Barclays fined millions over financial crime risk lapses
The UK’s financial watchdog says the bank had failed to properly check two of its clients. Read More
Stop being negative about savers buying shares, Reeves says
Chancellor tells the financial industry to change the narrative around consumer investment to encourage growth. Read More
Trump launches probe into Brazil’s ‘unfair’ trade practices
Last week, the US president urged Brazilian authorities to end their prosecution of the country’s former President Jair Bolsonaro. Read More
Trump claims tariff deal with Indonesia
Trump says the US will lower its tariffs threatened on goods from Indonesia to 19% from a planned 32%. Read More
Savers to be targeted with offers to invest in shares under new plans
Banks will send savers details of possible investments and an ad campaign will raise awareness, the Treasury says. Read More
Thames Water ‘extremely stressed’, warns boss amid huge losses
The company’s future remains uncertain as it posts losses of £1.65bn for the year to March. Read More
US inflation rises as tariffs drive up prices
Energy and housing costs were the major drivers of inflation, but consumers are starting to feel the impact of tariffs on basic goods. Read More
Drivers offered up to £3,750 discount to buy electric cars
Government will subsidise prices cuts to encourage a shift away from petrol and diesel. Read More
China growth beats expectations as Trump tariffs loom
The world’s second largest economy grew by 5.2% in the three months to the end of June, official figures show. Read More
Farmers face crisis as drought causes grass to fail
One farmer says she has never seen a spring and summer with so little rain. Read More