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The 24 states are seeking to block Trump's latest tariffs, which he imposed to replace levies struck down by the Supreme Court.
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A trade court has cleared the way for businesses to receive refunds for tariffs that the Supreme Court struck down last month.
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Electricity prices on the Isle of Man will rise by 1.5%, while water and sewage goes up by 2.9%.
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Analysis shows that most private renters live with less than what is needed for day-to-day life.
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Gas prices in the Ten Towns area will fall by just over 10% in April.
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The firm was unable to cope during high demand, Ofwat says, leading to "immense stress" for customers.
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It is also the first time the target has been lowered since it was cut to "around 5%" in 2023.
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Scott Bessent says that "likely sometime this week" the US will increase its global tariff on imports from the existing 10%.
James Watt apologises to staff and investors after hundreds of jobs were lost with the sale of the brewer and pub chain.
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A BBC investigation speaks to electricians and families setting up illegal meter bypasses to steal power.
Experts have warned that if oil and gas prices remains elevated it could make goods and services more expensive.
The US President said he was taking steps to keep energy supplies flowing as oil and gas prices continued to surge.
Trump lashed out after Spain barred the US from using its military bases to carry out strikes on Iran.
There are measures, announced ahead of the chancellor's Spring Statement, yet to take effect.
Among the data and projections are key figures that shine a light on prospects for your finances.
The forecasts were made before the conflict in the Middle East broke out which could have a "very significant" impact, the OBR said.
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The billionaire says "anti-semitism is always in the air" with parallels to the persecution his ancestors faced.
Markets react as the conflict in the Middle East intensifies and concerns grow over how long it will last.
Origami techniques can add strength to structures without adding bulk.
People in their 20s and 30s tell the BBC how they feel about their finances as the chancellor delivers her Spring Statement.
Global oil prices spike after Iran launched strikes across the Middle East in response to attacks by the US and Israel.
P&R creates a tax reform calculator for households to see how proposals could affect them.
Beverage and cannabis company Tilray acquires the brewery, the brand and 11 bars after Brewdog went into administration.
If oil prices remain high for some time, the knock-on effects could affect the costs of fuel and food
The majority of flights to key Middle Eastern hubs have been cancelled for Monday as the conflict continues.
We look at the different circumstances that affect you if you're due a refund for cancelled or delayed flights.
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Professor Ha-Joon Chang, "a hungry economist” explores why economics matters.
Experts have warned that a prolonged conflict could push global energy prices even higher.
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Yorkshire Cat Rescue in Haworth says it paid £282,000 in vet bills in 2025 and rescued 925 animals.
The business had been running for over 150 years before it collapsed, so one former employee took matters into her own hands.
BA and Virgin Atlantic are among major airlines to ground services to the Middle East in light of the attacks.
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For nearly a decade, David Stern acted as a key conduit between Jeffrey Epstein and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
The cost of renting privately has surged in the last five years, but tenants may now see a slowdown.
If Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros goes ahead it could significantly reshape Hollywood.
Staff are told Brewdog's German arm is not included in the sale and will now be liquidated but bars will trade as normal this weekend.
The chancellor has stepped in to protect jobs at the helicopter manufacturer in Somerset, the BBC understands.
Parent company KP confirms the proposals may lead to the loss of a factory in Uttoxeter.
It means the annual gas bill of a typical household with a credit meter will reduce by £80 a year.
Martin Lewis explains what the upcoming change to the energy price cap means for your bills.
The supermarket chain says it will stop sourcing fresh, chilled and frozen mackerel by 29 April.
Migrant workers alleged they were subjected to abusive treatment in a Malaysian factory for Dyson.
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Households entitled to national benefits will be identified by the new system.
Jo Haywood says the volunteer-led group is seeing "record numbers" of people needing cheaper food.
Netflix's decision to back down from the bidding war clears the path for Paramount to win the takeover battle.
The European Commission says it is assessing whether the peer breached its code of conduct while its trade envoy.
Karen has not only left the family in emotional turmoil but also in serious debt.
The company told drivers they could expect to receive more in pay and tips than they actually did.
Brende acknowledged communications with Epstein but said he was "completely unaware" of his past criminal activity.
Parties hoping to form at least part of a government will want to show how they will pay for their vote-winning promises
People at the start of their careers are particularly affected by the UK's weak job market.
It comes after hundreds of people contacted BBC Your Voice to express frustration over late deliveries.
The technology and online grocery group is cutting about 5% of its global workforce, with two-thirds of the losses in the UK.
