China offers parents $1,500 in bid to boost births
The scheme is China’s first nationwide subsidy of its kind as the government tries to tackle a looming demographic crisis.
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US companies up against ‘nightmare’ tariff wall
Businesses both small and large are already reckoning with Trump’s tariffs, and new levies are set to start this week.
Could aluminium become the packaging ‘champion’?
Some packaging firms say aluminium could be used more widely in packaging, but cost may hold it back
France and Germany lead downbeat EU response to US trade deal
France describes it as a “submission”, though there is relief in Europe that a trade war has been averted.
Six things that may cost Americans more after Trump’s tariffs
Economists say the president’s import taxes could result in higher prices for a range of products in the US.
Cost of living and cold weather payments open
Eligible islanders can claim £516.50 to help with cost of living pressures.
Martin Lewis on how to maximise your interest
A beginner’s guide to savings – what’s taxed and what’s not.
US-China talks restart as hopes grow for trade war truce extension
The talks in Sweden to come hours after US President Donald Trump announced a deal with the European Union.
Who are the winners and losers in US-EU trade deal?
Carmakers, consumers and European solidarity – a look at who is up and who is down due to the latest…
US-EU tariff deal a big Trump win but not a total defeat for Brussels
The agreement is a major step in Trump’s plan to shake up global trade, which he says was weighted against…