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Michael RaceBusiness reporter, BBC NewsGetty ImagesConcerns are growing the UK could be more exposed to US trade taxes after President Donald Trump announced he would target VAT in his latest…

Tom EspinerBBC business reporterGetty ImagesParents should be allowed to buy baby milk in supermarkets using loyalty points and vouchers, the competition regulator has said following a probe into the market.Restrictions…

Lucy HookerBusiness reporter, BBC NewsPA MediaThames Water has launched an appeal to allow it to increase bills by more than the regulator wants to permit.The UK's largest utility company is…

Liz Goggin, a licensed clinical social worker with the Veterans Health Administration, accepted the Trump administration's deferred resignation offer before her agency said her position was exempt. Justine Kenin/NPR hide…

Jude SheerinBBC NewsReporting fromWashington DCWatch: Trump and Modi say meeting will revolve around tradeIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has hailed a "mega partnership" between the US and India, as he…

Duolingo announced the death of its owl mascot, Duo, this week. He was known for his snarky social media presence and sometimes-threatening way of reminding people to do their daily…

A Joann retail store seen here in Arlington Heights, Ill., on Jan. 15 is among the outlets slated for closure. Nam Y. Huh/AP hide caption toggle caption Nam Y. Huh/AP…

João da Silva & Annabelle LiangBusiness reporters, BBC NewsGetty ImagesThe Japanese car-making giants aimed to combine their businesses to compete against Chinese rivalsMerger talks between Honda and Nissan have collapsed…

Kevin PeacheyCost of living correspondentGetty ImagesTwo major lenders launched mortgage deals on Thursday with interest rates of less than 4%, as competition picks up in the sector.The prospect of further…

Billy KenberPolitics investigations correspondentPhil KempPolitical producerGetty ImagesRachel Reeves's online CV exaggerated how long she spent working at the Bank of England.The Chancellor left the financial institution nine months earlier than…