Entries by BBC News

Rachel Reeves defends decisions in spending review

In a speech, the chancellor says a squeeze on funding is a "product of economic reality".

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Baby bank needs to raise £60,000 for new premises

The charity is moving to a new site so it can help more families in need with essential supplies.

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Trump’s 50% tariffs on metals come into effect

Trump doubles down on his tariffs, while sparing the UK from the latest duties.

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Food waste charity celebrates one-year milestone

FareShare says it delivers food for 2.14 million meals around Surrey and Sussex each year.

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Train firms must stop criminalising ‘innocent errors’, report says

An inquiry found "disproportionate" punishments for often innocent mistakes.

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US steel and aluminium tariffs doubled to 50%

Trump doubles down on his tariffs, while sparing the UK from the latest duties.

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UK temporarily spared from Trump’s 50% steel tariffs

The executive order raises import taxes for US firms buying from other countries - but the levy remains at 25% for the UK.

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Oreo maker sues Aldi in US over ‘copycat’ packaging

The discount supermarket is being sued in a US court, accused of imitating the American biscuit brand.

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Oreo maker sues Aldi in US over ‘copycat’ packaging

The discount supermarket is being sued in a US court, accused of imitating the American biscuit brand.

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Debt and trade issues weaken UK growth, OECD says

The policy group lowers its UK economy forecast due to trade barriers and Britain's "very thin" financial buffer.

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