Donald Trump has threatened European Union member states with punitive tariffs if they fail to purchase more American oil and gas, reviving the prospect of a renewed transatlantic trade war. On Friday, the president-elect declared on social media: “I told the

The UK economy is likely to see no growth in the aftermath of the Chancellor’s Budget, the Bank of England has warned, as businesses respond to record tax measures by increasing prices and reducing staffing levels. Policymakers now anticipate the economy

Sir Keir Starmer is set to appoint Lord Mandelson as the UK’s next ambassador to the United States, marking the first political appointment to the role in nearly half a century. The Prime Minister believes that Mandelson’s background in trade and

At a time when much of the conversation around artificial intelligence (AI) centres on potential job losses, one sector stands poised to harness this technology for good: careers advice. Far from making advisers obsolete, AI could help them provide more personalised,

Lenders in the motor finance market have been granted additional time to address a looming surge in complaints, as the City regulator moves to widen the scope of claims and include leasing agreements. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has set a

UK car manufacturing fell sharply in November, plunging nearly a third compared to the same month last year and reaching its lowest November output since 1980. According to new figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), just 64,216