Trump tariffs on kitchen cabinets and lumber come into force
There are concerns the new levies, meant to protect US manufacturers, could raise housing costs. Read More
US-China trade tensions back as port fees take effect
New US tariffs on imported timber, kitchen cabinets and upholstered furniture also came into effect on Tuesday. Read More
US shipping chaos: I fear my wedding sari is destroyed
Customers worry about missing parcels as shipping companies struggle to handle a flood of packages facing new customs and tariff rules. Read More
Carmakers go on trial over ‘dieselgate’ emissions cheat claims
The trial is the latest chapter of what has become known as the “dieselgate” scandal. Read More
Lloyds warns car finance scandal could cost it £2bn
The bank has set aside an additional £800m, saying the number of eligible claims is expected to be higher than previously thought. Read More
Reeves urged to avoid ‘half-baked’ tax fixes in Budget
The think tank says the government should seize the opportunity to reform the tax system. Read More
Why AI is being trained in rural India
Smaller Indian towns are becoming centres for training and correcting artificial intelligence models. Read More
Mortgage rates creep back up as lenders show caution
Average mortgage rates have increased month-on-month for the first time since February, says Moneyfacts. Read More
China accuses US of ‘double standards’ over tariff threat
Beijing says it could introduce “countermeasures” if the US President imposes an an additional 100% tariff on Chinese imports. Read More
Greater Anglia transfers to public ownership
Greater Anglia describes renationalisation as a step towards a “simpler, more unified” rail network. Read More