Trump agrees to pause tariffs on Canada and Mexico but not on China
Last-minute phone calls pull the North American neighbours back from the brink of a trade war, but the US is still targeting Chinese imports....
AstraZeneca offered ‘significant’ sum, says minister
The firm scrapped its £450m investment despite the government’s offer of support, the government says....
UK not choosing between US and EU, says Starmer
US President Donald Trump threatens EU with trade taxes but hints he could reach a deal with the UK....
More than a million miss tax return deadline
Thousands of people left it to the last minute before the cut-off at the end of Friday....
Asian markets tumble as Trump’s tariff war escalates
Investors are bracing for a potential trade war that could hit the earnings of major companies....
Thames Water seeks court approval for emergency cash
Thames Water is hoping to secure an emergency cash injection or face runing out of money in weeks....
Will Donald Trump’s tariffs hurt US consumers?
Trump claims more taxes on trade wouldn’t be a cost to the US – but almost all economists dispute this....
Canada imposes 25% tariffs in trade war with US
Canada announces retaliatory tariffs against the US, in a move that is likely to be costly for both nations....
Trump hits China, Mexico and Canada with tariffs
The US president will tax imports from America’s three largest trading partners but retaliation is expected....
Trump to hit Canada, Mexico and China with tariffs on Saturday
Canadian oil will be hit with a lower levy of 10%, likely by mid-February, President Trump says....