Lidl to open 19 stores and create up to 640 jobs
The discount retailer says it is also investing about £43m in revamping more than 70 UK shops. Read More
Trump briefed on military and covert options for Iran, sources say
The US president also imposes a 25% tariff on countries that “do business” with Tehran, while Iran’s foreign minister says his country is “ready for war”. Read More
Trump warns of ‘mess’ ahead of legal ruling on tariffs
The Supreme Court’s decision on Trump’s trade strategy could come as soon as Wednesday. Read More
Faisal Islam: Trump faces extraordinary moment in spat with Fed chair
Jerome Powell’s public response to a DoJ investigation could be a seismic moment for Donald Trump’s presidency. Read More
Former Fed chairs condemn criminal investigation into Jerome Powell
Three former heads of the central bank say the probe seeks to undermine the Fed’s independence and “has no place” in the US. Read More
UK set for a ‘booming’ mortgage market, say analysts
Competition among lenders in the UK suggests that rates could be cut in the coming weeks. Read More
Why are more bosses sharing the top job?
More bosses are sharing the top job giving them more time for family and breaks. Read More
Trump plan to cap credit card costs hits bank shares
The US president has called for interest rates on credit cards to be capped at 10% for one year. Read More
US justice department opens criminal probe into Fed chair
Jerome Powell said he believed the investigation was due to Donald Trump’s anger over the Fed’s refusal to cut interest rates. Read More
Heineken boss steps down as beer sales slow
The move to low and no-alcohol has led to falling sales at the brewing giant. Read More