‘I don’t like this Musk chap’: Reform members say they’re unbothered by spat

Even by the standards of the Reform UK party, it has been an interesting few weeks. In December, its leader...

Fewer rate cuts and higher loan costs – how US jobs surprise affects you

US jobs growth unexpectedly surged last month, suggesting the world's largest's economy is not about to give up its claim...

US and UK toughen sanctions on Russian oil industry

The Biden administration has imposed some of its toughest sanctions yet on Russia, in a move designed to hit Moscow's...

Meta and Amazon scale back diversity initiatives

Meta and Amazon are scaling back their diversity programmes, joining firms across corporate America that are retreating from hiring and...

More people in late 20s still living with parents

An impression - or possibly a fear - that 20-somethings are still hanging about in the family home is based...

Reeves defends China visit and hails £600m boost to UK

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has defended her decision to travel to China to improve economic ties at a time when soaring...

Truss legal threat to PM over claim she crashed economy

Former Prime Minister Liz Truss has sent a legal "cease and desist" letter to Sir Keir Starmer demanding he stop...

‘Trump 2.0’ looms large over the global economy

Inflation, interest rates and tariffs mean 2025 is shaping up to be an intriguing year for the global economy. One...