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Eli Lilly boss: 'Tariffs are pivotal moment and hard to come back from'

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The Chief Executive of Eli Lilly has told the BBC that he is doubtful tariffs could bring manufacturing jobs to the US whilst raising billions in tax revenue

What is live shopping and will it take off?

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Big in Asia, live shopping involves brands putting on live shows to sell direct to shoppers.

Lush and Kwik Fit warn tax rise will push up prices

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The brands are warning of the impact of employer National Insurance Contribution rises which kick in on Sunday.

UK draws up list of US products it could hit with tariffs

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The business secretary says he wants to reach an economic deal but would take "necessary steps' if talks failed.

Luton airport expansion approved by government

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Luton Rising wants to increase airport capacity to 32 million passengers by 2043.

What next for products like the iPhone made in China? And more of your questions answered

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Donald Trump slaps much of the world with a 10% baseline tariff while others face even higher rates. Our correspondents answer your questions.

British Steel could decide to shut Scunthorpe plant in days

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British Steel's owner has cancelled coal and iron ore shipments to the Scunthorpe plant.

How were Donald Trump's tariffs calculated?

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Analysts have questioned claims that new tariffs are reciprocal and based on those charged against the US.

Watch: How Trump's tariffs may impact India

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The BBC's Nikhil Inamdar explains how US President Donald Trump's tariffs could impact India.

Global stocks slide as Trump tariffs hit markets

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European shares open lower after falls in Asia, while the gold price hits another record high.

Can Trump's sweeping global tariffs spark a manufacturing boom in India?

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Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs have shaken global trade, but can India turn disruption into opportunity?

Watch: Starmer says UK will keep 'cool head' after tariff announcement

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The prime minister told the UK's biggest business leaders a trade war with the US is not in the UK's national interest.

Faisal Islam: A messy global trade war looks inevitable

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The impact of the tariffs will be huge, with significant changes to long-standing global avenues of trade.

Trump's tariffs on China, EU and more, at a glance

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A 10% rate of import tax will apply globally - with higher rates for a list of Trump's "worst offenders".

Vending machines sell farm shop goods out of hours

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Visitors can pay for milk and meats from suppliers on The Romney Marsh by tapping their bank cards.

Three things to know about Trump's tariffs announcement

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The BBC's Michelle Fleury breaks down what the import taxes mean for the US and countries around the world.

Trump to charge tariffs of up to 50% on 'worst offenders' globally

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The president says the US has been "pillaged, raped and plundered" for years by international trade partners.

How might Trump's tariffs affect the UK and your money

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The UK has been hit with 10% tariffs by the US, but there is uncertainty of the impact of them.

Watch: Key moments in Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs announcement

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The US president said universal 10% tariffs would go into effect for all countries starting 5 April.

UK firms react to Trump tariffs: 'It's a huge blow to Scotland's whisky industry'

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Business in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland tell us what US tariffs could mean for them.

Tesla sales plunge after Elon Musk backlash

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The car maker's sales slide has been attributed to competition and controversy around its boss.

Parents allowed to block children's games and friends on Roblox

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They are the latest safety measures from the gaming platform, which has faced questions over inappropriate content.

Heathrow Airport boss apologises for fire shutdown

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Airport boss Thomas Woldbye apologises to the passengers whose journeys were disrupted last month.

Council offers grants to help with cost of living

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Rotherham Council allocates £4.3m to helping its residents with food and energy costs.

'National Insurance rise may force us to close'

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Charities and childcare centres say they are being hit by the tax increase but cannot raise prices.

Trump tariffs 'could cost NI firms £100m'

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Tariffs of 20% on NI goods entering the US could cost local businesses at least £100m in lost sales.

Trump-endorsed news channel sees shares surge 2,200%

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Conservative US cable channel Newsmax started trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Monday.

Trump is pressing the nuclear option on tariffs

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The option of a 20% universal tariff is the only way to get to some of the massive revenues of trillions of dollars claimed by some of his advisers.

Three big unknowns ahead of Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs

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The president is expected to unveil details of his plans for a wider set of import taxes. But what tariffs and when?

Car firms fined for withholding recycling information

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BMW, Ford, JLR, Peugeot Citroen, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Renault, Toyota, Vauxhall and Volkswagen have all been fined.

Why are bills going up? Your questions answered

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Bills, bins, and benefits - the BBC's cost of living correspondent Kevin Peachy answers your questions on bill rises.

Investigation launched into UK's statistics agency

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The Office for National Statistics is under review after criticism about the reliability of its data.

'Seek help with bills if falling behind'

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Wailim Wong advises residents to shop around to get the best deals.

Traders looking for support as costs rise

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Shopkeepers on Bridgnorth high street are likely to feel the pinch as costs rise this month.

How much did council tax go up in April?

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Council tax bills rose for millions of households in England, Scotland and Wales on 1 April.

UK has best chance to overturn tariffs, says Reynolds

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Tne trade secretary says the UK will be hit by tariffs on Wednesday but can negotiate an exemption.

How much more will low paid workers get in their wages?

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The new National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage rates take effect from Tuesday.

'Scary' demand for community supermarket

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The Braintree Hub has opened after a similar facility nearby struggled to cope with high demand.

Family leaves London to avoid April cost increases

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Tolu and Isaac Frimpong are leaving London to avoid an extra £1,000 in monthly expenses.

Restaurant chain Hooters files for bankruptcy

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Like many other casual dining chains, Hooters has struggled in recent years with rising costs and wages.

The Finnish defence firms 'on steroids'

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Helsinki has become one of the top five cities in Europe for investment in defence and security technologies.

Single parents hit hardest by 'awful April' bill rises

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A series of household bills, including water, energy and council tax, increase on Tuesday.

Dry cleaner in a spin over energy cost unfairness

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Small businesses in north Wales believe it's "unfair" to have the highest energy charges in the UK.

Animal hospital 'worried about the future'

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Vale Wildlife Hospital, in Beckford, has seen its energy bill jump from £1,500 to £5,500.

UK expects to be affected by Trump tariffs - No 10

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Downing Street does not rule out retaliating if new tariffs are imposed on Wednesday.

Plan to raise protection on savings to £110,000

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The amount of savings protected if a bank goes under should rise from the current £85,000, a regulator says.

Beans on toast soap aims to tackle hygiene poverty

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The product highlights the choice some families face between buying hygiene products and eating.

How much is child benefit going up and who can claim it?

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The government has confirmed how much child benefit will be worth from April 2025.

Thames Water picks private equity firm as preferred buyer

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The troubled water utility firm says KKR could complete the deal in the second half of this year.

Cafe owner's fears over cut to business rate relief

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Donna Carr says the latest financial year has been "shocking" and expects it to get worse.