Arturo Almanza K/ShutterstockThe tariff wars between the US and its trade partners have rarely been out of the news since the US president, Donald Trump, revealed his plans for sweeping “liberation day” levies back in April.
1000 Words/ShutterstockThis year’s drought has once again put farmers in the spotlight, with yields in some crops falling by as much as 50%.
David G40/ShutterstockFor years, academic economists have argued that council tax and stamp duty are deeply flawed.
Is the Trump administration trying to reshape American capitalism?
fizkes/ShutterstockSkilled migrants play an important role in the UK economy. But while the UK celebrates the skills they bring, it doesn’t always make it easy for them to thrive financially.
The fate of Lisa Cook, who is fighting attempts by President Donald Trump to remove her from the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors, has huge implications for a keystone of good economic policy: central bank independence.
Balate.Dorin/ShutterstockNews stories in recent months have claimed that more than 16,500 millionaires are expected to leave the UK in 2025 due to the country’s increasing tax burden.
KTStock/Getty ImagesWhen artificial intelligence (AI) enters the classroom, the focus is often on the risk of plagiarism or shortcuts.
TSViPhoto/ShutterstockThe price of gold reached a historic high in April and remains close to that value. Conventional investing wisdom puts gold as a “safe-haven” asset – one that investors move towards in times of crises as they desert higher-risk assets such as stocks.
During the 2000s and 2010s, Topshop was a fashion powerhouse – an icon of the British high street. A combination of music, make-up and the latest fashions allowed the retailer to thrive in popularity. And high profile celebrity collaborations with model Kate Moss and singer Beyoncé also raised Topshop’s profile in a crowded retail market.
