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Trade turmoil forecast to slash growth in Canada and Mexico (Mon, 17 Mar 2025 10:32:34 GMT)
Trump's tariffs will hit its biggest steel trading partners' economies the most, the OECD predicts.

Reeves to meet regulators in drive to cut red tape (Mon, 17 Mar 2025 10:08:31 GMT)
The Chancellor will unveil plans to cut bureaucracy as the government continues its bid to slash red tape.

Labour's plan for benefits throws up a bigger dilemma (Mon, 17 Mar 2025 06:06:29 GMT)
The debate has sparked a wider dilemma about the broader purpose of welfare

Thames Water set for crucial court ruling (Sun, 16 Mar 2025 17:00:14 GMT)
If it does collapse, who will pay and how much?

Grangemouth: A new dawn for the home of UK's oldest oil refinery? (Mon, 17 Mar 2025 00:06:04 GMT)
Its history was built on fossil fuels - but now the site's future depends on its reinvention as a green energy industrial hub.

'I'm a little angry': Canadian firms boycott US products (Mon, 17 Mar 2025 00:02:47 GMT)
Canadian firms say there is a need for more homegrown production after tariffs imposed by the US sparked a trade war.

Small electric cars were said to be the future – but SUVs now rule the road (Mon, 17 Mar 2025 00:03:34 GMT)
Despite dire predictions of climate breakdown, more Sports Utility Vehicles are being spotted on, and off, the roads.

Forever 21 files for bankruptcy in the US (Mon, 17 Mar 2025 06:30:57 GMT)
US stores will remain open as Forever 21's operating company "begins its process of "winding down".

£100k home insurance quote leaves couple baffled (Mon, 17 Mar 2025 06:16:48 GMT)
The Cunninghams paid £580 to insure their bungalow last year, so they were shocked by their new premium.

'I feel sick at the prospect of welfare cuts' (Sun, 16 Mar 2025 00:16:18 GMT)
People on long-term sickness and disability benefits have told the BBC they fear how cuts will affect them.

Trump moves to close down Voice of America (Sun, 16 Mar 2025 23:28:03 GMT)
More than 1,300 staff placed on administrative leave as White House accuses VOA of being anti-Trump, "radical" and "leftist".

Clothes brand gets 100 complaints a day that models are 'too fat', says boss (Fri, 14 Mar 2025 22:29:02 GMT)
Snag clothing is cited in an online debate over whether adverts showing models who appear "unhealthily fat" should be banned.

Exclusive: Every McDonald's in Britain warned of legal action over failing to tackle staff sex abuse (Fri, 14 Mar 2025 09:36:17 GMT)
The warning from the UK's equality watchdog comes after the "extremely serious" allegations uncovered by the BBC.

Gold price hits $3,000 as trade tensions mount (Fri, 14 Mar 2025 16:09:13 GMT)
Demand for the precious metal has surged amid economic uncertainty over the impact of the global trade war.

Musk's Tesla raises concern over Trump tariffs (Fri, 14 Mar 2025 12:55:00 GMT)
The electric carmaker’s warning about tariffs comes despite its boss's key position in the Trump administration.

No quick fix to stronger sales, says Asda boss (Fri, 14 Mar 2025 18:06:53 GMT)
Asda plans to spend more on reducing prices and improving product ranges for customers, but says its profits will suffer.

How Britain's former top banker became Canada's prime minister (Fri, 14 Mar 2025 22:16:48 GMT)
The former banker may not have been elected to office before, but his experience managing global economic crises will help.

Apple encrypted data row hearing begins in secret (Fri, 14 Mar 2025 17:20:31 GMT)
The BBC - along with civil liberties groups and some US politicians - argue the case should be heard in public.

Taxpayers will suffer if Thames Water collapses, warns regulator (Thu, 13 Mar 2025 21:09:23 GMT)
Ofwat says placing Thames under government control could end up costing taxpayers billions of pounds.

