Uncertainty for UK after US Supreme Court tariff ruling, experts say

China has tightened its rules on the export of rare earths – the elements that are crucial to the manufacture of many high-tech products. New regulations announced by the country’s Ministry of Commerce “to safeguard national security” formalise existing rules on processing technology and unauthorised overseas cooperation. China is also likely to block exports to…

The government is facing a bigger-than-expected hole in the public finances as it prepares for next month’s Budget. A downgrade to the UK’s productivity performance from the government’s official forecaster could lead to the chancellor facing a £20bn gap in meeting her tax and spending rules, the BBC understands. Rachel Reeves has confirmed both tax…

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The prime minister is set to announce “a series of measures to make life easier” for those struggling with the cost of living in the coming days, Downing Street says. No 10 says Andy Burnham’s plans are to “give people some room to breathe”. He will also focus on ways of “improving high streets” as…