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Starbucks staff must work in the office four days a week

The coffees shop firm is offering one-time payments to staff who decide to leave rather than comply. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lJodA2k

Trump threatens Russia with tariffs while unveiling new Ukraine weapons plan

Under the new plan, the US will sell weapons to Nato countries who will send them to Ukraine. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Kez9lq1

Work to begin on Tata's new electric furnace

A union says the construction is "bittersweet" but the UK government describes it as a "major win". from BBC News https://ift.tt/NnRQsK0

Public transport 'too costly' for young people

Young people put off using public transport over concerns about cost, accessibility and safety. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qJNdQVu

Bank of England prepared to cut rates if job market slows, says governor

Andrew Bailey tells the Times "I really do believe the path is downward" on interest rates. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rdIYyLs

Trump's tariffs are looming large over the UK’s last surviving steel towns

The future of industrial towns like Scunthorpe and Port Talbot may rest on the wider fate of the UK's steel industry. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MzYtEnL

The summer holiday hacks that saved us hundreds of pounds

From house swapping to smart searching, readers have been sharing tips on how to get away for less. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YaAyZfb

File on 4 Investigates

Helen Catt investigates commissions in the world of car finance. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iNQHeEp

Trump says EU and Mexico face 30% tariff from August

The US president warned both trading partners would face additional tariffs if they retaliated. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1MNqGih

Al Fayed-owned Mayfair penthouse has 'leaky roofs and noisy lifts'

An exclusive Park Lane address owned by the Fayed family is at the centre of an eight-year dispute. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2pF6zem

The Bottom Line

What does it take to grow a new enterprise into a multi million-pound business? from BBC News https://ift.tt/hsNlv7C

When to book and where to stay: Six ways to save money on your summer holiday

Package holidays from the UK to popular destinations are more expensive but there are ways to cut costs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/suIwWo1

Trump threatens Brazil with 50% tariff and demands Bolsonaro's trial end

Trump accused Brazil of "attacks" on US tech companies and conducting a "witch hunt" against its former president Jair Bolsonaro. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kcr0MzY

Starmer refuses to rule out freeze on tax thresholds

The freeze means people risk being dragged into a higher tax band if they get a pay rise. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1w30Rge

Heathrow to pipe 'sounds of an airport' around airport

The airport has commissioned a soundtrack recorded on site to reflect the "excitement" of waiting to board a flight. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cFx3KD2

Gemma Collins weight-loss drug advert banned

The star illegally advertised prescription-only weight loss drugs, the advertising watchdog found. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yUF9chl

US will hike tariffs on copper to 50%, Trump says

Similar threats are looming over pharmaceuticals, lumber and semiconductors. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oTOD64R

Why little Lithuania has big plans for space tech

Lithuania has a promising space tech sector, but it wants more government support. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bAKEOfX

Why don't we trust technology in sport?

Technology editor Zoe Kleinman explores the tensions between between humans and machines that were encapsulated at Wimbledon. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FxgnXEW

Maternity retailer worn by Kate enters administration

Consultancy firm Interpath confirmed that it had been appointed as administrators by the company. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zWjHbVo

How tariffs are shifting global supply chains

Trump's 90-day pause on his sweeping tariffs plan is about to expire. But already some firms are radically changing how they work. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yn3RZK7

Welfare U-turn makes spending decisions harder, minister says

Bridget Phillipson does not not commit to scrapping the two-child benefit cap, saying it will "come at a cost". from BBC News https://ift.tt/HyhxfTW

Not getting a summer job? Here are eight ways to change that

Grace Pickett, 18, says it's "frustrating" so many part-time jobs require previous experience. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rJoVDX5

What in the World

And why money has a lot to do with it. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mFP0rTE

Excellent or awful - why Lifetime ISAs divide opinion

A report by MPs says the product needs to be reformed and many savers who have been in touch tend to agree. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BciCk7J

Witness History

The story behind the catchy political slogan much loved by US President Donald Trump from BBC News https://ift.tt/Q64lSnj

Families to get £100 voucher towards uniform costs

Barnsley council plans to spend £2.7m on the scheme in time for the next academic year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ePJSM5R

Is it OK to cry at work?

After Chancellor Rachel Reeves cried in parliament this week, how acceptable is it to show emotion at work? from BBC News https://ift.tt/KqgvjmS

US debt is now $37trn – should we be worried?

President Trump's budget bill will add to the US debt pile but is there a limit to how much the rest of the world will lend Uncle Sam? from BBC News https://ift.tt/ImDahY5

Your new banknote ideas - from British Bulldogs to Fawlty Towers

The Bank of England wants views on themes for its next series of banknotes, and BBC readers are full of ideas. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1KTcxoW

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

What will Trump's tax and spending bill do to the US national debt? from BBC News https://ift.tt/dVPCqur

Over 288,000 NI pensioners could get fuel payment - Lyons

It comes after the government performed a U-turn on its controversial policy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AcjJNd0

Why the world's superyachts are getting bigger and bigger

Billionaires and multimillionaires around the globe are trading up for more space and luxury. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wDPUeQ5

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RDrpIb6

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bjoe54l

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/A6rHWaT

Government wins welfare bill vote after big concessions to rebels

MPs approved the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill but only after ministers made big changes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VWDogTc

TSB to be sold to Santander for up to £2.9bn

Sabadell is selling the High Street bank but there's no comment on whether the brand will remain. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4GcpWvy