Tax increases due in April are adding “further pressure” to the discount chain’s costs, its owner Pepco Group says. Source: US News and Business Report -usnewsandbusinessreport.com- BBC Business Poundland could be put up for sale as taxes rise

However the researchers say butterflies may be able to recover if urgent conservation measures are taken. Source: US News and Business Report -usnewsandbusinessreport.com- – BBC Science External US lost a fifth of its butterflies within two decades

Scientists have found a genetic cause of many labradors’ – and some people’s – tendency to overeat. Source: US News and Business Report -usnewsandbusinessreport.com- – BBC Science External Genetic drive to overeat found in labradors and humans

The bank cuts rates to 2.5% but faces pressures from threatened US tariffs and plans to boost military funding. Source: US News and Business Report -usnewsandbusinessreport.com- BBC Business European Central Bank cuts interest rates again

Government-backed heat pump installations in the UK reached record levels for 2024. Source: US News and Business Report -usnewsandbusinessreport.com- – BBC Science External UK homes install subsidised heat pumps at record level

Trump says he will exempt cars from the new import taxes, while continuing his criticism of Canada. Source: US News and Business Report -usnewsandbusinessreport.com- BBC Business Carmakers win reprieve from Canada and Mexico tariffs