Sunday, August 10, 2025

The Interview

Suranjana Tewari speaks to John Denton about tariffs and the uncertainty they create

Friday, August 8, 2025

Interest rates cut to lowest level in more than two years

The Bank of England cuts its key rate to 4%, the fifth reduction since August last year.

Thursday, August 7, 2025

Trump's sweeping new tariffs take effect against dozens of countries

The president also hit India with a 50% tariff and threatened a 100% levy on foreign-made computer chips.

Trump calls for Intel boss to resign immediately, alleging China ties

The unusual demand adds to challenges facing the firm, which has been seen as falling behind in the chip race.

UK says British Steel's Chinese owners demanding millions

Jingye still owns the Scunthorpe plant that was taken over by the government under emergency powers.

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Bank of England expected to cut interest rates

Borrowing costs are forecast to fall to 4%, the lowest since early 2023, despite higher inflation.

Tuesday, August 5, 2025

Trump attacks 'woke' Jaguar as firm names new boss

The UK-based brand has caused controversy with its plan to transform itself into an all-electric carmaker.

Call for help with school uniform costs in England

Grants are offered as standard in Scotland, Wales and NI - but only by a quarter of councils in England.

Monday, August 4, 2025

Boeing defence workers go on strike in new blow to aviation giant

About 3,200 workers who build F-15 fighter jets and other military aircraft voted to reject the firm's latest contract deal.

How South Korea's K-beauty industry is being hit by Trump tariffs

Buyers and sellers of South Korean beauty products are stocking up as the 15% US tariff rolls out.