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Apple and Meta attack 'unfair' €700m EU fines

The tech giants have reacted with fury, accusing the EU of unfairly pursuing US companies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HYE9Gyo via IFTTT

Warning shops could be forced to accept cash in future

There is no data on how widely cash is accepted which puts the UK at risk of becoming cashless, a report warns. from BBC News https://ift.tt/U5oIcvK

ChatGPT AI bot adds shopping to its powers

The move is a challenge to tech rivals such as Google as well as other websites offering product reviews. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8c2Gm94

The Briefing Room

Can the UK become an AI superpower as the government hopes? from BBC News https://ift.tt/VLg7Z4O

The Briefing Room

Can the UK become an AI superpower as the government hopes? from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZUDbxuL

There are signs Trump could be ready to retreat on tariffs

BBC economic editor Faisal Islam on what comes next for the US president's central economic policy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AldR9Kk

How Armenia is trying to build a Silicon Valley in the Caucasus

The country is aiming to boost its technology sector by training children in tech from a young age. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yDST3UE via IFTTT

How Armenia is trying to build a Silicon Valley in the Caucasus

The country is aiming to boost its technology sector by training children in tech from a young age. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yDST3UE

Struggling students skip meals as living costs rise

Kardo Mina, a final year student who also works part-time, says he regularly swaps meals for coffee. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8yHExNK

The Inquiry

Why Donald Trump has chosen to upend global trading from BBC News https://ift.tt/RapFl7g

Mortgages under 4% are back but dangers lurk for borrowers

There is greater competition among mortgage firms but no guarantee that rates will keep falling, brokers say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BgfSVjQ

The Inquiry

Why Donald Trump has chosen to upend global trading from BBC News https://ift.tt/fPtawuz

The Inquiry

Why Donald Trump has chosen to upend global trading from BBC News https://ift.tt/XYctyxh

The Inquiry

Why Donald Trump has chosen to upend global trading from BBC News https://ift.tt/fPtawuz

The Briefing Room

Can the UK become an AI superpower as the government hopes? from BBC News https://ift.tt/yCJQNPI

Could South America benefit from Trump's trade tariffs?

Countries in the continent may see exports rise as both the US and China need new suppliers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5gINiTZ

Ocado apologises to Mumsnet over 'hateful political views' comment

Mumsnet's founder says a number of advertisers have pulled out over the site's gender discussions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eXEur3R

Who will win the race to develop a humanoid robot?

Humanoid robots are attracting a lot of investment but will China dominate the industry? from BBC News https://ift.tt/PBGEl2k

'We have had children hurt because of no carpets'

A Halifax charity says it has fitted carpets to more than 400 homes to help struggling families. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0UpkAqH

Trump crypto soars as president offers dinner to top holders

The meme coin's website says its 220 top investors will be invited to a gala event with the president. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tbAn3pX via IFTTT

Cyber attack on M&S leads to click and collect delays

Angry customers have also complained of being unable to use vouchers and gift cards. from BBC News https://ift.tt/q3FvZ6V via IFTTT

Trump crypto soars as president offers dinner to top holders

The meme coin's website says its 220 top investors will be invited to a gala event with the president. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tbAn3pX

Tesla profits plunge amid Musk backlash

The company warned that "changing political sentiment" could hurt its sales. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Dx1mL6W

Free breakfast club trial 'will make life easier'

High Green Primary School in Sheffield is part of a government pilot providing free breakfast clubs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZcBy6hf

US sets tariffs of up to 3,521% on South East Asia solar panels

Several Chinese solar companies with factories across the region could face steep new tariffs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JaNvhuD via IFTTT

Tesla whistleblower wins latest legal battle in fight against Musk

Engineer Cristina Balan raised a safety concern about a design flaw which could affect the cars' braking in 2014. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RG3QE9k via IFTTT

US sets tariffs of up to 3,521% on South East Asia solar panels

Several Chinese solar companies with factories across the region could face steep new tariffs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JaNvhuD

Care homes 'risk bankruptcy' due to NI rises

Industry association Care and Support West says it is likely some small providers will struggle. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nbOuGrk

Five ways for first-time buyers to get on the housing ladder

Mortgage experts share their tips for anyone starting out on the journey to owning their own home. from BBC News https://ift.tt/T7wXdnh

Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford

Why Steven Levitt swapped academia for podcasting. from BBC News https://ift.tt/leyMCkq

Tech Now

Can we clean up air travel? Adrienne Murray explores developments in electric flight. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1UuA687 via IFTTT

Tech Now

Can we clean up air travel? Adrienne Murray explores developments in electric flight. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kLzd7Tj via IFTTT

The Briefing Room

What cards does China hold in the trade war with the US? from BBC News https://ift.tt/BPNz6gf

Tech Now

Can we clean up air travel? Adrienne Murray explores developments in electric flight. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Cyeql01 via IFTTT

Why everyone is suddenly so interested in US bond markets

What is happening with US bonds, why Donald Trump cares and how ordinary Americans could be affected. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KjT06am

Tech Now

Can we clean up air travel? Adrienne Murray explores developments in electric flight. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DlbTA1R via IFTTT

Everyone's jumping on the AI doll trend - but what are the concerns?

