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Reeves orders £2bn Whitehall cuts to help repair public finances
Chancellor’s civil service efficiency drive comes as government faces pressure from Trump administration over tech taxFinancial Times - 3d -
Rachel Reeves warned of tax rises ahead despite £14bn plan to fix public finances
Chancellor makes cuts to welfare spending as economic forecasts slashedFinancial Times - 14h -
Reeves to squeeze public spending further in Spring Statement
Billions of pounds of savings sought from Whitehall budgets to fill a hole in the public financesFinancial Times - Mar. 18 -
Reeves’ repair job avoids tax increases — for now
But government risks backlash over welfare cuts that will push tens of thousands into povertyFinancial Times - 12h -
Weak productivity and Trump tariffs: the chancellor remains in perilous fiscal waters
Official forecasts show how easily Reeves’ plan could run into troubleFinancial Times - 10h -
UK economy unexpectedly shrinks in January, in blow to Treasury chief ahead of key statement
The British economy unexpectedly shrank during January, piling pressure on Treasury chief Rachel Reeves before a key statement about the state of the public finances later this monthABC News - Mar. 14 -
Moody’s warns on deteriorating outlook for US public finances
Rating agency says Donald Trump’s policies could make it more difficult to offset rising deficit and debtFinancial Times - 1d -
Rachel Reeves: I will not 'tax and spend'
In an interview with the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg, the chancellor opened up on the public finances and how she's finding the job.BBC News - 5d -
Reeves to outline plan to cut regulation costs and boost growth
Chancellor will meet regulators after calling for action to restrict their scope in bid to save businesses billions. Rachel Reeves will meet UK regulators on Monday after calling for more action to ...The Guardian - Mar. 17 -
Rubio, Brennan tangle over Trump’s tariff impacts
Secretary of State Marco Rubio joined CBS News’s Margaret Brennan on Sunday’s “Face the Nation,” where he was pressed about the implications of President Trump’s tariff plan. “Isn’t there a risk ...The Hill - Mar. 16 -
Reeves announces welfare and spending cuts in Spring Statement
UK chancellor forced to make last-minute savings to shore up the nation’s financesFinancial Times - 17h -
Art of a deal: how UK and France led dogged effort to repair US-Ukraine ties – for now
Over 11 days of breakneck diplomacy, Kyiv was convinced of need to pacify Trump, but reconciliation may be all too brief. Russia-Ukraine war – latest news updates The 11 days of ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
Tariffs may be worth it, but Trump must level with the public about the coming pain
President Trump's tariffs on imported goods are causing prices to rise, resulting in American taxpayers paying the ultimate cost of the tariffs.The Hill - Mar. 14 -
UK forges ahead with billions in welfare spending cuts as growth forecast halved
British lawmakers and the public are waiting to see if Reeves will stick to her self-imposed spending and debt rules.CNBC - 16h -
Stock Market Has Worst Weekly Drop in Months as Tariffs Hang Over Wall St.
Investors are worried about the economy and whether tariffs on America’s largest trading partners will stifle growth.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
UK mulls big tech tax changes to avoid US tariffs
Rachel Reeves says talks are "ongoing" about the Digital Services Tax, paid by giants like Amazon.BBC News - 3d -
Will AI save the UK government £45bn a year?
Ministers believe that increased use of artificial intelligence can help fix the public finances but experts have their doubtsFinancial Times - Mar. 14 -
Trump, Ontario ease tariff threats
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump nixes plans for tariffs on Canadian steel President Trump scrapped plans ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Trump envoy dismisses Starmer plan for Ukraine
Steve Witkoff says the UK plans for an international force to support a ceasefire are a "posture".BBC News - 3d -
‘Globalisation as we knew it’ may be over, says HSBC chair Mark Tucker
UK-based bank is dominant in financing trade flows around the worldFinancial Times - 1d -
UK economy shrinks unexpectedly in blow to Rachel Reeves
ONS data showing 0.1% fall in GDP in January comes less than two weeks before chancellor’s spring statement. Analysis: Shrinking economy an unhelpful backdrop for Reeves’s growth push The UK ...The Guardian - Mar. 14 -
UK races to avoid Trump tariffs
US wants Britain to drop its digital services tax, which affects big American companiesFinancial Times - 6d -
Can Trump's tariff threats have an economic impact before they're imposed?
