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Steve Jones & Tim DaleBBC News, YorkshireBBC/Victoria ScheerMayor of Doncaster Ros Jones has said the first flights could take off from Doncaster Sheffield Airport in spring 2026From afar Doncaster Sheffield Airport appears clear for take-off.The grass verges are well trimmed, the modern, glass-fronted terminal glimmers in the muted winter sun.But, there are no holidaymakers, no families jetting off for a week in the sun, no rattle of suitcase wheels and no roar of jet engines.Opened in April 2005, the airport once served a host of destinations, including Berlin, Dubrovnik, Paris, Alicante and Mallorca.Come November 2022 all flights were grounded when…

BBCIt has been a wild January for Rachel Reeves and frankly for economics in the UK and the world.When Labour swept to victory last summer, Reeves pledged she would be an “iron” chancellor, reining in public spending and improving the lives of working people through growing the economy. Without solid public finances, she argued, the government couldn’t achieve any of its other aims.This month has tested that plan.It started off with a global bond market tantrum – UK borrowing costs hit their highest level for several years and the pound fell sharply. Some argued that Reeves’s Budget decisions had made…

Becky MortonPolitical reporterGetty ImagesFive years ago Brexit supporters gathered outside Parliament to mark the UK leaving the EUThe prime minister believes Brexit has had some benefits, Downing Street has said on the fifth anniversary of the UK leaving the European Union. A No 10 spokesman pointed to freedom from EU regulations, helping to make the UK a more competitive financial hub. However, he said Sir Keir Starmer also wanted “to make Brexit work better for the British people” and strengthen relations with Europe. The Conservatives accused the government of being “determined to dismantle Brexit and drag us back into the…

Nadine YousifBBC News, TorontoWatch: Justin Trudeau says Canada’s response to US tariffs will be ‘forceful’ and ‘immediate’Canada will react forcefully and immediately if Donald Trump imposes tariffs, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Friday. The US president has said he could levy a 25% tariff on Canadian imports as soon as Saturday.”It’s not what we want, but if he moves forward, we will also act,” Trudeau said.Tariffs are a central part of Trump’s economic vision. He sees them as a way of growing the US economy, protecting jobs and raising tax revenue.Economists suggest that such a move could have devastating…

Graham FraserTechnology reporterGetty ImagesBarclays bank is experiencing serious IT problems which are affecting its app and online banking, as well as payments in and out of accounts.Customers have told the BBC it is preventing them making essential transactions, ranging from buying baby milk to completing a house move.Barclays says cards and cash machines can be used as normal – though some customers have said this is not the case.The outage is occurring on what is pay day for many people in the UK, and the deadline for self-assessment tax returns.Barclays has not explained the cause of the IT problems, or…

CHICAGO, January 31, 2025–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ADM (NYSE: ADM), a global leader in innovative solutions from nature, was recently recognized as a winner of the 2025 BIG Innovation Awards, presented by the Business Intelligence Group. This recognition highlights ADM’s leadership in driving transformative change through its cutting-edge regenerative agriculture program. The 2025 BIG Innovation Awards celebrate organizations and individuals pushing boundaries and advancing their industries. Winners are evaluated by a panel of seasoned business leaders and executives who consider creativity, measurable results, and overall impact in their selections. ADM’s regenerative agriculture program was central to this recognition. By integrating advanced technologies, collaborative…

Trump said he’s planning tariffs on Canada and Mexico, which could risk higher gas prices.Most of US crude oil imports come from those two countries.Economists don’t expect US drillers to boost production in order to keep prices down.President Donald Trump’s plan to slap tariffs on Canada and Mexico as soon as February 1 threatens to undercut one of his key campaign promises: lowering prices at the pump.The US imports around 40% of the crude oil it refines into gas for your car and other vehicles. In 2024, about half of that came from Canada and 11% from Mexico. Economists told…