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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 - 23.04.2025


Rachel 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 - 23.04.2025


Richard 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 annual borrowing nearly £15bn above official forecast; stocks rise as Trump rows back on Fed attack – business live

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 - 22.04.2025


Reeves 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 - 22.04.2025


UK 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 talks

Japan’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


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