Airlines and Airplanes Apr 24, 2026 Why Everyone, Including Trump, Is Talking About Airline Mergers A few carriers are making a lot of money while many are struggling. President Trump and industry executives seem to think mergers may be the answer. Why Everyone, Including Trump, Is Talking About Airline Mergers A few carriers are making a lot of money while many are struggling. President Trump and industry executives seem to think mergers may be the answer. See more
Donald Trump Apr 24, 2026 Trump approval slips as polls show warning signs for Republicans ahead of midterms Reuters-Ipsos, AP-NORC and NBC polls show approval in mid-30s, with economy, Iran and immigration concernsUS politics live – latest updatesSign up for the Br... Trump approval slips as polls show warning signs for Republicans ahead of midterms Reuters-Ipsos, AP-NORC and NBC polls show approval in mid-30s, with economy, Iran and immigration concernsUS politics live – latest updatesSign up for the Br... Share
UK news Apr 24, 2026 Tuesday briefing: What needs to be done to tackle child poverty in the UK In today’s newsletter: More than one-fifth of ‘austerity-generation’ British children live in poverty. Our social policy editor talks about the damage done a... Tuesday briefing: What needs to be done to tackle child poverty in the UK In today’s newsletter: More than one-fifth of ‘austerity-generation’ British children live in poverty. Our social policy editor talks about the damage done a... Share
HSBC Apr 24, 2026 HSBC says Iran war is hitting confidence as businesses warn over economic risks Oil-driven inflation is big challenge to world economy, lifting inflation and depressing growth, says bank’s chairBusiness live – latest updates Continue rea... HSBC says Iran war is hitting confidence as businesses warn over economic risks Oil-driven inflation is big challenge to world economy, lifting inflation and depressing growth, says bank’s chairBusiness live – latest updates Continue rea... Share
Steel industry Apr 24, 2026 UK steel exports to EU at risk as bloc doubles tariffs and halves quotas Decision to reduce duty-free quotas by 47% aimed at curbing Chinese imports Continue reading... UK steel exports to EU at risk as bloc doubles tariffs and halves quotas Decision to reduce duty-free quotas by 47% aimed at curbing Chinese imports Continue reading... Share
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Apr 24, 2026 Reeves arrives at IMF with little leeway to prove its UK downgrade wrong Chancellor faced with fund’s forecast that impact of Iran war will leave Britain as G7’s biggest loserIran war escalation could trigger global recession, IMF... Reeves arrives at IMF with little leeway to prove its UK downgrade wrong Chancellor faced with fund’s forecast that impact of Iran war will leave Britain as G7’s biggest loserIran war escalation could trigger global recession, IMF... Share
Global economy Apr 24, 2026 Iran war escalation could trigger global recession, IMF warns Growth forecasts cut for US and global economy, while UK suffers sharpest downgrade in G7Reeves arrives at IMF with little leeway to prove its UK downgrade w... Iran war escalation could trigger global recession, IMF warns Growth forecasts cut for US and global economy, while UK suffers sharpest downgrade in G7Reeves arrives at IMF with little leeway to prove its UK downgrade w... Share
US interest rates Apr 24, 2026 Trump’s push to cut interest rates has echoes of ‘banana republic’, says Yellen Former US Fed chair says lowering rates to reduce debt service cost can lead to inflation getting out of controlBusiness live – latest updates Continue readi... Trump’s push to cut interest rates has echoes of ‘banana republic’, says Yellen Former US Fed chair says lowering rates to reduce debt service cost can lead to inflation getting out of controlBusiness live – latest updates Continue readi... Share
Global economy Apr 24, 2026 Economic shock from Iran war risks driving up global debt levels, says IMF Conflict is pushing up price of energy and food, fuelling higher borrowing costs and hitting growth, report saysIran war escalation could trigger global rece... Economic shock from Iran war risks driving up global debt levels, says IMF Conflict is pushing up price of energy and food, fuelling higher borrowing costs and hitting growth, report saysIran war escalation could trigger global rece... Share
Economic growth (GDP) Apr 24, 2026 UK economy showed surprise 0.5% growth before Iran war ONS figure for February suggests Britain was gaining momentum before conflict dashed hopes of recovery Continue reading... UK economy showed surprise 0.5% growth before Iran war ONS figure for February suggests Britain was gaining momentum before conflict dashed hopes of recovery Continue reading... Share
Economics Apr 24, 2026 UK could face gaps on supermarket shelves by summer if Iran war continues Ministers drawing up contingency plans for ‘reasonable worst-case scenario’ if supply of CO2 is disruptedBusiness live – latest updates Continue reading... UK could face gaps on supermarket shelves by summer if Iran war continues Ministers drawing up contingency plans for ‘reasonable worst-case scenario’ if supply of CO2 is disruptedBusiness live – latest updates Continue reading... Share
Rachel Reeves Apr 24, 2026 Reeves rightly fears the bond market, but she can afford to ditch one unhelpful rule | Phillip Inman The chancellor has wisely vowed to drive down the annual deficit, but long-term defence investment must not be delayed Continue reading... Reeves rightly fears the bond market, but she can afford to ditch one unhelpful rule | Phillip Inman The chancellor has wisely vowed to drive down the annual deficit, but long-term defence investment must not be delayed Continue reading... Share
Brexit Apr 24, 2026 Labour’s ‘crabwise’ approach to closer EU ties must address damage of Brexit | Heather Stewart The damage to the economy dwarfs the upsides from the various non-EU trade deals the UK has struck since 2016 Continue reading... Labour’s ‘crabwise’ approach to closer EU ties must address damage of Brexit | Heather Stewart The damage to the economy dwarfs the upsides from the various non-EU trade deals the UK has struck since 2016 Continue reading... Share
