Trump confirms China trip after ‘very good’ call with Xi
The leaders of the US and China agree to further talks aimed at reaching a deal amid an ongoing trade war. Read More
Trump and Musk trade insults as row erupts in public view
The breaking point came after Musk criticised Trump’s centrepiece “big, beautiful” spending bill as an “abomination”. Read More
Tariffs prompt record plunge in US imports
American purchases of Canadian goods in April fell to the lowest level since 2021. Read More
Europe cuts interest rates as Trump’s tariffs loom
The eurozone’s central bank makes its eighth cut but warns US tariffs will weigh on the economy. Read More
UK inflation number too high after data blunder
The UK’s statistics agency says April’s inflation figure was too high after it was given incorrect road tax data. Read More
US-Boeing deal over crashes ‘repugnant’ – lawyer for victims’ families
The plane maker has agreed to pay $1.1bn to avoid prosecution over two fatal crashes that killed 346 people. Read More
Spending Review: When is it and what might Rachel Reeves announce?
The Chancellor faces tough choices about spending across different government departments. Read More
Scammers stole £47m from HMRC in phishing attack
The tax authority said it is writing to those affected to confirm they haven’t lost any money and they don’t need to do anything Read More
Northumbrian Water to pay £15.7m over failings
The firm says the cost will be met by shareholders rather than increasing customers’ bills. Read More
Winter fuel payment U-turn in place this year, says chancellor
Rachel Reeves says more people will get winter fuel payment “this winter”, but details over how many will get it remain unclear. Read More