Economy
Starmer and Trump agree ‘historic’ UK-US trade deal. Here’s everything you need to know

Starmer and Trump agree ‘historic’ UK-US trade deal. Here’s everything you need to know
‘The question you should be asking is, is it better than where we were yesterday?’ prime minister Keir Starmer told reporters
Save tens of billions in public money by ending hunger – not slashing benefits, government told

Save tens of billions in public money by ending hunger – not slashing benefits, government told
Researchers found that the UK government could save billions if it scrapped the two-child limit, raised universal credit so people can afford the essentials and simplified the social security system. Instead, the government is planning to cut disability benefits which could plunge thousands into further hardship
LGBTQ+ inclusion doesn’t just benefit certain Brits – it helps all of us

LGBTQ+ inclusion doesn’t just benefit certain Brits – it helps all of us
‘The perception of the UK as an inclusive and welcoming place is crucial to our ability to maintain financial stability’
World War II made America great. Trump’s trade war could finally be its undoing
World War II made America great. Trump’s trade war could finally be its undoing
Scottish whisky and salmon exporters brace for ‘significant hit’ from Trump’s tariff war
Scottish whisky and salmon exporters brace for ‘significant hit’ from Trump’s tariff war
This is how Donald Trump’s tariff war could affect your bin collection

This is how Donald Trump’s tariff war could affect your bin collection
Will Trump send us into a global recession? Potentially, say experts – but austerity not the answer

Will Trump send us into a global recession? Potentially, say experts – but austerity not the answer
These are the UK regions set to be hit hardest by Trump’s tariffs

These are the UK regions set to be hit hardest by Trump’s tariffs
‘No more room for manoeuvre’: Don’t react to Trump’s tariffs with more cuts to benefits, Labour warned

‘No more room for manoeuvre’: Don’t react to Trump’s tariffs with more cuts to benefits, Labour warned
Trump’s ‘liberation day’ tariffs will unleash a ‘world of pain’ on ordinary people, experts warn

Trump’s ‘liberation day’ tariffs will unleash a ‘world of pain’ on ordinary people, experts warn
Donald Trump’s import tariffs could ‘completely destabilise’ UK’s car industry

Donald Trump’s import tariffs could ‘completely destabilise’ UK’s car industry
Letters: Covid was a chance to reset. So why are we still working until we drop?

Letters: Covid was a chance to reset. So why are we still working until we drop?
Rachel Reeves doubles down on welfare cuts in Spring Statement: ‘This is change for the worse’

Rachel Reeves doubles down on welfare cuts in Spring Statement: ‘This is change for the worse’
Germany’s extreme right profited from economic decline. Keir Starmer should take note

Germany’s extreme right profited from economic decline. Keir Starmer should take note
DWP blew tens of millions in taxpayer cash on fighting disability benefit claims

DWP blew tens of millions in taxpayer cash on fighting disability benefit claims
Bad news for Labour: Voters who feel ‘economically insecure’ far more likely to switch parties

Bad news for Labour: Voters who feel ‘economically insecure’ far more likely to switch parties
Here’s the glaring problem with the government’s approach to economic growth

Here’s the glaring problem with the government’s approach to economic growth
It’s been a decade since UK inflation fell to 0%. Here’s why that’s ‘actually quite a bad thing’

It’s been a decade since UK inflation fell to 0%. Here’s why that’s ‘actually quite a bad thing’
Rachel Reeves sets Labour on collision course with environmentalists over ‘bats and newts’

Rachel Reeves sets Labour on collision course with environmentalists over ‘bats and newts’
Disability benefits such as PIP are actually good for the economy, economists say

Disability benefits such as PIP are actually good for the economy, economists say
Bingo and karaoke with Barry from EastEnders: How the UK’s entertainment economy is changing

Bingo and karaoke with Barry from EastEnders: How the UK’s entertainment economy is changing
What impact will Trump’s presidency actually have on the UK? Here’s everything you need to know

What impact will Trump’s presidency actually have on the UK? Here’s everything you need to know
Retailers warn there’s ‘little hope of prices going anywhere but up’ – while they make huge profits

Retailers warn there’s ‘little hope of prices going anywhere but up’ – while they make huge profits
Millions of British adults lack basic literacy skills – and it’s becoming an uncomfortable crisis

Millions of British adults lack basic literacy skills – and it’s becoming an uncomfortable crisis
Energy bills have pushed UK inflation to 2.3% – and we need ‘bold’ thinking to bring it back down
