Nissan to lay off thousands of workers as sales drop
The Japanese car making giant has not yet said where in its global operations the job cuts will be made....
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Sainsbury’s and M&S warn Budget may push up prices
A number of major firms have warned over the impact of higher National Insurance costs....
Interest rates cut but Bank hints fewer falls to come
Interest rates were cut to 4.75% but the Bank expects inflation to creep higher after last week’s Budget....
House prices at record high, says Halifax
Despite the increase, the lender warns mortgage costs could remain “higher for longer” following the Budget....
Will UK interest rate cut make mortgages and loans cheaper?
Bank of England interest rates affect the mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions of people....
Will Trump’s victory spark a global trade war?
Trump has promised tariffs on all foreign goods. If he follows through, many smaller economies may be forced to respond in kind....
Up close with the 300 tonne driverless trucks
Big mining firms are switching to driverless trucks and other autonomous equipment....
Asda to cut 475 jobs and reduce hybrid working
The retailer says it is restructuring the business amid a challenging market....
US shares and Bitcoin hit record highs on Trump win
The result could have a far-reaching implications for tax and trade policy, as well as economies around the world....
Moldova cleans up its act to attract foreign businesses
Deputy PM admits former Soviet state was until recently a ‘highly corrupt country’ – but insists things are changing fast....