A Dubai-based entrepreneur has built a multi-million dollar business by exporting European chocolate brands like Lindt to American retailers including Trader Joe's, capitalising on global trade opportunities.
Two of Britain's most prestigious car manufacturers receive significant government support to boost exports and expand operations in North America, marking a major win for UK automotive industry.
The UK government confronts potential legal proceedings as campaign groups challenge arms export licences to Israel amid ongoing Gaza conflict, raising questions about Britain's role in the humanitarian crisis.
British car manufacturing revs up with impressive growth figures, led by electric vehicle demand and strong European exports. Industry calls for competitive energy strategy to sustain momentum.
French authorities have dramatically seized a Russian-linked oil tanker near Calais in a significant escalation of EU sanctions against Moscow. The vessel, suspected of violating embargo measures, was prevented from departing amid growing Western pressure
Scotland's new First Minister John Swinney calls for urgent ceasefire in Gaza and condemns UK arms exports to Israel, marking significant foreign policy stance.
Former US President Donald Trump is poised to announce crushing 100% tariffs on Australian aluminium and steel imports if re-elected, dealing a catastrophic blow to a key Australian industry and threatening thousands of jobs.
The CEO of iconic British retailer Fortnum & Mason has issued a stark warning: US tariffs imposed by the Trump administration have severely damaged lucrative tea exports, costing the UK millions and threatening a historic trade relationship.
In a major policy reversal, Sir Keir Starmer's Labour Party has abandoned plans to impose tariffs on UK steel exports to the US, a direct concession to Donald Trump's protectionist agenda. The move signals a pragmatic shift in Labour's trade strategy.
A damning new report uncovers systematic forced labour in Cuban prisons, with inmates compelled to produce lucrative export goods like cigars and charcoal under brutal conditions for the state's profit.
Exclusive: Former President Donald Trump declares he will impose severe sanctions on Russia if NATO member states refuse to halt purchases of Russian oil, signalling a major shift in US foreign policy approach.
In a landmark move for UK retail, supermarket titan Sainsbury's partners with Alibaba to launch a flagship store on Tmall Global, offering British groceries to millions of Chinese consumers.
Toyota announces a massive $8 billion investment in its Kentucky facility, creating 700 new jobs and launching a new three-row electric SUV, signalling a major shift towards electrification.
Iceland halts new arms export licences to the UK, citing international humanitarian law concerns over Gaza. A significant diplomatic move scrutinising Britain's role in the Israel-Hamas war.
Exclusive: The UK government is negotiating a clandestine deal with leading tech firms, including OpenAI and NVIDIA, to safeguard the nation's AI infrastructure from a potential Trump-led US export ban, The Independent can reveal.
In a stunning reversal, a legendary British sports car is poised to make a triumphant return to American roads after a quarter-century hiatus, overcoming its most controversial feature to meet modern standards.
Exclusive: As Europe weans itself off Russian gas, China secures a monumental energy deal with Siberia's Power of Siberia 2 pipeline, shifting the balance of global energy power and securing a bargain price for decades to come.
In a major boost for Scotland's economy, former political heavyweights Donald Trump and Peter Mandelson have brokered a groundbreaking agreement to dramatically reduce punitive US tariffs on Scotch Whisky, ending a long-standing trade dispute.
Climate activist Greta Thunberg participates in drone protest against UK government's arms exports to Israel, joining pro-Palestinian flotilla demonstration.
UK cheese exporters are grappling with a potential crisis as new Trump administration tariffs threaten to curdle a multi-million pound trade with the US. Discover how British dairy is fighting back.
Exclusive: Volkswagen Group secures a pivotal agreement with the US Trade Representative, exempting its luxury car imports from crippling 25% tariffs and securing its $4bn South Carolina investment.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez delivers a blistering condemnation of Israel's military campaign in Gaza, accusing it of 'exterminating defenceless people' and calling for an immediate end to EU arms exports. The remarks, made in parliament, signal a
China's export growth hits a six-month low, with shipments to the US plummeting amid escalating tariff tensions. Global oil prices also climb as markets react to the deepening trade rift.
Palestinian organisations file a groundbreaking legal case against the UK Government, demanding an immediate halt to arms export licenses to Israel, citing violations of international law in Gaza.
Explosive evidence presented at a People's Tribunal in London alleges the UK government systematically ignored its legal duty to prevent genocide in Gaza, with witnesses detailing a pattern of ignored warnings and arms exports to Israel.
Exclusive analysis reveals how Donald Trump's proposed aggressive tariff regime could trigger a transatlantic trade war, spike consumer prices, and hit British businesses hard if he wins the 2024 election.
Exclusive: Iranians face a deepening economic crisis as the UN Security Council considers reimposing crippling sanctions, with citizens fearing a return to the harsh austerity of the past.
Norfolk-based sports car manufacturer Lotus is set to cut up to 200 jobs as part of a significant restructuring plan, citing a necessary strategic pivot towards an all-electric future under its Chinese parent company, Geely.
Defence Secretary John Healey makes covert visit to Seoul for high-stakes security talks, signalling a potential major shift in UK defence exports and Indo-Pacific strategy.
A seasoned car salesperson reveals the tactics dealerships use against families and shares expert advice on how to secure the best deal. Discover why emotional attachments cost buyers thousands.