Higher tax helped UK government reach record January surplus
The government took in more from tax receipts than expected, official data suggests. Read More
Uncertainty for UK firms after US tariff ruling, experts say
UK firms are left in limbo after a court overrules many US tariffs but Donald Trump says he will reintroduce them Read More
UK agrees drone defence plan with four EU allies
The scheme will seek to take inspiration from Ukraine’s drone manufacturing programme. Read More
New Year’s sport supplement buying adds to January retail sales surge
Continuing strong sales from online jewellers after a recent spike in gold prices also helped drive the increase. Read More
Lobbying firm co-founded by Mandelson goes into administration
Global Counsel’s clients cut ties with the firm over Lord Mandelson’s links with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Read More
US economy slows in final months after turbulent year
Overall the economy grew 2.2% last year, holding up despite pressures from changes to tariff and immigration policy. Read More
Epstein eyed record label investment to access women, files suggest
His associate said the music industry was “related to P”, a way Epstein apparently often referred to women. Read More
Live Nation sees strong ticket sales as monopoly lawsuit looms
The entertainment giant’s revenue surged last year as 159 million fans attended its concerts. Read More
US and Indonesia finalise deal to cut tariffs to 19%
Washington will set a 19% tariff on most Indonesian goods in exchange for lower trade barriers for US goods Read More
US trade deficit hits fresh high despite Trump’s tariffs
The US bought more goods than it sold in 2025 as the White House attempts to reverse the flow. Read More