UK industry risks falling foul of EU’s new carbon tax October 2, 2023 British businesses selling into the European Union are unprepared for the bloc's new carbon tax and run the risk of penalties.
Exclusive: Lib Dem candidate hits out at City of London Corp over China stance September 25, 2021 The Liberal Democrats’ new candidate for the Cities of London and Westminster constituency has launched an attack on the City of London Corporation’s “weakness towards the Chinese Communist Party”. Edward Lucas, a veteran journalist, said the powerful Square Mile local authority “don’t get the threat” from China. The Corporation, which is based in the historic Guildhall [...]
Forget the £5bn price tag – a better border could still be a Brexit win May 20, 2024 Claims that Brexit border controls have cost taxpayers £5bn do not amount to a proper cost-benefit analysis, says Julian Jessop The National Audit Office (NAO) has rightly had a go at the government’s handling of the rollout of new import controls after Brexit. But it is still too soon to judge the long-term impact. The [...]
Owner of major UK refinery extends loan deal with Russian oil firm January 3, 2024 The owner of one of the UK's largest oil refineries has agreed an extension to a loan facility with a Russian oil company that is under sanctions in the US, company accounts show.
‘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.
Stansted boss: Scrap the ‘tourist tax’ to keep London competitive October 18, 2023 The boss of London Stansted Airport has called on the government to scrap the so-called tourist tax in order to keep London competitive.
UK exports to EU increase in July but services still stagnant September 13, 2023 The UK saw a "steady" expansion in exports of goods to the EU in July but the services sector saw continued stagnation, official data out today showed.
Hankook: Brits buying worse tyres because of cost of living crisis April 30, 2024 The UK arm of global tyre giant Hankook has warned drivers are turning to lower quality products as they battle the cost of living crisis.
‘Back with a bang’: Is the UK economy back on track after GDP data? May 10, 2024 The figures mean the UK grew at the joint fastest rate in the G7, surpassing the US and tying with Canada.
UK ready to slash tariffs on US agricultural imports in free trade talks – report May 14, 2020 The UK is ready to cut tariffs on US agricultural imports in order to move talks closer to securing a free trade deal, it is reported. The Department for International Trade is looking at a “big concession package” to US negotiators in the next few months to cut the cost of some agricultural imports, the [...]