Oldest Post Office scandal victim rejects higher payout as ‘still not good enough’
Betty Brown’s offer was increased from 30% to 60%, but still below what she claimed when her life was “destroyed” by scandal. Read More
Global breakthrough to tackle shipping emissions
Countries break ten-year deadlock to agree measures to reduce commercial shipping emissions. Read More
Trump may have backtracked, but this is far from over
There is an anxious wait to find out what comes next – and if a currency war will follow. Read More
Trump recognises tariff ‘transition problems’ as US markets fall again
The White House also confirmed that the tariffs on China would reach 145% due to a pre-existing 20% levy on fentanyl Read More
Parliament to be recalled over British Steel
A source says the government is looking “to take control”‘ of the company after talks to save the Scunthorpe plant. Read More
Investors facing tariff turmoil: ‘It’s fastest finger first’
Traders are trying to reckon with impact of Trump’s shifting tariff policy. Read More
Luxury watch firm to close showrooms and cut jobs
There are almost 80 roles at risk of redundancy at the company, which is based in Leicestershire. Read More
British Steel talks still deadlocked, source says
A source said the issues being discussed by government officials and the firm remain unresolved. Read More
Do we need cocoa-free chocolate and is it nice?
Cocoa prices are soaring so new chocolate firms are looking at an alternative ingredient. Read More
Barclays cuts rates on some mortgages to below 4%
It is the biggest lender so far to offer cheaper deals as the Bank of England is forecast to make more interest rate cuts this year. Read More