'Major risk' to global economy from increased tariffs, IMF says
Higher levels of tariffs and increased geopolitical threats are a "major risk" to the global economy, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said.
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Are we getting more savvy about our credit scores?
With lenders using credit scores to decide everything from phone contracts to car finance, experts say understanding how it works could make a meaningful difference.
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Trade war 'not the right way to resolve our differences', says Starmer
A trade war is "not the right way to resolve differences" within an alliance, Sir Keir Starmer has said.
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Fantasy Football Hub tech provider Scoreline nets funding boost
The sports technology group behind Fantasy Football Hub has scored a multimillion pound funding boost from a syndicate of investors.
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IMF warns of trade tension risk to global growth
Trade tensions and a reversal in the AI boom are among the main risks to global economic growth, the IMF says.
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Independence of central banks 'paramount', warns IMF
The economic watchdog says the global economy is "steady", but risks "remain tilted to the downside".
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'Credit-score company encouraged me to borrow again when I was nearly debt-free'
A woman who had nearly paid off a £10,000 debt was sent emails suggesting she could apply for new credit cards.
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China hits growth goal despite Trump tariffs turmoil
Official figures show the economy grew by 5% in 2025 but slowed to 4.5% in the final three months of the year.
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China hits 2025 economic growth target as exports boom
Official figures show the economy grew by 5% in 2025 but growth slowed to 4.5% in the final three months of the year.
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Faisal Islam: Global disruption looms large over biggest-ever Davos
Expect the World Economic Forum to be both the centre of the world this week, and totally bizarre, writes the BBC's economics editor.
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'The finest in the world': Why the US is buying icebreakers from Finland
The Nordic nation leads the way when it comes to both the design and construction of the vessels.
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'Europe won't be blackmailed,' Danish PM says in wake of Trump Greenland threats
The US president threatens to impose tariffs on countries that oppose his plans to take over the territory.
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Asda-owner closes in on £275m deal to buy NCC unit Escode
The private equity firm which owns a controlling stake in Asda is closing in on a £275m deal to buy a division of the listed cybersecurity company NCC Group.
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Big chains accused of masquerading as independent restaurants on delivery apps
Justina John says independent restaurants are "small fish trying to swim with the sharks".
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Trump tariff threat over Greenland 'unacceptable', European leaders say
The US president says several European allies opposed to his plans to buy Greenland will face 10% tariffs from February.
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'Warm hub has saved me from loneliness'
An 84-year-old Blackpool pensioner says she found herself in fuel poverty when her husband died.
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Starmer begins pushback against Trump as president threatens tariffs over Greenland
It's hardly a Love Actually moment of brave UK defiance in the face of a domineering US president- but Sir Keir Starmer has clearly decided it's time to start pushing back.
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British Gas took 15 months to refund me £1,500. It's absurd
Beth Kojder said it was frustrating it took so long to get her money back, given the ombudsman had ruled in her favour nearly a year ago.
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Green Party calls for free bus travel in England for under-22s
The Greens are calling for people under the age of 22 to have free bus travel in England.
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The one measure that can tell us a lot about the state of the UK economy
Consumer confidence levels are rebounding for some in the UK, but older generations look to be immune, writes Faisal Islam.
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