Trump threatens Japan with tariff up to 35% as deadline looms
It would be well above the 24% tariff imposed on Japan as part of the so-called “Liberation Day” in April. Read More
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Workers face two-year wait for several new rights
Some measures within the Employment Rights Bill are not due to come into force until 2027. Read More
M&S should be ‘fully online’ within four weeks, says boss
The retailer continues to recover from a cyber attack that is expected to hit profits by £300m. Read More
US Senate Republicans narrowly pass Trump’s ‘big, beautiful’ bill
Vice-President JD Vance casts the tie-breaking vote after more than 24 hours of intense debate, sending the bill back to the House. Read More
Energy bills fall £11 a month but may not stay lower
Bills for homes using a typical amount of gas and electricity will drop by £11 a month. Read More
House prices see biggest monthly fall for over two years
The Nationwide says the fall may reflect weaker demand following April’s changes to stamp duty. Read More
Bank of England to redesign banknotes – and wants your help
The first facelift in more than 50 years signals the possible end of historical figures on notes. Read More
Government wins welfare bill vote after big concessions to rebels
MPs approved the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill but only after ministers made big changes. Read More
Trump threatens to set Doge on Musk as pair feud again over budget plan
The US president suggests the cost-cutting agency the tech titan helped set up could be used against him. Read More
TSB name could disappear from UK in Santander deal
The bank is set to be integrated into Santander UK which has said there could be job cuts. Read More