Category: News

UK investors pulled £1.2bn from bond funds in April — the fastest outflow in five years — as Trump’s tariff war and rate cut expectations shake global markets.

Three in five UK companies say rising and unstable energy costs are hindering growth, as high prices and carbon taxes put British industry at a global disadvantage.

Consumer confidence drops to -53 — the lowest since December 2022 — as fears over Trump tariffs, Ukraine war, and UK tax hikes weigh heavily on households, says Which?

Netflix, Amazon and major studios slide on Wall Street after Trump vows 100% tariffs on films made overseas, threatening Hollywood’s global production model.

Ministers to hold talks with bank chiefs over improving SME lending, as loan approval rates fall and concerns grow over unfair banking practices and debanking of small firms.

US GDP shrank 0.3% in Q1 2025, driven by a surge in imports ahead of Trump’s tariffs. Analysts warn of recession risks as growth forecasts are downgraded and inflation rises.

UK interest rates are forecast to fall by up to 1% over six months — the fastest drop since the 2008 financial crisis — as the Bank of England looks to offset Trump’s trade war impact.

Social Pantry, Yoto, Brompton and Sole Bliss among 197 businesses recognised in this year’s King’s Awards for Enterprise for excellence in innovation, sustainability, and social mobility.

Rolls-Royce has ended formal support for its DEI networks globally, citing US anti-DEI laws, as more UK firms retreat from diversity initiatives under Trump-era scrutiny.

Jaguar Land Rover restarts US vehicle shipments after a month-long pause, signalling acceptance of Trump’s 25% tariffs as UK remains a lower priority in US trade talks.

Dame Mary Archer has been removed from Ed Miliband’s net zero board, prompting accusations of silencing dissent and deepening divisions over government green policy.

The UK’s FCA may ban buying bitcoin with credit cards as part of wider crypto crackdown aimed at protecting consumers from high-risk debt and complex crypto lending.

LVMH’s wine and spirits unit, Moët Hennessy, will cut 10% of its staff—around 1,200 jobs—amid declining US and China sales, rising costs, and Trump’s EU tariffs.

NatWest reports a 36% rise in profits to £1.8bn as the government cuts its stake to under 2%, signalling a return to full private ownership more than 15 years after its bailout.

Shein suspends plans for its London IPO as Trump’s tariffs and loss of US tax exemptions on Chinese imports prompt reassessment of global strategy and regulatory hurdles.