Millions face council tax rise of more than 5%
The government has allowed six areas to bypass the usual 5% cap on council tax increases....
AstraZeneca was offered ‘significant’ sum, says minister
The firm scrapped its £450m investment despite the government’s offer of support, the government says....
US sovereign wealth fund could buy TikTok, Trump says
The president has kickstarted the creation of a national fund, which he says could buy the social media platform....
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....
