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UK trade minister visits China at same time as head of British military

Douglas Alexander’s unpublicised trip to talk with counterparts coincides with that of Adm Sir Tony Radakin

The Guardian - UK · Apr 10, 2025

Starmer urged to accelerate global trade deals after Trump tariff chaos

Exclusive: The UK is warned it cannot isolate itself from the effects of a trade war between the US and China after Donald Trump’s U-turn on tariffs

The Independent UK · Apr 10, 2025

Cabinet Office to cut its workforce by a third as Government shrinks Civil Service

Some 1,200 people will be made redundant and another 900 transferred to other departments under plans announced on Thursday.

Evening Standard · Apr 10, 2025

Caution urged as UK markets bounce back after Trump’s 90-day tariff cooldown

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper continued to urge caution in the face of ‘different turbulences’ around the world

The Independent UK · Apr 10, 2025

Keir Starmer Under Fire as Disabled Brits Say They're ‘Panicking’ Over Benefit Cuts

Keir Starmer faced a stark wake-up call from within his own party this week as Labour MP Sarah Owen delivered a chilling message straight.

The Fashion Central · Apr 10, 2025

UK will continue negotiations ‘coolly and calmly’ as Trump pauses some tariffs

The US president will raise the tariff on Chinese imports to 125%.

Evening Standard · Apr 9, 2025

UK-US deal or eased tariffs ‘won’t be enough’, Starmer warns

Donald Trump later said he would be pausing tariffs on most nations for 90 days.

Evening Standard · Apr 9, 2025

‘We are nearly there’: UK and India agree 90% of free trade agreement

Exclusive: Question of visas for Indian workers said to be nearly resolved and deal may be finalised this year

The Guardian - UK · Apr 9, 2025

Nigel Farage gets his 10th job as he becomes Sky News Australia commentator

In addition to role as MP, Reform UK leader has gigs including Telegraph column and advertising gold bullion

The Guardian - UK · Apr 9, 2025

Rachel Reeves Breaks Silence After Market Chaos — Here’s What She Told the Bank of England

Amid the global financial jitters triggered by Donald Trump’s latest tariffs, Rachel Reeves has stepped up to reassure the public.

The Fashion Central · Apr 9, 2025