Bank chiefs to Reeves: Ditch ring-fencing to boost UK economy
The bosses of four of Britain’s biggest banks are secretly urging the chancellor to ditch the most significant regulatory change imposed after the 2008 financial crisis, warning her that its continued imposition is inhibiting UK economic growth.
View Full Story26-Apr-2025 - Source: Sky News
Could South America benefit from Trump's trade tariffs?
Countries in the continent may see exports rise as both the US and China need new suppliers.
View Full Story25-Apr-2025 - Source: BBC News
Gatwick to accept 'stricter limits' on plane noise
Gatwick has responded to the Secretary of State's request for feedback on additional conditions.
View Full Story25-Apr-2025 - Source: BBC News
Hairdresser fears she could lose home over tax hikes
The British Hair Consortium is calling on Rachel Reeves to cut VAT to 10% in June's spending review.
View Full Story25-Apr-2025 - Source: BBC News
Why Trump keeps attacking the US central bank
The US central bank is one of Trump's favourite punching bags. But how serious is the threat?
View Full Story25-Apr-2025 - Source: BBC News
M&S stops online orders following cyber attack
The firm has stopped taking orders on its website and apps, including for food and clothes.
View Full Story25-Apr-2025 - Source: BBC News
Struggling discounter Poundland gets bids from Hilco and Endless
A pack of suitors will table takeover offers on Friday for Poundland, the struggling discount retail giant, as its owner pursues a speedy exit from the British high street.
View Full Story25-Apr-2025 - Source: Sky News
M&S pauses online orders following cyber attack
The firm said it was 'truly sorry for this inconvenience' in a post on X.
View Full Story25-Apr-2025 - Source: BBC News
Reeves suggests UK trade with EU more important than US
The chancellor indicates that moving closer to the EU on trade is a bigger priority than the US.
View Full Story25-Apr-2025 - Source: BBC News
Annual energy bills predicted to fall by £166 in July
The forecast fall in the cost of energy would reverse three consecutive increases in the price cap.
View Full Story25-Apr-2025 - Source: BBC News
Reeves: There is a deal to be done with the US
Chancellor Rachel Reeves speaks to the BBC ahead of talks with her US counterpart in Washington on Friday.
View Full Story25-Apr-2025 - Source: BBC News
Water bosses face up to two years in prison for illegal sewage spills
Water bosses who cover up illegal sewage spills could be imprisoned for up to two years under a new law which comes into effect today.
View Full Story25-Apr-2025 - Source: Sky News
Water bosses could now face jail for cover-ups
New powers mean law-breaking executives can be sent to prison for up to two years.
View Full Story25-Apr-2025 - Source: BBC News
Reeves working 'flat out' to get US trade deal
The chancellor is set to meet her US counterpart to make the case for a bilateral trade deal.
View Full Story25-Apr-2025 - Source: BBC News
China has halted rare earth exports, can Australia step up?
Australia has proposed to create a strategic reserve of critical minerals.
View Full Story25-Apr-2025 - Source: BBC News
Clothing and DIY sales boosted by sunny weather
Retail sales rose for the third month in a row in March as warmer weather helped to boost trade.
View Full Story25-Apr-2025 - Source: BBC News
Trump has shifted the priorities of the world's economic policymakers - but their views of the US have changed too
First he took the US on a collision course with China. Then he came for the rest of the world.
View Full Story25-Apr-2025 - Source: Sky News
US company bosses warn over tariffs impact
Several firms have cut their profit forecasts or withdrawn them citing economic uncertainty.
View Full Story25-Apr-2025 - Source: BBC News
Mum's pop-up shop aims to make prom affordable
Julie Sarahs decided to take action after her daughter's prom was cancelled twice.
View Full Story25-Apr-2025 - Source: BBC News
Struggling food bank to limit people to one bag
St Mary's Church in Darlington says its food bank service costs £200 per week and faces closure.
View Full Story25-Apr-2025 - Source: BBC News
