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US and Indonesia reach tariff deal

The US will lower its tariffs threatened on goods from Indonesia to 19% from a planned 32%.

‘No respite for consumer’ as food prices remain ‘stubbornly high’

It comes as official figures show food and drink prices rose by 4.5% in the 12 months to June.

UK inflation hits highest for almost a year and a half

Food and clothing prices rose more quickly while fuel fell only slightly, boosting the overall rate of inflation.

UK inflation hits highest for almost a year and a half

Food and clothing prices rose more quickly while fuel fell only slightly, boosting the overall rate of inflation.

Labubu firm sees profit soaring by at least 350%

Sales, branding and tight cost controls have helped Pop Mart's profits balloon in the first half of 2025.

Labubu mania to drive up profit 350%, Pop Mart says

Sales, branding and tight cost controls have helped Pop Mart's profits balloon in the first half of 2025.

Trump launches probe into Brazil’s ‘unfair’ trade practices

Last week, the US president urged Brazilian authorities to end their prosecution of the country's former President Jair Bolsonaro.

Trump launches probe into Brazil’s ‘unfair’ trade practices

Last week, the US president urged Brazilian authorities to end their prosecution of the country's former President Jair Bolsonaro.

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How mortgages are handled in the US and Europe - where home financing is common

Trip drink ad banned over claim it makes you calm

The ad for the cucumber and mint drink made unauthorised health claims, the advertising watchdog found.