Tit-for-tat tariffs, a shaky truce and turmoil: How we got to the Trump-Xi meeting
US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping met on Thursday to discuss a trade deal. Read More
Fed cuts US interest rates again despite ‘flying blind’
Central bank votes to lower cost of borrowing even as US government shutdown limits data for decision Read More
Should K-beauty products have to come from South Korea?
Sales of Korean skincare treatments continue to soar, but some are now made by overseas companies. Read More
Nvidia hits new milestone as world’s first $5tn company
The US chip-maker has rapidly climbed from a niche graphics-chip manufacturer to an AI titan. Read More
Starmer declines to rule out breaking manifesto tax pledges
The prime minister fails to repeat a promise not to raise income tax rates, VAT or National Insurance next month. Read More
Watchdog proposes new rules to increase blocking of scam texts
The plans involve blocking hundreds of millions more scams from reaching potential victims and locking scammers out of networks. Read More
Government set to miss 1.5m target, housebuilders warn
Housebuilders tell the government’s budget watchdog the new homes target for England is too optimistic. Read More
Next continues to profit after M&S cyber-attack boost
Next is now expecting to report a pre-tax profit of just over £1.1bn at the end of January 2026. Read More
Compensation scheme opens for Post Office Capture IT system
The Capture IT system predated Horizon, and victims are potentially in line for payouts of up to £300,000. Read More
Boeing hit with $5bn in penalties as new jet delayed
The beleaguered firm said it now plans to deliver 777X jets starting from 2027. Read More