‘Tracker mortgages are back’ – but is one the right choice for you?

The uncertain interest rate outlook is making tracker deals popular again. We look at the pros and cons of both types of loan

Five toys on sale in Britain found to contain asbestos in tests for Guardian

Discovery adds to fears about UK safety regime and exposes regulatory gaps as similar items were banned in Netherlands

Former Wall Street banker takes over amid growing concern over cost of living and disapproval of Trump’s agenda

The bank, formerly a building society, has carried the name of the Yorkshire town since 1853 and most locals think it should be preserved

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

From infections and allergies to brain diseases and autoimmune disorders, a wave of trials offers hope

Key sticking point to building beauty powerhouse was level compensation demanded by Charlotte Tilbury

Bill Winters faced backlash over remarks about some of near 8,000 staff set to lose roles to AI

Almost 19m drivers expected on roads over bank holiday weekend, with heaviest traffic on Friday and Saturday

Media company says it is ‘committed to good faith bargaining’ amid claims including contract violation

IPO filing from Elon Musk’s company reveals look at finances, cosmic ambitions and insight into tech empire’s quirks

Greater working from home and hot summer temperatures believed to be driving increase in ownership

The £24.3bn figure comes amid rising cost of pensions as bond market jitters take monthly debt interest to £10.3bn

Drivers conserve fuel amid Iran war uncertainty, pushing overall sales down 1.3% in April

Spending committee finds MoD most wasteful and also points to cancelled schemes such as Rwanda and Stonehenge