UK steel industry calls for capped energy prices amid Trump trade war

British steelmakers lobby for government to set limit to compete with France and Germany

UK economy shrinks unexpectedly in blow to Rachel Reeves

ONS data showing 0.1% fall in GDP in January comes less than two weeks before chancellor’s spring statement

Shrinking economy offers unhelpful backdrop for Rachel Reeves’s growth push

GDP goes in wrong direction as chancellor puts final touches to fiscal plans

Ed Davey calls on Keir Starmer to back Canada against Trump attacks

Lib Dem leader says PM should make public show of support for ally against ‘shocking attacks’ on its sovereignty

UK food and drink exports to the EU down 34% since Brexit

Food and Drink Federation say businesses are struggling to deal with added ‘complexity and bureaucracy’

Why is Keir Starmer’s government seeking to cut the benefits bill?

Labour targeting sickness and disability benefits that have ballooned amid increasingly ageing and unwell population

Labour needs an urgent history lesson. Its plans couldn’t fund a war and won’t boost growth

We are seeing a pale version of military Keynesianism, and for what? That money would be better spent fighting the climate crisis, says Guardian columnist Larry Elliott

Taxi firms crowdfund legal battle with Uber over VAT on fares in UK

Minicab drivers say Uber’s bid to apply tax to all rides would put many out of business and leave people stranded

UK drops down list of affluent nations after decade of stagnation, NIESR finds

Districts in Birmingham now ranked below poorest areas of France, Malta and Slovenia as institute urges rethink on planned welfare cuts

Timid FCA has retreated too far on its ‘name and shame’ proposals

An uncontentious improvement has been lost for the sake of protecting City competitiveness. No wonder consumer groups are dismayed

Top City watchdogs drop new diversity and inclusion rules for firms

FCA and Bank of England’s PRA join retreat from efforts to help underrepresented groups, citing ‘regulatory burdens’

Financial watchdog scraps plan to ‘name and shame’ UK firms under investigation

FCA move follows longstanding pressure against new public interest test for announcing investigations

Peers working for City firms dominate Lords panel scrutinising financial sector

Committee criticised regulator’s proposals to name and shame companies under investigation

‘Patchy and behind deadline’: MPs attack UK rollout of EV charging points

Committee warns of serious injustice to disabled motorists and those reliant on public chargers

Starmer to avoid immediate counter-tariffs if Trump puts levies on UK steel

British PM has discussed issue with president, as US trade war with Canada escalates