EU ‘could consider’ UK joining pan-Europe customs scheme
The UK joining the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean Convention is up for discussion in reset talks, says Maros Sefcovic....
Category : Business
‘I got a credit card and overdraft after I lost winter fuel payment’
Pensioners who lost winter fuel money after government changes tell the BBC the last few months have been a struggle....
Reeves optimistic despite surprise rise in UK borrowing
Borrowing – the difference between spending and tax revenue – hit its highest December level for four years....
Tesco, Aldi and Lidl hit back at farm inheritance tax
Tesco, Aldi and Lidl call for rethink of inheritance levy announced in Budget...
HMRC denies ‘deliberately poor’ phone service
Thousands on hold to HMRC’s helpline say they were cut off after waiting for 70 minutes....
Waitrose brings back free coffee for non-shoppers
The supermarket’s loyalty scheme members can get a hot drink without making a purchase....
Trump considers 10% tariff on China from February
The new president accused Beijing of sending fentanyl to Mexico and Canada which ends up in the US....
Government ousts UK competition watchdog chair
Marcus Bokkerink is leaving as the government signals it is serious about growth, the BBC understands....
US markets rise as Trump holds off on tariffs
The US president stopped short of widespread import taxes but threatened Canada and Mexico with tariffs....
Treasury steps in to protect car loan firms’ payouts
The government is concerned major compensation for the mis-selling scandal could hurt the car industry....