US tariffs: Goods from Japan and South Korea hit with 25% levy
Trump announces 25% tariffs on South Korea and JapanNatalie ShermanBusiness reporter, BBC NewsGetty ImagesThe US has announced a new 25% tax on products entering the country from South Korea and…
Bereavement leave to be extended to miscarriages before 24 weeks
Joshua NevettPolitical reporterParents who experience a miscarriage before 24 weeks of pregnancy will be entitled to bereavement leave under a planned law change.The government is set to amend the Employment…
Edinburgh Airport liquid limit increased from 100ml to two litres
Claire ThomsonBBC Scotland NewsBBCThere is no limit on the number of two litre containers in hand luggageEdinburgh Airport has lifted the 100ml rule for liquids being carried in hand luggage.It…
Trump threatens extra 10% tariff on nations that side with Brics
Osmond Chia & Dearbail JordanBusiness reporters, BBC NewsReporting fromSingapore & London Getty ImagesUS President Donald Trump has warned that countries which side with the policies of the Brics alliance that…
Towcester Community Larder to hand out leftover Silverstone food
Tonnes of leftover Grand Prix food to be given outKris HollandBBC News, NorthamptonshireTowcester Community LarderA team of volunteers collecting leftover food from British Grand Prix caterersMore than 12 tonnes of…
Apple hits back against ‘unprecedented’ €500m EU fine
Liv McMahonTechnology reporterGetty ImagesApple is appealing against a €500m (£430m; $586m) fine handed down by EU regulators over alleged anti-competitive behaviour on its App Store.The European Commission said in April…
Hard-hit families hail £1 school uniform sale in Wigan
Jasmine DuFraisseBBC News ManchesterJasmine DuFraisse/BBCThe first sale was in Wigan this week Families have welcomed a charity-run £1 school uniform sale, saying "every little bit helps" with increasing costs of…