Trump raises US tariffs on South Korea imports to 25%
The US president said he was frustrated that lawmakers in Seoul had yet to approve a trade deal between the two countries that was reached last year.
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Revolution Bars to enter administration with 2,200 jobs at risk
The pub and bar group has blamed government policy for its issues as it searches for a buyer.
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Ryanair fares to rise as passenger numbers forecast to surge
The airline says it expects fares to increase by up to 9% as passenger numbers grow this year.
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Gold tops $5,000 for first time ever, adding to historic rally
Gold is seen as a so-called safe-haven asset that investors buy in times of uncertainty and low interest rates.
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TikTok apologises after thousands in US report issues
The new US owners of the video streaming app attributed its issues to a data centre power outage.
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Caribbean cannabis growers eye budding domestic sales and exports
Producers in Jamaica and Antigua hope that increasing liberalisation will lead to higher revenues.
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US government invests $1.6bn for stake in rare earths firm
The deal is the Trump administration's latest attempt to reduce its reliance on China.
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Tanker crash captain denies falling asleep
Vladimir Motin denies gross negligence manslaughter after a crew member died in the North Sea crash.
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Over 700,000 graduates out of work and claiming benefits, analysis suggests
The government says it has commissioned a review into "what's holding the younger generation back".
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EU investigates Elon Musk's X over Grok AI sexual deepfakes
The Commission will assess whether "manipulated sexually explicit images" have been shown to users in the EU.
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Five ways weight-loss jabs are changing spending habits
With GLP-1 drugs rising in popularity, how are businesses adapting to a new type of consumer?
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'Low pay and boredom led me to get a secret second job'
Imtiaz had a public sector job but said the pay was low, he took another job in the private sector.
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Davey says war bonds would help to speed up UK defence spending
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey says the bonds would give the public an opportunity to "support patriotically our defence".
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Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariffs if it 'makes a deal with China'
It comes as tensions appear to have escalated between Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.
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Should smartphones be locked away at gigs and in schools?
Some artists already ban phones at their gigs while some headteachers say locking them away helps children learn.
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Heathrow scraps 100ml liquid container limit
Heathrow says it has become the biggest airport to drop the limit after rolling out new high-tech scanners.
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Tesla fined for repeatedly failing to help UK police over driving offences
The British arm of Tesla has faced multiple court proceedings linked to allegations of road traffic offences.
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What does a new US TikTok deal mean for users?
While TikTok's future in the US has been secured, questions remain about exactly what changes US users will see.
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Post Office and Fujitsu accused of delaying £4m legal claim
Lee Castleton is taking legal action against his former employer over the Horizon IT scandal.
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Demand for online jewellery boosts December retail sales
Sales rose by more than expected, but it remained a difficult festive period for many retailers.
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Retired civil servants left in pension limbo
Civil service pension scheme failed to pay some pensions and lump sums after transferring to a new administrator.
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The rollercoaster years that led to the US-TikTok deal
It is a challenge for TikTok's parent company ByteDance as well as global ambitions for other Chinese tech companies.
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TikTok closes deal to split US app from global business
The app was due to be banned in the US a year ago if its Chinese owner didn't sell its business in America.
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Botched insulation scheme was 'doomed to fail', say MPs
Installers should be investigated by the Serious Fraud Office, an influential parliamentary committee has said.
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Trump sues JPMorgan for $5bn over account closure after Capitol riot
JPMorgan Chase said the lawsuit has "no merit" and the bank "does not close accounts for political or religious reasons".
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Sharp fall in government borrowing in December, figures show
More money than expected was collected through tax and higher National Insurance Contributions, although public sector spending also increased.
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Two charged after funeral firm collapse hit 46,000
About 46,000 customers lost thousands of pounds when Safe Hands Plans Ltd collapsed in 2022.
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Trump covets mineral-rich Greenland, but what natural resources does it actually have?
Greenland's natural resources include large reserves of rare earth deposits.
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AI ready: The advantages of being a young entrepreneur
The latest generation of entrepreneurs have a head-start with AI but also face familiar challenges.
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How Slovakia became the world's number one carmaker
The European country is the biggest autos manufacturer relative to the size of its population.
