US economy slows in final months after turbulent year
Overall the economy grew 2.2% last year, holding up despite pressures from changes to tariff and immigration policy. Read More
Epstein eyed record label investment to access women, files suggest
His associate said the music industry was “related to P”, a way Epstein apparently often referred to women. Read More
Live Nation sees strong ticket sales as monopoly lawsuit looms
The entertainment giant’s revenue surged last year as 159 million fans attended its concerts. Read More
US and Indonesia finalise deal to cut tariffs to 19%
Washington will set a 19% tariff on most Indonesian goods in exchange for lower trade barriers for US goods Read More
US trade deficit hits fresh high despite Trump’s tariffs
The US bought more goods than it sold in 2025 as the White House attempts to reverse the flow. Read More
Warmer weather hits profits at British Gas owner
Savvy bill payers shopping around for fixed-tariff energy deals also dented earnings at British Gas. Read More
Why there’s no quick fix in sight for the problem of dazzling headlights
Road users say headlight glare is an issue – but experts warn a solution might not be straightforward. Read More
Reeves fixated on ‘dysfunctional’ borrowing rules, says IFS
The think tank suggests the chancellor’s fiscal rules need to shift the focus from one key figure. Read More
‘We’re still on edge’: Toy firms look to US Supreme Court as tariffs hit profits
“You cannot go to sleep on this president,” says one toymaker, of the ongoing uncertainty over trade policy. Read More
Mandelson co-founded lobbying firm Global Counsel faces collapse
Sources close to the company insist that its difficulties stem entirely from “the Mandelson legacy”. Read More