Is the US heading for a recession? Three warning signs to watch
Michelle Fleury explains the factors to watch in the economy after President Trump’s tariff announcements....
Month : April 2025
UK to relax electric car rules as US tariffs hit
The prime minister says measures will help the car industry but critics claim they are not enough....
US top court allows Trump to use wartime law for deportations
A judge had blocked the Trump administration’s use of the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members....
Steel closures ‘far from done deal’, minister says
Business minister Sarah Jones says all options are open in response to calls for nationalisation....
PM: I’ll only sign US tariffs deal if it suits UK
The UK hopes to limit the impact of President Trump’s tariffs in an economic agreement with the US....
Bin strike threat to public health – Streeting
The health secretary says he is concerned about the “poor conditions” on the streets of Birmingham....
Stocks, tariffs and pensions – your questions answered
Experts answer your questions on how the stock market index works, whether the markets will recover and more....
Ministers to review hundreds of public bodies
The move could see some taxpayer-funded organisations not directly controlled by ministers scrapped....
Clean energy’s share of world’s electricity reaches 40%, report says
More clean electricity was generated in 2024 but there was a rise in the amount of coal and gas burnt too....
Trump threatens new 50% tariffs on China
The US president warns of the extra tax unless China withdraws its own 34% counter-tariff on US goods....