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Tom Espiner and Peter HoskinsBusiness reporters, BBC NewsGetty ImagesThe US has revealed plans to impose port fees on Chinese ships to try to revive shipbuilding in the US and challenge…

Sam FrancisPolitical reporterBusiness secretary refuses to answer if steel plant can keep runningThe business secretary has refused to confirm if the government can get the sufficient raw material supplies in…

Colletta SmithCost of Living CorrespondentAbi SmittonCost of Living producerBBCWhether it's pensions, mortgages, investments or the cost of everyday items, many of you have been getting in touch with Your Voice,…

Danny FullbrookBBC News, BedfordshireLuton RisingThe expansion plans include a new terminal building for the Bedfordshire-based airportLondon Luton Airport hopes to almost double annual passenger numbers to 32 million by 2043…

A charity providing starter packs for newborns has reported a "shocking" increase in referrals for its services.Baby Basics, based in Wollaston, Northamptonshire, supplies moses baskets filled with donated bed linen,…

Getty Images"Definitely not a Budget" is the basic message emerging from the Treasury about Wednesday's economic statement. There will not just be no red box outside Number 11, there will…

Getty ImagesThe US central bank is expecting weaker growth this year as it warns President Donald Trump's tariffs are "clearly" driving up prices.The Federal Reserve released the new forecasts while…

The boss of Asda has warned there is no "quick fix" to boost the supermarket’s flagging sales as it tries to win back customers from rivals.Allan Leighton, Asda’s executive chairman,…

Samantha NobleBBC News, DerbySteve BeechBBC News, DerbySlimming WorldMargaret Miles-Bramwell's funeral will take place on Monday "I bet we are reaching way into the millions now for the reach of the…

Apple is taking legal action to try to overturn a demand made by the UK government to view its customers' private data if required.The BBC understands that the US technology…