Reynolds to make case for UK steel industry on US visit Jonathan Reynolds will seek to advance ‘pragmatic and positive’ discussions on trade as he meets White House counterparts. Evening Standard · Mar 18, 2025
UK having ‘pragmatic’ discussions with US on trade, says Number 10 The US president has implemented a 25% tariff on global steel and aluminium imports. Evening Standard · Mar 17, 2025
Business Secretary pressed to secure US trade deal following Trump steel tariffs Shadow business secretary Andrew Griffith said it is a ‘colossal failure’ of the Government that the UK is not exempt from the tariffs. Evening Standard · Mar 13, 2025
Starmer scrambles to secure deal to escape Trump tariffs Conversations have already started taking place between trade teams on either side of the Atlantic, as the government scrambles to get a deal over the line The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2025
Business secretary Jonathan Reynolds admits he was wrong to claim he was a solicitor Labour cabinet minister, who has come under pressure over claims on his CV in recent weeks, says it was 'inadvertent error' The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2025
Jonathan Reynolds ‘corrects record’ for referring to himself as ex-solicitor Business secretary said he made ‘inadvertent error’ by claiming he once worked in the legal profession during a 2014 Commons debate The Guardian - UK · Mar 12, 2025
Watch live: Starmer faces Badenoch at PMQs after Trump announces global tariff blow Watch live as Sir Keir Starmer faces Kemi Badenoch at Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs) today (12 March) after Donald Trump imposed global tariffs on steel and aluminium. The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2025
Jobs warning after Trump tariffs hit UK steel and aluminium exports The UK Government said Donald Trump’s actions were disappointing but did not retaliate, while Brussels threatened a trade war with Washington. Evening Standard · Mar 12, 2025
Starmer hints he will hit back at Trump as tariff war intensifies PM says ‘all options on table’ after MPs urge him to match tough EU stance and Trump White House sources threaten to extract a high price for a trade deal The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2025
UK disappointed at US tariffs, Business Secretary says Britain has resisted imposing immediate retaliatory action against the move. Evening Standard · Mar 12, 2025
UK unions welcome moves to bolster workers’ rights bill Unions delighted there has been no watering down of plans, which will apply to England, Scotland and Wales The Guardian - UK · Mar 4, 2025
Agency workers to be included in zero-hour contracts ban Collective redundancy rules will also change to increase the maximum period of protective award from 90 to 180 days. Evening Standard · Mar 4, 2025
British parents to gain right to bereavement leave after miscarriage Exclusive: Women and partners who suffer pregnancy loss before 24 weeks to be entitled in England, Wales and Scotland The Guardian - UK · Mar 3, 2025
Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds apologises to PM after claims he exaggerated legal career Jonathan Reynolds worked as a trainee solicitor in Manchester but left his legal career behind when he entered politics Evening Standard · Feb 25, 2025
The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2025 Business Secretary apologises to PM after claims he exaggerated legal career Jonathan Reynolds worked as a trainee solicitor in Manchester but left his legal career behind when he entered politics.
The Fashion Central · Feb 25, 2025 PM to Drop Surprise Defence Statement Before High-Stakes Trump Talks UK defence spending will rise to 2.5% of GDP by 2027, the prime minister has announced. Sir Keir Starmer made the announcement in an unexpected Commons
The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2025 UK and India relaunch free trade talks after year-long pause London’s push for greater access to Indian telecom, legal and financial sectors and Delhi’s desire for more liberal migration policy for its skilled workers remain key sticking points
Evening Standard · Feb 24, 2025 Nigel Farage promises private prosecution against Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds over 'CV lies' Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds apologised for referring to himself as a solicitor in Parliament, but added he did not think it was ‘a huge deal’
The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2025 Nigel Farage announces plans to privately prosecute Jonathan Reynolds It stems from claims the Business Secretary misrepresented his legal background
The Guardian - UK · Feb 24, 2025 Business secretary says he did not misrepresent legal career amid calls for investigation Jonathan Reynolds apologises for referring to himself as a solicitor in parliament and criticises Tories’ 'personal attacks’
The Guardian - UK · Feb 23, 2025 UK ministers head to India in search of trade deal they hope will boost economy Business secretary says negotiations – now in their 15th round – are a ‘top priority’ for Labour government
Evening Standard · Feb 23, 2025 UK-India free trade talks relaunch as Business Secretary heads to New Delhi Jonathan Reynolds will meet commerce minister Piyush Goyal for two days of negotiations.
The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2025 Cabinet minister Jonathan Reynolds investigated by watchdog over solicitor claim A spokesperson for the Solicitors Regulation Agency said the watchdog was looking into ‘further information’ about Mr Reynolds’ previous claim
The National (Scotland) · Feb 21, 2025 Investigation launched into Labour minister for 'lying' on his CV THE Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has said it will reinvestigate Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds over accusations he misrepresented his…
Evening Standard · Feb 21, 2025 Solicitors’ watchdog reopens investigation into Business Secretary’s profile Jonathan Reynolds has been accused of incorrectly claiming to have been a solicitor despite never qualifying as one.