Chinese-owned Volvo Cars to cut 3,000 jobs
The firm’s boss pointed to the “challenging period” faced by the industry as a reason for the layoffs. Read More
Fake discounts on Shein ‘breach law’, EU says
Shein has one month to respond to the EU’s findings or face fines based on its sales, the bloc has said. Read More
HS2 investigating two firms supplying construction staff
The company building the high-speed rail line says it takes all whistleblower allegations seriously. Read More
Trump agrees to extend EU trade talks after 50% tariff threat
Trump extended the deadline after EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said the bloc needed more time to “reach a good deal”. Read More
Rate ‘rigging’ traders say they were scapegoated – now the Supreme Court will decide
Tom Hayes and Carlo Palombo were among 37 City traders prosecuted for “manipulating” interest rate benchmarks. Read More
Renationalised railways not on track for cheaper fares
Transport Secretary says she will “strain every sinew” so customers get value for money as SWR brought back into public hands. Read More
Post Office offer amounts to just half of my claim, says Bates
Former subpostmaster Sir Alan Bates has accused the government of presiding over “quasi-kangaroo courts”. Read More
France impounds UK vessel accused of illegal fishing
The British ship is diverted to the port of Boulogne after being stopped by a French patrol boat. Read More
Frugal tech: The start-ups working on cheap innovation
Indian start-ups are using local materials and innovative ideas to make useful and affordable products. Read More
Trump reignites tensions with EU tariff threats
EU says threats should not guide trade talks as Trump says he wants tariffs of 50% on European goods as soon as 1 June. Read More