Entries by BBC News

‘There’s no way we can afford $100,000’: Small firms scramble over H-1B visa fees

Startups and smaller firms could bear the brunt of Trump's new H-1B visa fee, and some fear it could thwart US innovation.

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Government considers financial support for JLR suppliers

Fears are growing that some of the car maker's suppliers could go bust without support.

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Labubu dolls made up 90% of fake toys seized at UK border

Of the 259,000 fake toys seized in 2025, 236,000 were counterfeit Labubus, the Home Office says.

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Labubu dolls make up 90% of fake toys seized at UK border

Of the 259,000 fake toys seized so far this year, 236,000 were counterfeit Labubus, the Home Office says.

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UK drug price rises ‘necessary’, says Patrick Vallance

His comments come after pharmaceutical giants either paused or scrapped projects in the UK.

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Business Daily

We head to the US where prices are rising and supply can't keep up with demand

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Northern Powerhouse Rail plans delayed again

The BBC understands the prime minister will now not announce plans for a rail link between Manchester and Liverpool at the Labour Party conference.

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Northern Powerhouse Rail plans delayed again

The BBC understands the prime minister will now not announce plans for a rail link between Manchester and Liverpool at the Labour Party conference.

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New home sales in US jump to fastest pace in three years

Sales of new homes in the US surge more than expected as builders offered their discounts to lure in buyers.

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Children to be auto-enrolled for free school meals

The new system will go live in September 2026, Cornwall Council said.

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