Nigel Farage is today’s Enoch Powell and his appeal down to slow economy, says minister Business secretary Peter Kyle says appeal of far-right parties like Reform due to ‘their dogma of disruption, division and despair’
‘I have saved exactly £0’: how soaring costs have hit Britons’ nest eggs and pensions Tales of dwindling savings, frozen retirement pots and stringent frugality to put something aside for the future
Zip wires, darts, wild swimming: why shopping centres are trying new ways to bring in customers Developers are turning to health-related activities as traditional stores hit by online retail continue to close
What pension changes is Rachel Reeves considering in the budget? One possible alteration was thought to be tax-free cash drawdowns, but the chancellor may have turned to salary sacrifice schemes
‘Be bold but calculated’: how to get a low offer on buying a home accepted In a buyer’s market, sellers are being more realistic on prices – we look at how to get your strategy right
‘Bereavement penalty’: people who lost partners hit by insurance premium rises Campaigners claim AI algorithms are behind hefty increases in renewal quotes for home and car cover
About 1m Ford diesel cars sold in UK with defective emissions controls, court told Ford denies having created ‘defeat devices’ in legal action on behalf of 1.6 million owners against five carmakers
Australia welcomes Trump’s removal of tariffs on beef and other food imports ‘We maintain our position that tariffs on any Australian products are unjustified,’ trade minister Don Farrell says
English councils plan to sell off social clubs and sports centres to balance books Survey finds 60% of key cities councils are planning to sell assets to meet costs of adult and children’s social care
Trump reverses course and cuts tariffs on US food imports Order exempting coffee, beef, bananas and other items comes as White House fights off concerns about rising costs
Judge to approve $7bn settlement with OxyContin maker that requires Sackler family members to pay victims Deal would also require multibillionaire family to give up ownership of the Connecticut-based firm
Global markets struggle after tech sell-off and fears over Chinese economy Reaction follows Wall Street’s worst day in a month and unprecedented slump in investment in China
Trump accused of caving to big business after deal to cut Swiss tariffs to 15% Rolex denies ‘any negotiation’ with US although luxury watchmaker entertained Trump and gave him gold clock
China voices ‘extreme disappointment’ with Dutch minister at centre of car chip row Vincent Karremans called semiconductor supply chain crisis a ‘wake-up call for western leaders’
People in the US: how are your holiday shopping plans being affected by Trump’s tariffs and the cost of living? We want to hear from people in the US about how Donald Trump’s economic policies may be affecting their plans for holiday shopping