The move comes ahead of a deadline that may see much higher import taxes on goods coming into the US.
Aged 18-39? Martin Lewis on the £1 investment to make now
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Martin Lewis explains why it's a good idea to put £1 into a Lifetime ISA.
Home Office unaware if foreign workers leave after visas end, MPs say
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The cross-party committee says the government has failed to gather "basic information".
Viral band finds itself at the centre of AI claims and hoaxes
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Velvet Sundown has racked up hundreds of thousands of streams on Spotify - without anyone even being sure if it's real.
'I'm being paid to fix issues caused by AI'
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Businesses that rush to use AI to write content or computer code, often have to pay humans to fix it.
Your new banknote ideas - from British Bulldogs to Fawlty Towers
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The Bank of England wants views on themes for its next series of banknotes, and BBC readers are full of ideas.
What have tariffs really done to the US economy?
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As President Trump weighs tariff plans, he will have one eye on the US economy.
Congress passes Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' cutting taxes and spending
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The president wins over sparring factions within his own party to get the bill passed after months of wrangling.
What will Trump's tax and spending bill do to the US national debt?
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What will Trump's tax and spending bill do to the US national debt?
Over 288,000 NI pensioners could get fuel payment - Lyons
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It comes after the government performed a U-turn on its controversial policy.
Ryanair increases size limits for free cabin bags
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The increase comes as the EU mandates a universal minimum size for free underseat bags.
Surprise jump in US jobs as economy defies expectations
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Hiring in the US defied expectations with 147,000 jobs added in June, according to the latest figures.
Ryanair cancels flights for 30,000 passengers due to French strike
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Airlines and France's transport minister has condemned the strikes as unacceptable, at the start of summer holidays.
UK borrowing costs fall as investors' nerves ease
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The cost of UK government borrowing falls and the pound rallies as the PM says he works "in lockstep" with Rachel Reeves.
'£54k to rent five phones is killing my business'
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A BBC investigation uncovers the crippling costs of telecoms services faced by small firms.
Trump calls for US central bank head to quit immediately
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The president has repeatedly criticised Jerome Powell for not cutting rates but has sent mixed signals about removing him from the role.
Microsoft to cut up to 9,000 jobs as it invests in AI
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The US tech giant will axe 4% of its global workforce and plough money into artificial intelligence.
Why the world's superyachts are getting bigger and bigger
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Billionaires and multimillionaires around the globe are trading up for more space and luxury.
Citroen owners left stranded over airbag safety risk
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An estimated 120,000 drivers have been told not to use their vehicles following a fatal accident in France.
Reeves' five choices to turn government finances around
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The chancellor's financial wriggle room has shrunk after welform reforms were watered down.
Trump announces trade deal with Vietnam
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The US plans to charge 20% tariffs on Vietnamese goods - less than half the rate set to go into effect next week.
Borrowing costs jump and pound falls after Reeves' tears
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Markets react after a tearful appearance by Chancellor Rachel Reeves in parliament
Five takeaways from report into fire that shut Heathrow down
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A report into a fire that resulted in Heathrow Airport shutting down for nearly a day has been released - what are the key findings?
Tesla deliveries fall for second quarter in a row
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Elon Musk's controversial role in the Trump administration has been blamed for the collapse in sales.
Heathrow shutdown caused by problem found seven years ago
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A report found that moisture affected parts at a nearby electrical plant that supplies Heathrow with power, causing a fire.
Qantas data breach exposes up to six million customer profiles
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The airline was hit by a cyber attack on a platform storing names, email addresses and phone numbers.
Trump threatens Japan with tariff up to 35% as deadline looms
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It would be well above the 24% tariff imposed on Japan as part of the so-called "Liberation Day" in April.
Bank of England to redesign banknotes - and wants your help
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The first facelift in more than 50 years signals the possible end of historical figures on notes.
Government wins welfare bill vote after big concessions to rebels
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MPs approved the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill but only after ministers made big changes.
TSB name could disappear from UK in Santander deal
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The bank is set to be integrated into Santander UK which has said there could be job cuts.
US Senate Republicans narrowly pass Trump's 'big, beautiful' bill
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Vice-President JD Vance casts the tie-breaking vote after more than 24 hours of intense debate, sending the bill back to the House.
Millions of websites to get 'game-changing' AI bot blocker
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Publishers including Condé Nast and Sky News have welcomed the new tech from internet infrastructure firm, Cloudflare.
Musk's X appoints 'king of virality' in bid to draw in younger users
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Nikita Bier has previously developed platforms that have proved popular with teen users.
Two-year wait for several new workplace rights
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Some measures within the Employment Rights Bill are not due to come into force until 2027.
Trump threatens to set Doge on Musk as pair feud again over budget plan
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The US president suggests the cost-cutting agency the tech titan helped set up could be used against him.
M&S 'fully back online in four weeks', says boss
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The retailer continues to recover from a cyber attack that is expected to hit profits by £300m.
House prices see biggest monthly fall for over two years
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The Nationwide says the fall may reflect weaker demand following April's changes to stamp duty.
Fall in number of people struggling to pay energy bills
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A survey finds the number of Northern Ireland people who sometimes struggle to pay their electricity and gas bills fell this year.
Parental leave and pay for new parents to be reviewed
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Campaigners say the UK's system has been "overlooked for years", and investing in it is a "no-brainer".
The bridge changing lives and boosting business
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The Öresund bridge, which connects Denmark and Sweden, is celebrating 25 years since its opening.
Household energy bills fall but may not go much lower
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Bills for homes using a typical amount of gas and electricity will drop by £11 a month.
Royal train to be cut in Palace cost-saving measure
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The announcement has come alongside the annual publication of royal finances.
Government supporting refinery as 420 jobs at risk
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The government says workers at the Lindsey plant in Lincolnshire have been "badly let down".
Food delivery apps to tighten checks to stop illegal workers
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The government met with Deliveroo, Uber Eats and Just Eat after a report said drivers were sub-letting accounts.
Tech firms face demands to stop illegal content going viral
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UK regulator Ofcom is consulting on more safety measures for online platforms, such as preventing screen-records of children's livestreams.
Canada drops tech tax to restart US trade talks
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A new tax on technology firms is being halted after Trump threatened new tariffs on Canadian goods.
Welfare concessions to be set out before key vote
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Ministers hope to reassure wavering MPs after a rebellion over benefits cuts led to a major climbdown.
'Everybody knew the welfare reform bill was a £5bn cut'
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Economics Editor Faisal Islam on what was really behind the big rebellion about the government's welfare reform bill, after the government confirmed it will make major concessions.
UK-US tariff deal begins but still no news on steel
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The deal will give the UK motor industry preferential treatment and cut aerospace tariffs to zero.
Lifetime ISAs leave some with less money than they put in
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MPs call for reform to the savings account which aims to help people save towards retirement or a first home.
