Today
‘Nothing to see here’: Trump hails UK trade deal but issues unresolved
The deal would drop tariffs on British steel and allow for imports of UK cars - but full details have yet to be completed.
Yesterday
BoE cuts rates to 4.25pc as it sees tariff hit to growth
The BoE has cut interest rates again in the wake of Donald Trump’s tariffs but stressed the economic outlook is unclear.
This Month
UK and India clinch major trade deal in ‘new era’ of Trump tariffs
The two countries have sealed a long-awaited free trade agreement, prompted by the chaos unleashed by the US president.
I secretly earn $268k working two full-time remote jobs
“Over-working” has boomed since the pandemic triggered a rise in working from home, creating an opportunity for shrewd employees to take on multiple remote roles.
Tariffs force Bank of England to mull faster pace of cuts
Most economists believe Britain’s central bank will switch to a dovish stance after judging that Donald Trump’s tariffs will weigh on growth and temper inflation.
BP shares rocket as Shell considers acquisition
A successful combination of the two energy giants, often discussed over the years, would be one of the oil industry’s largest-ever takeovers.
AI law firm offering $4 legal letters gets green light in UK
Garfield AI, founded by a former London litigator and a quantum physicist, is an online tool that allows businesses to chase debts at a substantially lower cost.
Australian defence start-ups target Europe as it rearms
Military technology firms are profiting from geopolitical instability, with Canberra-based Penten among those hoping to win contracts in the European market.
Nigel Farage wins key election in blow to Starmer
The Donald Trump ally hailed his party’s byelection win in a traditional heartland area for Keir Starmer’s Labour Party.
UK’s richest self-made woman plots $18b sale of gambling empire
Denise Coates, the owner of the Bet365 betting empire, is reportedly looking to sell the business amid a booming market for gaming in the United States.
No ironing, 24pc top tax rate: The ease of law in Singapore
Expat lawyer Mark Khouri says Singapore has positioned itself as an oasis for white-collar professionals.
April
China’s export orders plunge in alarming first look at tariff damage
China’s factory activity slipped into the worst contraction since December 2023, revealing an early impact of Donald Trump’s trade war.
Why Spain’s unprecedented power collapse could happen again
The massive outage this week raises concerns about the resilience of infrastructure in Europe and implications for moves away from fossil fuels.
Mark Carney won, but there will be no honeymoon
The newly elected PM told Canadians he was the right person to stand up to Donald Trump and boost the country’s lacklustre economy. Now he has to do it.
Crisis-fighting central banker to lead Canada through US trade war
Mark Carney ran a low-key five-week campaign and steered clear of major gaffes. His blend of tough talk and bland competence was a deliberate strategy.
PwC threatens to sack UK staff who fail to come to the office
The firm’s human resources chief said, “disciplinary action” was possible against employees who failed to work in the office at least three days a week.
World record tumbles in London Marathon thanks to ‘super shoe’
The $900 Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo shoes that Tigst Assefa brought to world fame in Berlin 18 months ago have struck again.
Cue Clothing poaches next chief executive from Country Road
Melanie Remai is the latest departure from the South African-owned fashion house. Her appointment comes weeks after British investors took control of Cue.
The $600b nuclear claim bedevilling Dutton
Labor’s assertion of how much the Coalition’s nuclear power plan will cost is selective at best. But that’s not the point.
How Hollywood learnt to love video games
While superhero franchises flag, ‘A Minecraft Movie’ shows the industry has finally cracked the formula for translating popular games into films.