Economy

Ahead of President Trump’s next big trade move, his administration invited companies to weigh in on the economic barriers they faced abroad. The list of complaints was both sprawling and specific. In hundreds of letters submitted to the administration in recent weeks, producers of uranium, shrimp, T-shirts and steel highlighted the unfair trade treatment they faced, in hopes of bending …

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Martin Lewis has called out UK energy firms’ billing tactics as he urges MPs to take action. Back-billing, where an energy firm sends an unexpected bill for energy used over …

Sign up to our free money newsletter for investment analysis and expert advice to help you build wealth Sign up to our free money email for help building your wealth Sign up to our free money email for help building your wealth Here is a full list of housing affordability levels in 2024 for every local authority area in England …

If you’re considering a career change soon, your main priority might be a better salary. With the cost of living and inflation rising, this is understandable. However, pension benefits are another important factor that can have a significant impact on your financial future. For example, one of the main benefits of working in some industries is having access to a …

Sign up to our free money newsletter for investment analysis and expert advice to help you build wealth Sign up to our free money email for help building your wealth Sign up to our free money email for help building your wealth Housing affordability in England and Wales has returned to similar levels seen before the coronavirus pandemic, helped by …

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“It’s not a bag, it’s a Birkin.” In 2001, Sex and the City introduced us to the Hermès Birkin, with character Samantha Jones being told there was a five year waiting list for would-be buyers. The fashion set’s favourite accessory went mainstream. The Birkin continues to sell well over 20 years later, both new and second hand. Resale values have …

The United States could run out of cash to continue paying its bills by mid-July if Congress does not take action to raise or suspend the nation’s debt limit, according to an analysis on Monday by the Bipartisan Policy Center. That deadline, known as the “X-date” — the moment when the United States is unable to meet its financial obligations …

Sign up to our free money newsletter for investment analysis and expert advice to help you build wealth Sign up to our free money email for help building your wealth Sign up to our free money email for help building your wealth The UK has the highest property taxes of any advanced economy around the world, new data shows. The …

Sign up to our free money newsletter for investment analysis and expert advice to help you build wealth Sign up to our free money email for help building your wealth Sign up to our free money email for help building your wealth A new generation of budding entrepreneurs could be set to be unleashed, with research indicating that nearly three-quarters …