The Ark Wildlife Park is home to exotic animals such as crocodiles, monkeys and wildcats.
The German budget supermarket is a growing competitor among British supermarkets.
The comments come after US President Donald Trump said he wants global tariffs to replace income taxes as America's main revenue source.
The US Supreme Court's decision to block a pillar of US trade policy has caused yet more uncertainty.
Soft drinks company Twig's Beverage has a loyal following for its old-fashioned approach.
The retailer began expanding into housebuilding in 2020 but it is scrapping those plans to focus on retail instead.
A former California governor candidate was also disciplined as the prediction market Kalshi cracks down.
Chief executive Ken Murphy says Tesco must be "efficient and agile” to compete.
About 600 jobs will go at the luxury car maker, which in part blames US tariffs for its troubles.
Queen's University Belfast says there were more than 10,500 visits by students to its food bank in the students' union.
Typical household energy bills will fall by 7% in April, regulator Ofgem has announced, following a shake-up in charges by the government.
Typical household bills will fall by 7% when the new energy cap takes effect on 1 April 2026.
Changes announced in the Budget mean all energy bills will see some kind of reduction, but it will vary.
From 25 February, a new system will come into force which will affect many people, including British dual nationals.
Warner Bros says the latest proposal could convince it to abandon the deal it struck with Netflix.
Some areas have seen average house prices increase by 7% in the past year, according to ONS data.
The technology giant had pledged to increase investment in the US by $600bn, under pressure from Trump.
New guidelines have been issued by the Department of Education in the wake of law changes on uniforms.
BBC News NI having been looking at they key aspects of the new guidelines.
The global levy comes in at 10%, lower than the rate the president had threatened at the weekend.
Clothing Coventry has been operating since 2020, and needs £50,000 a year to keep the doors open.
There has been a 181,000 increase in the number of zero-hours contracts since Labour was elected.
The tower will be built on Queensland's Gold Coast and be 335 metres high, taller than the Shard in London.
The US Supreme Court ruling that the US president overstepped when imposing levies paved the way for firms to seek a refund.
Retailers and police forces tell the BBC that thieves are targeting chocolate and selling it on.
The judge said the actions were a "more or less complete undermining" of rules designed to ensure passenger flights are safe.
Gambling firms not licensed in the UK could be banned from sponsoring British sports teams - including Premier League clubs - as part of a government crackdown.
Downing Street says discussions are ongoing following US President Donald Trump's announcement of a 15% global tariffs.
The threat comes after the Supreme Court ruled on Friday that Trump had exceeded his authority in enacting a sweeping global programme of tariffs.
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After the Supreme Court ruling, Trump said he would impose new levies of 15% on goods entering the US.
A Guernsey mum is calling for cheaper and a greater choice of gluten-free foods for her family.
More Indians in small towns are now shopping for affordable brands instead of unlabelled goods in the bazaars.
Jobs are available on the icy continent for chefs, plumbers, carpenters and even hairdressers.
Businesses say questions remain after US President Donald Trump announced he will impose global tariffs of 15%.
Citizens Advice's Warm and Well scheme in North Yorkshire will receive the money over three years.
Each year, Citizens Advice selects social policy areas for analysis based on its clients' issues.
After most of his tariffs were outlawed on Friday, Trump announced new global tariffs of 10% - which he says he has now increased to 15%.
Can boxing do more to look after its fighters?
The stud continues but a visitor centre and cafe closes as the rare-breed centre takes stock.
The scheme will seek to take inspiration from Ukraine's drone manufacturing programme.
If you think the Supreme Court ruling heralds a return to pre-Trump business as usual - think again.
Wingstop, Burger King, and others have walked away from an industry commitment to avoid using fast-growing chickens
Overall the economy grew 2.2% last year, holding up despite pressures from changes to tariff and immigration policy.
Global Counsel's clients cut ties with the firm over Lord Mandelson's links with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
This customer might be feeling trolled, in this scene from Small Prophets.
Continuing strong sales from online jewellers after a recent spike in gold prices also helped drive the increase.
The government took in more from tax receipts than expected, official data suggests.
Dutch coffee-making giant Jacobs Douwe Egberts (JDE) will close its plant in Banbury this year.
Washington will set a 19% tariff on most Indonesian goods in exchange for lower trade barriers for US goods
His associate said the music industry was "related to P", a way Epstein apparently often referred to women.
The entertainment giant's revenue surged last year as 159 million fans attended its concerts.
India's mango farmers are being urged to innovate as climate change makes cultivation "unpredictable".
The US bought more goods than it sold in 2025 as the White House attempts to reverse the flow.
