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Starmer and Reeves try to ride three horses with US, EU and China trade ties
The UK is being dragged in opposing directions by international forces in its quest for growth
Riding two horses is hard enough, but diplomats are joking in private that Keir Starmer and.. - source: The Guardian - 24.04.2025
UK economy faces growth shock from Trump tariffs, says Bank governor
Andrew Bailey says UK not close to recession but he would be ‘encouraged’ if trade deal with US were agreed
The Bank of England’s governor, Andrew Bailey, has said the UK economy.. - source: The Guardian - 24.04.2025
US and China holding talks on trade war, Trump says after Beijing rebuttal
President’s comments follow Chinese government’s denial of ‘baseless’ claim that Washington was close to deal
The US and China held talks on Thursday to help resolve the trade war.. - source: The Guardian - 24.04.2025
IMF chief urges US to strike trade deals swiftly to limit damage to global economy
Kristalina Georgieva calls for trade policy settlement and says tariff wars have ‘spiked uncertainty off the charts’
IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva has urged the US to.. - source: The Guardian - 24.04.2025
Magnum and Ariel makers say prices may rise further amid tariff pressures
Unilever and Procter & Gamble indicate more increases could be on way as Trump policy affects ingredient costs
The companies that make leading brands including Magnum ice-creams,.. - source: The Guardian - 24.04.2025
Planning bill would allow builders to ‘pay cash to trash’ nature, say UK experts
Exclusive: plan to let firms sidestep environmental laws by paying into nature levy would add cost and delay, says letter to MPs
Leading economists, former government advisers and.. - source: The Guardian - 24.04.2025
Rachel Reeves looks at ending zero tax regime for low-value imports
Chancellor reviewing rule that lets foreign retailers such as Amazon and Shein pay no duty on items costing under £135
Markets rise as Trump backtracks on China tariffs and firing Fed.. - source: The Guardian - 23.04.2025Rachel Reeves dashes hopes of early breakthrough in UK-US trade deal
Chancellor says UK is ‘not going to rush a deal’ and rejects new US demands on agricultural products
Markets rise as Trump backtracks on China tariffs and firing Fed chairReeves looks at.. - source: The Guardian - 23.04.2025Richard Branson accuses Trump of ‘doing so much damage’ to the world
Virgin Atlantic founder says ‘erratic’ decisions from US president have been ‘awful for everyone’
Sir Richard Branson has attacked Donald Trump’s policies as “doing so much.. - source: The Guardian - 23.04.2025
UK government borrowed £151.9bn in year to March; investors cheered by hopes of US-China trade deal
Good morning, and welcome to our rolling coverage of business, the financial markets,.. - source: The Guardian - 23.04.2025
Trump says China tariffs will drop ‘substantially – but it won’t be zero’
US president says tariffs on imported goods will come down from 145% rate but insists ‘we’re doing fine with China’
Donald Trump said during a White House news conference that high.. - source: The Guardian - 22.04.2025
IMF warns of ‘major negative shock’ from Trump’s tariffs
Global lender cuts forecasts for every major economy, with UK expected to grow by 1.1% this year, down from 1.6%
IMF: risks to global financial stability surging after Trump tariffsEditorial:.. - source: The Guardian - 22.04.2025Reeves flies to US to push Trump to sign trade agreement
UK officials say text is agreed on deal to cut president’s tariffs on British steel, aluminium and cars
Rachel Reeves was due in Washington on Tuesday evening for what could be a pivotal.. - source: The Guardian - 22.04.2025
Risks to global financial stability surging after Trump tariffs, warns IMF
World body says ‘sharp repricing of risks’ possible amid growing concern over role of ‘nonbank’ lenders
IMF warns of ‘major negative shock’ from Trump’s tariffsEditorial: Donald.. - source: The Guardian - 22.04.2025UK manufacturers to cut jobs ‘within weeks unless ministers can strike trade deal’
Bosses from automative, manufacturing and energy warned MPs about effect of Trump tariffs
Britain’s manufacturers will start cutting jobs “within weeks” unless the government can.. - source: The Guardian - 22.04.2025
Even Trump must know that firing the chair of the Fed would be self-defeating
Jerome Powell is a soft target for the president amid economic instability. But getting rid of him would only invite more chaos
US stock markets, Treasury bonds and the dollar itself are.. - source: The Guardian - 22.04.2025
Long term impacts of Trump's tariffs will be negative, says IMF – video
The International Monetary Fund, a global financial body, said the long-term impact of Trump's tariffs would be negative for the global economy. Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, the IMF's chief.. - source: The Guardian - 22.04.2025
Spain unveils €10bn plan to reach long-delayed Nato defence spending target
Spanish PM says ‘industrial and technological plan’ will ensure country commits to spending 2% of GDP on defence
Spain has announced a €10.5bn investment plan to ensure it will reach.. - source: The Guardian - 22.04.2025
US dollar hits three-year low after Trump intensifies attack on Fed chair Powell – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
Reeves to make case for free global trade at Washington IMF talksJapan’s Minister of Finance Katsunobu Kato said today he aims.. - source: The Guardian - 22.04.2025
Travel body accuses government of ‘sabotaging’ UK tourism industry
WTTC says 5.3% decline in tourist spend suggests policies such as increased air passenger duty have had impact
The government has been accused of “sabotaging” the UK’s tourism.. - source: The Guardian - 21.04.2025