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Trump says tiny cars are amazing but will Americans actually buy them?
The president wants to bring to the US tiny vehicles, like those commonly seen on the streets of Japan.
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Are 'tech dense' farms the future of farming?
A host of technology is on offer to farmers, promising to raise farming yields and lower food prices.
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'The finest in the world': Why the US is buying icebreakers from Finland
The Nordic nation leads the way when it comes to both the design and construction of the vessels.
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How realistic is India's quest for magnets made of rare earths
India has a $800m plan to make rare earth magnets, aiming to reduce dependence on Chinese imports - but can it work?
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'They are essential': How smoke detectors are evolving
AI trained to recognise fire is among the latest developments in fire alarm tech.
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Honey, I shrunk the data centres: Is small the new big?
Huge data centres are being built to handle AI computing but some experts say they aren't necessary.
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Why are more bosses sharing the top job?
More bosses are sharing the top job giving them more time for family and breaks.
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Why luxury carmakers are now building glitzy skyscrapers
Bugatti is the latest auto firm to construct an opulent apartment building for the super rich.
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'I had no electricity for six months': US families struggle with soaring energy prices
Rising electricity costs have emerged as a key cost-of-living concern, pushing families further into debt.
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Excel: The software that's hard to quit
Companies are trying to wean staff off Excel spreadsheets to centralise control of their data.
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How tariff disruption will continue reshaping the global economy in 2026
Trump's import levies are still changing the patterns of international trade.
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How the new road safety measures could affect you
The government is proposing lowering alcohol limits for drivers and regular eye tests for older motorists.
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How the defence sector is battling a skills crisis
Attracting younger workers into the defence industry can be challenging.
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Swedish workers trial 'friendship hour' to combat loneliness
The pilot project is even giving staff free money to help pay to do activities with their friends.
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The showers and baths keeping data centre tech cool
Finding greener ways to keep giant new data centres cool is a challenge.
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Why Croatia's capital wants to hold Europe's best Christmas market
The festive events help to put cities on the map and attract millions of tourists.
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Will tech trump tradition at bakers and biscuit makers?
Introducing robots and automation to the food industry involves extra hurdles.
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Two charities get £300k to support older residents
Independent Age has given £149,997 to Citizens Advice Swale and £150,000 to Age UK East Sussex.
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Food project to 'sneak' kidney beans into diets
It is an addition to Hearth Earth's surplus curry offer, which it serves in five locations across Oxford.
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'People are often in despair - we see it in their eyes'
Charity the Message Trust said the shop was formed in response to "desperate need".
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'Incredible' response for kids clothes swap shop
Since launching, the scheme in Eynsham has supported 240 families in Oxfordshire.
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Are things going to get better for your finances?
As Sir Keir Starmer makes the cost of living a government priority, we unpack the impact on family finances.
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The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
There is a fine balance between the benefits of improved infrastructure, versus the cost of disruption. Does the country have it right?
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Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
Three days in, after a tax U-turn and partial climbdown on workers' rights, Laura Kuenssberg looks at what impact Budget week might have.
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Has Britain's budget watchdog become too all-powerful?
Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"
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The curious case of why Poundland is struggling during a cost-of-living crisis
Why - in an age where so many of us are feeling the financial pinch - are some budget shops on UK high streets having such a tough time?
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The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high
Butter, chocolate, coffee and milk have all seen prices rocket. Tracing back through the story of one particular supermarket staple begins to explain why
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1975: Could you do your food shop just once a year?
Grocery shopping with a couple who bought all their supplies yearly rather than weekly.
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Does TikTok's US deal threaten the company's global ambitions?
TikTok has finalised a deal to allow its American business to continue, by creating a new US entity separate from its global operations. The BBC's Asia Business Correspondent Suranjana Tewari breaks down what this could mean.
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Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford
Tony's quest to build connection soon spirals into isolation, addiction and mistrust...
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Are we getting more savvy about our credit scores?
With lenders using credit scores to decide everything from phone contracts to car finance, experts say understanding how it works could make a meaningful difference.
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Martin Lewis on why you should check your tax code now
Millions of people could be on the wrong tax code.
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