Reeves to take UK bankers to China as she seeks closer business ties

Chancellor has been accused by the Tories of ignoring security concerns about Beijing

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Higher business taxes take toll on UK economy as companies cut back hiring

Fall in private sector employment blamed on Reeves’ £25bn increase in employers’ national insurance contributions
Financial Times - 2d
UK manufacturing confidence slumps after Reeves’ Budget

Data from Make UK complicates picture for BoE rate-setters as they contemplate how quickly to cut interest rates
Financial Times - 3d
Reeves puts pensions review on hold to avoid extra burden on UK business

Some experts argue current savings rates will leave people without adequate retirement pots
Financial Times - 4d
A suspected Chinese spy with business ties to Prince Andrew is barred from UK

A suspected Chinese spy with business ties to Prince Andrew has been barred from the United Kingdom because of concerns that he posed a threat to national security
ABC News - 5d
Suspected Chinese spy with business ties to Prince Andrew barred from UK

A suspected Chinese spy with business ties to Prince Andrew has been barred from the U.K. because of concerns he posed a threat to national security
ABC News - 5d
General Motors Takes $5 Billion Hit From Ailing China Business

The charge marks the latest example of how global automakers are struggling in China as local consumers embrace electric vehicles from homegrown brands.
The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4
GM takes more than $5bn charge against China businesses

Move lays bare declining future in what was once the US carmaker’s largest market
Financial Times - Dec. 4
The Papers: Starmer wants 'closer US ties' and Wallace 'Boiling Point'

The PM's comments on Donald Trump and the fallout over allegations about the MasterChef presenter lead the papers.
BBC News - Dec. 3
Trump taps investment banker Warren Stephens for UK ambassador

President-elect Trump announced on Monday that investment banker Warren Stephens would serve as U.S. ambassador to the United Kingdom. “Warren has always dreamed of serving the United States full ...
The Hill - Dec. 2