UK economy shrunk in April as tax rises kicked in
The UK economy shrunk by more than expected in April as tax increases kicked in for employers and British exporters faced huge uncertainty over US trade tariffs. The economy contracted…
Human-sized Labubu doll sells for more than $150,000
A human-sized Labubu doll was sold this week for a record 1.08m yuan ($150,324; £110,465), according to a Chinese auction house. The 131cm (4ft 4in) figurine was sold at the…
The Korean bakery that wants to make croissants less French
Paris Baguette Paris Baguette operates six stores in France and three outlets in the UK Head into the basement of any bustling mall in Singapore and the chances are you…
A Belgrade landmark bombed by Nato could get Trump makeover
Guy Delauney BBC Balkans correspondent Getty Images The bomb-damaged Ministry of Defence building could be replaced with apartments and a luxury hotel One of the first sights that greets arrivals…
How much did schools, transport and the NHS get?
Getty Images Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced the government’s Spending Review, which outlines the day-to-day budgets for departments over the next three years. The review affects funding for public services…
US inflation ticks higher but tariff impact remains muted
Prices for toys, car parts and major appliances jumped in the US last month, but the overall impact of Donald Trump’s new tariffs on consumers appeared to remain relatively muted.…
Devon-based food group given £1.5m to redistribute surplus crops
Chloe Parkman BBC News, South West BBC The government offered grants of £13.6m to 12 charities across England A Devon-based food organisation has secured more than £1.5m to redistribute surplus…
Elon Musk says he ‘regrets’ some posts he made about Donald Trump
Danai Nesta Kupemba BBC News Getty Images Billionaire Elon Musk has said he regrets some of the posts he made about US President Donald Trump during their war of words…
Lincoln food bank at ‘breaking point’ due to low stock
BBC Staff at Lincoln Foodbank say they have noticed a drop in donations since January A food bank has launched an urgent appeal for donations, after its stock reached the…
NHS and education named as local priorities
Caroline Robinson BBC News, South West BBC People in Devon and Cornwall outlined education, NHS and defence as their priorities People in Cornwall and Devon have told the BBC they…