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Lloyds faces a £1bn tax demand over Irish loan losses following a tribunal ruling.

BT drops diversity metrics from manager bonuses while Google and other US firms also scale back DEI targets.

Discover why the US Postal Service has halted parcels from China and Hong Kong, how new US tariffs are shaking up global trade, and what it means for retailers.

Citigroup is holding firm on its hybrid working policy, offering two remote days each week for most employees, even as other banks and businesses push for a full office return.

The British Virgin Islands’ draft proposals on financial transparency face fierce UK backlash, prompting accusations of shielding illegal funds and risking a constitutional showdown.

Santander UK faces more job cuts after a 38% fall in full-year profits, amid mounting regulatory pressures, a costly motor finance scandal, and speculation over a possible sale of its British arm.

Online platforms including China’s Shein and Temu are braced for tougher customs controls after the European Commission vowed to stem the influx of what it calls “dangerous products” into EU markets.

UK grocery inflation dropped to 3.3% in January, its first dip in six months, as supermarkets upped promotions to attract budget-focused shoppers, Kantar data reveals.

Tesla delivered nearly 4,900 vehicles per day in 2024 despite price cuts and recession fears, hinting at stronger quarterly growth but raising questions about future demand under trump’s tariffs.

China has retaliated against President Donald Trump’s imposition of a 10 per cent tariff on its exports to the United States, announcing fresh duties on liquefied natural gas (LNG), coal and oil.

Keir Starmer refuses to condemn Donald Trump’s new tariff threats as he meets eu leaders. discover how a looming trade war risks inflation, hampers post-brexit resets and divides western allies.

HMRC confirms over one million britons missed the 31 January tax deadline, risking at least £100 in penalties.

As Keir Starmer attends a key EU summit, President Macron will argue that “Brexit has failed,” while the UK prime minister seeks a new defence pact and deeper ties.

Businesses grappling with rising energy costs could see higher bills under Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer’s proposal to link the UK’s emissions policy with the European Union’s carbon pricing scheme.