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Chocolate kept in anti-theft boxes as shops warn it's being stolen to order

Tue, 02/24/2026 - 10:39
Retailers and police forces tell the BBC that thieves are targeting chocolate and selling it on.

Trump's new global tariff comes into effect at 10%

Tue, 02/24/2026 - 06:50
The president threatened to raise the tariff to 15% but has not yet issued an official directive to increase the rate.

Clothing bank faces closure as donations fall

Tue, 02/24/2026 - 06:29
Clothing Coventry has been operating since 2020, and needs £50,000 a year to keep the doors open.

Number of workers on zero-hours contracts hits record high ahead of crackdown

Tue, 02/24/2026 - 06:01
There has been a 181,000 increase in the number of zero-hours contracts since Labour was elected.

Number of workers on zero-hours contracts hits record high ahead of crackdown

Tue, 02/24/2026 - 06:01
There has been a 181,000 increase in the number of zero-hours contracts since Labour was elected.

Trump Organization unveils plan for 'Australia's tallest building'

Tue, 02/24/2026 - 03:20
The tower will be built on Queensland's Gold Coast and be 335 metres high, taller than the Shard in London.

Trump Organization unveils plan for 'Australia's tallest building'

Tue, 02/24/2026 - 03:20
The tower will be built on Queensland's Gold Coast and be 335 metres high, taller than the Shard in London.

FedEx sues for Trump tariff refund

Tue, 02/24/2026 - 01:18
The US Supreme Court ruling that the US president overstepped when imposing levies paved the way for firms to seek a refund.

FedEx sues for Trump tariff refund

Tue, 02/24/2026 - 00:46
The recent US Supreme Court ruling that President Trump overstepped his powers when he imposed global tariffs paved the way for companies to seek a refund.

Orbital space race heats up in Arctic north

Tue, 02/24/2026 - 00:10
Europe lags far behind the US and China in orbital space launches, but new facilities are opening up.

Orbital space race heats up in Arctic north

Tue, 02/24/2026 - 00:10
Europe lags far behind the US and China in orbital space launches, but new facilities are opening up.

Chocolate kept in anti-theft boxes as retailers warn it's being stolen to order

Tue, 02/24/2026 - 00:07
Retailers and police forces tell the BBC that thieves are targeting chocolate and selling it on.

Reform vows to overhaul pension schemes for new local government workers

Mon, 02/23/2026 - 22:14
Reform plans to end more generous defined benefit pension schemes for new local government workers if it wins office

Trump threatens countries that 'play games' with existing trade deals

Mon, 02/23/2026 - 21:12
The threat comes after the Supreme Court ruled on Friday that Trump had exceeded his authority in enacting a sweeping global programme of tariffs.

No 10 says ‘nothing off the table’ over new US tariffs as UK could be among worst hit

Mon, 02/23/2026 - 18:34
Downing Street says discussions are ongoing following US President Donald Trump's announcement of a 15% global tariffs.

Company director jailed over £7m airline parts fraud

Mon, 02/23/2026 - 16:43
The judge said the actions were a "more or less complete undermining" of rules designed to ensure passenger flights are safe.

Company director jailed over £7m airline parts fraud

Mon, 02/23/2026 - 16:43
The judge said the actions were a "more or less complete undermining" of rules designed to ensure passenger flights are safe.

When is the Spring Statement and what might be in it?

Mon, 02/23/2026 - 13:02
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will give an update on her plans for the UK economy when she gives a statement alongside an economic forecast on 3 March.

When is the Spring Statement and what might be in it?

Mon, 02/23/2026 - 13:02
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will give an update on her plans for the UK economy when she gives a statement alongside an economic forecast on 3 March.

Unlicensed betting firms face sponsorship ban

Mon, 02/23/2026 - 12:59
Gambling firms not licensed in the UK could be banned from sponsoring British sports teams - including Premier League clubs - as part of a government crackdown.

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