Europe cuts interest rates as Trump’s tariffs loom
The eurozone’s central bank makes its eighth cut but warns US tariffs will weigh on the economy....
UK inflation number too high after data blunder
The UK’s statistics agency says April’s inflation figure was too high after it was given incorrect road tax data....
US-Boeing deal over crashes ‘repugnant’ – lawyer for victims’ families
The plane maker has agreed to pay $1.1bn to avoid prosecution over two fatal crashes that killed 346 people....
Stores open at midnight as fans rush to buy Nintendo Switch 2
One retailer says it’s the “biggest gaming pre-order ever” – but there questions over whether high prices will dent sales....
Scammers stole £47m from HMRC in phishing attack
Some customers have been told their accounts are locked to prevent further scam claims....
Winter fuel payment U-turn in place this year
Chancellor Rachel Reeves says that more people will get winter fuel payment “this winter”, but details of who is eligible remain unclear....
Train firms must stop criminalising ‘innocent errors’, report says
An inquiry found “disproportionate” punishments for often innocent mistakes....
US steel and aluminium tariffs doubled to 50%
Trump doubles down on his tariffs, while sparing the UK from the latest duties....
Oreo maker sues Aldi in US over ‘copycat’ packaging
The discount supermarket is being sued in a US court, accused of imitating the American biscuit brand....
UK temporarily spared from Trump’s 50% metal tariffs
The executive order raises import taxes for US firms buying from other countries – but the levy remains at 25% for the UK....
