 00:01:45 GMT)
Archive documents show Manchester and Birmingham were considered as alternative settings for the soap.

Robert Pattinson: Being a dad makes life 'more fun' (Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:41:50 GMT)
The actor, who is now starring in Mickey 17, welcomed his first child with Suki Waterhouse last March.

Issa Rae cancels Kennedy Center show after Trump takeover (Fri, 14 Feb 2025 14:06:57 GMT)
The star of Insecure pulls out over "infringement of values", after Donald Trump took over the venue.

Cillian Murphy wins best lead actor at Irish Film awards (Fri, 14 Feb 2025 22:34:36 GMT)
Cillian Murphy won the accolade on Friday evening for his starring role in Small Things Like These.

Netflix chief: Emilia Pérez controversy a 'bummer' (Fri, 14 Feb 2025 11:02:35 GMT)
Senior Netflix boss says it is a shame historic offensive tweets by film's star have distracted from it.

Beatles mural honours city's entertainment history (Fri, 14 Feb 2025 06:23:59 GMT)
Artist Nathan Murdoch says he had no idea the band had performed in the city during the 1960s.

Dame Edna's glasses auctioned for £37,800 (Fri, 14 Feb 2025 04:42:48 GMT)
A pair of Barry Humphries' Dame Edna Everage glasses sold for more than 25 times their estimated value.

Bridget Jones director on love of London filming (Fri, 14 Feb 2025 06:03:25 GMT)
Michael Morris has been showing BBC London around some of the filming locations in the latest movie.

Scarlett Johansson warns of 'AI misuse' after fake Kanye video (Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:05:38 GMT)
A deepfake video purported to show Jewish celebrities including Johansson protesting about Kanye West.

John Lithgow tipped to be Dumbledore in Harry Potter TV show (Thu, 13 Feb 2025 09:53:48 GMT)
The Oscar-nominated star is reportedly "in final talks" to sign up to play the Hogwarts headmaster.

'I will pay £2,000 for Black Sabbath tickets' (Thu, 13 Feb 2025 13:51:16 GMT)
Fan Alex Woodford says he is desperate to secure tickets to see the band's last ever show.

Mariah Carey to headline Brighton Pride festival (Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:01:59 GMT)
Carey will headline Pride on the Park after she was announced for the cancelled 2020 event.

Diddy sues NBC for $100m over documentary (Wed, 12 Feb 2025 17:42:36 GMT)
The rapper's lawyer says the programme "maliciously and recklessly broadcast outrageous lies".

Audrey Hepburn and Marc Bolan to get blue plaques (Thu, 13 Feb 2025 06:09:42 GMT)
English Heritage says the plaques will celebrate the stars' cultural impact on London.

'£24.8m' taped bananas appear in village (Thu, 13 Feb 2025 14:07:26 GMT)
Artist Impro claimed credit for the bananas which have appeared across Sonning in Berkshire.

Oasis nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:00:36 GMT)
The band are among 14 nominees, alongside Mariah Carey, New Order, Cyndi Lauper and White Stripes.

Piper scores TV touchdown with Super Bowl advert (Thu, 13 Feb 2025 06:25:56 GMT)
Chris McMullan played the uilleann pipes for a Super Bowl advert featuring Irish actor Barry Keoghan.

YouTube at 20: Fame has made life easier, says Charlie Bit Me star (Fri, 14 Feb 2025 15:22:43 GMT)
From Baby Shark, the Harlem Shake and Gangnam Style, the online site has been part of our lives for 20 years.

Beyoncé ticket sale runs smoothly, to fans' surprise (Fri, 14 Feb 2025 15:13:29 GMT)
Tickets for Beyoncé's latest UK dates go on general sale on Friday, with prices reaching up to £950.

Too quiet on set? Hollywood pushes for more LA productions post wildfires (Fri, 14 Feb 2025 07:20:41 GMT)
January's wildfires have exacerbated the decline of Hollywood's once booming film and television industry.

Here's what to know about A$AP Rocky's trial (Wed, 12 Feb 2025 01:36:34 GMT)
Jurors had been questioned about whether Rihanna's connection to the case could sway the verdict

Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl show was one big tease (Mon, 10 Feb 2025 04:41:36 GMT)
The star hinted that he might not play his smash hit Not Like Us, but gave viewers plenty to absorb.

How a North Korean went from begging to K-pop (Mon, 10 Feb 2025 22:14:43 GMT)
The first K-pop boy band with North Korean members aims to debut in the US later this year.

From peace talks to Popes: The Oscar-tipped editing of Conclave (Thu, 13 Feb 2025 16:24:20 GMT)
Conclave stars Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci and Isabella Rossellini, and is leading the nominations in the BAFTAs on Sunday.

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