China overtakes Germany as UK’s top import market

China has overtaken Germany to become the UK’s biggest single import market for the first time…

Royal Caribbean: We expect all cruise guests to be vaccinated

One of the world’s biggest cruise companies says coronavirus vaccinations will be needed to get on…

Global metal prices fall as China further warns against price hikes

Global prices for industrial metals have fallen after Chinese authorities warned commodity companies in the country…

Retail sales soar in April as shops reopen

Shoppers searching for new clothes helped to boost retail sales volumes by 9.2% in April, as…

Australia trade deal: Ministers discuss British farmers’ concerns

Senior ministers have met to discuss concerns about how a zero-tariffs free-trade deal with Australia would…

Bitcoin falls further as China cracks down on crypto-currencies

The price of Bitcoin fell below $34,000 (£24,030) for the first time in three months on…

Rail services to come under unified state control

The government has announced the biggest shake-up in the UK’s railways since privatisation in the mid-1990s.…

Accidental savers ‘to stay prudent’ after lockdown

Consumers are likely to play safe as the UK emerges from lockdown rather spend like the…

Tata Motors: Jaguar Land Rover’s Indian owner sees surprise $1bn loss

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) owner Tata Motors has announced a shock quarterly loss of more than…

Ryanair: Signs of summer travel rebound

Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary says he is seeing the start of a strong rebound for travel…

Amazon in talks to buy MGM Studios for $9bn: Reports

Amazon is reportedly in talks to buy the historic MGM Studios for $9bn (£6.35bn). Read more…

Thousands set to jet overseas on holiday as rules ease

Holidaymakers from England, Scotland and Wales are expected to jet off for some early summer sun…