EU ministers to meet to consider response to Donald Trump’s tariffs – Europe live Meeting in Luxembourg follows EU trade commissioner’s meetings with US counterparts last week as Trump signals no intention to back down
FTSE 100 plunges 6% to one-year low amid market turmoil, as Trump says ‘sometimes you have to take medicine’ – business live Japan’s Nikkei 225 tumbles nearly 9% on Monday as Hong Kong’s Hang Seng down 8% and South Korea trading temporarily halted amid Trump tariff concerns
UK house prices slide after rush to beat stamp duty changes Average price fell by 0.5% in March to £296,699, the steepest decline since March last year, Halifax says
From bedroom to boardroom: is Britain ready for M&S luxe outdoor pyjamas? As M&S collaboration with Olivia von Halle launches, our intrepid writer road-tests Hollywood’s latest daytime PJ trend on the streets of Hackney
Monday briefing: Asian markets slump after Trump insists that tariff policy will not change In today’s newsletter: Why the global sell-off continued in earnest this morning – and why it matters
Retaliation or restraint: how should Keir Starmer react to US tariffs? Tit-for-tat levies on American goods may appeal to voters but would risk adding to UK’s economic headwinds
‘Fruit of the devil’: Hainan’s betel nut sellers suffer from stuttering economy Despite its links to oral cancer, people in Hainan have for centuries produced and eaten betel nuts, which give a natural high. But sales are falling
One in four Britons victim of ticket scams for in-demand events, says Nationwide Building society makes warning to fans desperate not to miss out as resale for Glastonbury festival approaches
Government will step in to support key industries amid tariff turmoil, says Starmer Carmakers will be given more flexibility over targets on transitioning to electric vehicles
More than 50 countries seeking US trade talks after tariff move, says Trump adviser – as it happened Kevin Hassett claims tariffs will not have a big effect on US consumers and there will be no ‘political coercion’ over interest rates
Markets brace for another volatile week as Trump’s most punitive tariffs kick in Analysts warn of possible recessions in the UK, US and EU while world leaders weigh up retaliatory action
Senior Trump officials give conflicting lines on tariffs after markets turmoil Commerce secretary insists on CBS that tariffs will ‘stay in place’ as treasury secretary tells NBC negotiation is possible
Ex-Metro Bank CEO says FCA ruling has left him unable to secure permanent job Craig Donaldson challenging ruling by UK regulator, which accused him of misleading investors over £900m accounting blunder
Companies House collects just £1,250 in fines in corruption crackdown Just 2% of total penalties paid, raising concerns about agency given new powers to fight economic crime
‘Polyworking’: why do so many millennials have more than one job? According to a new survey, over half of millennials work more than one job. It’s what they have to do in today’s economy