Business confidence rose to its highest level since September, boosted by Trump’s tariff delay and easing cost pressures, according to new data from the Institute of Directors. Read more: Business confidence hits highest level since October budget as Trump delays tariffs

Thirteen winners announced at the Disability Smart Awards 2025, recognising outstanding work by organisations and individuals to improve accessibility and inclusion for disabled people. Read more: Disability Smart Awards 2025 winners announced: Celebrating innovation in disability inclusion

Aston Martin cuts exports to the US amid tariff uncertainty, despite narrowing losses and rising average car prices, with net debt hitting a record £1.26bn. Read more: Aston Martin limits US exports as Trump tariffs cloud outlook and losses narrow

Losses have widened at Truly, the lifestyle brand launched by Dragons’ Den star Peter Jones which used to be backed by Holly Willoughby. The online business has been trading since the end of 2018 – led by Jones and wife Tara Capp – after TV presenter Willoughby stepped away a few months before. At the…

Record interest from investors and sustained appetite from central banks helped keep demand for gold among the highest its been since the onset of the pandemic.

The UK’s official statistics body has begun an assessment of the cost of running British Steel.

The UK government proposes extending the sugar tax to milk-based drinks like milkshakes.

Labour’s benefit cuts risk costing the UK economy over £38bn a year, says the Trussell Trust, as rising poverty places further pressure on public services and economic growth. Read more: Labour’s benefit cuts could cost UK economy billions, warns Trussell Trust

UK supermarkets ramp up promotions, spending £347m on deals to stay competitive as grocery inflation rises to 3.8%, according to Kantar’s latest market report. Read more: UK supermarkets spend hundreds of millions on promotions as grocery price war intensifies