"It was a major victory for Trump because he was under pressure to show that his tariffs strategy is winning." US-Uk trade agreement allows "under pressure" Trump to show that tariffs policy is working, says former finance minister for Greece Yanis Varoufakis..
ichard D. Wolff is an American economist and professor emeritus at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
In this clip, supply chain expert Craig Fuller explores the massive disruptions in U.S.-China trade, focusing on sharp drops in container volumes, the looming loss of 400,000+ logistics jobs. How it could lead to major inventory shortages for back-to-school products and holiday shopping.
New reforms to deportation and removal rules will make it easier to remove foreign criminals committing crimes in the UK. New reforms to deportation and removal rules will make it easier to remove foreign criminals committing crimes in the UK, the Home Office will announce tomorrow.
What exactly is going on with Trump's new tariffs—and why does it feel like the stock market is on a rollercoaster?. In this video, we're breaking down the current tariff chaos: what tariffs actually are, why they've been changing so rapidly, and how it's already impacting everyday people.
Farage's political track record is poor. The moment anyone tries to hold him to account, he runs a mile.
The Scottish Government's cost of living guarantee will help to deliver vital support for the people of Scotland, First Minister John Swinney has said. The Programme for Government 2025-26 commits to a range of measures which will help households in a challenging economic climate.
The US trade deficit widened to a record in March as companies rushed to import products as the Trump administration readied sweeping tariffs. The goods and services trade gap grew 14% from the prior month to $140.5 billion, Commerce Department data showed Tuesday.
Research offers a positive outlook for communities impacted by the decommissioning process. A new study has revealed that Scotland's £25 billion nuclear decommissioning programme could deliver significant long-term economic and social benefits at both national and local levels over the next 90 years and beyond.
Funding has been announced enabling an order to be placed for a new Screen Machine mobile cinema serving rural communities across Scotland. The £500,000 Scottish Government grant allows Regional Screen Scotland (RSS) to order a new vehicle to take films to 44 locations in areas including the Highlands and Islands, Moray and North Ayrshire.
Maggie Cunningham and Dr. Jim McCormick have been appointed as co-chairs of a new multi-partnership Poverty and Equality Commission Board.
Longest railway tunnel ever built in West Midlands will help bring £10 billion into the region's economy over the next decade. major construction milestone reached as first HS2 tunnel into Birmingham excavated.
Criminals re-packing of eggs with fake ‘best before' dates have been stopped and prosecuted, following investigations carried out by the Animal and Plant Health Agency inspectors. The prosecutions, which took place between January and March 2025, involved multiple offences under the Egg Marketing Regulations.
The Washington Post has published a list of donors to President Trump's celebrations. President Donald Trump raised a record $239 million for his 2025 inauguration celebrations, propelled by contributions from corporations and ultra-wealthy individuals — including more than a dozen people Trump has nominated to a variety of roles in his administration.
Recent data shows that the U.S. dollar has experienced modest short-term drops.
Why the dollar as a world currency may be coming to an end due to politics and policy. Trump has pushed too hard and this may be the outcome..
As more details of the trade deal between the UK and United States emerge, we get a view from the Nobel-prize-winning economist and author, Professor Joseph Stiglitz. He explains to Justin why the deal is a mistake for the UK, why China has a better strategy against President Trump's tariffs, and how the UK’s deal adversely affects the rest of the world.
Trump's plans to control films that can be seen in the USA and what can be taught in US universities are all about full-on thought control - a classic fascist propaganda aim..
Anna Dowes writing for The Policy Office finance advice site looks at what the lower interest rate might mean. This week, the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted to reduce the base rate by 0.25% - from 4.5% to 4.25%.
US president Donald Trump has a particular look. Sharp navy suits, overly long ties and crisp white shirts, always structured to command attention.