Trump threatens EU wine and spirit tariff as trade war escalates (Thu, 13 Mar 2025 21:29:09 GMT)
Wine and spirits will be taxed, Trump says, if the EU does not remove tariffs on US whiskey.

'Huawei lobbyists' held in Belgium raids over EU corruption (Thu, 13 Mar 2025 18:40:21 GMT)
The prosecutor's office said it raided 21 addresses in Belgium, according to local media.

Two judges order Trump administration to give fired workers their jobs back (Fri, 14 Mar 2025 11:18:23 GMT)
The workers were laid off as part of the president's plan to scale back the size of the US government.

Pressure grows to hold secret Apple data privacy hearing in public (Thu, 13 Mar 2025 16:21:47 GMT)
Civil liberties campaigners have joined US politicians and the BBC in saying Friday's hearing should not be secret.

John Lewis profits jump but no staff bonus again (Thu, 13 Mar 2025 13:20:16 GMT)
The retailer will not pay out a staff bonus for the third year in a row.

Tesco to trial giving away expiring food to shoppers (Thu, 13 Mar 2025 13:25:56 GMT)
Giving away food will be trialled in some Express stores in an effort to cut waste.

Keep kids off Roblox if you're worried, its CEO tells parents (Thu, 13 Mar 2025 10:03:15 GMT)
The gaming platform is wildly popular, but has been rocked by allegations it exposes children to harmful content.

US tariffs could extend Germany's recession, says bank (Thu, 13 Mar 2025 00:01:04 GMT)
Germany's central bank president says US tariffs and retaliation to them could tip Europe's largest economy into recession again.

Car sharing switches to electric to boost appeal (Fri, 14 Mar 2025 00:01:41 GMT)
Car sharing has not taken off, but will electric cars boost its appeal?

US tech firms feel pinch from China tariffs (Thu, 13 Mar 2025 00:04:03 GMT)
The price of China-made smartphones, TVs and laptops could rise in the US and elsewhere, experts warn.

Why people are cutting back their online profile (Tue, 11 Mar 2025 00:08:15 GMT)
A new wave of AI has spurred some to think more carefully about their online presence.

BBC Entertainment & Arts News

The Sidemen's reality show, and Selena Gomez's 'love story' album: What to stream this week (Sun, 16 Mar 2025 17:51:37 GMT)
This week also sees the release of Snow White, while gamers are getting set for Assassin's Creed Shadows.

Netflix's $320m sci-fi blockbuster is 'soulless', 'dumb' and a hit (Sat, 15 Mar 2025 15:45:48 GMT)
The Electric State, starring Millie Bobby Brown, follows a trend of Netflix making star-packed movies that are panned by critics - but reach huge audiences.

Trump moves to close down Voice of America radio service (Sun, 16 Mar 2025 23:28:03 GMT)
More than 1,300 staff placed on administrative leave as White House accuses VOA of being anti-Trump, "radical" and "leftist".

As if! Cult 90s film Clueless gets musical makeover (Sat, 15 Mar 2025 00:13:30 GMT)
The 1995 teen film has been brought to the stage in London's West End, with music by KT Tunstall.

Cancelled Cambridge Folk Festival lost £320,000 (Mon, 17 Mar 2025 06:27:34 GMT)
The cancelled festival attracts thousands and has hosted the likes of Robert Plant and Van Morrison.

Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd-Webber write new songs (Mon, 17 Mar 2025 05:56:55 GMT)
The pair have written songs for a new comedy entitled Sherlock Holmes and the 12 Days of Christmas.

Hackman's children not named in actor's $80m will (Sat, 15 Mar 2025 20:42:50 GMT)
The legendary actor's three children may still have a claim to his fortune under state laws, legal experts say.

Lizzo makes comeback after 'dark' time amid legal battles (Fri, 14 Mar 2025 12:47:49 GMT)
The US singer tells crowds in LA she went through a period where she "didn't want to live any more".

