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EU and Mexico criticise Trump's proposed 30% tariff

The US president warned both trading partners would face additional tariffs if they retaliated.

Trump's tariffs are looming large over the UK’s last surviving steel towns

The future of industrial towns like Scunthorpe and Port Talbot may rest on the wider fate of the UK's steel industry.

The summer holiday hacks that saved us hundreds of pounds

From house swapping to smart searching, readers have been sharing tips on how to get away for less.

Faisal Islam: We are heading for significant tax rises

Repeatedly borrowing more is not a long-term solution to rising day-to-day spending pressures.

Al Fayed family battle over luxury penthouse with 'leaky roofs and noisy lifts'

An exclusive Park Lane address owned by the Fayed family is at the centre of an eight-year dispute.

Reeves disappointed after economy unexpectedly shrinks

The economy contracted in May for the second month in a row, adding to pressure on the chancellor.

Plans for cash Isa changes on hold after backlash

There had been reports in recent weeks that the chancellor was going to cut the £20,000 limit.

National Trust blames tax rises as it cuts 550 jobs

The heritage and conservation charity says it is under "sustained cost pressures" and is looking to save £26m.

Airlines angry at planned rise in Heathrow charges

Heathrow Airport unveils a £10bn investment plan, aiming to handle 10m extra passengers per year by 2031.

When to book and where to stay: Six ways to save money on your summer holiday

Package holidays from the UK to popular destinations are more expensive but there are ways to cut costs.

Trump threatens 35% tariffs on Canadian goods

Trump has threatened blanket levies of 15% or 20% on most trade partners, and says he will soon announce new tariffs on the EU.

Government code aims to stop unfair parking charges

The government wants to stop people being "unfairly penalised" by private car park operators.

Asia is reeling from Trump's tariff salvo – is anyone winning?

The US president has reset the tariffs clock again, leaving Asia's export-driven economies in limbo.

Four arrested in connection with M&S and Co-op cyber-attacks

Three men and one woman - aged between 17 and 20 - have been arrested in London and the Midlands.

What is an Isa and how might the rules change?

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has shelved plans to alter Isa rules, but what are they and how do they work?

Ferrero to take over US breakfast cereal giant Kellogg

The $3.1bn acquisition is part of a broader expansion by the Italian chocolate company.

US government to invest in rare earths production

The government is to become the biggest shareholder in the US's only operational rare earths mine.

Package holidays to Spain, Cyprus and Turkey soar in price

The cost of all-inclusive family package holidays to many popular destinations has risen this year.

Royal Mail to scrap second-class post on Saturdays

Regulator Ofcom says fewer second class deliveries will help Royal Mail cut costs.

Brazil vows to match US tariffs after Trump threatens 50% levy

Trump's threat is over what he calls the "mistreatment" of his ally, ex-President Jair Bolsonaro.

Bullying, anorexia, trauma - how the Post Office scandal hurt children

The children of wrongly-accused subpostmasters faced trauma and hardship but are now being promised compensation.

Plan for electricity bills based on region dropped

Zonal pricing supporters say the proposal would have meant lower bills, but critics say it could have scared off investment.

North Sea operators 'running out of time' to plug old oil wells

Industry regulator The North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) has identified a backlog of more than 500 wells that require plugging.

Heathrow to pipe 'sounds of an airport' around airport

The airport has commissioned a soundtrack recorded on site to reflect the "excitement" of waiting to board a flight.

Trump threatens Brazil with 50% tariff and demands Bolsonaro's trial end

Trump accused Brazil of "attacks" on US tech companies and conducting a "witch hunt" against its former president Jair Bolsonaro.

Mortgage lending rules change could help first-time buyers

The Bank of England has recommended a looser cap on riskier lending.

Linda Yaccarino departs as boss of Musk's X

Her exit comes at a difficult time for Musk who, in a brief reply, thanked her for her "contributions."

'I can't drink the water' - life next to a US data centre

Residents in rural Georgia say the data centre next door has disrupted their water supply.

Why little Lithuania has big plans for space tech

Lithuania has a promising space tech sector, but it wants more government support.

Tariffs are shifting global supply chains

Trump's 90-day pause on his sweeping tariffs plan is about to expire. But already some firms are radically changing how they work.

What have tariffs really done to the US economy?

As President Trump weighs tariff plans, he will have one eye on the US economy.

Why the world's superyachts are getting bigger and bigger

Billionaires and multimillionaires around the globe are trading up for more space and luxury.

The bridge changing lives and boosting business

The Öresund bridge, which connects Denmark and Sweden, is celebrating 25 years since its opening.

Boeing's 787 Dreamliner was deemed the 'safest' of planes. The whistleblowers were always less sure

Long before the Air India tragedy, the cause of which is still to be determined, people who had worked on the 787 had raised concerns about the production standards

The global environmental award hit by accusations of greenwashing

US business Dr Bronner's has criticised the B Corp scheme for allowing in too many multinationals.

Why your old mobile phone may be polluting Thailand

The Asian nation is importing thousands of tonnes of electronic waste per year, despite a ban.

Families invited to enjoy annual Children's Day

Children's Day is returning to Howard Davis Park in Jersey with live music, games, food and drinks.

The summer holiday hacks that saved us hundreds of pounds

From house swapping to smart searching, readers have been sharing tips on how to get away for less.

Martin Lewis' trick for haggling with a call centre

Contract ending or ended? Try this if you're renewing your broadband/TV, mobile, car/home insurance or breakdown cover.

Parents braced for more school meal price rises

Meals went up to £2.90 in April - but Oxfordshire County Council warns there are more increases to come.

What is an Isa and how might the rules change?

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has shelved plans to alter Isa rules, but what are they and how do they work?

Labour might be down, but it's not necessarily out - voters reflect on a year in power

What’s gone wrong for Labour? 2024 voters delve into it, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

China's electric cars are becoming slicker and cheaper - but is there a deeper cost?

The future for EVs will inevitably involve China. But where does that leave the UK and Europe markets – and what of the questions around national security?

The secretive US factory that lays bare the contradiction in Trump's America First plan

An exclusive look inside the closely guarded factory the president wants to become a foundation stone for a US golden age.

Xi's real test is not Trump's trade war

The real battleground of the current trade war might be China's domestic economy

The curious case of why a billionaire wants to buy Royal Mail

From the end of April, the 500-year-old Royal Mail will be controlled by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky who co-owns a football club - but why does he want it?

Martin Lewis' trick for haggling with a call centre

Contract ending or ended? Try this if you're renewing your broadband/TV, mobile, car/home insurance or breakdown cover.

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