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....
AstraZeneca ditches £450m investment in UK plant
The drugs giant blames “protracted” talks with the government as well as differences over funding....
Barclays outage affecting payments and online banking
The bank says its app also affected, as is the phone line and messenger service for customers...
The Iron Chancellor Rachel Reeves may have to flex to get the growth she wants
In choppy global seas, going for growth is going to require some tricky navigation – and it will make big domestic political waves too...
Canada and Mexico face 25% tariffs on Saturday, Trump says
The president also suggested he still plans to impose new tariffs on China but did not give any details....
How an AI written book shows why the tech ‘terrifies’ creatives
The BBC’s technology editor Zoe Kleinman is given an AI-made book that claims it was written by her....
Online self-assessment tax returns due by midnight
Millions still have to file their tax return by midnight of face a penalty, HMRC said....