Trump threatens 35% tariffs on Canadian goods
Nadine YousifBBC News, TorontoUS President Donald Trump has said he will impose a 35% tariff on Canadian goods starting on 1 August, even as the two countries were days away…
Martin Lewis’ trick for haggling with a call centre
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National Trust blames tax rises as it cuts 550 jobs
Tom Espiner & Mark AllisonBBC business reporterBBCThe National Trust has announced plans to cut 6% of its current workforce, about 550 jobs, partly blaming an inflated pay bill and tax…
New government code of practice aims to stop unfair parking charges
Caroline LowbridgeBBC News, East MidlandsBBCRosey Hudson was asked to pay £1,906 after taking too long to pay at this car park in DerbyThe government has launched a consultation on a…
UK GDP: Rachel Reeves disappointed after economy shrinks
Tom EspinerBBC business reporterGetty ImagesChancellor Rachel Reeves has called the economy's recent performance "disappointing" after figures showed it shrank unexpectedly in May.The economy contracted by 0.1%, the Office for National…
School meals: More price rises on the cards in Oxfordshire
Parents braced for more school meal price risesBethan NimmoBBC News, OxfordBBCSchool dinners in Oxfordshire went up to £2.90 in April - with more price rises to comeThe cost of school…
Airlines angry at planned rise in Heathrow passenger charges
BBCThe airport wants to demolish the building previously used as Terminal 1Airlines have reacted angrily to Heathrow Airport's plans to raise passenger charges as part of its investment plan to…
Cash Isas: Plans to cut tax-free allowance on hold after backlash
Plans for cash Isa changes on hold after backlashKevin PeacheyCost of living correspondentGetty ImagesThe chancellor has shelved any immediate plans to make changes to cash Individual Savings Accounts (Isas), the…
Trump tariffs: Asia is reeling but is anyone winning?
Asia is reeling from Trump's tariff salvo – is anyone winning?Osmond ChiaBusiness reporter, BBC NewsReporting fromSingaporeGetty ImagesPresident Trump has extended the deadline for tariff negotiations - again"Deeply regrettable" is how…
‘Autofocus’ specs promise sharp vision, near or far
Chris BaraniukTechnology ReporterIXI"People don't want to look like cyborgs," says Niko EidenThey look like an ordinary pair of glasses – but these are tech-packed specs.On a Zoom call, Niko Eiden,…