Is Burberry’s job-slashing shake-up enough to save the troubled brand? ‘Lacklustre’ designs and a slowdown in the luxury goods market have taken a heavy toll on the British fashion label
UK asking other countries to host ‘return hubs’ for refused asylum seekers, Starmer confirms – as it happened PM on trip to announce increased cooperation against people smugglers alongside Albania’s prime minister, Edi Rama
Default rate for energy bill direct debits hit record high last month, says ONS Figures show households struggling, with 2.7% of direct debits for gas and electricity failing due to lack of funds
US recession still possible, Jamie Dimon warns, as UK tops G7 growth table – as it happened UK economy posts its fastest quarterly growth in a year, outpacing rivals, in growth spurt ahead of trade war disruption
Nissan open to making cars for Chinese partner in Sunderland, says CEO Ivan Espinosa says UK plant will not be hit by cost cuts as Japanese firm reveals seven factories to close
TikTok breached EU advertising transparency laws, commission says Company could face fine of 6% of annual turnover if European Commission’s preliminary verdict is upheld
Trump says he has a ‘little problem’ with Tim Cook over Apple’s India production President rebukes tech firm after reports it will switch assembly of iPhones for US market from China to India
US reportedly plans to slash bank rules imposed to prevent 2008-style crash Watchdogs could cut capital rules as Trump’s deregulation drive opens door to rollback of post-crisis protections
GDP rise and a less scary outlook offer Rachel Reeves some rare cheer After two sickly quarters, upbeat growth data and UK trade deal with US paint brighter picture
UK economy defies gloomy warnings to grow 0.7% in first quarter of year GDP rise follows stronger levels of business investment as firms rushed to beat Donald Trump’s tariffs
Post-Covid home working has failed to level up UK economy, study finds Prevalence of hybrid over fully remote roles dashes hopes of greater geographical spread of talent
Decision on foreign state stakes in UK press could end Telegraph limbo Cap of 15% could allow US firm RedBird Capital to finalise deal to buy titles after two years of uncertainty
UK urged not to exploit poor countries in rush for critical minerals Civil society groups call on government to address risk of neocolonial exploitation in its supply chain strategy
London dominates England’s social mobility league with top 20 places Sutton Trust’s ‘opportunity index’ measured six factors including children on free school meals passing GCSEs in maths and English
‘So many are devastated’: Trump’s federal firings and their ripple effect From Beltway Virginia to Pittsburgh, it is not just sacked workers feeling the impact but whole local economies