What can Starmer do in a world buffeted by Trump?
As if the economic picture in the UK wasn’t shaky already, it has now got shakier still. The cost of living is continuing to bite for many and people will…
Tariffs have shaken the markets – how worried should we be?
As stock markets continue to tumble after the US imposition of sweeping and swingeing tariffs, many are asking does this qualify as a stock market “crash” and what that could…
Worst week for US stocks since Covid crash as China hits back on tariffs
Stock market turmoil deepened on Friday, as China hit back at tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump, raising the likelihood of an extended trade war and damage to the…
Spain tackles housing ‘social emergency’ as rents double in a decade
Blanca Castro puts on a builder’s helmet before opening the door to her kitchen. Inside it, the ceiling has a large hole that is dripping water and it looks as…
Who’s trying to buy TikTok?
President Donald Trump has for a second time extended the deadline that would have required TikTok to be sold or face a ban in the US. A bipartisan law passed…
Trump extends deadline to keep TikTok running in US
US President Donald Trump has granted TikTok a second 75-day extension to comply with a law that requires the hugely popular video app to either sell its US operation or…
How might tariffs change the price of Nike’s iconic trainers?
The Nike Air Jordan 1 is, in some ways, the iconic US trainer. It’s a popular line by a large American brand, created four decades ago for homegrown basketball legend…
Starmer’s response to Trump tariffs is both to slow down and go faster
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer watched in his flat. Chancellor Rachel Reeves saw it in her study. The Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds, accompanied by staff and pizza, took in President…
Trump has turned his back on the foundation of US economic might – the fallout will be messy
President Donald Trump has built another wall, and he thinks everyone else is going to pay for it. But his decision to impose sweeping tariffs of at least 10% on…
Trump has turned his back on the foundation of US economic might – the fallout will be messy
President Donald Trump has built another wall, and he thinks everyone else is going to pay for it. But his decision to impose sweeping tariffs of at least 10% on…