Day Headlines in Business News: 2025-02-03
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Trump says US sovereign wealth fund could buy TikTok (BBC Business 2025-02-03 23:52:00)
The president has kickstarted the creation of a national fund, which he says could buy the social media platform.
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US sovereign wealth fund could buy TikTok, Trump says (BBC Business 2025-02-03 23:52:00)
The president has kickstarted the creation of a national fund, which he says could buy the social media platform.
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Share falls ease after Trump tariff turmoil (BBC Business 2025-02-03 23:28:15)
US shares regained some ground after falling sharply in early trade as Trump paused tariffs on Mexico and Canada.
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Millions face council tax rise of more than 5% (BBC Business 2025-02-03 22:07:34)
The government has allowed six areas to bypass the usual 5% cap on council tax increases.
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Shares lower after Trump tariff turmoil (BBC Business 2025-02-03 21:43:16)
US shares recovered from some of their worst losses after tariffs on Mexico were suspended.
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AstraZeneca offered 'significant' sum, says minister (BBC Business 2025-02-03 20:48:58)
The firm scrapped its £450m investment despite the government's offer of support, the government says.
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AstraZeneca was offered 'significant' sum, says minister (BBC Business 2025-02-03 20:48:58)
The firm scrapped its £450m investment despite the government's offer of support, the government says.
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Government hits back in AstraZeneca funding row (BBC Business 2025-02-03 20:48:58)
The firm scrapped its £450m investment despite the government's offer of support, the government says.
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How could Trump's tariffs affect the UK? (BBC Business 2025-02-03 18:32:13)
How might the UK be affected by Trump's tariffs, even if they are not imposed on the UK?
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Six things that could go up in price in the US under Trump tariffs (BBC Business 2025-02-03 18:19:49)
Economists warn that the introduction of tariffs could lead to prices rising on a wide range of products.
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Markets rebound after Trump's Mexico tariffs paused (BBC Business 2025-02-03 17:34:55)
US shares halt their slide after the president of Mexico says tariffs will be suspended for a month.
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UK not choosing between US and EU, says Starmer (BBC Business 2025-02-03 17:10:02)
US President Donald Trump threatens EU with trade taxes but hints he could reach a deal with the UK.
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Markets trim losses after pause to Trump Mexico tariffs (BBC Business 2025-02-03 16:05:28)
US shares halt their slide after the president of Mexico says tariffs will be suspended for a month.
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Six things that could go up in price in the US after Trump tariffs (BBC Business 2025-02-03 15:20:24)
Economists warn that the introduction of tariffs could lead to prices rising for consumers on a wide range of products.
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UK-US trade fair, No 10 says in face of tariff fears (BBC Business 2025-02-03 14:34:18)
Downing Street responds as Trump threatens EU with trade taxes but hints he could reach a deal with the UK.
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More than a million miss tax return deadline (BBC Business 2025-02-03 12:08:36)
Thousands of people left it to the last minute before the cut-off at the end of Friday.
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Markets slide as Trump's tariff war escalates (BBC Business 2025-02-03 09:00:23)
Carmakers see some of the biggest share price falls while the dollar strengthens against other currencies.
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EU tariffs coming 'pretty soon', says Trump (BBC Business 2025-02-03 08:57:54)
Trump accuses the EU of taking advantage of the US but says UK PM Starmer has been 'very nice'.
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Chinese fashion giant Shein re-enters India five years after ban (BBC Business 2025-02-03 06:39:53)
Shein's re-entry to the Indian market comes with strict terms, which include saving all data within the country.
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Asian markets tumble as Trump's tariff war escalates (BBC Business 2025-02-03 03:01:14)
Investors are bracing for a potential trade war that could hit the earnings of major companies.