Markets tumble as US president’s levies against Canada, Mexico and China come into effectChina and Canada unveiled retaliatory measures against the US after Donald Trump imposed his sweeping tariffs plan at midnight US...
Read MoreGovernment to expand coverage of employment rights bill, according to reportBusiness live – latest updatesAgency workers will reportedly be included in a ban on “exploitative” zero-hours contracts as part of...
Read MoreEmployers lobby group says business activity is falling with most firms expecting worse to comeBusiness activity across the UK private sector declined in the last three months, a survey has found, as weak consumer spending hits...
Read MoreUS president’s plan could prove to be an economic shock to both blocs, German thinktank saysBusiness live – latest updatesDonald Trump’s threatened 25% tariffs on EU imports could trigger “economic...
Read MoreIndependent review also calls for ban on other ‘legal, but harmful’ material that is degrading, violent or misogynisticUK politics live – latest updatesPornography depicting strangulation should be made illegal...
Read MoreTransport secretary backs £2.2bn airport plan to modify emergency runway to cater for 100,000 extra flights a yearBusiness live – latest updatesGatwick has been given qualified consent to operate a second runway...
Read MoreCapital’s mayor wants return to productivity growth, which has struggled to recover from 2008 financial crisisSadiq Khan, the mayor of London, has announced an ambitious plan to add more than £100bn to the...
Read MoreHeathrow CEO urges ministers to commit to ‘gateway to growth’ third runway The boss of Heathrow has said there is room for both of London’s biggest airports to expand significantly if the government can...
Read MorePossible action comes as ministers announce plans to improve building safety and strengthen accountabilityUK politics live – latest updatesSeven organisations involved in the Grenfell Tower disaster face possible debarment...
Read MoreOfgem’s bigger than expected £111 rise is third consecutive increase in energy price capBusiness live – latest updatesThe average energy bill for households in Great Britain will rise by £111 from April...
Read MorePoverty charity urges Keir Starmer to focus on living standards instead of culture wars and immigrationLabour is losing support fastest among voters who feel economically insecure, according to a report urging Keir Starmer to...
Read MoreTwo-thirds of businesses surveyed by trade bodies say jobs will go as they urge government to delay changesMore than two-thirds of hospitality businesses will reduce staffing as a result of tax changes taking effect in April,...
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