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• Why Rachel Reeves may have to raise UK taxes in October

  The chancellor is on track to meet her own fiscal rules, so why is there talk of tax rises in the autumn?

• Spring Statement: 'I want a good job. I don't want to rely on universal credit'

  The chancellor has given an update on her plans for the economy - how are ordinary people tackling their own financial challenges?

• How will carmakers be affected by Trump's tariffs?

  Investors sold off shares of carmakers in Japan, Germany and the UK, but US brands are also set to be hit.

• UK not entering trade war with US over car tariffs, says PM

  The UK is in "intense negotiations" with the US over tariff plans, the prime minister says.

• Thousands of jobs at risk as British Steel threatens closure

  The company announces a consultation that could see the closure of two blast furnaces at Scunthorpe.

• What's next for social media?

  Start-up social media firms are looking to capitalise on dissatisfaction with the social media giants.

• Sky says 2,000 jobs at risk at customer service sites

  The planned cuts represent 7% of Sky's total workforce and would mean the closure of three sites.

• As streaming subscriptions stall, are price rises inevitable?

  After years of growth, the music streaming market is levelling off, so what will labels do next?

• H&M to use digital clones of models in ads and social media

  Some fear the move could mean less work for models, photographers and make-up artists.

• Warning taxes could still rise despite benefit cuts

  Global uncertainty over Trump's tariffs could derail the chancellor's plans, economists warn.

• China tariffs may be cut to seal TikTok sale, Trump says

  Trump also said he is willing to extend a 5 April deadline for a non-Chinese buyer of the platform to be found.

• Easter egg costs soar by up to 50%, Which? says

  The consumer group says many chocolate treats have shot up in price while several have been hit by "shrinkflation".

• Faisal Islam: Could surprise on growth save the day?

  The UK's economic prospects are better than expected, but the forecasts are precarious and could easily be derailed.

• Three ways the Spring Statement could affect you and your money

  While the Spring Statement focuses on the wider UK economy, it could have implications for your money.

• Spring Statement 2025: Key points at a glance

  Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled her plans for the UK economy in the House of Commons.

• Farage and NatWest settle dispute over bank account closure

  The agreed settlement comes almost two years after the Reform UK leader had his bank account with Coutts closed.

• Housebuilding plans forecast to boost economy by £6.8bn

  Planning reforms could result in 1.3 million new homes by the end of the decade, watchdog says.

• Clothes sales push inflation down more than expected

  Inflation fell to 2.8% in February, driven by cheaper women's clothing.

• 'I want a good job. I don't want to rely on universal credit'

  The chancellor has given an update on her plans for the economy - how are ordinary people tackling their own financial challenges?

• 23andMe users struggle to delete their highly sensitive data

  Multiple users said they had problems after the DNA-testing firm filed for bankruptcy protection.