Simon JackBusiness editorReutersA Reform government would end more generous defined benefit pension schemes for new local government workers and merge nearly 100 separate schemes to create a £500bn British Sovereign…

James FitzGerald & Bernd Debusmann Jr, at the White HouseGetty ImagesUS President Donald Trump has threatened to impose higher tariffs on countries that "play games" with recent trade deals, after…

Mitchell Labiak,Business reporterandJack Fenwick,Political correspondentGetty ImagesCertain cargo imports into the US faced increased tarriffs after Trump shook up trade policy last yearDowning Street has said no reciprocal action is "off…

Theo LeggettInternational Business CorrespondentBloomberg via Getty ImagesJose Alejandro Zamora Yrala, pictured in June last year, has been sentenced to jail for fraudThe director of a British company which sold £7m-worth…

Emer MoreauBusiness reporterGetty ImagesChancellor Rachel Reeves will deliver the Spring Statement on 3 MarchChancellor Rachel Reeves will give an update on her plans for the UK economy, when she delivers…

Gambling firms not licensed in the UK could be banned from sponsoring sports teams - including Premier League clubs - as part of a government crackdown.Ministers say they are worried…

Faarea MasudBusiness reporterNetflix boss defends bid for Warner Bros as Paramount deadline loomsThe boss of Netflix has told the BBC its takeover bid for Warner Bros is better than a…

Laura CressTechnology reporterGetty ImagesOfcom has fined a porn company £1.35m for failing to introduce proper age verification measures on its websites.The media regulator said 8579 LLC's sites did not have…

What now for Asia after Trump's tariffs struck down?Osmond ChiaBusiness reporterGetty ImagesTrump and Takaichi in Tokyo in October 2025 Key US trading partners in Asia have been hit with a…

Alex Osborne/ BBCMum Debbie with her children Riva-Mae and Kian who all need a strict gluten and dairy-free diet A mum-of-two has said the choice of food in Guernsey to…