US trade court blocks Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ global tariffs
The Trump administration lodged an appeal against the ruling shortly after it was announced....
Elon Musk says he is leaving Trump administration
Musk thanked Trump for allowing him to lead Doge and says he believed the cost-cutting agency would continue to grow....
Hailey Bieber’s makeup brand sold to e.l.f. in $1bn deal
Buyer e.l.f. Beauty calls it a “beautiful brand that we believe is ready for rocketship growth”....
Nvidia revenues surge despite tariff uncertainty
AI chip demand lifted Nvidia’s revenues and profits, despite restrictions on sales to China....
Reeves outlines plan for £25bn pension ‘megafunds’
The government says its overhaul of retirement savings will boost growth and pension pots....
UK car production falls sharply in April
The number of new vehicles made in the UK was the lowest figure for April – outside the pandemic – since 1952....
Thames Water fined £122.7m in biggest ever penalty
The company has been fined for breaching rules on wastewater and dividend payments....
Thousands to get payouts over forced meter fitting
More than £70m is being paid to customers who were forced to switch to prepaying for energy....
IMF raises UK growth forecast as it warns on tax and spending
In its annual health-check for the UK economy, the IMF predicted growth of 1.2%, a marginal upgrade to its previous forecast....
KFC to create 7,000 jobs in UK and Irish growth push
The fried chicken firm will invest nearly £1.5bn over five years as rivals step up expansion....
