Entries by BBC News

Later, closer, shorter – the holidays Britons are booking this summer

The trend is down to people trying to save money and make the most of hot weather, travel firms say.

/by
Trump opens door for crypto in retirement accounts

The president signs an order aimed at expanding the kinds of investments allowed in retirement accounts.

/by
OpenAI claims GPT-5 model boosts ChatGPT to ‘PhD level’

GPT-5's release comes as tech firms continue to compete in an effort to claim the world's most advanced AI.

/by
Interest rates cut to lowest level in more than two years

The Bank of England cuts its key rate to 4%, the fifth reduction since August last year.

/by
What the interest rate cut means for you

Changes to the Bank's base rate can affect mortgage and savings rates.

/by
Faisal Islam: Why has the Bank of England cut rates?

Rates are now at their lowest since March 2023 even though inflation is well above target.

/by
Why has the Bank of England cut interest rates?

Rates are now at their lowest since March 2023 even though inflation is well above target.

/by
What are semiconductors and why is Trump threatening 100% tariffs?

The President said he plans to introduce 100% tariffs on foreign-made chips, but the largest producers may avoid the levy.

/by
What are semiconductors and why is Trump threatening 100% tariffs?

The President said he plans to introduce 100% tariffs on foreign-made chips, but the largest producers may avoid the levy.

/by
Trump’s sweeping new tariffs take effect against dozens of countries

The president also hit India with a 50% tariff and threatened a 100% levy on foreign-made computer chips.

/by