As online users create Barbie-like dolls of themselves, experts urge caution over AI's energy and data use. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zapC3mW via IFTTT

US lays out plans to hit Chinese ships with port fees

The charges will start in 180 days and rise in the coming years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ObamSPG

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/UzCZTjn via IFTTT

Trump's chips strategy: The US will struggle to take on Asia

America is trying to create a chip industry through isolation and protectionism, when what allowed it to emerge in Asia is the opposite: collaboration. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RHLMQtw via IFTTT

Tesla whistleblower wins legal battle against Elon Musk

Engineer Cristina Balan raised a safety concern about a design flaw which could affect the cars' braking in 2014. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YydtTgh

Why China curbing rare earth exports is a blow to the US

As the trade war continues to escalate, China has hit back at Trump by suspending exports of rare earth minerals. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hBGlNDX

'Getting Instagram to fix my account was almost traumatising'

Small businesses say Meta is not helping them recover their hacked Instagram and Facebook accounts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KnTausz

Tariffs will hit US economy and raise prices, says Fed boss

Jerome Powell, chair of the Federal Reserve, said Donald Trump's new import taxes were larger than expected. from BBC News https://ift.tt/URySN6n

OpenAI sues Elon Musk claiming 'bad-faith tactics'

Claim follows Mr Musk's own lawsuit earlier this year against OpenAI's Sam Altman. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mneoZu6 via IFTTT

The perils of Trump's chips strategy: the US will struggle to take on Asia

America is trying to create a chip industry through isolation and protectionism, when what allowed it to emerge in Asia is the opposite: collaboration from BBC News https://ift.tt/P31mrpz

Nvidia expects $5.5bn hit as US tightens chip export rules to China

The chip manufacturing giant, which has been at the heart of the AI boom, will require licences to export its H20 AI chip to China. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oLmvW0k

Biggest choice of low-deposit mortgages for 17 years

First-time buyers will welcome the greater choice although prices are still on the rise. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MCwrjH2

Parents 'punished' by highest childcare costs in Britain

Childcare costs for parents of under-twos in Wales are more expensive than anywhere else in Britain. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iJHfeG6

The Briefing Room

David Aaronovitch and guests discuss the strategy behind Trump's tariff policy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OCg6aum

The Briefing Room

David Aaronovitch and guests discuss the strategy behind Trump's tariff policy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/R56eisj

Landmark antitrust trial could force Zuckerberg to sell Instagram

The case against Facebook owner Meta alleges the company bought Instagram and WhatsApp to wipe out competition. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LP0rqF5 via IFTTT

Royal Mail: The curious case of why a billionaire wants to buy what looks like a fading relic

From the end of April, the 500-year-old Royal Mail will be controlled by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky who co-owns a football club - but why does he want it? from BBC News https://ift.tt/HXEpUBj

Tech Life

How do you get close enough to study a gigantic mass of ice floating in cold waters ? from BBC News https://ift.tt/9Yz1vgT via IFTTT

Tech Life

How do you get close enough to study a gigantic mass of ice floating in cold waters ? from BBC News https://ift.tt/uvIUje7 via IFTTT

'I can't keep up' - Trump's changing tariffs leave shoppers feeling paralysed

The rapid change of Trump's tariff policy has shoppers wondering if they should stock up or just wait this out. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GYygBsi

Trump exempts smartphones and computers from new tariffs

The move comes after concerns that tech prices could skyrocket, as many gadgets are made in China. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7dsk8bX

A bitter price hike in US coffee shops after tariffs

Higher prices are worrying independent US coffee shops, which import almost all their beans. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3VygoWU

Why is British Steel in trouble and who owns it?

MPs are having an emergency debate on the future of the UK's only remaining plant making virgin steel. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jHyxsKC

Jobs fears as disability scheme owes businesses thousands

One firm says it is owed £186,000 by the Access to Work scheme and is worried it may have to close. from BBC News https://ift.tt/91qFaOp

Do we need cocoa-free chocolate and is it nice?

Cocoa prices are soaring so new chocolate firms are looking at an alternative ingredient. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EQXJMfP

Watch: What's behind Trump's 90-day tariffs pause?

News of the US president's plan to halt higher-band taxes came as a surprise on Wednesday, but was it part of a plan? from BBC News https://ift.tt/pNivEZU

Investors facing tariff turmoil: 'It's fastest finger first'

Traders are trying to reckon with impact of Trump's shifting tariff policy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zSWgXdc

Leave school phone bans to head teachers, children's commissioner says

Dame Rachel de Souza says most schools restrict phone use and children are racking up screen time at home. from BBC News https://ift.tt/H0cp4eM via IFTTT

How exposed is the UK to Trump's tariff chaos?

