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Car loan scandal payouts row - what's it about?Kevin PeacheyCost of living correspondentGetty ImagesMillions of motorists have been denied a path to claim compensation for hidden commissions paid on car…

Rachel ClunBusiness reporter, BBC NewsMillions of motorists will not be able to claim compensation for hidden commissions paid on car loans following a Supreme Court ruling.The UK's highest court sided…

Henry ZeffmanChief political correspondentGetty ImagesThe government will restrict civil service internships to students from poorer families as part of a drive from ministers to make Whitehall more working class.The main…

Karl MercerBBC London Political EditorHeathrow AirportAn artist's impression showing three runways at Heathrow AirportHeathrow Airport has revealed details of its plan to expand and modernise the airport at a cost…

Natalie ShermanBBC News, New YorkJake LaphamBBC News, Washington DCEPACanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said he is "disappointed" by an increased tariff on some exports to the United States. US…

Car finance compensation landmark ruling dueKevin PeacheyCost of living correspondentGetty ImagesA ruling by the UK's most senior judges later could pave the way for millions of motorists to claim compensation…

Do you feel lucky plank? Meet the new 'bulletproof' woodChris BaraniukTechnology ReporterInventWoodInventwood's timber is treated to become super-strongCould your house take a bullet for you?Clad it with a new type…

BBCIn April Donald Trump stunned the world by announcing sweeping new import tariffs – only to put most on hold amid the resulting global financial panic.Four months later, the US…

The BBC investigates the challenges of closing high street shops selling illegal tobacco, vapes and cigarettes. Duration6 minsFirst shown31 Jul 2025Expires tonight 12:59amWatchlistAudio DescribedSign Language

Theo LeggettInternational Business CorrespondentBBCListen to Theo read this articleIn China, they call it the Seagull, and it has looks to match. It is sleek and angular, with bright, downward-slanting headlights…

The secretive US factory that lays bare the contradiction in Trump's America First planFaisal IslamReporting fromArizonaBBCAmong the cactuses in the desert of Arizona, just outside Phoenix, an extraordinary collection of…