Trump has turned his back on the foundation of US economic might
Pool/BBC President Donald Trump has built another wall, and he thinks everyone else is going to pay for it. But his decision to impose sweeping tariffs of at least 10%…
After Trump tariffs, Sir Keir Starmer is to slow down and go faster
Laura Kuenssberg Presenter, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg•@bbclaurak BBC Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer watched in his flat. Chancellor Rachel Reeves saw it in her study. The Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds,…
What Trump tariffs mean to Nike’s Air Jordan 1s
Annabelle Liang Business reporter Alamy The Nike Air Jordan 1 is, in some ways, the iconic US trainer. It’s a popular line by a large American brand, created four decades…
Spain tackles housing ‘social emergency’ as rents double
Guy Hedgecoe Business reporter BBC Blanca Castro, who rents an apartment in central Madrid, says she is being forced out by her landlord Blanca Castro puts on a builder’s helmet…
Worst week for US stocks since Covid crash as China retaliates
Natalie Sherman BBC News, New York Getty Images Stock market turmoil deepened on Friday, as China hit back at tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump, raising the likelihood of…
Donald Trump’s tariffs have shaken the markets
As stock markets continue to tumble after the US imposition of sweeping and swingeing tariffs, many are asking does this qualify as a stock market “crash” and what that could…
The Global Story
Global markets have been sent into turmoil by Trump’s tariffs… Source link
More or Less: Behind the Stats
Explaining the maths and economics of the US ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs Source link
Worcester couple close vegan business because of cost of living
The owners of a popular vegan food outlet say they have been left with no choice but to shutter the business because of the spiralling cost of living. No Frickin…
UK exporters on the pain and opportunities
Dearbail Jordan Business reporter, BBC News Joe & Seph’s Joe & Seph’s Adam Sopher says the US is an important market for the popcorn firm The UK exported nearly £60bn…