Relief on China’s factory floors as US tariffs put on hold
A surprise deal in the trade war gives businesses breathing room – but many now want to find new markets....
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UK hits back at claims US tariff deal bad for China
The UK government said there was “no such thing as a veto on Chinese investment” in its tariff deal with the US....
Couriers Evri and DHL merge to form UK delivery giant
The couriers hope to expand their business by combining their “complimentary” services....
Burberry to cut 1,700 jobs as designer suffers heavy losses
The British designer brand – famed for its distinctive check pattern – has proposed cutting its global workforce by a fifth....
Letting off steam: How Dominica’s volcanoes will boost its green energy
The Caribbean island is building a power station that will use steam naturally heated by volcanic rock....
Please don’t fine us, Thames Water asks regulator
Water firm boss tells MPs company’s survival depends on special treatment from the industry regulator....
‘I can get my Christmas tree order’ – firms give sigh of relief at tariff truce
Businesses are moving ahead with shipments, as the deal to reduce tariffs raises hopes over the economic outlook....
Nissan to cut 11,000 more jobs and shut seven factories
The planned layoffs mean the Japanese carmaker has now cut about 15% of its workforce in the past year....
Probe launched into Aviva’s £3.7bn takeover of Direct Line
Britain’s competition watchdog wants to review a £3.7bn deal that would see Aviva takeover Direct Line....
UK jobs market continues to weaken
The number of workers on payrolls fell in the first three months of the year, official figures show....