Trump raises ‘massive’ trade imbalance during Irish PM meeting
The US president also accuses the EU of treating the US “very badly” as the tariff tit-for-tat continues. Read More
Starmer urged to protect disability benefit claimants
The government is identifying cuts to the welfare budget ahead of the Spring Statement, with the PM working to rally MPs to support the move. Read More
Faisal Islam: Trump is no longer swayed by the stock markets
The assumption that the US president would row back on policies if shares fell no longer holds true. Read More
Met PC sacked for avoiding train fares
PC Luke Goddard admitted to knowingly dodging payment for train fares between Devon and Wiltshire. Read More
Nationwide customers to get £50 each after Virgin deal
More than 12 million members will receive the money directly into their accounts by the end of April. Read More
HMRC to use voice recognition to speed up calls
The tax authority has been heavily criticised for failing to answer tens of thousands of calls. Read More
Ontario backs down after Trump escalates tariff threats
It comes after the Canadian province of Ontario said it would suspend a 25% surcharge on US-bound electricity. Read More
Plan to make it easier for councils to seize land for housing
The measure is part of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, which has been introduced to Parliament. Read More
Trump says he will buy a Tesla after stock slump
The US president blames “radical left lunatics” but analysts point to Tesla sales slump. Read More
What are tariffs and why is Trump using them?
Tariffs are a central part of Trump’s political vision, but economists fear they could spark a trade war. Read More