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US liquefied natural gas exporters are poised to gain as markets plummet amid the Iran war: Markets are plummeting as the conflict escalates – but not every industry is affected.
“Staring down the barrel at higher costs”: UK businesses grapple with uncertain futures as US tariffs threaten profit margins and market stability.
The European Union’s proposal for the EU-INC aims to create a single company structure to enhance cross-border growth for startups, addressing fragmentation in company laws. The initiative has gained support from over 23,000 in the tech startup community.
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.
The UK’s leading business lobbying group, the CBI, is calling for a major reset in relations with the EU, saying the current post-Brexit setup is “no longer fit for purpose”. Ahead of a UK-EU summit on 19 May, the group has urged both sides to rebuild trust and take “practical steps” to reduce red tape, ease staff mobility, and coordinate on climate, defence and energy.
Post-Brexit reset talks with Brussels stall over fishing and youth mobility The FT leads with…
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.
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