Linda Yaccarino announces her departure from Musk’s X
Linda Yaccarino, the boss of Elon Musk’s social media site X, has announced she is stepping down. Ms Yaccarino has been in the role since June, 2023. In a post…
European Union hopes to agree US tariff deal ‘in coming days’
The European Union (EU) has said it hopes to agree a US tariff deal “in the coming days” that would avoid import taxes US President Donald Trump has threatened on…
Post Office compensation schemes are ‘cruel and never-ending’
Victims of the Post Office Horizon IT scandal have said the compensation process is “cruel”, “never-ending” and designed to make them want to give up. Former sub-postmasters told the BBC…
UK housebuilders agree to pay £100m to avoid legal decision
Getty Images Britain’s biggest housebuilders have agreed to pay £100m towards affordable homes to avoid a regulator’s decision on whether they broke competition law. The seven firms have also agreed…
School meals smaller and have less meat due to cost, caterers say
Hayley Clarke & Nathan Standley Education reporter Hayley Clarke / BBC School children are getting less meat, cheaper ingredients and smaller portions in their lunches as caterers battle rising costs,…
Gemma Collins’ weight-loss drug Instagram post banned
An Instagram post by TV personality Gemma Collins which advertised a weight-loss drug and app has been banned. The star posted: “I’m starting this year two sizes down, thanks to…
Urgent action needed to halt exodus of firms leaving UK, says CBI
Simon Jack Business editor, BBC News Getty Images The exodus of firms from the London Stock Exchange has created a “pivotal moment” for the UK’s financial services sector which requires…
Trump delays tariffs as the rest of the world plays hardball
Getty Images Donald Trump’s White House had grandly promised “90 deals in 90 days” after partially pausing the process of levying what the US president called “reciprocal” tariffs. In reality,…
US will raise tariffs on copper to 50%, Trump says
Copper entering the US from other countries is set to face a new tax of 50%, President Donald Trump has said. The decision carries through on tariff threats he made…
Post Office scandal: Exhausted, angry, heartbroken
Esyllt Carr, Emily Atkinson & Tom Espiner BBC News Reporting fromThe Oval, London Post Office scandal victims demand accountability Victims of the Post Office scandal have been waiting years for…