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Post Office report set to lay bare human impact of IT scandal

Inquiry chair Sir Wyn Williams to release the first part of a report which will also examine compensation.

Workplace misconduct and discrimination NDAs to be banned

There has been concern that non-disclosure agreements have been used to silence those in workplaces suffering harassment.

Maternity brand worn by Kate enters administration

Consultancy firm Interpath confirmed that it had been appointed as administrators by maternity brand Seraphine.

US delays higher tariffs but announces new taxes for some countries

Trump says the US will impose a raft of levies after pausing his Liberation Day tariffs.

Why little Lithuania has big plans for space tech

Lithuania has a promising space tech sector, but it wants more government support.

Post Office scandal victim: 'I need someone to be punished'

Sub-postmasters look forward to the first part of a report into the Horizon IT scandal being published.

Trump threatens extra 10% tariff on nations siding with 'anti-American policies'

The president said the levy will apply to "any country aligning themselves with the Anti-American policies of Brics".

Edinburgh and Birmingham airports increase 100ml liquid limits

It will now be possible to carry liquids in containers of up to two litres through security in hand luggage.

Apple hits back against 'unprecedented' €500m EU fine

The company has appealed against the fine handed down earlier this year over alleged anti-competitive behaviour.

How Trump's tariff chaos could reshape Asia's businesses

The US president's tough stance on global trade is shaking up the region's crucial supply chains.

Bereavement leave to be extended to miscarriages before 24 weeks

Parents who experience pregnancy loss at any stage will be entitled to leave from work under planned changes.

Post Office Horizon scandal: Why hundreds were wrongly prosecuted

Many were wrongly prosecuted after faulty software said money was missing from their Post Office branch accounts.

Carbon capture project 'to boost hundreds of jobs'

Chancellor Rachel Reeves said the Peak Cluster project would modernise the cement and lime industry.

Trump calls Musk's new political party 'ridiculous'

The US president and Tesla boss were close allies before a dramatic falling out in recent weeks.

Excellent or awful - why Lifetime ISAs divide opinion

A report by MPs says the product needs to be reformed and many savers who have been in touch tend to agree.

Welfare U-turn makes spending decisions harder, minister says

Bridget Phillipson does not commit to scrapping the two-child benefit cap, saying it will "come at a cost".

Eurostar train evacuated during nine-hour delay in northern France

The rail operator has apologised after passengers were stuck on the London-bound train that broke down near Calais.

Crying at work: A sign of strength, weakness or just being human?

After Chancellor Rachel Reeves cried in parliament this week, how acceptable is it to show emotion at work?

Not getting a summer job? Here are eight ways to change that

Grace Pickett, 18, says it's "frustrating" so many part-time jobs require previous experience.

US debt is now $37tn – should we be worried?

President Trump's budget bill will add to the US debt pile but is there a limit to how much the rest of the world will lend Uncle Sam?

Trump says US to start sending out tariff letters

The move comes ahead of a deadline that may see much higher import taxes on goods coming into the US.

One in 10 cars sold in UK made in China

One in 10 cars bought in the UK are Chinese owned, new figures suggest.

Tariffs are shifting global supply chains

Trump's 90-day pause on his sweeping tariffs plan is about to expire. But already some firms are radically changing how they work.

What have tariffs really done to the US economy?

As President Trump weighs tariff plans, he will have one eye on the US economy.

Why the world's superyachts are getting bigger and bigger

Billionaires and multimillionaires around the globe are trading up for more space and luxury.

The bridge changing lives and boosting business

The Öresund bridge, which connects Denmark and Sweden, is celebrating 25 years since its opening.

Boeing's 787 Dreamliner was deemed the 'safest' of planes. The whistleblowers were always less sure

Long before the Air India tragedy, the cause of which is still to be determined, people who had worked on the 787 had raised concerns about the production standards

The global environmental award hit by accusations of greenwashing

US business Dr Bronner's has criticised the B Corp scheme for allowing in too many multinationals.

Why your old mobile phone may be polluting Thailand

The Asian nation is importing thousands of tonnes of electronic waste per year, despite a ban.

Tonnes of leftover Grand Prix food to be given out

Towcester Community Larder is handing out the Silverstone provisions at a pop-up event.

Families welcome £1 school uniform sale

Parents say the sale is great value especially as children grow so quickly out of expensive uniforms

Almost £1m of debt cleared in decade, charity says

Christians Against Poverty in Epsom and Ewell say they are seeing a big demand for support services.

Excellent or awful - why Lifetime ISAs divide opinion

A report by MPs says the product needs to be reformed and many savers who have been in touch tend to agree.

Council tax plan could 'reduce' help for poorest

To save money, Durham County Council is proposing changes to the Council Tax Reduction Scheme.

Labour might be down, but it's not necessarily out - voters reflect on a year in power

What’s gone wrong for Labour? 2024 voters delve into it, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

China's electric cars are becoming slicker and cheaper - but is there a deeper cost?

The future for EVs will inevitably involve China. But where does that leave the UK and Europe markets – and what of the questions around national security?

The secretive US factory that lays bare the contradiction in Trump's America First plan

An exclusive look inside the closely guarded factory the president wants to become a foundation stone for a US golden age.

Xi's real test is not Trump's trade war

The real battleground of the current trade war might be China's domestic economy

The curious case of why a billionaire wants to buy Royal Mail

From the end of April, the 500-year-old Royal Mail will be controlled by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky who co-owns a football club - but why does he want it?

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Nine years since Brexit: what's it like to trade with the EU?

Aged 18-39? Martin Lewis on the £1 investment to make now

Martin Lewis explains why it's a good idea to put £1 into a Lifetime ISA.

What will Trump's tax and spending bill do to the US national debt?

US President Donald Trump's tax and spending bill has sparked intense debate. BBC Verify's policy and analysis correspondent Ben Chu has been looking at what the bill could do to the US national debt.

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The story behind the catchy political slogan much loved by US President Donald Trump

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