Entries by BBC News

Trump wants new Fed chair to be ‘totally independent’

The US president piled major pressure on Kevin Warsh's predecessor to cut interest rates.

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Borrowing in April hit highest level since Covid

Borrowing was higher than expected last month and retail sales fell as fuel prices surged.

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Why are unpaid debt court cases rising?

Why are unpaid debt court cases rising?

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Bank boss sorry after describing workers as ‘lower value human capital’

The Standard Chartered boss said he values all colleagues and is committed to helping them cope with change.

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Morrisons planning to close 100 stores in next few months

It said difficulties had been exacerbated by "significant cost increases resulting from government policy choices".

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Stop blaming young people for being unemployed, says Amazon’s UK boss

John Boumphrey says the education system "isn't necessarily producing young people who are ready for work".

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Queues at Dover build in first half-term getaway with new EU checks

It is the first holiday period since the EU's new border system was fully implemented.

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UK sees hottest day of year as bank holiday travellers face queues

Temperatures hit 28.4C in parts of England on Friday, while delays have been reported at the Port of Dover and Birmingham Airport ahead of the bank holiday weekend.

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Why thousands of stock trades tied to Trump are raising eyebrows

The BBC's Michelle Fleury looks at trades disclosed by the president.

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Why thousands of stock trades tied to Trump are raising eyebrows

The BBC's Michelle Fleury looks at trades disclosed by the president.

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