


As Trump hikes tariffs again, nervous businesses weigh what comes next

UK business confidence falls to lowest level in over two years, survey shows
Accountants’ institute says first quarter of 2025 was ‘harrowing’ for companies amid tax rises and US tariffs
UK business confidence has fallen to the lowest level for more than two years amid growing concern over tax rises and Donald Trump’s escalating trade war, according to a survey.
Highlighting the risks to the economy, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) said the first quarter of the year had been “harrowing” for companies across Britain.

KKR and Capital Group seek to lure investors to private markets with new funds

China says it will ‘fight to the end’ after Trump threatens additional 50% tariffs – business live
Beijing says US threat to escalate tariffs against China is a ‘mistake on top of a mistake’
South Korea’s government has approved Tuesday 3 June as the date for a snap presidential election, following the removal from office of Yoon Suk Yeol last week over his declaration of martial law.
The move comes after Yoon’s removal after the country’s constitutional court voted unanimously on Friday to uphold parliament’s decision to impeach him over his ill-fated declaration of martial law in December.
