Reeves says she understands Trump’s concerns ahead of trade talks
The chancellor is set to meet her US counterpart to make the case for a bilateral trade deal. …
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California passes Japan as fourth largest economy
The US state expresses worries that President Donald Trump’s tariffs could stunt future growth. …
Company bosses warn over tariffs impact
Several firms have cut their profit forecasts or withdrawn them citing economic uncertainty. …
Why the automate your posting Office paid £600m to stay shackled to the faulty Horizon system
Not owning crucial code has meant it has been unable to replace the system that led to a scandal. …
Retail sales see biggest rise for nearly four years
Retail sales rose for the third month in a row in March as warmer weather helped to boost trade. …
Trump crypto soars as president offers dinner to top holders
The meme coin’s website says its 220 top investors will be invited to a gala event with the president. …
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UK could lower US car tariffs in push for trade deal
UK negotiators are working “flat out” to get a trade deal with the US, Chancellor Rachel Reeves says. …
China sends Boeing planes back to US over tariffs
Boeing’s boss says it’s looking to sell 50 more planes China has on order to other countries. …
Opportunity for big US-China trade deal, says Bessent
The comments from the US Treasury Secretary come as the trade war between the world’s two biggest economies has escalated. …
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Higher pay and benefits drives government borrowing higher
The government borrowed £151.9bn in the year to March, which marked the third highest on record. …
