10 h. ago Gold standard! A bar is £1million for first time after investors raced to purchase the precious metal to protect their savings from the impact of Donald Trump's trade war

The precious metal has been in high demand among investors trying to protect their savings from the impact of Donald Trump's trade war.

Economics

19 h. ago Campaigners and charities horrified by revelations about impact of Trump’s ‘reckless’ USAID cuts

Trump has been accused of giving ‘millions of people a death sentence’ after The Independent exposed the reality of the cuts on the ground

Politics

65 h. ago International aid fell in 2024 for first time in five years – and is expected to get worse

Foreign aid spending by 24 countries, including the US, UK and European Union, fell by more than $15bn last year – before the impact of huge cuts by Donald Trump have taken effect. Nick Ferris reports

Politics

68 h. ago One of UK’s largest companies sees £2bn wiped off shares through Trump tariffs impact

The UK distributor supplies companies around the world with everyday goods such as food packaging, equipment and protective wear

Economics

2 d. ago Could Trump’s tariffs push cash ISA rates higher for UK savers?

With Cash ISAs relying on the Bank of England’s base rate of interest for their saving returns, could the inflationary impact of Trump’s tariffs lead to better opportunities?

Politics

3 d. ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Craig Revel Horwood thought he'd be 'killed' as he details horrific abuse

The Strictly judge opened up about the abuse he received growing up at the hands of his father

Events

7 d. ago Trump's China tariffs swing a sledgehammer at importers and cheap goods

U.S. importers are bracing for the impact of President Donald Trump's staggering 145% levy on Chinese imports

Politics

8 d. ago UK economy far exceeds forecasts to grow 0.5% in boost to Rachel Reeves

February GDP rise bigger than forecast but impact from Donald Trump’s tariff war yet to comeBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK economy unexpectedly expanded by 0.5% in February, figures show, in a boost for Rachel Reeves before an expected downturn triggered by Donald Trump’s tariff war.Reversing a modest fall in January of 0.1%, the increase in gross domestic product in February was five times larger than the 0.1% growth that a poll of City economists had forecast. Continue reading...

Politics

8 d. ago Britain is warned NO special deals: Strong words from the White House as Keir Starmer says he is 'very pleased' at Trump's 90

The Prime Minister has repeatedly stressed that Britain is uniquely placed to strike an economic agreement that could soften the impact of Donald Trump's global levies war.

Events

8 d. ago Trump has slowed his global tariff plan. Here’s what happens next and the impact on your wallet

The president caught the world – and most of his administration – off guard with his sudden announcement that he was pausing tariffs

Politics

8 d. ago F1 team issues statement as Donald Trump's US tariffs prompt changes

Donald Trump's tariff announcements and their economic impact are being felt in all sectors and have prompted a statement from one Formula 1 team after their parent company's announcement

Politics

9 d. ago Trump’s tariffs may be reduced but their impact will be felt in the UK and beyond

We examine potential consequences of US president’s market chaos, which could reach every corner of global finance and economyDonald Trump may have stepped back from his huge tariff rises on every country, except China, which now faces 125%, but the impact of the market chaos is likely to continue in the UK and beyond. The rest of the world still faces a blanket 10% tariff on all US exports.While much of the focus has been the direct impact of the tariffs on physical goods, Trump’s actions threaten to reach every corner of global finance and the economy. Continue reading...

Politics

9 d. ago Trump says pharmaceutical tariffs are coming ‘very shortly.’ How will this impact the price of drugs?

‘We're going to be announcing very shortly a major tariff on pharmaceuticals. And when they hear that, they will leave China,’ president says at Republican fundraiser

Politics

9 d. ago Conservative CDU/CSU and SPD form coalition government in Germany

Two of the country’s biggest parties freeze out right-wing AfD and prepare for impact of Trump’s new tariffsGermany’s biggest mainstream parties have sealed an agreement to form a government keeping the far right out of power, as Europe’s top economy struggles to reverse a downturn and gird itself for the potentially catastrophic impact of new US tariffs.The prospective chancellor Friedrich Merz’s conservative CDU/CSU announced the breakthrough deal with the centre-left Social Democrats (SPD), which had led the ruling coalition since 2021. Continue reading...

Politics

9 d. ago Bank of England issues warning of 'severe impact' of Donald Trump tariffs as it issues response

The central bank's Financial Policy Committee (FPC) has warned that the global tariffs imposed on trade could severely rock the UK's financial stability, which could have wider negative effects on the UK economy

Events

1 week ago Waiting times for large social homes hit 100 years in some areas – analysis

Campaigners and charities call for further Government investment amid concerns about the safety and costs of temporary housing.

Events

1 week ago Rachel Reeves warns of 'profound' impact from Trump tariffs as UK markets finally calm

The Chancellor told MPs she would be meeting her US counterpart, treasury secretary Scott Bessent 'shortly' to discuss the impact of the president's protectionism.

Events

1 week ago Trump tariffs will have little impact on London's services based economy says report

Only 3% of London exports are goods heading for the newly protectionist US

Politics

1 week ago Keir Starmer's dire warning over Donald Trump economic chaos

Keir Starmer told Jaguar Land Rover workers in Birmingham that Donald Trump's tariffs were bad news and would have a 'profound' impact across the globe - but vowed to back British workers 'to the hilt'

Events

1 week ago Petrol car ban date confirmed by Keir Starmer amid Donald Trump tariff fallout

The Prime Minister backed the British car industry on Monday as he warned Donald Trump's tariffs will have a 'profound' impact on the global economy

Politics