Economics
World’s poorest countries to get tariff-free access to China’s markets
It comes as Donald Trump has proposed more aggressive tariffs in the US ranging from 60 per cent to 100 per cent on Chinese goods and a universal tariff of up to 20 per cent on imports from all other countries.
Bank of England governor issues warning over economic harm of Brexit
He said he took no position on Brexit "per se", but has to "point out consequences".
50 years of tax cuts for the rich have failed to trickle down
Reminders of a 2020 study from the London School of Economics have been doing the rounds ahead of Trump's second term in office.
Britain could soon be stuck between a rock and a hard place
Once a half-way house between the US and Europe, Brexit Britain is on the verge of being booted out of both markets.
Nice one, Nigel: Trump tarrifs to half UK growth and push up prices
The Reform UK leader has proved himself to be a true patriot once again by pinning his colours to the mast of the latest political shift that will leave Brits worse off.
Office for Budget Responsibility reveals true cost of Brexit
It comes after Rachel Reeves refused to mention Brexit once in her Budget.
UK faces £100 billion black hole in public finances over next five years – Reeves
The upcoming budget will be presented as a longer-term down payment on “fixing the foundations” of the country.
Labour secures £63 billion and nearly 38,000 jobs for the UK at investment summit
Number 10 says "serious, stable governance" is attracting new investment and delivering economic growth.
A reminder that Taylor Swift boosted UK spending by £1 billion this year
The non-story surrounding the singer's police escort continues to rumble on.