Trade secretary says UK’s ‘globally oriented’ economy means it is vulnerable – but it is better positioned than China and EUUK economy – live business updatesThe UK government is worried a...
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Read MoreLabour party divided on whether incoming US ambassador should lean on Reform leader’s ties with Donald TrumpNigel Farage has said he would be willing to help Peter Mandelson negotiate with the Trump administration, after...
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Read MoreUK government has been asked to veto EU law update applying in Northern Ireland relating to chemical labellingKeir Starmer is facing his first major test over Brexit after unionists in Northern Ireland decided to pull what is...
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Read MoreUS industry ready to drop demand to export chlorinated chicken and hormone-fed beef in move set to anger British farmersThe United States is expected to push Britain to allow tariff-free access to high-quality American meat as...
Read MoreWhisky and migration thwarted earlier deal but UK PM hopeful of reaching agreement with Narendra ModiKeir Starmer is to restart the aborted UK-India trade talks in the new year after an agreement stalled amid disagreements over...
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