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Linda Yaccarino departs as boss of Musk's X

Her exit comes at a difficult time for Musk who, in a brief reply, thanked her for her "contributions."

Get your act together, Post Office victims tell Starmer

People harmed in the scandal say they have no faith in the government to speed up compensation.

Millions of homeowners to see mortgage payments rise

The Bank of England estimates that monthly bills will increase by £107, but it could have been worse.

EU hopes to agree US tariff deal 'in coming days'

The EU remains hopeful it will strike a deal to avoid steep levies Trump has threatened on its exports to the US.

Starmer refuses to rule out freeze on tax thresholds

The freeze means people risk being dragged into a higher tax band if they get a pay rise.

Housebuilders to pay £100m to avoid legal decision

UK housebuilders agree not to share commercially sensitive data "except in limited circumstances".

Faisal Islam: Trump delays tariffs as the rest of world plays hardball

The US president reveals his poker "tell" by showing he is open to delays to secure trade deals.

Exhausted, angry, heartbroken: Postmasters react as horror of scandal laid bare

As the initial findings of the Post Office inquiry are released, sub-postmasters tell the BBC how they feel.

US will hike tariffs on copper to 50%, Trump says

Similar threats are looming over pharmaceuticals, lumber and semiconductors.

Musk's Grok chatbot praises Hitler and insults politicians

Anti-hate campaigners say the posts were "irresponsible, dangerous and antisemitic."

Action urged to halt exodus of firms leaving UK

The boss of the CBI says he would support cutting the allowance on cash ISAs to encourage more people to invest in shares.

Gemma Collins weight-loss drug advert banned

The star illegally advertised prescription-only weight loss drugs, the advertising watchdog found.

Post Office scandal had 'disastrous' impact on victims

The scandal may have led to 13 suicides, the report says, as it criticises the "formidable difficulties" for victims getting compensation.

Five things we now know about the Post Office scandal

A key report into the Horizon IT scandal details the huge impact on sub-postmasters and their families.

Monzo gave accounts to customers faking PM and King's addresses

The digital bank has been fined £21m by the City regulator for anti-fraud failures.

UK's pension triple lock to cost three times more

The official forecaster warns public finances are in a "relatively vulnerable position" due U-turns.

Stats boss quits as minister says new leadership needed

Sir Robert Chote quits as head of UK Statistics Authority, the body responsible for overseeing the Office for National Statistics.

Hackers tried to 'destroy' M&S, chair tells MPs

Archie Norman says the hackers were "seeking to stop customers shopping at M&S" but their motive was "partly, undoubtedly, ransom or extortion".

Assume the 100ml airport rule remains, flyers told

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander says passengers should check with airports about carry-on rules.

Non-disclosure agreements gagging workers to be banned

The government plans to change the law to void confidentiality agreements that silence staff.

Maternity brand worn by Princess of Wales 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.

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.

Why little Lithuania has big plans for space tech

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

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.

UK's pension triple lock to cost three times more

The official forecaster warns public finances are in a "relatively vulnerable position" due U-turns.

What is the triple lock and how much is the state pension worth?

The triple lock guarantees that the state pension is not overtaken by inflation or wage increases.

Monzo gave account to fake 10 Downing St address

The digital bank has been fined £21m by the City regulator for anti-fraud failures.

Campaigners to get refund after energy bill row

Residents are celebrating after Newcastle City Council announced a U-turn on refunded energy bills.

Tonnes of leftover Grand Prix food to be given out

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

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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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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