News and Tax Data Financial news from the BBC Trump signs order confirming parts of UK-US tariff deal The pact between the US and UK means tariffs will be reduced on certain goods such as cars entering the US. British Steel secures £500m contract to supply UK train tracks The company will forge more than 337,000 tonnes of track in a deal safeguarding its future for the next five years. WhatsApp to start showing more adverts in messaging app People who link their WhatsApp account to Facebook or Instagram will see personalised ads. Trump Organization enters mobile phone business It is the latest plan by US President Donald Trump's family that looks to cash on his name. US deal 'may force UK biofuel plant to close' Ensus says the recent UK-US tariff deal "fundamentally undermined its business position". Why Ukraine is one of the world's most digital countries Despite the war, Ukraine has developed of the most advanced systems for digital government services. UK's largest road tunnel project awarded £590m Work on the Lower Thames Crossing is expected to begin in 2026 and finish by 2032. How the Israel-Iran conflict could affect energy prices Conflict in the Middle East often leads to higher energy prices, which can feed through to inflation.
