Entries by BBC News

World central bank chiefs ‘stand in solidarity’ with US Fed chair Powell

Eleven central banks have backed Jerome Powell after the US launched a criminal investigation into the US Fed.

Which countries do business with Iran and what could US tariffs mean?

Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on countries trading with Iran after its deadly crackdown on anti-government protests.

What countries do business with Iran and what could US tariffs mean?

Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on countries trading with Iran after its deadly crackdown on anti-government protests.

New Birmingham-Manchester rail link to be proposed

Previous plans for a high-speed rail line between the cities were scrapped by Rishi Sunak's government.

Trump briefed on military and covert options for Iran, sources say

The US president also imposes a 25% tariff on countries that "do business" with Tehran, while Iran's foreign minister says his country is "ready for war".

World central bank chiefs ‘stand in solidarity’ with US Fed chair Powell

Eleven central banks have backed Jerome Powell after the US launched a criminal investigation into the US Fed.

Charity shortlisted after helping keep homes warm

Severn Wye has been shortlisted for the Health Service Journal Partnership Award.

‘I volunteer at the baby bank that helped me’

The Family Matters charity in Weymouth works to help parents with babies and children of pre school age.

X could ‘lose right to self regulate’, says Starmer

It is currently illegal to share deepfakes, but the law against creating them has not yet come into force.

Crossing Continents

The Netherlands is experiencing a housing crisis. Could ten new cities be the answer?