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Restaurant chain Hooters files for bankruptcy

Like many other casual dining chains, Hooters has struggled in recent years with rising costs and wages. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VUyFI7L

The Finnish defence firms 'on steroids'

Helsinki has become one of the top five cities in Europe for investment in defence and security technologies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CjQb97s

The Swedish city fined for missing an environmental target

Gothenburg has to pay a financial penalty if it misses certain annual sustainability goals. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3brE2Fq

New tariffs this week will hit all countries, Trump says

The comments come as the US president is set to unveil a massive slate of import taxes on Wednesday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GOeQRmX

'Greedy landlords are cashing in and forcing us out of town'

Some locals say rent hikes prompted by an influx of construction workers are pricing them out. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3gSeriy

Three ways to cushion the blow of bill rises

'Awful April" will see a range of household bills rise, but there are ways to ease the pain. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VxBNLpu

The seven bills going up this week

A number of bill rises will come into force at the start of what some commentators have described as "awful April". from BBC News https://ift.tt/RAYbjmh

The US firms backing Trump's fight over trade

Businesses think Trump is right about unfair trade. But are the US President's reciprocal tariffs the answer? from BBC News https://ift.tt/jRTDC0K

'It's going to get worse': American car buyers brace for sweeping auto tariffs

"The prices in the wholesale market have skyrocketed already and it's going to get worse," one car seller told the BBC. from BBC News https://ift.tt/425YxWU

Millions give less to charity as bills rise

Only a third of 16 to 24-year-olds gave to charity last year, down sharply since the pandemic. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3KZpLsu

Assassin's Creed-maker gets $1.25bn Chinese investment

The unit will run Ubisoft's biggest franchises, including Assassin's Creed, Far Cry and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uvNst30

What's next for social media?

Start-up social media firms are looking to capitalise on dissatisfaction with the social media giants. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bc3UgJ2

Can Vietnam golf its way out of new Trump tariffs?

The South East Asian country has the third largest trade surplus with the US, after China and Mexico. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZQ7saWf

Why are tech stocks so volatile?

Shares in technology firms have both fallen and risen sharply over the past year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UJCF5B1

Trump announces 25% tariffs on car imports to US

The US President say the tariffs will come into effect on 2 April. from BBC News https://ift.tt/amAtX6l

Farage and NatWest settle dispute over bank account closure

The agreed settlement comes almost two years after the Reform UK leader had his bank account with Coutts closed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vNcrujL

Growth forecast halved for 2025 but later years upgraded

The economy is now predicted to grow by only 1% in 2025 but the OBR thinks growth will pick up in the following years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sG6Q3FN

Maternity discrimination case settled for £215k

Maeve Bradley took action against Citibank after it promoted the person who covered her maternity leave. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pu5HL1l

Inflation falls to 2.8% ahead of Spring Statement

UK inflation fell in the year to February, driven by cheaper women's clothing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pBxogMF

Reeves to focus on £2bn defence boost in Spring Statement

The chancellor will warn of a "changing world", as she sets out latest plans for the UK economy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/H9J2GXR

The slow but steady advance of driverless vehicles

Robo-taxi services and driverless trucks are gaining ground but progress is painstaking. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aSuc387

Trump threatens tariffs on buyers of Venezuelan oil

The president said he would impose "secondary" taxes but appeared to soften his stance on other tarrifs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Au8mKZg

National Grid confirms Heathrow never lost access to power

Heathrow's boss previously said the shutdown was not for lack of power but to reboot complex systems. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cnsfkM6

Disney's Snow White film tops box office despite bad reviews

The film has taken an estimated $87.3m globally during its opening weekend, according to Box Office Mojo. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RzgaDE4

What makes a rum Jamaican? Question at heart of Caribbean legal dispute

The dispute centres on whether it is acceptable to age and bottle the spirit overseas. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MYgaI9J

UK mulls big tech tax changes to avoid US tariffs

Rachel Reeves says talks are "ongoing" about the Digital Services Tax, paid by giants like Amazon. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ltCK5Er

Investigation ordered into power outage that closed Heathrow

Ed Miliband says there are lessons to be learned after outage led to major flight disruption on Friday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oMO8vLz

Why Elon Musk's Grok is kicking up a storm in India

The chatbot has become an "unfiltered and unhinged" digital sensation in India. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hICa40k

Engineers building 'helicopter that flies itself'

Engineers are building a helicopter that is set to fly itself - without humans operating it remotely. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VTsbWD4

Will Trump's tariff war spark big-bang reforms in India?

