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One in 10 cars sold in UK made in China

One in 10 cars bought in the UK are Chinese owned, new figures suggest.

Trump says US to start sending out tariff letters

The move comes ahead of a deadline that may see much higher import taxes on goods coming into the US.

Aged 18-39? Martin Lewis on the £1 investment to make now

Martin Lewis explains why it's a good idea to put £1 into a Lifetime ISA.

What have tariffs really done to the US economy?

As President Trump weighs tariff plans, he will have one eye on the US economy.

What will Trump's tax and spending bill do to the US national debt?

US President Donald Trump's tax and spending bill has sparked intense debate. BBC Verify's policy and analysis correspondent Ben Chu has been looking at what the bill could do to the US national debt.

'£54k to rent five phones is killing my business'

A BBC investigation uncovers the crippling costs of telecoms services faced by small firms.

Trump calls on US central bank head to quit immediately

The president has repeatedly criticised Jerome Powell for not cutting rates but has sent mixed signals about removing him from the role.

Why the world's superyachts are getting bigger and bigger

Billionaires and multimillionaires around the globe are trading up for more space and luxury.

Reeves' five choices to turn government finances around

The chancellor's financial wriggle room has shrunk after welform reforms were watered down.

Trump announces trade deal with Vietnam

The US plans to charge 20% tariffs on Vietnamese goods - less than half the rate set to go into effect next week.

Borrowing costs jump and pound falls on Chancellor's tears

Markets react after a tearful appearance by Rachel Reeves in parliament after welfare reform u-turn.

Five things we now know about the fire that shut Heathrow down

A report into a fire that resulted in Heathrow Airport shutting down for nearly a day has been released - what are the key findings?

Tesla deliveries fall for second quarter in a row

Elon Musk's controversial role in the Trump administration has been blamed for the collapse in sales.

Heathrow considering legal action against National Grid over fire that caused shutdown

An investigation finds National Grid had been aware of a problem at a substation since 2018.

Witness History

The story behind the catchy political slogan much loved by US President Donald Trump

Government wins vote on watered-down welfare bill after concessions

MPs approved the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill but only after ministers made big changes.

Trump threatens Japan with tariff up to 35% as deadline looms

It would be well above the 24% tariff imposed on Japan as part of the so-called "Liberation Day" in April.

Qantas data breach exposes up to six million customer profiles

The airline was hit by a cyber attack on a platform storing names, email addresses and phone numbers.

Bank of England to redesign banknotes - and wants your help

The first facelift in more than 50 years signals the possible end of historical figures on notes.

Workers face two-year wait for several new rights

Some measures within the Employment Rights Bill are not due to come into force until 2027.

Energy bills fall £11 a month but may not stay lower

Bills for homes using a typical amount of gas and electricity will drop by £11 a month.

Parental leave and pay for new parents to be reviewed

Campaigners say the UK's system has been "overlooked for years", and investing in it is a "no-brainer".