Will Trump’s victory spark a global trade war?
Trump has promised tariffs on all foreign goods. If he follows through, many smaller economies may be forced to respond in kind....
Asian stock markets rise as US election in focus
Investors are also focused on a US central bank rate decision and a key announcement on the Chinese economy....
Warning millions will struggle to pay water bill rises
A proposed average rise of 21% a year will cause ‘intolerable strain’, a consumer group warns....
Treasury ‘may have broken law’ ahead of March Budget
Meg Hillier, chair of the Treasury committee, made the comment after hearing evidence from the boss of the UK’s official spending watchdog....
PM responds to Sir Alan Bates after repeated requests
Sir Alan wrote to the PM twice in the past month, urging him to ensure victims receive full financial redress by March next year....
Primark owner profits jump despite summer washout
It said clothes sales in the UK and Ireland grew despite dampened demand for beach and swimwear....
Ads selling £250 advent calendars for £28.99 a scam
The consumer group Which? is urging shoppers looking for a good deal to beware of fake offers....
Boeing strike ends as workers back 38% pay rise offer
The damaging walkout by more than 30,000 unionised Boeing workers started on 13 September....
‘Lying talent agent left us in lurch without cash’
A talent agent who supplied actors to shows on the BBC and Netflix withheld cash due to them, former clients claim....
Sainsbury’s to rival Aldi prices in smallest stores
It follows criticism that shopping in convenience stores can be more expensive than main supermarkets....