Stocks soar as US president announces tariff pause
US shares have rocketed after US President Donald Trump said he would suspend higher tariffs on goods from most countries, and instead impose a 10% import tax rate. The White…
Struggling Herefordshire families can apply to £2m fund for essentials
More than £2m has been made available for families struggling in the cost-of-living crisis. People struggling to pay for energy and other essentials are being encouraged to check if they…
More UK lenders cut mortgage rates amid Trump tariff turmoil
A growing number of UK lenders are cutting mortgage rates as the fallout from US tariffs continues to fuel forecasts of deeper than expected interest rate cuts. Coventry Building Society…
Trump tariff trade war sparks US bond sell-off
Confidence in the US economy is plummeting as investors dumped government debt amid escalating concerns over the impact of Donald Trump’s tariffs. The interest rate on US bonds – traditionally…
Concerns British Steel could run out of materials in days
Concerns are growing that British Steel could run out of raw materials within days for its blast furnaces in Scunthorpe. The government is considering nationalising the company, which has said…
Trump tariffs are a nasty shock for growing Asian economies
Jonathan Head South East Asia correspondent Getty Images Trump’s tariffs are a blow for countries like Vietnam that rely heavily on exports US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs targeting most…
India cuts rates as Trump’s tariffs put growth at risk
India’s central bank has cut interest rates by 0.25% amid a spate of downgrades to growth following Donald Trump’s tariff announcements. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reduced repo rates…
Adur & Worthing Councils offer grants to help with cost of living
Nathan Bevan BBC News, South East Getty Images Households claiming certain benefits and in energy-efficient properties are eligible (stock photo) Hundreds of households in West Sussex have benefited from cash…
The Canadians and Danes boycotting American products
Anne Cassidy Business reporter Getty Images Supermarkets in Canada have been putting Canadian flag stickers on domestic goods Todd Brayman is no longer buying his favourite red wine, which is…
What is all this tariff stuff about? Your questions answered
Colletta Smith Cost of Living Correspondent Abi Smitton Cost of Living producer BBC Whether it’s pensions, mortgages, investments or the cost of everyday items, many of you have been getting…