Car finance judgement ‘a hard pill to swallow’
Tom Espiner BBC business reporter BBC Marcus Johnson says he is upset for the hundreds of people who won’t be able to make a claim A ruling by the UK’s…
Why Donald Trump’s tariffs take aim at Asia and your iPhones
Suranjana Tewari Asia Business Correspondent Getty Images Posing for a selfie in China: Supply chains for electronics stretch all the way through Asia When he began his trade war, President…
Car finance payouts limited, but lenders aren’t off the hook
There may well be a few sighs of relief from senior finance company and banking executives following the Supreme Court’s ruling, but it is unlikely you will hear the champagne…
Trump says he will fire head of BLS as stocks shudder
Getty Images US President Donald Trump said he would fire the head of the agency charged with publishing some of America’s most closely watched economic data, after a weaker-than-expected jobs…
Millions denied payouts after Supreme Court ruling
Millions of motorists will not be able to claim compensation for hidden commissions paid on car loans following a Supreme Court ruling. The UK’s highest court sided with finance companies…
What’s behind the mis-selling complaints?
Kevin Peachey Cost of living correspondent Getty Images Millions of motorists could be in line for compensation payouts if they were mis-sold finance agreements when buying a car. Investigations are…
Trump raises Canada trade tariff to 35%
Natalie Sherman BBC News, New York Jake Lapham BBC News, Washington DC EPA US President Donald Trump has raised the tariff on Canada to 35%, escalating a trade war with…
New types of engineered wood are ready for building sites
Chris Baraniuk Technology Reporter InventWood Inventwood’s timber is treated to become super-strong Could your house take a bullet for you? Clad it with a new type of modified wood, and…
Trump’s global tariffs ‘victory’ may come at a high price
BBC In April Donald Trump stunned the world by announcing sweeping new import tariffs – only to put most on hold amid the resulting global financial panic. Four months later,…
Car finance ruling has potential to trigger millions of claims
Kevin Peachey Cost of living correspondent Getty Images A ruling by the UK’s most senior judges later could pave the way for millions of motorists to claim compensation for motor…