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Steel industry still in limbo as Trump and Starmer finalise parts of trade deal
Donald Trump has signed an order confirming parts of the UK-US trade deal, but 25% steel and aluminium tariffs remain in place
By Katie Williams Published
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Trump eyes private foundations to raise tax. Will philanthropy decline?
The picture is mixed, but philanthropy on the whole is alive and well, says Simon Wilson
By Simon Wilson Published
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Trouble brews in B&M as bargain shops take a hit
Opinion Once a stock market darling, B&M's share price has slumped. What has gone wrong for bargain shops?
By Matthew Lynn Published
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US and China reach a ceasefire in their trade war after talks in London
The US and China's trading relationship – the most important one in the global economy – is back on track. Will the truce last?
By Emily Hohler Published
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Judicial elections: will Mexico’s bold political experiment come at a cost?
Mexico's historic judicial elections attracted little attention, but the implications could be far-reaching
By Alex Rankine Published
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UK economy slumped in April in headache for Rachel Reeves
The economy shrunk by 0.3% in April amid a perfect storm of business tax changes and US tariffs
By Katie Williams Last updated
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What did Rachel Reeves announce in the Spending Review?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced budget increases for some departments, including a £29 billion annual injection for the NHS, but others will see cuts. What was announced in the Labour Spending Review, and what does it mean for your money?
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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Rachel Reeves’s Spending Review: will we see a fresh wave of tax increases?
Labour’s Spending Review gave plenty to chew on and to celebrate with a record £29 billion NHS funding boost, more cash for schools and infrastructure investments – but is it a case of ‘spend now, tax later’?
By Kalpana Fitzpatrick Published
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When is the Spending Review – and what could be announced?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is facing some difficult choices in the upcoming Spending Review, which will be unveiled on Wednesday. We look at what could be announced.
By Ruth Emery Last updated