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A dozen US states sue to halt Trump's tariffs
The lawsuit argues President Trump did not have the authority to enact the levies and start a global trade war
UK could lower US car tariffs in push for trade deal
UK negotiators are working "flat out" to get a trade deal with the US, Chancellor Rachel Reeves says.
How does the government borrow money?
The government gets most of its money from tax but also borrows when it wants to boost spending.
Why should I care if the US dollar falls?
Why movements in the US dollar have a massive impact internationally - and how it could affect you.
Three more UK interest rate cuts this year, predicts IMF
But the IMF also sees UK inflation going up as bills rise, while economies will be hit by Trump tariffs.
Global growth forecast slashed by IMF over tariff impact
The US suffers the biggest downgrade to growth among advanced economies, in the influential International Monetary Fund's latest forecast.
US stocks and dollar plunge as Trump attacks Fed chair Powell
The president amps up attack against US central bank boss calling him "a major loser" for not lowering interest rates.
Why everyone is suddenly so interested in US bond markets
What is happening with US bonds, why Donald Trump cares and how ordinary Americans could be affected.
US tariffs will make global trade shrink, says WTO
The Geneva-based institution says American tariffs will send international trade into reverse.
UK inflation rate has fallen. Here's why it won't last long
Economic uncertainty globally and in the UK means there are conflicting forces at play with prices.
Falling petrol prices push UK inflation down
Inflation falls in the year to March as the price of petrol drops.
Why are prices rising in the UK?
The rate at which prices are rising remains above the Bank of England's 2% inflation target.
Low-deposit mortgage deals highest for 17 years
Choice of home loans requiring small deposits of 5% or 10% reaches levels last seen in the 2008 financial crisis.
UK jobs market weakens as employment costs grow
The number of job vacancies and people on payrolls fell ahead of changes to National Insurance and wages.
Bristol businesses try to navigate Trump's tariffs
Bristol and South Gloucestershire exported nearly £1bn of goods to the US in 2022, research says.
UK economy grew more than expected in February
Analysts warn the unexpected growth could prove short-lived due to the threat of US tariffs and business tax rises.
How fast is the UK's economy growing?
How the health of the UK economy is measured, and why the GDP calculation matters.
Cheesemaker warns PM to 'be careful' on trade deal
Farmers have urged Keir Starmer to protect British agriculture in any trade deal he signs with Donald Trump.
When will interest rates go down again?
Interest rates, set by the Bank of England, affect mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.
Barclays cuts rates on some mortgages to below 4%
It is the biggest lender so far to offer cheaper deals as the Bank of England is forecast to make more interest rate cuts this year.
Is the US making $2bn a day from tariffs? Trump claims fact-checked
President Trump has made a series of claims about how the US faces "unfair trade" as he justifies his sweeping tariffs on imports from other countries.
How exposed is the UK to Trump's tariff chaos?
The exact impact remains uncertain - but some of the emerging fallout may have an upside - here's why.
UK mortgage lenders cut rates after Trump tariffs
Lenders lower mortgage costs as experts forecast interest rates will be cut by more than expected.
Trump rips up rulebook on trade and businesses are left reeling
Firms say the rapid change in US trade policy, including big taxes on China, has left them in flux.
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