‘It could’ve been much worse’: how UK avoided a bigger blow from Trump tariffs

No 10 has been criticised for ‘sucking up’ to Donald Trump, but believes its defensive strategy has been vindicated

The Guardian view on Donald Trump’s tariff ultimatum: tribute for access to America’s empire

Editorial: As the White House retools US imperialism with import duties, others must resist dependency – deepening regional ties and reducing exposure to chokepoints

UK politics: Unite hits back at Starmer over Birmingham bin strike, questioning Labour’s backing for ‘working people’– as it happened

Union says the government should intervene directly and force the council to settle the dispute

Downing Street says Trump’s tariffs signal ‘new era’ in global economics

Experts say UK may have to raise taxes in autumn as senior MPs caution against too many concessions in US trade talks

Mining firm withdraws plan for UK’s first deep coalmine in 30 years

Move ends bid for site near Whitehaven, Cumbria after planning permission was quashed by high court

Is the Silvertown tunnel a bridge to the future or a step backwards?

As the £2.2bn tunnel prepares to open, opinions are divided: will it reduce congestion, or is it a relic of transport planning that worsens pollution?

Japan-owned UK glass factory could shut if no buyer found, risking 250 jobs

Closure of Nippon Electric Glass plant would put further pressure on Rachel Reeves’s industrial strategy

Global markets in turmoil as Trump tariffs wipe $2.5tn off Wall Street

Economists say levies of between 10% and 50% have dramatically added to the risk of a worldwide downturn

The tariffs are bad, but Britain should remember this: Trump will be gone in four years

The UK is among those least hit by the US president’s war on the world economy. Retaliation at this point makes no sense, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

UK politics: Starmer warns Trump’s US tariffs not just ‘short-term tactical exercise’ – as it happened

PM says measures mark ‘the beginning of a new era’ for trade and the global economy

Labour tries to seem in control while The Donald unleashes chaos on the world

Underneath the measured words you could almost smell the panic as the government scrambled to come up with a plan to respond to Trump’s tariffs

UK takes first step towards possible retaliation against US tariffs

Jonathan Reynolds tells MPs he is keeping ‘all options on the table’ after Trump’s announcement of import taxes on British goods

From hormone-treated beef to tech taxes: what’s at stake in UK-US trade talks?

Ministers are considering how to secure an agreement that might exempt Britain from Trump’s tariffs

Percy Pig’s US adventure may be short-lived as M&S responds to Trump tariffs

Retailer’s ‘gift to America’ could be hit by new taxes as it also adjusts to rules on advertising high fat, sugar and salt foods

Co-op to open at least 120 more grocery shops after profits rise five-fold

Mutual reports increase from £28m to £161m, but says ministers ‘layering costs’ on retailers could hit high streets