Mark Morris

2 weeks ago | insidermedia.com | Mark Morris

The UK government will continue negotiating with the US, after Donald Trump announced a 90-day tariff pause for most nations. The US president is delaying tariffs for most countries for 90 days, but has raised his tax rate on Chinese imports to 125 per cent. China has responded by raising their general tariff on US goods to 84 per cent.

2 weeks ago | insidermedia.com | Mark Morris

Efforts are under way to safeguard the future of British Steel and avoid significant job losses, as the company’s Chinese owner presses ahead with plans to shut down its blast furnaces in Scunthorpe. Jingye Group intends to shift the plant towards greener methods of steel production, prompting concern over the impact on local employment.

2 weeks ago | insidermedia.com | Mark Morris

Tesco has warned that its profits will fall this year as competition among the UK’s major supermarkets heats up. The retailer said it expects adjusted operating profit to range between £2.7 billion and £3.0 billion, down from £3.1 billion in the previous financial year. It said on Thursday: “In the last few months, we have seen a further increase in the competitive intensity of the UK market.

2 weeks ago | insidermedia.com | Mark Morris

As Trump’s tariffs send shockwaves through global markets, Britain steps up trade talks, eyes a blockbuster theme park deal, and faces major decisions on steel, healthcare, and hiring. Login or create a free account to continue reading Along with other useful benefits, this content is only available to registered users. The good news is that it takes just seconds to register. Why do I need to do this?

3 weeks ago | insidermedia.com | Mark Morris

London’s FTSE 100 opened sharply lower, tumbling 241.88 points - a 3 per cent fall within minutes - after US President Donald Trump vowed to press ahead with import tariffs. It comes after stock markets also plunged overnight in Asia and investors are braced for further sharp falls in New York as the fallout from US President Donald Trump’s tariff announcement enters its second week.