Tesco, Aldi and Lidl hit back at farm inheritance tax
Tesco, Aldi and Lidl call for rethink of inheritance levy announced in Budget Read More
HMRC denies ‘deliberately poor’ phone service
Thousands on hold to HMRC’s helpline say they were cut off after waiting for 70 minutes. Read More
Waitrose brings back free coffee for non-shoppers
The supermarket’s loyalty scheme members can get a hot drink without making a purchase. Read More
Trump considers 10% tariff on China from February
The new president accused Beijing of sending fentanyl to Mexico and Canada which ends up in the US. Read More
Government ousts UK competition watchdog chair
Marcus Bokkerink is leaving as the government signals it is serious about growth, the BBC understands. Read More
Treasury steps in to protect car loan firms’ payouts
The government is concerned major compensation for the mis-selling scandal could hurt the car industry. Read More
China calls for ‘win-win’ solution to trade tensions
With the threat of a trade war looming, China’s first vice premier says the country wants to boost imports. Read More
US markets rise as Trump holds off on tariffs
The US president stopped short of widespread import taxes but threatened Canada and Mexico with tariffs. Read More
Nearly half of toys sold under £15 as parents cut back
An “unsettled economy” is blamed for falling sales of toys for the third consecutive year. Read More
Pay after inflation rises at fastest rate since 2021
Wage growth increased by 3.4% after taking into account inflation, driven by strong increases in the private sector. Read More