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We are sorry to inform you that Brexit is back Ongoing talks between the UK and the EU will come to a head at a…

The UK and EU have finalised a post-Brexit trade deal after extensive negotiations, addressing contentious issues including fishing rights, which will now allow EU access to UK waters for 12 years.

UK economy grows 0.7% in Q1, driven by services, but concerns rise over future tariffs.

Burberry shares rise as it plans to cut 2,000 jobs and boost efficiency, aiming for £200m in savings.

Post-Brexit reset talks with Brussels stall over fishing and youth mobility The FT leads with the preparations for a post-Brexit “reset” of relations between the…

The UK economy grew by 0.7% in the first quarter of the year, outpacing expectations and marking a stronger start to 2025 than analysts had predicted. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported that growth was primarily driven by a resilient services sector, alongside significant gains in industrial production.

Beijing fears over UK-US trade accord cloud London’s bid to revive China ties FT says China has criticised a trade deal between the UK and…

Thames Water’s CEO, Chris Weston, apologised for inadequate customer service and pledged improvements, amid rising bills and service disruptions.

📰 Nigeria sees highest economic growth in a decade – World Bank Nigeria’s economy grew by 4.9% in Q1 2025, marking its highest quarterly growth…

What Putin wants—and how Europe should thwart him The Economist says “Putin’s war aims have swollen to justify Russia’s losses. What began as a special…

China and US call truce in trade war with deal to slash punishing tariffs The FT reports that the US and China have agreed to…

The UK’s labour market has continued to show signs of strain, with the number of workers on company payrolls falling during the opening months of 2025. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), both employment figures and job vacancies have declined, suggesting ongoing softness in the economy.

Financial Times reports that the prime minister is the first to seal a deal with the United States since Donald Trump unleashed his tariffs war on the world.

With air passenger traffic reaching an all-time high of 68.4 million for the year ended March 2025, the Republic’s aviation industry remains a bright spot amid global turbulence and uncertainty.

The Taiwan test Relations between America and China are at a low ebb. Tariffs of well over 100% on both sides have severed trade. Each…

The Bank of England is expected to cut interest rates on Thursday, likely lowering them from 4.5% to 4.25%. This would be the fourth rate cut since last year’s peak of 5.25%, and the second in 2025, as the Bank aims to stimulate borrowing and ease financial pressure on households and businesses.

A US-UK trade deal is expected to be announced today, which will see tariffs reduced. 

Donald Trump is expected to announce a trade deal with the UK today, following reports from the New York Times.

Trump ditches Waltz after Maga wrath builds against national security adviser Donald Trump has tapped secretary of state Marco Rubio to be interim national security…

Apple will source most iPhones from India and iPads from Vietnam to avoid the effects of tariffs imposed by Donald Trump, aiming to maintain consumer prices in the US.

Trump trade war distorts US economy as banks win and consumer mood dims The US economy contracted by an annualised 0.3 per cent over the…

Mark Carney’s Liberals win pivotal Canadian election Mark Carney has won Canada’s election after a campaign dominated by the country’s relationship with the US under…

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Monday 28 April 2025 – The front page stories today: Alvarez & Marsal plans $18 billion float FCA plans fast-track for raising cash BP urged…