Kwik Fit founder Sir Tom Farmer dies aged 84
The Edinburgh-born businessman bult the firm into a £1bn business and also owned Hibernian FC. Source: Original News
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Trump proposes 80% China tariff ahead of trade talks
The meeting is the strongest sign yet that the world’s two biggest economies are ready to de-escalate their trade war. Source: Original News
UK prepared to pay to access EU defence programmes
Defence secretary John Healey has told the BBC the UK will pay its “fair share” but wants a say in decisions. Source: Original News
The US and China are finally talking. Why now?
Economic pressures are forcing Donald Trump and Xi Jinping to seek an off-ramp in the trade war. Source: Original News
‘I freaked out and spent $400 online’: US consumers on cheap shipping changes
How consumers are reacting to shipping changes that mean low-value packages entering the US no longer avoid tariffs. Source: Original News
Tips from first-time buyers – ‘I bought a fixer-upper to get on the ladder’
Young buyers are saving hard, moving cities, and using government schemes to get on the housing ladder. Source: Original News
When will interest rates go down again?
Interest rates, set by the Bank of England, affect mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions. Source: Original News
What is in the UK-US tariff deal?
The two nations have announced a deal to reduce tariffs – here’s what you need to know. Source: Original News
Bank lowers interest rates and hints at more cuts to come
The Bank cuts rates for the second time this year, saying the slowdown in inflation was behind the move. Source: Original News
US agreement leaves the UK open to do a much more significant EU deal
Economically this US deal is relatively small, although important to very specific sectors. Source: Original News