The new coin has been made with with Beano, Britain's longest-running weekly comic, first published in 1938
Savvy bill payers shopping around for fixed-tariff energy deals also dented earnings at British Gas.
The Gates Foundation said the decision was made to "ensure the focus remains on the summit's key priorities".
"You cannot go to sleep on this president," says one toymaker, of the ongoing uncertainty over trade policy.
Road users say headlight glare is an issue - but experts warn a solution might not be straightforward.
During winter in Britain fresh produce is sent by cargo ship from the West African nation every week.
The "pre-loved" fashion firm has been sold by Etsy just five years after it bought the firm.
Kevin Hassett criticised a New York Fed study into tariffs and the impact on US firms and consumers.
Defence company BAE has increased payouts to investors after its sales increased but staff in Lancashire have walked out over stalled pay talks
Gemma Belby says she only found she was paying "double tax" after chatting with her colleagues.
The rate at which prices are rising is slowing down, which could lead to lower interest rates.
The Local Economy Forum welcomes a £2,250 rise in the personal allowance on the Isle of Man.
Parents can collect dried food, clothes and household goods donated by supermarkets.
A trade body has warned illegal skin bleaching products are being sold in an increasingly wide range of places.
More than 200,000 people bought Equity for Punks shares in the craft brewer but many now believe they are worthless.
The company has faced years of legal battles over Roundup, a weedkiller made by Monsanto.
Unemployment in the UK rose to its highest rate in nearly five years at the end of 2025
Europe is examining whether the fast fashion giant breached the Digital Services Act.
People aged between 16 and 24 are bearing the brunt of a weak employment market, figures show.
Ex-chief executive Richard Howson acted "recklessly" and misled others, a watchdog says.
Entry requirements to the UK for dual nationals are being overhauled as part of sweeping changes to the immigration system.
Treasury Minister Chris Thomas's budget sees the tax-free allowance rise by £2,250 to £17,000.
It marks the highest rate since the Covid pandemic, official figures show.
Wages are forecast to go up over the next five years but you could pay more tax because of frozen thresholds.
MPs have raised "significant concerns" about reports of "failures in service" at the company.
The Pavilion took to social media to reveal cost pressures
Billionaire Thomas Pritzker said he had exercised "terrible judgement" in keeping contact with Epstein.
The move follows further revelations over her friendship with the convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
The treasury minister prepares to deliver a budget with a "significant rise" in personal allowances.
The bank was criticised for comparing employees' spending habits to the wider public as part of wage negotiations.
The truck is supporting those who can not afford meals outside of school term-time.
Unite said workers had been left in the dark over their futures after the craft beer firm announced plans to explore new investment.
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A six-month listening exercise has taken place, giving support and advice to parents.
Two fish and chip shops in Fenland are trying lesser known varieties of fish as cod prices soar.
Staff and customers tell the BBC prioritising parcels can mean missed NHS appointments and late payment fines.
The US president wants American energy firms to start extracting the crude but they are reluctant.
Talented tenants share decor hacks that won't cost you a fortune - or your deposit.
The average woman employee "effectively works for 47 days of the year for free," according to the Trades Union Congress.
The council has handed out 15,000 free air fryers help people with the cost of living.
With an annual growth rate of 3.1%, Manchester's economy has performed twice as well as that of the UK as a whole.
Why do private landlords attract so much criticism – and how fair is it?
Consultants Alix Partners have been brought in to oversee the sales process which could lead to the businesses being broken up.
The group, based in Solihull and Wolverhampton, says its vet bills are costing them more.
The restaurant industry says it is facing a double whammy - rising costs and customers with less money.
Chief executive Thomas Woldbye says Europeans and Brits keep "crashing into each other" because they walk on different sides.
Reports suggest the former prince shared a Treasury document when he was serving as trade envoy.
Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem's exit comes after files showed he appears to have exchanged hundreds of emails with Epstein.
Martin Lewis explains why now might be a good time to think about changing your bank account.
Prices rose by 2.4% in the year to January, the latest official figures show, the slowest pace since May.
Yuko Yamaguchi oversaw the feline character's rise to global icon status.
Last year, collective import tariff rates on various goods coming into the US more than tripled.
A Penang-based street artist says his work has been "reproduced" as part of a livery on an aircraft
Her team argued that a bedding firm's designs showed similarities to her trademarked signature.
The Advantage Travel Partnerships says rain plus the political environment is creating a "powerful psychological need for escape".
As hiring rates and job openings drop, some worry a tough job market could be here to stay.