At last, tentative glimpses of realism are emerging from Rishi Sunak’s new UK government on one of the country’s biggest economic challenges: its threadbare Brexit deal. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has said he favours removing the “vast majority” of trade barriers with the EU. After uproar from hardline Brexiters, Sunak denied reports that Britain might seek … Read more
The record high of 504,000 in UK net migration shown in data this week looks at odds with business leaders’ claims that post-Brexit visa rules are choking off growth in the economy. Politicians have been giving equally mixed messages. Prime minister Rishi Sunak this week promised to cut overall immigration, while assuring the CBI that … Read more
Rishi Sunak’s hawkish antagonization of Beijing has not gone unnoticed, despite his recent softening By Timur Fomenkoa political analyst Since the conclusion of China’s 20th Communist Party Congress, Xi Jinping has been on a diplomatic blitzkrieg. He’s met with leaders from countries all over the world, including the German chancellor, the French president and even … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese at G20 summit, in Bali, Indonesia on Nov. 16, 2022. | Photo Credit: PTI Australian bilateral free trade agreements with India and Britain entered the Senate on Tuesday with the government pushing to have both deals secured this year. The bills are crucial for … Read more
A cloud of economic gloom settles over Britain as the government announces big tax rises and spending cuts over the next five years. Source link
London CNN Business — The last time a British finance minister revealed tax and spending plans, markets went haywire and the country’s prime minister ultimately lost her job. The new government is not looking for a repeat performance. On Thursday, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is due to unveil a budget that will aim to restore confidence … Read more
Britain and France have agreed to expand co-operation to prevent migrants crossing the Channel in small boats, in a deal that will be signed by UK home secretary Suella Braverman in Paris on Monday. Under the revised deal, the UK will increase the amount it pays to France for border patrols from £55mn to £63mn … Read more
Great Britain’s hopes of reaching the Billie Jean King Cup final suffered a major blow with Heather Watson recording a straight-sets defeat to Australia’s Storm Sanders in the opening tie. Watson lost 6-4 7-6 in Glasgow, leaving Britain needing to win the remaining two rubbers in order to play Czech Republic or Switzerland in the … Read more
Great Britain reached the semi-finals of the Billie Jean King Cup for the first time since 1981 after beating Spain 3-0 in a must-win match. After losing 2-1 to Kazakhstan in the opening tie on Tuesday and Spain’s 3-0 win against the same opposition the following day, Anne Keothavong’s side knew anything other than a … Read more
Great Britain’s hopes of causing an upset in their opening contest against Kazakhstan at the Billie Jean King Cup finals ended with defeats for Katie Boulter and Harriet Dart. Britain were given a place in the finals as hosts after the Lawn Tennis Association stepped in to stage the event at the Emirates Arena in … Read more