UK economy grew by 0.5% in February
The economy grew by more than expected in February, thanks to a strong month for the services sector....
Oldest Post Office scandal victim says new compensation offer ‘not good enough’
Betty Brown’s offer was increased from 30% to 60%, but still below what she claimed when her life was “destroyed” by scandal....
Trump recognises tariff ‘transition problems’ as US markets fall again
The White House also confirmed that the tariffs on China would reach 145% due to a pre-existing 20% levy on fentanyl...
Trump may have backtracked, but this is far from over
Trump’s 4D game of chess has left China in check – and now there is an anxious wait to find out how this plays out...
Will iPhones cost more because of Trump’s tariffs on China?
Some analysts say that if costs incurred by tariffs pass to consumers, US iPhone prices could rise by hundreds of dollars....
Barclays cuts rates on some mortgages to below 4%
It is the biggest lender so far to offer cheaper deals as the Bank of England is forecast to make more interest rate cuts this...
Tesco expects lower profits amid price war fears
Its forecasting profits of between £2.7bn and £3bn compared with the £3.1bn it made for the financial year that’s just ended....
How exposed is the UK to Trump’s tariff chaos?
The exact impact remains uncertain – but some of the emerging fallout may have an upside – here’s why....
US stocks surge after White House pauses some tariffs for negotiations
But Trump also raises tariffs on goods from China to at least 125% “effective immediately”....
Trump tariffs spark shock US bond sell-off
The cost of borrowing for the US government rose as confidence in the economy waned...