Sat, 21 Feb 2026

Trump says he will increase his new global tariffs to 15%

After most of his tariffs were outlawed on Friday, Trump announced new global tariffs of 10% - which he says he has now increased to 15%. >>

Sat, 21 Feb 2026

MPs to discuss inquiry into trade envoy role after Andrew arrest

A cross-party committee will also look into the appointment and accountability of UK trade envoys. >>

Sat, 21 Feb 2026

Under mounting toy pressures, Hasbro has a secret sauce that Mattel hasn't matched

Hasbro's secret weapon has been its Wizards of the Coast division, which includes Dungeons & Dragons, Magic: The Gathering and the company's digital games. >>

Sat, 21 Feb 2026

Rare-breed horse centre cuts back amid cost woes

The stud continues but a visitor centre and cafe closes as the rare-breed centre takes stock. >>

Sat, 21 Feb 2026

Trump brings in new 10% tariff as Supreme Court rejects his global import taxes

The Supreme Court decision striking down some of Trump's most sweeping tariffs injects new uncertainty into global trade. >>

Fri, 20 Feb 2026

Equinox chairman says 'health is the new luxury' as wellness spending soars

Harvey Spevak, Equinox's executive chairman, said demand for "Optimize" memberships highlights the "insatiable" demand by the wealthy for wellness offerings. >>

Fri, 20 Feb 2026

Uncertainty for UK firms after US tariff ruling, experts say

UK firms are left in limbo after a court overrules many US tariffs but Donald Trump says he will reintroduce them >>

Fri, 20 Feb 2026

Illiquid loans, investor demands: Blue Owl's software lending triggers another quake in private credit

Blue Owl, a direct lender specializing in loans to the software industry, said it had sold $1.4 billion of its loans to institutional investors at 99.7% of par value. >>

Fri, 20 Feb 2026

Retail industry says Trump tariff reversal is a win, even as uncertainty remains

Clothing and footwear were among the imports most vulnerable to Trump's tariffs, which imposed steep rates on countries such as China and Vietnam. >>

Fri, 20 Feb 2026

With Trump's 'reciprocal' tariffs struck down, here are the industries still facing higher rates

President Donald Trump's "reciprocal" tariffs were deemed unconstitutional by the Supreme Court, but some sector-specific tariffs remain in place. >>

Fri, 20 Feb 2026

UK agrees drone defence plan with four EU allies

The scheme will seek to take inspiration from Ukraine's drone manufacturing programme. >>

Fri, 20 Feb 2026

Bath & Body Works starts selling on Amazon as more brands embrace its logistics network

Bath & Body Works CEO Daniel Heaf told CNBC the Amazon launch is about meeting customers where they are and leveraging Amazon's fast and free shipping. >>

Fri, 20 Feb 2026

Tax season presents a boom-or-bust test for U.S. auto sales

Auto industry experts anticipate that some Americans could use higher tax returns to finally purchase a new or used vehicle. >>

Fri, 20 Feb 2026

Trump tariffs ripped up global trade order. What now?

If you think the Supreme Court ruling heralds a return to pre-Trump business as usual - think again. >>

Fri, 20 Feb 2026

KFC, Nando's, and others ditch chicken welfare pledge

Wingstop, Burger King, and others have walked away from an industry commitment to avoid using fast-growing chickens >>

Fri, 20 Feb 2026

US economy slows in final months after turbulent year

Overall the economy grew 2.2% last year, holding up despite pressures from changes to tariff and immigration policy. >>

Fri, 20 Feb 2026

Asos co-founder dies after Thailand apartment block fall

Quentin Griffiths co-founded Asos in 2000 and remained a significant shareholder after leaving the firm five years later. >>

Fri, 20 Feb 2026

Lobbying firm co-founded by Mandelson goes into administration

Global Counsel's clients cut ties with the firm over Lord Mandelson's links with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. >>

Fri, 20 Feb 2026

When the retail staff can't help you

This customer might be feeling trolled, in this scene from Small Prophets. >>

Fri, 20 Feb 2026

New Year's sport supplement buying adds to January retail sales surge

Continuing strong sales from online jewellers after a recent spike in gold prices also helped drive the increase. >>