‘I will have to raise prices by 10%’ – toymakers warn of tariff pain
Trump tariffs have left toymakers stunned, scrambling and warning of higher prices....
Month : March 2025
Don’t complain about use of New Zealand’s Māori name, MPs told
It comes after the deputy prime minister tried to ban lawmakers from calling the country Aotearoa in parliament....
What to look out for at China’s National People’s Congress
The BBC’s Stephen McDonell breaks down what to look out for as China’s leaders meet this week....
Can Tesla’s EVs win over India’s price-conscious buyers?
The EV giant has begun hiring in India and is reportedly hunting for showrooms in Delhi and Mumbai....
Fears Ukraine defences will last only months without US
One Ukrainian soldier said the impact of the US aid pause would be “measured in lives”...
Hong Kong billionaire to sell Panama Canal ports to US firm
BlackRock will buy two ports after Trump’s interest in taking back control of the key shipping route....
Ros Atkins on… President Trump’s history with Ukraine
The BBC’s analysis editor takes a look at President Trump’s history with Ukraine – and how it set the stage for this week’s events....
Will splits in Europe prevent a credible answer on Ukraine and defence?
Europe is scrambling to react effectively to the relentlessness and pace of change in Washington, writes Europe editor Katya Adler....
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”....
Welsh budget plans approved after Lib Dem deal
Welsh government plans for an extra £600m in NHS spending passes with Lib Dem help....