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.
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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".
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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?
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What have tariffs really done to the US economy?
As President Trump weighs tariff plans, he will have one eye on the US economy.
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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.
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One in 10 cars sold in UK made in China
One in 10 cars bought in the UK are Chinese owned, new figures suggest.
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British Bulldogs to Basil Fawlty - your banknote redesign ideas
The Bank of England wants views on themes for its next series of banknotes, and BBC readers are full of ideas.
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What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed?
We look at the different circumstances that affect you if you're due a refund for cancelled or delayed flights.
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AI claims and a hoax spokesman: Viral band confuses the world of music
The Velvet Sundown has racked up hundreds of thousands of streams on Spotify - without anyone even being sure if it's real.
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Congress passes Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' cutting taxes and spending
The president wins over sparring factions within his own party to get the bill passed after months of wrangling.
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Ryanair increases size limits for free cabin bags
The increase comes as the EU mandates a universal minimum size for free underseat bags.
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Home Office 'not checking' when foreign worker visas expire
The cross-party committee says the government has failed to gather "basic information".
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Strong jump in US jobs as economy defies expectations
Hiring in the US defied expectations with 147,000 jobs added last month, official figures show.
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UK borrowing costs fall as investors' nerves ease
The cost of UK government borrowing falls and the pound rallies as the PM says he works "in lockstep" with Rachel Reeves.
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Reeves' five choices to turn government finances around
The chancellor's financial wriggle room has shrunk after welform reforms were watered down.
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Citroen owners left stranded over airbag safety risk
An estimated 120,000 drivers have been told not to use their vehicles following a fatal accident in France.
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Ryanair cancels flights for 30,000 passengers due to French strike
Airlines and France's transport minister has condemned the strikes as unacceptable, at the start of summer holidays.
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'£54k to rent five phones is killing my business'
A BBC investigation uncovers the crippling costs of telecoms services faced by small firms.
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Trump calls on US central bank head to quit immediately
The president has repeatedly criticised Jerome Powell for not cutting rates but has sent mixed signals about removing him from the role.
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Five things we now know about the fire that shut Heathrow down
A report into a fire that resulted in Heathrow Airport shutting down for nearly a day has been released - what are the key findings?
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Trump announces trade deal with Vietnam
The US plans to charge 20% tariffs on Vietnamese goods - less than half the rate set to go into effect next week.
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Microsoft to cut up to 9,000 more jobs as it invests in AI
The US tech giant will axe 4% of its global workforce and plough money into artificial intelligence.
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Heathrow considering legal action against National Grid over fire that caused shutdown
An investigation finds National Grid had been aware of a problem at a substation since 2018.
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Bank of England to redesign banknotes - and wants your help
The first facelift in more than 50 years signals the possible end of historical figures on notes.
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Why the world's superyachts are getting bigger and bigger
Billionaires and multimillionaires around the globe are trading up for more space and luxury.
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The bridge changing lives and boosting business
The Öresund bridge, which connects Denmark and Sweden, is celebrating 25 years since its opening.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Supercell boss: 'We need to take bigger risks'
The boss of mobile gaming giant Supercell says the industry needs to take bigger risks to compete.
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Russia's economy is down but not out
The country's economy has been surprisingly resilient but there are underlying problems.
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Tech giants unleash AI on weather forecasts: are they any good?
The biggest tech firms are using AI to forecast the weather but is that better than existing models?
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Why Ukraine is one of the world's most digital countries
Despite the war, Ukraine has developed of the most advanced systems for digital government services.
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Can shoes be made in the US without cheap labour?
American production is possible, but it often needs to be automated to be cost effective.
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Race to mine metals for EV batteries threatens marine paradise
Photographs appear to show how nickel mining damaged one the world's most diverse marine environments
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The women at the centre of Somalia's construction boom
Mogadishu's rapid expansion after decades of war is giving unexpected opportunities in a male-dominated society.
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Indian scientists search for the perfect apple
India can't grow enough apples to meet demand but farmers are struggling to raise production.
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A Belgrade landmark bombed by Nato could get Trump makeover
The Serbian project, led by Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, has run into opposition and scandal.
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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.
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Council tax plan could 'reduce' help for poorest
To save money, Durham County Council is proposing changes to the Council Tax Reduction Scheme.
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Charity warns of unprecedented food demand
A charity which gives free or cheap food to those who need it says it is struggling to meet demand.
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Families to get £100 voucher towards uniform costs
Barnsley council plans to spend £2.7m on the scheme in time for the next academic year.
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What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed?
We look at the different circumstances that affect you if you're due a refund for cancelled or delayed flights.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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Xi's real test is not Trump's trade war
The real battleground of the current trade war might be China's domestic economy
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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?
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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.
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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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Witness History
The story behind the catchy political slogan much loved by US President Donald Trump
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What in the World
And why money has a lot to do with it.
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