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Sky News team detained filming China factory protest

Sky News journalists were forced into cars and had a camera seized while covering a strike in Shenzhen. Exclusive data reveals a 48% surge in protests across China, driven by economic grievances.

US Small Business Bankruptcies: The Real Story

US small business bankruptcies hit a 'historic high' in 2025, but the data reveals a more nuanced picture. Discover why the numbers are statistically insignificant and what it means for the economy.

UK Business Confidence Hits Crisis Point, Survey Reveals

A damning new survey reveals 78% of UK family business owners are pessimistic about the economy, with most warning the next generation to build overseas. Read why the government's pro-enterprise rhetoric rings hollow.

Business Bank Account Could Earn £10,000 in 2026

Allica Bank offers a business account paying competitive interest and cashback. Firms holding £250k could earn close to £10,000 in 2026. Discover how to make your cash work harder.

China imposes 55% tariff on Australian beef imports

China has announced a 55% tariff on Australian beef imports exceeding quotas, a move that has angered producers and threatens a major trade relationship. Explore the details and implications.

Trump Reacts to China's Military Drills Near Taiwan

Former US President Donald Trump says he is 'not worried' about China's live-fire military exercises near Taiwan, raising questions about future US policy in the region. Read the full analysis.

China Sanctions US Firms Over Taiwan Arms Sale

Beijing imposes sanctions on Boeing and other US defence companies after Washington approves its largest-ever weapons package for Taiwan, escalating tensions. Read the full analysis.

Dyson: Inheritance tax could force sale of my company

Sir James Dyson warns his company will become 'unrecognisable' and may have to be sold to pay a multi-billion pound inheritance tax bill unless the government reverses its reforms. Read his full critique.

China Taxes Condoms Amid Declining Birth Rate

China will impose a 13% VAT on condoms and contraceptive drugs from January 1, ending a 30-year exemption. Experts warn of risks to public health as social media users ridicule the move.

China Taxes Condoms in Bid to Reverse Falling Birth Rate

China ends a 30-year tax exemption on contraceptives, imposing a 13% VAT from 1 January. This 'carrot-and-stick' approach aims to boost the birth rate, but experts doubt its effectiveness. Explore the policy shift and public reaction.

Top 6 Business Books of 2025 for UK Executives

Discover the City Editor's top six business books for 2025, featuring exposés on Big Tech, globalisation risks, and building a better economic future. Perfect for the high-flying executive in your life.

Small brewers call for business rates rethink

UK's independent brewers warn of closures and price rises if planned business rates changes proceed. They urge the Chancellor to protect the sector's future. Read more.

UK delays China super-embassy decision until January

The UK government has postponed its ruling on China's controversial 'super-embassy' near Tower Bridge to 20 January, aligning with Keir Starmer's planned trip to Beijing. Read the latest on the diplomatic and security implications.

PM Starmer warns of China security threats to UK

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer warns China poses real security threats but urges a 'sober realist' policy. He also defends his foreign approach as a post-Brexit shift. Read the latest.

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