2 h. ago Sony announces PlayStation 5 price to rise due to 'challenging economic environment'

It comes after the global stock market has taken a hit following new tariffs introduced by Donald Trump

Economics

4 h. ago Keir Starmer makes British Steel prediction and responds to 'deliberate sabotage' claim

No10 has said it is 'confident' that vital materials will arrive on time to save two furnaces at the British Steel plant in Scunthorpe in a race against time to keep it open

Politics

6 h. ago FTSE and global markets bounce back after Trump’s tech tariff reprieve

Investors welcomed a carve-out benefiting companies such as Apple – but White House officials have downplayed the exemptions

Politics

24 h. ago Moroccan wife, 25, of British businessman, 47, who mysteriously died on holiday is seen for first time

Majda Mjaoual, 25, who was married to Allen McKenna, 47, whose death has sparked questions from his family, is staying at a house in Beckenham in the London suburbs.

Events

26 h. ago Universal Studios risks bitter travellers row over UK theme park location

Universal announced plans to expand their dynasty into Europe for the first time recently, with their British venture planned to open in Bedford in 2031.

Events

29 h. ago Race against time to save British Steel plant as minister refuses to make guarantee

Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds refused to guarantee vital raw materials will arrive on time to save the British Steel plant in Scunthorpe, which employs around 2,700 people

Politics

30 h. ago Reynolds unable to say British Steel will get raw materials in time

The Business Secretary faces a scramble to get enough raw materials to the Scunthorpe steelworks to stop the blast furnaces being turned off.

Politics

50 h. ago ‘A new golden age’: how rightwing media stuck by Trump as global markets collapsed

Trump’s tariffs were sometimes played down, sometimes cheered but rarely seriously questioned by the rightWhile Donald Trump recently instituted and paused hefty tariffs, sparking a trade war and chaos in financial markets, most of the country’s conservative media either applauded the US president or critiqued the policy but not the person behind it, according to journalists and observers of conservative media.Meanwhile, economists, business leaders, Democrats and even some Republicans warned that the tariffs, which prompted the largest American stock market drop since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, could cause a recession. Continue reading...

Politics

57 h. ago The UK stock market looks cheaper than ever: Is it finally time to buy British, asks ANDREW OXLADE

These are difficult times for investors. It is hard to know whether to buy or sell. But a crisis often offers opportunity.

Economics

66 h. ago Inside the vast stock buying surge 18 minutes before Trump's tariff U

Minutes before President Donald Trump's tariff pause, investors made strangely prudent financial moves. 

Politics

2 d. ago Trump's approval rating takes a hit amid tariff war and market turmoil

Like the stock market this week, President Donald Trump 's approval rating is sliding downward.

Events

3 d. ago Trump brags in Oval Office that his billionaire pals made a killing in stocks after he pulled the plug on tariffs

President Donald Trump gleefully recounted how much money his billionaire pals made on the stock market after he suddenly suspended most of his worldwide tariffs.

Events

3 d. ago UK trade minister visits China at same time as head of British military

Douglas Alexander’s unpublicised trip to talk with counterparts coincides with that of Adm Sir Tony RadakinA trade minister has travelled to China for an unpublicised visit this week at the same time as the head of the British military, the Guardian has learned.Douglas Alexander, the minister for trade policy and economic security, is paying a visit to Beijing this week for talks with Chinese counterparts. He is also due to visit Hainan and Hong Kong. Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago Stock markets tumble day after Trump’s tariff pause erasing most of the record gains seen Wednesday

After a day of historic gains, the markets tumbled as uncertainty reigns following Trump’s tariff plan pause

Economics

3 d. ago Trump brags to NASCAR drivers that friend Charles Schwab made $2bn from stock market chaos

Video captured by the White House shows Donald Trump bragging that friend and investor Charles Schwab made two billion dollars from the current stock market chaos.

Politics

3 d. ago Has your pension value dropped? Here’s why you shouldn’t worry

Unless you’re approaching retirement age, market fluctuations shouldn’t unduly worry you as far as your pension is concerned

Politics

4 d. ago Head of the British armed forces visits China for first time in 10 years

Admiral Sir Tony Radakin discussed ‘issues of common concern’ with China’s military leadership, according to China’s defence ministry.

Events

4 d. ago The real reason why Trump had no option but to back down on tariffs

Business analysis: Government bonds ultimately appear to have forced the US president’s hand as confidence disintegrated

Politics

4 d. ago ‘Live from London – it’s Saturday night!’ SNL is getting a UK series with British comedy talent

The US comedy institution is set to make its British debut for first time

Culture

4 d. ago FTSE 100 Live 10 April: Index set to rebound on tariffs pause, Tesco sees lower profit

Financial markets have soared on relief at Donald Trump’s 90-day pause on most new US tariffs.

Economics