5 d. ago Temu and Shein warn of US price hikes from next week due to Trump tariffs

Shein says ‘operating expenses have gone up’ as both Chinese retailers also drop ad spending in USTwo of China’s largest fast fashion retailers, Temu and Shein, have warned US customers that they will face price hikes from next week, as Donald Trump’s hefty tariffs on Chinese imports come into force.Both companies will be hit by new import levies, which will mean taxes of up to 145% being applied to Chinese goods. They will also suffer from Trump’s cancellation of so-called “de minimus” exemption, under which shipments worth less than $800 (£600) could be imported duty-free. Continue reading...

Events

3 w. ago Wriggling Reeves vows not to take any more freebie gig tickets after furious backlash at £600 trip to 02 to see Sabrina Carpenter

Chancellor Rachel Reeves insisted she 'understands how people feel' as she was grilled again on attending the Sabrina Carpenter concert with a family member.

Economics

3 w. ago Don't shift the blame for failing economy, Reeves told: Chancellor prepares to unveil £15bn in new spending cuts

Rachel Reeves will today blame world events for Britain's faltering economy - as voters in a bombshell poll say it is her fault. The Chancellor is set to publish official forecasts later this afternoon.

Economics

3 w. ago 'If I want to go to a gig I'll pay for it': Minister condemns Rachel Reeves over 'inappropriate' freebie tickets to Sabrina Carpenter gig as Chancellor confirms who picked up the tab

Housing minister Matthew Pennycook said it was 'inappropriate' to take free tickets to gigs, insisting: 'If I want to go to a concert at the O2 I'll pay for it.'

Politics

4 w. ago 'If I want to go to a gig I'll pay for it': Minister condemns Rachel Reeves over 'inappropriate' freebie tickets to see Sabrina Carpenter at the O2

Housing minister Matthew Pennycook said it was 'inappropriate' to take free tickets to gigs, insisting: 'If I want to go to a concert at the O2 I'll pay for it.'

Politics

4 w. ago 'I've never taken any gig tickets': Rachel Reeves' fellow Cabinet minister brutally cuts her adrift over Sabrina Carpenter tickets...  amid mounting anger at Labour's freebie

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander gave the Chancellor less than full-hearted backing after she admitted accepting gig tickets worth £600.

Politics

4 w. ago 'I've never taken any gig tickets': Cabinet minister brutally cuts Rachel Reeves adrift over Sabrina Carpenter freebie

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander gave the Chancellor less than full-hearted backing after she admitted accepting gig tickets worth £600.

Politics

4 w. ago No austerity in No11! Rachel Reeves admits getting free £600 tickets to Sabrina Carpenter gig but blames 'security' issues

Chancellor Rachel Reeves said accepting the freebie at the O2 Arena for her and a 'family member' was the right thing to do'.

Economics

last month Rachel Reeves blames 'security reasons' for taking free tickets to Sabrina Carpenter gig worth £600

Chancellor Rachel Reeves said accepting the freebie at the O2 Arena for her and a 'family member' was the right thing to do'.

Economics