Could this be a chance for the world’s fifth-largest economy to shed protectionism and open up further? from BBC News https://ift.tt/7OZ8uyJ

US holds rates steady despite economy fears

The US central bank warns that economic uncertainty has "increased". from BBC News https://ift.tt/EP4webD

Santander to close 95 branches with 750 jobs at risk

The bank will start closing branches from June, putting 750 jobs at risk. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aoWYbvp

Google agrees to pay $28m in racial bias lawsuit

The settlement with thousands of people who have worked at the tech giant has received preliminary approval. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FPhqA5R

Splurge or save? Americans struggle as tariffs hit economy

Families in the US are trying to dodge higher prices from tariffs, as worries rise about the economy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0ZrwvNU

Germany set to vote on historic increase in defence spending

German MPs could pave the way for huge investments to defend Europe against a threatening Russia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AcyzLXV

Why is China spending billions to get people to open their wallets?

Beijing hopes better wages and discounts can enocurage spending and stave off greater economic trouble. from BBC News https://ift.tt/owfxMgT

Disasters spur investment in flood and fire risk tech

Services that assess climate change risks are springing up for home buyers, insurers and lenders. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HPkFL5p

Benefits overhaul will be fair, insists Kendall

Proposals to change benefits rules to be unveiled on Tuesday have provoked unease among Labour MPs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wordvMf

Forever 21 files for bankruptcy in the US

US stores will remain open as Forever 21's operating company "begins its process of "winding down". from BBC News https://ift.tt/4mbOYNB

Reeves summons regulators to No 10 in drive for cuts to red tape

The Chancellor will unveil plans to cut bureaucracy as the government continues its bid to slash red tape. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DkCBu09

Are US tariffs bringing manufacturing back to Canada?

Canadian firms are having a growing conversation about the need for more homegrown production. from BBC News https://ift.tt/k9xarzD

Thames Water set for crucial court ruling

If it does collapse, who will pay and how much? from BBC News https://ift.tt/lXmUQI5

'I feel sick at the prospect of welfare cuts'

People on long-term sickness and disability benefits have told the BBC they fear how cuts will affect them. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MabxSHz

Clothes brand gets 100 complaints a day that models are 'too fat', says boss

The brand is cited in an online debate over whether adverts showing models who appear "unhealthily fat" should be banned. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FusbjpD

Car sharing switches to electric to boost appeal

Car sharing has not taken off, but will electric cars boost its appeal? from BBC News https://ift.tt/FWHAGJo

Warning Thames Water collapse would hit taxpayers and pensions

Ofwat says placing Thames under government control could end up costing taxpayers billions of pounds. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lsE6I1L

Judge orders Trump administration to give fired workers their jobs back

A federal judge has ordered the rehiring of probationary workers terminated by the Trump administration. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HA2bl7E

US tech firms feel pinch from China tariffs

The price of China-made smartphones, TVs and laptops could rise in the US and elsewhere, experts warn. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VtKFxUA

Disabled people must have a say in rail reforms, MP says

The transport committee chair urged the government "not to forget about disabled people" ahead of nationalisation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cipus6M

Trade war escalates as Trump pledges more tariffs

Trump repeated trade threats after the European Union and Canada retaliated to US steel and aluminium tariffs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lTX6rzm

EU hits back at Trump tariffs and warns against trade war

For consumers, higher prices loom on supermarket shelves, but for businesses and industry the risks are higher. from BBC News https://ift.tt/u0JnLvN

Six things that could get more expensive for Americans under Trump tariffs

Economists say the president's import taxes could result in higher prices for a range of products in the US. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EMJ4O3L

Rising mental ill health behind higher welfare bill - report

Rising levels of mental ill health are causing the UK welfare bill to balloon, new research suggests. from BBC News https://ift.tt/scbKEgu

Trade war escalates as Trump metal tariffs take effect

Flat duty on steel and aluminium imports is a major hit for some of of the US's top trading partners. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jvohgu9

Is the US really heading into a recession?

