More than 50 countries seeking US trade talks after tariff move, says Trump adviser – as it happened
Kevin Hassett claims tariffs will not have a big effect on US consumers and there will be no ‘political coercion’ over interest rates
Markets brace for another volatile week as Trump’s most punitive tariffs kick in
Analysts warn of possible recessions in the UK, US and EU while world leaders weigh up retaliatory action
Companies House collects just £1,250 in fines in corruption crackdown
Just 2% of total penalties paid, raising concerns about agency given new powers to fight economic crime
Orange Juice? Keir Starmer is on the Kool-Aid
Instead of standing up to Trump, the PM is encouraging people who want to destroy our values to come and do it in our country at reduced tax rates
The Observer view on Trump’s tariffs: Starmer faces his greatest test as prime minister
Labour faces tough choices on its economic strategy. It must be guided more by its progressive values rather than political expediency
Jaguar Land Rover pauses shipments to US as Trump says impact of tariffs ‘won’t be easy’ – as it happened
Trump’s baseline 10% tariff on all imports from many countries has begun, with higher levies on 57 trading partners to start next week
Keir Starmer orders UK economic reset amid Donald Trump’s tariff mayhem
PM ready to ditch ‘old assumptions’ and is debating possible changes to fiscal rules to boost growth
China needs friends in Trump’s trade war. But Xi may have to go it alone
Beijing has launched a charm offensive with other countries as US tariffs tighten. If they can’t be won over, it may have no choice but to stimulate its vast domestic market
Rachel Reeves must break her fiscal rules. Better now than later
There is already arguably too little flexibility in the chancellor’s budget plan. Trump’s tariffs chaos makes a rethink inevitable
‘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?