President Trump is threatening to put new tariffs on European alcohol. Meanwhile, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick held talks with Canada's finance minister and Ontario's premiere on the tariff ...CBS News - Mar. 13 -
At a glance: Key points from the chancellor's statement
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled her plans for the UK economy in the House of Commons.BBC News - 14h -
Crypto Exchanges Kraken and Gemini Plan to Go Public Under Trump’s Deregulatory Agenda
With lawsuits dropped, the lanes are opening up for crypto companies to become part of the public markets.Inc. - Mar. 13 -
UK must stand up to 'bully' Trump, says Ed Davey
Lib Dem leader says UK should "hit back with tariffs of our own" and co-ordinate a with the EU and Canada.BBC News - 3d -
Trump’s Public Health Appointees Don’t Believe in a Public
Trump’s appointees don’t believe in the concept of a public in the first place.The New York Times - Mar. 19 -
Canada's public safety minister addresses border security, tariffs
The Trump administration said that border security is prompting tariffs against Canada and Mexico. President Trump said Canada specifically does not do enough to curb fentanyl from entering the ...CBS News - Mar. 13 -
Why the UK Has Not Retaliated Against Trump’s Tariffs
Prime Minister Keir Starmer wants to stay close to the United States, even as the uncertainty unleashed by President Trump offers a chance to build ties with the European Union.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
Odds of May interest rate cut rise after UK inflation falls to 2.8% – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news.. Further benefits cuts planned as Rachel Reeves forced to find extra £1.6bn Five economic factors that will govern Rachel Reeves’s ...The Guardian - 22h -
From Trump whisperer to trouble – angry Reform UK MPs turn on Farage
Internal row in party over ‘messianic’ leader becomes public amid competing members’ allegations of bullying and dirty tricks. Just a few short weeks ago, Nigel Farage’s Reform party was riding ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
Trump’s Shipbuilding Plan Could Cause Turmoil for Ocean Cargo Industry
The administration seeks to finance American shipbuilding through steep port fees.Inc. - Mar. 7 -
Government borrowing higher than expected as pressure builds on Reeves
The latest figures for the UK economy add pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of her Spring Statement next week.BBC News - 5d -
Trump Administration to Confront Countries With New Tariff ‘Number’
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent provided new details into how President Trump will roll out a sweeping and elusive tariff measure planned for April 2.The New York Times - Mar. 18 -
Trump announces 25% tariffs on all cars 'not made in the United States'
Trump had hinted that the auto tariffs could arrive prior to April 2, the day his sweeping "reciprocal tariff" plan is set to begin.CNBC - 7h -
Trump hints at 'flexibility' for China even as he plows ahead with global tariff plans
Markets whipsawed further Friday in response to President Donald Trump’s latest comments on tariffs, with stocks briefly turning higher after he hinted that there may be “flexibility” in his plan ...NBC News - 3d -
Stocks jump amid signs Trump could scale back tariffs
Investors cheered by White House signals that President Trump might narrow scope of planned tariffs.CBS News - 2d -
Elon Musk's carmaker Tesla raises concern over Trump tariffs
The electric carmaker’s warning about tariffs comes despite its boss's key position in the Trump administration.BBC News - Mar. 14 -
FCA drops plan to ‘name and shame’ more UK companies under investigation
Financial regulator says it will scrap new public interest test after backlash from the City and government officialsFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
'I'm not going to bend at all': Trump doubles down on tariff plans as stocks sink
Trump said he would not change his mind about imposing "reciprocal tariffs" on other countries that have their own tariffs on U.S. goods.CNBC - Mar. 13