Ex-Bank top economist Haldane says UK can strike Trump trade deal and boost EU ties Economics The Bank of England’s ex-chief economist has said Keir Starmer can simultaneously strike a trade deal with Donald Trump and rebuild relations with the EU to show the UK is "open for business".
‘Open for business’: Ministers head to Gulf states in bid to boost UK trade links Politics Senior ministers are heading to the Gulf states for talks on boosting the UK’s economy via expanding trade links with the region and attracting international investment. Business secretary Jonathan Reynolds and trade minister Douglas Alexander are flying to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on their first joint international visit since the election, with Alexander then set to [...]
UK-EU trade has ‘flatlined’ but hopes for ‘reset’, MPs told Politics UK trade with the European Union (EU) has “essentially flatlined”, MPs were told, but the new government hopes to “reset our relationship” with the neighbouring bloc. Business minister Douglas Alexander told the House of Commons: “Overall trade since 2018 has essentially flatlined. “As a government, we’re determined to reset our relationship with the EU more [...]
Britain eyes Gulf and India for new free trade deals July 29, 2024 Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said his teams would be entering negotiating rooms "as soon as possible."
‘Major milestone’: UK ratifies Indo-Pacific CPTPP post-Brexit trade deal ahead of schedule May 17, 2024 The UK has hit a “major milestone” in its efforts to join the CPTPP trade pact as it ratified the terms of agreement ahead of schedule.