Sean 'Diddy' Combs pleads not guilty to updated indictment (Sat, 15 Mar 2025 00:11:59 GMT)
The new allegations include that the rapper forced an employee into sex acts - something his lawyers deny.

BBC presenters settle sex and age discrimination dispute (Fri, 14 Mar 2025 17:23:13 GMT)
The quartet claimed they lost their roles on the BBC News Channel following a "rigged" recruitment.

Ted Lasso returns to TV for fourth series (Fri, 14 Mar 2025 14:08:11 GMT)
Jason Sudeikis is back in the role of Ted, the coach of a fictional English Premier League football club.

Succession's Matthew Macfadyen in line to play spy Smiley (Fri, 14 Mar 2025 10:40:47 GMT)
Macfadyen is set to become the latest actor to play John le Carré's spy George Smiley, reports say.

Man who stalked Cheryl jailed for 16 weeks (Fri, 14 Mar 2025 14:46:33 GMT)
A 50-year-old man is sentenced after admitting harassment and breaching a restraining order.

Mrs Hinch treated for blood clot weeks after giving birth (Fri, 14 Mar 2025 08:45:33 GMT)
Sophie Hinchliffe, the social media cleaning star, says she has been treated and hopes to be home on Friday.

Disney holds small-scale Snow White premiere amid controversy (Thu, 13 Mar 2025 12:18:54 GMT)
The film is being released as debate continues about the way dwarfs re represented

Donatella defied the doubters - what's next for her and Versace? (Fri, 14 Mar 2025 13:50:36 GMT)
Versace took over the Italian fashion house after her brother's untimely death and made it her own.

Wales' slavery legacy explored in new play (Mon, 17 Mar 2025 06:09:11 GMT)
The Women of Llanrumney is set on a sugar plantation in 18th Century Jamaica.

Jasper Carrott at 80 - still loving comedy (Fri, 14 Mar 2025 06:15:11 GMT)
The Brummie comedian talks of his career, how he got his stage name and more to the BBC.

'Living in a reel': How Alzheimer's left Gene Hackman alone in his final days (Tue, 11 Mar 2025 02:27:36 GMT)
The actor may not have known his wife was dead inside the home he was living in because of the disease.

How Hollywood’s powerful smear machine covers up feuds (Tue, 11 Mar 2025 00:23:04 GMT)
The Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni feud has shone a light on a part of the entertainment industry that many of those within it would rather remain invisible.

Dylan Mulvaney's tell-all book and Netflix thriller Adolescence: What's coming out this week? (Sun, 09 Mar 2025 17:59:45 GMT)
This week also sees the third season of The Wheel of Time come out, and WWE 2K25 is finally being released.

Not so demure any more: The rise of 'free the nipple' fashion (Sun, 09 Mar 2025 00:10:23 GMT)
Stars like Charli XCX have made see-through outfits all the rage at big events, but not everyone's a fan.

Lady Gaga: My biggest fear? Being alone (Fri, 07 Mar 2025 01:20:36 GMT)
As she returns to pop with her seventh album, Mayhem, Lady Gaga reflects on the loneliness of fame.

Watch: Jamie Oliver calls for more support for dyslexic children (Wed, 12 Mar 2025 11:42:01 GMT)
The TV chef and campaigner met with the education secretary to ask for government action.

The moment UK's Eurovision act was announced (Fri, 07 Mar 2025 11:09:47 GMT)
Country trio Remember Monday will be representing the UK at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2025.

Watch: What did we learn from Meghan's new Netflix show? (Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:10:30 GMT)
The BBC's Daniela Relph takes a look at the Duchess of Sussex's new lifestyle series, 'With love, Meghan'.

Watch: Stars celebrate at glitzy Oscars after party (Mon, 03 Mar 2025 12:50:14 GMT)
Award winners and nominees headed for a night of partying across Los Angeles after the Oscars ceremony concluded.

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