Getty ImagesUS President Donald Trump's threat to impose fresh tariffs on eight allies opposed to his proposed takeover of Greenland has pushed trade levies back into the spotlight.Last year,...

Faisal IslamEconomics editorReutersShoppers on Oxford Street during the Boxing Day salesA new year, a new beginning.The latest monthly figures on the economy hardly confirm a change of gear, but...

Danielle KayeBusiness reporterGetty ImagesCredit card debt is an increasingly heavy burden for millions of Americans.Selena Cooper, 26, is among those dealing with the strain. A former paralegal at the...

US President Donald Trump is set to announce a plan that would let Americans use their retirement savings for down payments on homes.National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett, who...

Rachel ClunBusiness reporterGetty ImagesUK car manufacturing recovered in NovemberThe UK economy grew by a faster-than-expected 0.3% in November after car production rebounded and the services sector got a boost.Growth...

One of Britain's most prolific rail fare dodgers could face jail after admitting dozens of travel offences.Charles Brohiri, 29, pleaded guilty to travelling without buying a ticket on Govia...

Jemma CrewBusiness reporterPA MediaTGI Fridays has closed 16 of its UK restaurants, putting 456 employees out of work.The American-inspired casual dining chain's remaining 33 restaurants will continue to operate...

Kevin PeacheyCost of living correspondentGetty ImagesCompetition among lenders suggests that mortgage rates could be cut in the coming weeks, according to brokers and analysts.In a newly-published report, financial information...

The Chancellor has declined to rule out extending support for hospitality businesses hit by rising business rates, beyond the help she has promised pub owners.Last week, the BBC reported...

Central banks across the world have joined together to declare that they stand in "full solidarity" with the Federal Reserve's chair after the US launched a criminal investigation into...

Monzo says it has resolved an issue affecting its mobile banking app on Tuesday afternoon after thousands of customers reported difficulties accessing it.Platform outage monitor Downdetector saw more than...

The boss of one of the world's largest beer brands, Heineken, is stepping down after six years as the firm battles falling beer sales.Dolf van den Brink said the...