Opportunity for big US-China trade deal, says Bessent
The comments from the US Treasury Secretary come as the trade war between the world’s two biggest economies has escalated. Read More
China sends Boeing planes back to US over tariffs
Boeing’s boss says it’s looking to sell 50 more planes China has on order to other countries. Read More
Minister pledges 10,000 extra driving tests a month to clear backlog
Transport secretary Heidi Alexander said the government would provide at least 10,000 extra driving tests a month. Read More
Pressure builds on UK finances as Reeves pushes for US trade deal
The government borrowed more than expected last year, placing more pressure on the public finances ahead of the full impact of US tariffs. Read More
Trump hints at softening China tariffs and says no plan to sack Fed boss
His comments come amid a trade war with Beijing, and after his attacks on the US central bank’s boss. Read More
UK could lower US car tariffs in push for trade deal
UK negotiators are working “flat out” to get a trade deal with the US, Chancellor Rachel Reeves says. Read More
Why should I care if the US dollar falls?
Why movements in the US dollar have a massive impact internationally – and how it could affect you. Read More
Global growth forecast slashed by IMF over tariff impact
The US suffers the biggest downgrade to growth among advanced economies, in the influential International Monetary Fund’s latest forecast. Read More
Three more UK interest rate cuts this year, predicts IMF
But the IMF also sees UK inflation going up as bills rise, while economies will be hit by Trump tariffs. Read More
‘I was careful and followed instructions closely, but still lost my crypto’
A customer’s experience highlights issues dealing with cryptocurrency, where many regular banking safeguards do not apply. Read More