Pressure builds on UK finances as Reeves pushes for US trade deal
The government borrowed more than expected last year, placing more pressure on the public finances ahead of the full impact of US tariffs being felt on the UK economy. Borrowing,…
Minister pledges 10,000 extra driving tests a month to clear backlog
The transport secretary has pledged to reduce the number of learner drivers in England waiting more than five months to sit practical tests. Heidi Alexander said the government would aim…
Apple and Meta attack ‘unfair’ €700m EU fines
The European Union has ordered Apple and Meta to pay a combined €700m (£599m) in the first fines it has issued under legislation intended to curb the power of big…
China sends Boeing planes back to US over tariffs
China has sent back planes it ordered from the US in its latest retaliation over Trump tariffs, the boss of aircraft maker Boeing has said. Kelly Ortberg said two planes…
UK could lower US car tariffs in push for trade deal
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has signalled the UK could lower tariffs on US car imports as she tries to broker a trade deal with the Trump administration. Reeves said she wants…
Opportunity for big US-China trade deal, says Bessent
There is an opportunity for a “big deal” between the US and China on trade, America’s Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said. Asked about an upcoming meeting between the countries,…
Five ways for first-time buyers to get on the housing ladder
Mortgage rates are expected to come down over the next year, which could make owning a home a possibility for millions more people. Thinking about where to start can be…
Five ways for first-time buyers to get on the housing ladder
Mortgage rates are expected to come down over the next year, which could make owning a home a possibility for millions more people. Thinking about where to start can be…
‘I was careful and followed instructions closely, but still lost my crypto’
Trading cryptocurrency was just a bit of fun for Tzoni Raykov, but losing $1,500 worth to an administrative error has left him with serious concerns about his treatment by the…
China warns nations against ‘appeasing’ US in trade deals
China has warned it will hit back at countries that make deals with the US that hurt Beijing’s interests, as the trade war between the world’s two biggest economies threatens…