The exact impact remains uncertain - but some of the emerging fallout may have an upside - here's why. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HYs5gUz

The plans to put data centres in orbit and on the Moon

Proponents say space-based data centres will be more secure, but sceptics say big hurdles remain. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lqu5sIb

US stocks surge after White House pauses some tariffs for negotiations

But Trump also raises tariffs on goods from China to at least 125% "effective immediately". from BBC News https://ift.tt/SswuG4e

Councils offer grants to help with living costs

More than 400 households have successfully applied, with £150 going directly into their accounts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SRlHqgA

Pro-suicide forum subject of first Ofcom probe, BBC understands

BBC News found the forum, which has thousands of members, is linked to at least 50 deaths in the UK. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dKbNClm via IFTTT

The Canadians and Danes boycotting American products

As anger grows over Trump's tariffs, apps and social media groups are helping people avoid US goods. from BBC News https://ift.tt/X8tk3LE

Astro Bot dominates Bafta Games Awards with five wins

Sony's 3D platformer scoops five trophies in total at the London ceremony, with Balatro winning best debut. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YSo0aJT via IFTTT

A revolution is underway in India's trainer industry

India wants to boost the domestic trainer industry but will small domestic makers suffer? from BBC News https://ift.tt/s2Ouw0n via IFTTT

Chris Mason: What can Starmer do in a world buffeted by Trump?

The government is leaning into this moment of turbulence but can it make a difference. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ONkmpAE

Faisal Islam: This is the biggest change to global trade in 100 years

The impact of the tariffs will be huge, with significant changes to long-standing global avenues of trade. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iSxn7YR

How PM might tackle impact of Trump tariffs

The BBC understands the PM is considering several options to mitigate the impact of US tariffs on the UK. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ilknGuq

Defiant Trump officials vow to stay course as countries scramble over tariffs

The US commerce secretary says a 10% "baseline" tariff on imports will definitely stay in place for weeks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5Uqz6wM

The Global Story

Global markets have been sent into turmoil by Trump’s tariffs… from BBC News https://ift.tt/hGHfQVn

Heathrow warned by airlines about power supply days before shutdown

MPs hear the airport was warned about power supply resilience days before the disruptive closure. from BBC News https://ift.tt/No0mlpD

Families learn healthy recipes using a slow cooker

Sutton Council has been providing free lessons in an effort to tackle food poverty in the area. from BBC News https://ift.tt/a4ydre6

Trump has turned his back on the foundation of US economic might - the fallout will be messy

What made the US step back from the system that it profited handsomely from for decades? from BBC News https://ift.tt/tdX3MIO

Will £75 be the new normal for video games after Switch 2's Mario Kart?

There's a lot of excitement about the new console - but also concern about the high price of its games. from BBC News https://ift.tt/J0sH9jY via IFTTT

Trump extends deadline to keep TikTok running in US

The president has granted the app a second 75-day extension to comply with a law that requires it to either sell its US assets or face a ban. from BBC News https://ift.tt/K9af3AQ

Three things to know about Trump's tariffs announcement

The BBC's Michelle Fleury breaks down what the import taxes mean for the US and countries around the world. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gqB2f87

Watch: Key moments in Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs announcement

The US president said universal 10% tariffs would go into effect for all countries starting 5 April. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fkXHePn

Free Thinking

Muriel Zagha, Prof Sam Friedman, Lord Willetts, Lisa Holdsworth and Prof Melinda Mills. from BBC News https://ift.tt/b64BaDL

How Trump's tariffs might affect the UK and your money

The UK has been hit with 10% tariffs by the US, but there is uncertainty of the impact of them. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yYaA3b8

Free Thinking

Muriel Zagha, Prof Sam Friedman, Lord Willetts, Lisa Holdsworth and Prof Melinda Mills. from BBC News https://ift.tt/b64BaDL

UK firms react to Trump tariffs: 'It's a huge blow to Scotland's whisky industry'

Business in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland tell us what US tariffs could mean for them. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XNelwvR

Trump tariffs 'could cost NI firms £100m'

Tariffs of 20% on NI goods entering the US could cost local businesses at least £100m in lost sales. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rsaWvmM

'National Insurance rise may force us to close'

Charities and childcare centres say they are being hit by the tax increase but cannot raise prices. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tu409T6

Trump-endorsed news channel sees shares surge 2,200%

Conservative US cable TV channel Newsmax started trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Monday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eCGTmwU

Trump is pressing the nuclear option on tariffs

The option of a 20% universal tariff is the only way to get to some of the massive revenues of trillions of dollars claimed by some of his advisers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JT0Ztug

UK has best chance to overturn tariffs, says Reynolds

Tne trade secretary says the UK will be hit by tariffs on Wednesday but can negotiate an exemption. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bNcQnOz

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/qETSJDs

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/AX6MlLf