Stock market falls, tariffs and other changes are reigniting fear of economic downturn in the US. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0qmakjI

Luxury lounges: Credit card perks 'we are all paying for'

Why credit card providers are opening lavish customer lounges in airports and cities. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tJIWoBb

Stocks slide as Trump warns of US economy 'transition'

Investors are nervous about the possibility of a US recession, say experts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OtkL1wA

North Korean hackers cash out hundreds of millions from $1.5bn ByBit hack

Hackers from the infamous Lazarus Group are in a cat-and-mouse game to launder their stolen funds from the ByBit heist. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pANgPS5

Trump 'strongly considering' large-scale sanctions and tariffs on Russia

The president has reversed US policy and says he trusts Putin and finds dealing with Ukraine difficult. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oR0K5dk

What will be in the chancellor's Spring Statement?

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will give more detail about the government's plans for the economy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/a19Nnzo

US job growth stable as government cuts start

Employers added 151,000 jobs in February but there was a drop in federal employment. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jATIk4u

Deep-sea mining tech advances but doubts remain

Despite opposition investors are still looking at deep-sea mining technology. from BBC News https://ift.tt/myGAWF8

Trump expands exemptions from Canada and Mexico tariffs

Trump said he was granting the two US neighbours a temporary exemption on tariffs that he imposed two days ago. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ev0xI1g

Jack Daniel's maker says Canada taking bottles off shelves 'worse than tariffs'

Some Canadian provinces have removed US-made alcohol from shelves in response to US tariffs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Sf5Muxi

Flights halted at some Florida airports over SpaceX debris

It impacted flights in Orlando, Miami and Palm Beach after debris concerns from Starship's failed launch from BBC News https://ift.tt/A8tZ3TE

Sweden is 'no longer a country that cannot be trusted'

Sweden and Finland's defence sectors are benefiting from their countries joining Nato. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3pTAoFm

Are Scottish students using AI to cheat their way to a degree?

More than 600 Scottish students have been accused of misusing AI during part of their studies, according to a BBC FOI. from BBC News https://ift.tt/m4xOUrq

Apple takes legal action in UK data privacy row

The tech giant is appealing a government order for access to customers' private data, the BBC understands. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TcB4J8d

Abrdn adds back vowels after widely mocked rebrand

The investment firm will now be called aberdeen group as it hopes the name change will remove "distractions". from BBC News https://ift.tt/rn9WeH3

Hong Kong-based company to sell Panama Canal ports

US-based investment company BlackRock will buy two ports after Donald Trump's increased interest in taking back control of the key shipping route. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IpvcGxT

Agency workers to get paid if shift cancelled at short notice

The policy is part of 250 additions to the Employment Rights Bill, although the amendment will not spell out what "short notice" means. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hpaZ4PX

Switzerland targets rich tourists but at what cost?

Switzerland's already upmarket tourism sector is trying to attract more high rollers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/82Jqr4N

Can AI help modernise Ireland's healthcare system?

Ireland is investing billions of euros to revamp its healthcare service - will AI help? from BBC News https://ift.tt/i60CtBa

Lloyds Bank says app issues fixed after payday IT issue

Technical issues have affected UK banking app users on payday for the second-month running in 2025. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CTbE3f7

UK-US trade deal could mean tariffs 'not necessary', says Trump

The US president says a trade deal could happen very quickly and avoid taxes on UK imports. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FZLk2iu