Five dead after Amazon cargo plane crashes at Miami airport
Five people are dead and five seriously injured after a Boeing 767-300 cargo plane “overran” the runway and caught fire, officials say.
Chancellor to say UK economy 'turning a corner' despite debt concerns
John Healey will detail plans to spread growth more widely across the UK, ahead of his first Budget.
The £70 refund letter that isn't a scam
About one million people – mostly women – are owed pension tax relief and will be contacted by HMRC.
VAT's hidden 'working capital' tax
State takes money from producer who, in turn, is forced to borrow to meet costs
Deficit gains mask a weakening economy
Twin deficit is merely an indicator, not the root cause, of structural economic fragility
Exporters need shared responsibility
It distributes decarbonisation cost among industries, brands & financiers
How China's super-sized market powers African growth
Backed by China’s zero-tariff preferential policies and unprecedented market access and openness, China’s super-large market is releasing tangible development dividends, empowering African agricultural upgrade and bringing robust, long-term opportunities for Global South countries.
Fuel duty proposal withdrawn after discussions
Deputy Lucy Stephenson had wanted to cut the tax by 10p a litre for three months.
Minister to meet Jaguar Land Rover boss as thousands of job cuts expected
The company is struggling with the impact of tariffs as well as the fallout from a major cyber attack last year.
How US financial sanctions are intensifying pressure on Cuba
On May 1, 2026, US President Donald Trump signed Executive Order 14404, further escalating sanctions against Cuba. Unlike the military operations previously launched against countries such as Venezuela and Iran, the US strategy toward Cuba has shifted from direct attacks to economic blockade and containment. No bombs, only blockade. Behind these words lies a harsh…
