Faisal Islam: Global disruption looms large over biggest-ever Davos
Expect the World Economic Forum to be both the centre of the world this week, and totally bizarre, writes the BBC's economics editor.
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'Europe won't be blackmailed,' Danish PM says in wake of Trump Greenland threats
The US president threatens to impose tariffs on countries that oppose his plans to take over the territory.
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Faisal Islam: Trump's Greenland threats to allies are without parallel
The US president's latest threats will baffle the leaders of allied nations, writes the BBC's economics editor.
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British Gas took 15 months to refund me £1,500. It's absurd
Beth Kojder said it was frustrating it took so long to get her money back, given the ombudsman had ruled in her favour nearly a year ago.
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Trump tariff threat over Greenland 'unacceptable', European leaders say
The US president says several European allies opposed to his plans to buy Greenland will face 10% tariffs from February.
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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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The one measure that can tell us a lot about the state of the UK economy
Consumer confidence levels are rebounding for some in the UK, but older generations look to be immune, writes Faisal Islam.
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Big chains accused of masquerading as independent restaurants on delivery apps
Justina John says independent restaurants are "small fish trying to swim with the sharks".
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Trump's proposed credit card cap spotlights Americans' debt. Would it help?
President Trump's proposal to cap credit card interest rates at 10% - an idea with bipartisan support - received swift backlash from bank executives.
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What tariffs has Trump announced and why?
Trump's volatile trade policy has thrown the world economy into chaos, and put some US prices up.
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Government to give cash payouts to people in financial crisis
The replacement for the Household Support Fund aims to help people facing sudden difficulties.
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ChatGPT to carry adverts for some users
OpenAI is also expanding its cheaper subscription tier, ChatGPT Go, to all countries where it operates.
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Trump to unveil home buying plan involving retirement funds
The housing proposal will let Americans use their 401(k)s for down payments, a Trump economic adviser said.
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Weight loss jabs are 'opportunity' for Leon, boss says
John Vincent says the chain could benefit from the weight loss trend, and sets out his plans to revive the business.
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The threat to the US economy from Trump’s fight with the Fed
Donald Trump's stand-off with the US central bank has recalled episodes in other countries - which ended badly for the economy.
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Mother of Elon Musk's child sues xAI over Grok deepfakes
The parent company of X and Grok, xAI, launched a counter-suit saying she had violated its terms of service.
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'We're in survival mode': The milk price crisis draining dairy farms
Adam and Lucy Johnstone have seen the money they receive for their milk tumble over the last three months.
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China and Canada announce tariffs relief after a high-stakes meeting between Carney and Xi
Canola oil and electric cars are at the centre of the deal agreed by Mark Carney and Xi Jinping after years of strained ties.
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Star Wars boss departs after leading franchise reboot
She oversaw the expansion of the franchise, including five feature films and new TV shows.
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CIA director had two-hour meeting with new Venezuelan leader in Caracas
The pair discussed economic opportunities and preventing Venezuela becoming a place for "America's adversaries", a US official said.
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US to cut tariffs on Taiwanese goods after investment pledge
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the deal would help boost semiconductor production in the US.
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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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Should more be done to tackle 'ghost jobs', vacancies that don't exist?
Companies are advertising vacancies that have already been filled or might not have ever existed.
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Why this month's inflation figure may be good news for you
The rate of inflation, which charts the rising cost of living, has slowed - driven partly by essentials.
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'Warm hub has saved me from loneliness'
An 84-year-old Blackpool pensioner says she found herself in fuel poverty when her husband died.
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Cafe offers free breakfasts for vulnerable people
Hummingbird Cafe wants to support people who may not be able to afford a hot meal.
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Trump to unveil home buying plan involving retirement funds
The housing proposal will let Americans use their 401(k)s for down payments, a Trump economic adviser said.
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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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Government to give cash payouts to people in financial crisis
The replacement for the Household Support Fund aims to help people facing sudden difficulties.
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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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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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The Bottom Line
Lessons learned from a dotcom entrepreneur on the boom and bust of his company, boo.com.
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Crossing Continents
The Netherlands is experiencing a housing crisis. Could ten new cities be the answer?
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Martin Lewis on 'the most dangerous form of mainstream debt in the UK'
Martin Lewis explains how building up overdraft debt compares to credit card debt.
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The Inquiry
Can Kenya’s plan for digital outsourcing solve its jobs crisis?
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