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Government borrows almost £15bn more than expected
The UK government borrowed almost £15bn more than forecast in the last financial year, according to official figures.
Stock markets rally as Trump rows back on Fed and China threats
Global stock markets and the dollar have rallied on hopes of two significant climbdowns by the Trump administration on issues blamed for a slump in values.
Musk says his time working for Trump administration will 'drop significantly' next month - as Tesla profits sink
Elon Musk has said the time he spends with Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) will "drop significantly" from May and he will allocate more time to Tesla.
'Now is our time': Despite tariffs, China's Silicon Valley is ready to make its mark on the world
The city of Hangzhou is one of the most historic and beautiful in China.
Stricken currency firm Argentex in talks about emergency sale
A London-listed currency risk management provider, which was caught in the financial crossfire of Donald Trump's tariffs bombshell, is in advanced talks about an emergency sale to a rival.
Talks to end the Birmingham bin strike resume, but why is the dispute taking so long to settle?
Talks to try to end the Birmingham bin strike that has seen piles of black rubbish bags fill the pavements of the city will resume today.
British Steel to end consultation on up to 2,700 redundancies after government intervention
British Steel has said it will end a consultation on up to 2,700 redundancies, after the government took control of the firm earlier this month.
Bank of England May interest rate cut a certainty, financial markets predict
Financial markets have priced in a 100% chance of a Bank of England interest rate cut next month, as the effects of Donald Trump's evolving trade war continue to play out in the global economy.
Hobbycraft to axe stores and jobs in radical restructuring
The new owner of WH Smith’s high street arm is drawing up plans which could result in the closure of nearly a quarter of the stores operated by Hobbycraft, the arts and crafts chain.
'Ryanair is refusing to cover all my expenses after cancelled flight - who is right?'
Every Tuesday in our Money blog, we answer questions about your financial problems or consumer disputes. This week, a reader asked what her rights were after Ryanair refused to pay her expenses after cancelling her flight.

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