Has Trump promised too much on US economy?
He won the election partly to fix inflation but Trump may find his pledges on prices and tariffs conflict, say experts. Read More
Trump will want a good deal with UK, says minister
Darren Jones, the chancellor’s second-in-command, is confident UK-US trading relationships could be deepened. Read More
Could TikTok ever be banned in the UK too?
Analysts have suggested it is “just matter of time” until the US ban on TikTok spreads. Read More
TikTok stops working as US ban comes into force
A message appearing for US users says they “can’t use TikTok for now”. Read More
Trump says he will ‘most likely’ give TikTok 90-day reprieve from ban
Trump says an announcement will probably come once he takes office on Monday about the app’s future in the US. Read More
Fears empty restaurant TikTok trend could last
There are fears that tax and wage rises mean restaurants and bars will be quieter than usual all year. Read More
IMF warns on Trump’s plans but upgrades UK outlook
Trump’s policies could benefit the US, but not the rest of the world, the IMF says Read More
Mortgage rules could be eased to boost loans
The £100 limit on contactless cards could also be scrapped, as regulators respond to the prime minister’s plea. Read More
Next boss warns first jobs could become harder to find
Job prospects for younger workers are likely to be hit by Budget measures, Lord Wolfson tells the BBC. Read More
Shock drop in shop sales adds to worries over UK economy
Sales unexpectedly fell last month, due to a poor December for food sales in supermarkets. Read More