Donald Trump sparks global trade war as UK caught in ‘Liberation Day’ tariff blitz
US President Donald Trump set out plans for vengeance against nations he claimed had ‘ripped off’ US taxpayers,…
British economy
UK house prices see rise for sixth month in a row, says Nationwide
Economists have been predicting a flurry of buyers trying to complete purchases before stamp duty increases in April.…
Bank of England cuts key UK interest rate as economy weakens
Most economists had already predicted the nine-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) would lower the bank’s main interest rate…
UK inflation in surprise dip in December, raising hopes over bond market fears
The rise in the interest rate investors are charging the UK government to borrow money over 10 years…