UK has not ruled out EU food trade deal, says minister
Jonathan Reynolds told the BBC doing a deal to ease UK exports of food would not cross the government’s red lines...
Record numbers of businesses in financial distress
There’s been a record jump in the number of companies in critical financial distress, according to insolvency specialists....
Oil trades lower as Trump urges Opec to slash prices
President Trump said he wants OPEC and Saudi Arabia to bring down the price of oil which he says is fuelling the Russia-Ukraine war....
Sainsbury’s to cut 3,000 jobs and shut cafés
The supermarket giant blames a “challenging cost environment” for the widespread cutbacks....
EU trade chief: Bloc may consider Brexit customs plan
Britain rejoining the Pan Euro Mediterranean Convention is up for discussion in reset talks according to the new EU trade chief...
‘I got a credit card as I lost winter fuel payment’
Pensioners who lost winter fuel money after government changes tell the BBC the last few months have been a struggle....
Reeves optimistic despite surprise rise in UK borrowing
Borrowing – the difference between spending and tax revenue – hit its highest December level for four years....
TikTokers offered $5,000 to join Facebook and Instagram
Meta’s attempt to lure creators to its platforms comes as questions remain over the future of its main rival in the US....
UK borrowing hits highest December level for four years
Borrowing – the difference between spending and tax revenue- was £17.8bn last month....
Trump considers 10% tariff on China from February
The new president accused China of sending fentanyl to Mexico and Canada which ends up in the US....