22 h. ago Free breakfast clubs to open at 750 schools as teachers voice funding fears

Thousands of parents will be able to access half an hour of morning childcare on Tuesday.

Society

34 h. ago Disengaging from China on business would be ‘foolish’, Rachel Reeves says

Chancellor supports economic ties with Beijing as she prepares to fly to US next week for trade deal talksRachel Reeves has dismissed the idea of economically disengaging from China, amid concerns the US may put pressure on the UK to limit its deals with Beijing.The chancellor, who will discuss a trade deal with the US on a trip to Washington next week, said it would be “very foolish” for Britain to have less involvement with Xi Jinping’s administration. Continue reading...

Politics

34 h. ago Cutting business ties with China would be ‘foolish’, Reeves says amid reports of US pressure

Chancellor supports economic ties with Beijing as she prepares to fly to US next week for trade deal talksRachel Reeves has dismissed the idea of economically disengaging from China, amid concerns the US may put pressure on the UK to limit its deals with Beijing.The chancellor, who will discuss a trade deal with the US on a trip to Washington next week, said it would be “very foolish” for Britain to have less involvement with Xi Jinping’s administration. Continue reading...

Events

44 h. ago Rachel Reeves warns UK won't accept US trade deal if red lines are crossed

In an interview with The Mirror the Chancellor Rachel Reeves voiced her optimism an agreement can be reached to tackle the misery caused by Donald Trump's tariffs

Events

2 d. ago Trump warns ‘substantial’ tariffs will remain on imports as Reeves prepares for US talks

US president doubles down on trade policy as chancellor aims to secure trade deal for UK in Washington

Events

3 d. ago Rachel Reeves says Government is going to play a 'big role' in Scunthorpe steel

The Chancellor visited the British Steel facility in Scunthorpe after MPs voted to let ministers take control of the company to prevent Chinese owners Jingye from closing down Britain's last remaining blast furnaces

Politics

3 d. ago IMF chief cuts growth forecast over ‘off the charts’ trade uncertainty

Kristalina Georgieva warns that Donald Trump’s tariff ‘reboot’ threatens to raise prices and play havoc with markets

Politics

3 d. ago ECB cuts rates for third time this year as Europe braces for Trump tariffs

Quarter-point cut in main rate to 2.25% aims to tackle slowing eurozone growth and impact of US border taxesBusiness live – latest updatesThe cost of borrowing has fallen across the 20-member euro area for the third time this year after the European Central Bank cut its main interest rate to 2.25% in response to slowing growth and Donald Trump’s tariffs.The Frankfurt-based bank cut its benchmark deposit rate by a quarter of a percentage point on Thursday, in line with City economist expectations, to tackle a slowdown in the bloc and the impact from the border taxes imposed earlier this month on all EU imports into the US. Continue reading...

Politics

4 d. ago Ruben Amorim refuses to rule out Manchester United signing new goalkeeper

Andre Onana has had an error-prone two seasons at Man United and Altay Bayindir has seldom convinced when he has deputised.

Politics

4 d. ago UK inflation falls to 2.6%, increasing pressure on Bank to cut interest rates

March annual rate comes before expected rise because of household bills going up this monthBusiness live – latest updatesUK inflation dropped to 2.6% in March, increasing the pressure on Bank of England policymakers to cut interest rates next month.Prices growth was weak ahead of an expected rise in April as households begin to pay higher council tax and utility bills, as well as an uncertain outlook posed by Donald Trump’s tariff war. Continue reading...

Economics

5 d. ago Energy watchdog boss vows less ‘heavy handed’ approach to regulating suppliers

Ofgem chief executive Jonathan Brearley was speaking weeks after the Chancellor vowed to cut red tape across the UK to promote growth.

Politics

5 d. ago Labour minister refuses to rule out another Chinese company running British Steel

A Labour minister has refused to rule out another Chinese company taking over operations at British Steel.

Politics

6 d. ago Starmer, Rayner and Reeves release tax returns for first time since election

The tax returns cover a period of time when Labour was still in opposition, the 2023-24 tax year.

Politics

6 d. ago Swinney pledges earlier legislative programme to help tackle tariff ‘challenges’

The First Minister also said Scots should be ‘prepared rather than scared’ about the economic challenges ahead.

Politics

7 d. ago Measles cases in Texas continue to grow. Trump’s funding cuts could make it worse

The more than 700 measles cases reported this year in the U.S. have already surpassed last year’s total

Politics

8 d. ago ELLIE REEVES: 'Badenoch and Farage would plunge Britain into coalitions of chaos'

Ellie Reeves, Labour's chair writes for the Mirror, saying Ms Badenoch had "made clear" that her party is open to deals with Reform if their vote is split in next month's local elections.

Events

9 d. ago Allies agree record boost in military aid for Ukraine in ‘critical year’ for war

Germany’s defence minister told a press conference that there appeared to be little chance of peace ‘in the immediate future’.

Events

9 d. ago Government announces £450m military ‘surge’ to Ukraine ahead of defence summit

The funding was unveiled as a meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group was due to be held.

Politics

1 week ago CBB's Mickey Rourke risks Big Brother's wrath as he breaks another rule

The Sin City actor has already been reprimanded by ITV over homophobic remarks directed at fellow housemate Jojo Siwa and doesn’t look to be changing his ways anytime soon

Events

1 week ago Supermarket price war heats up as Tesco cites ‘very competitive market’

Chief executive Ken Murphy also refused to rule out fresh job cuts as the supermarket targets a further £500 million in savings this year.

Economics