‘Sometimes you have to take medicine’: Trump defends sweeping tariffs
Just hours after Trump’s comments, stock markets plunged in Asia early on Monday, with Hong Kong’s Hang Seng losing 9.8%. Read More
Lloyds accused of failing small firms as it cut lending
Business owners have told the BBC their businesses collapsed, blaming the bank’s treatment. Read More
Trump has turned his back on the foundation of US economic might – the fallout will be messy
What made the US step back from the system that it profited handsomely from for decades? Read More
Carmakers mull action over tariffs as JLR pauses car exports to US
The British firm say no vehicles will be shipped in April as it processes the impact of Donald Trump’s tariffs. Read More
Globalisation era has ended, says Treasury minister
Sir Keir Starmer has suggested there could be state intervention to protect UK business from tariffs introduced by Donald Trump. Read More
The British winners and losers from Trump tariffs
Some UK exporters to the US see a chance to grow their firms, even as others fear a drop in sales. Read More
How does it affect me if share prices fall?
Changes in the FTSE 100 and other indexes are not just for financial experts, they can affect our lives. Read More
Spain tackles housing ‘social emergency’ as rents double in a decade
The Spanish government is moving to make renting more affordable and boost the supply of homes. Read More
Worst week for US stocks since Covid crash as China hits back on tariffs
The US president, who has vowed to remake the global trade order, dismissed concerns, noting the US jobs market is strong. Read More
Tariffs ‘hard to come back from’, says US pharma boss
Eli Lilly’s boss tells the BBC he is doubtful tariffs will bring jobs to the US or raise billions in taxes. Read More