Trump’s tariffs hit China hard before – this time, it’s ready
Trump has threatened a 10% levy from 1 February – but his campaign included 60% tariffs against Chinese imports. Read More
Canada ‘will stand up to a bully’, says PM contender Carney over Trump tariffs
The prime ministerial candidate responds to Donald Trump imposing 25% tariffs on Canada. Read More
Five key impacts of Brexit five years on
The UK left the European Union on 31 January 2020. Read More
Ex-Trafigura boss convicted of bribery in landmark case
The commodities giant went on trial in Switzerland over attempts to gain access to Angola’s oil market. Read More
Millions yet to file tax returns as deadline looms
People risk a penalty, the HMRC has warned, without a reasonable excuse for delays. Read More
Is Rachel Reeves abandoning the North?
The chancellor announces projects in England’s south as infrastructure in the North East crumbles. Read More
Wine and spirits duty to rise but pints to get cheaper
A trade body calls the rise in alcohol tax a “bitter blow”, but there is better news for pub-goers. Read More
Abramovich tax dodge must be probed, HMRC urged
A group of MPs is urging an investigation into £1bn that could be owed by Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich. Read More
New non-opioid painkiller approved by US health agency
New drug suzetrigine, known by its brand name Journavx, has been approved to treat moderate to severe pain. Read More
Apple iPhone sales dip despite AI rollout
The company’s signature phone has been updated with artificial intelligence, but sales are down. Read More