25 Jan 2025

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Growth at all costs? Why Reeves is in a sudden rush on the economy

The chancellor raised taxes in the Budget - but now she wants to get rid of barriers to business. Why the change of focus?

25 Jan 2025 4:52pm GMT

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Trump’s exit from Paris climate accord has ‘huge impact’, says COP30 chief

US withdrawal will make it 'much harder' to curb global warming, says André Corrêa do Lago

25 Jan 2025 5:00am GMT

24 Jan 2025

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Trump’s new economic war

The president's ultimatums and demands on allies and rivals suggest he will use America's financial might as a cudgel

24 Jan 2025 7:07pm GMT

Dollar falls after Trump hints at softer stance on China tariffs

US president also says he would like to see interest rates fall 'a lot'

24 Jan 2025 6:51pm GMT

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Trump urged not to put massive tariffs on UK

Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds says there is no need for tariffs because the US has no goods trade deficit with the UK.

24 Jan 2025 6:05pm GMT

22 Jan 2025

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How does the government borrow money?

The government gets most of its money from tax but also borrows when it wants to boost spending.

22 Jan 2025 9:39am GMT