Sweeping Tariffs Threaten to Undo a 30-Year Trade Alliance
The stiff tariffs President Trump briefly imposed on Mexico and Canada this week could have pushed those allies into recession. The impact for America would be messy.
Trump Suspends Mexico and Canada Tariffs on USMCA Goods for a Month
Many imports from Canada and Mexico will be exempt from tariffs, as the president quickly reversed a sweeping trade action taken just two days ago after market turmoil.
‘Pay to help’ is a new trend which could change the future of volunteering
Gorodenkoff/ShutterstockVolunteering is a popular way for people to give something back to society. Whether it’s joining a tree-planting group, or helping out at a charity shop, spending time contributing to a cause is something valued by almost a billion people across the world.
Ministers plan to shelve VAT tax hit on UK investment funds
Treasury considers blocking HMRC’s proposals after backlash from City bosses
What’s going into your stocks-and-shares Isa this year?
Diversification is key if you’ve benefited from the US tech boom
What the f#$%? The surprising legal rules about brand trademarks of sweary phrases
drante/Getty ImagesJournalist Paddy Gower’s attempts to trademark his brand have highlighted what is still considered offensive in New Zealand when it comes to trademarks. But should a government agency be the arbiter of what might offend?
In March 2024, Gower applied to trademark the name of his news entity “This Is The Fucking News”.
Visa and Mastercard face UK regulatory action over lack of competition
Payments regulator says card duopoly’s sharp fee increases are costing businesses £170mn extra a year
Schroders ‘needs to do better’, says new chief
FTSE 100 asset manager lays out three-year strategic plan to overcome decline of public markets
Martyn Beauchamp appointed as CEO of FSCS
The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have appointed Martyn Beauchamp as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS).
Why global firms are pushed to take sides in wars, and how they can avoid it
Virrage Images/ShutterstockRussia’s war against Ukraine has changed how global firms respond to geopolitical events. Whereas in the past foreign companies often preferred to stay neutral in times of war, now they increasingly take sides.
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