5 h. ago Reeves moves to appease Trump with new vision for global trade

As the UK scrambles to get a US trade deal, Rachel Reeves has made a speech calling for a new global trade system aimed at dealing with concerns raised by Donald Trump

Politics

13 h. ago Group of 70 Labour MPs and peers demand 'youth free movement' deal with the EU as Rachel Reeves hints she backs scheme despite concerns it will fuel immigration

They made the call in a letter to Nick Thomas-Symonds, the minister in charge of the Government's ongoing negotiations with Brussels.

Economics

18 h. ago The EU fined Apple and Meta – but failed to really hold them to account. Was that to appease Trump? | Alexander Hurst

Instead of bazooka-level fines on global turnover, this €700m was no more than a slap on the wrist. It’s a missed opportunityThe European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, had some tough words for big tech this week, but it seems that at the last minute, the EU lost its nerve. Under the Digital Markets Act, companies that the EU has designated as “gatekeepers” – that is, digital platforms that provide core services such as search engines, app stores and messenger services – have special obligations and constraints that are meant to ensure a fair playing field for other companies.Apple, which takes a significant cut of purchases (including subscriptions) made through its App Store, violated the act by preventing developers from directing customers to their own websites to get around the “Apple tax”. In Meta’s case, the company was fined for forcing Facebook and Instagram users to either consent to letting Meta use their personal data, or pay a monthly fee to remove ads.Alex...

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29 h. ago Reeves moves to block cheap imports undercutting British high street

The Chancellor announced the move amid the fallout from Donald Trump’s tariffs.

Politics

35 h. ago Cabinet war over 'youth free movement' deal with EU: Rachel Reeves 'backs relaxing visa rules' to boost stalling growth

A youth mobility scheme has been among the key demands of EU member states as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer bids for closer post-Brexit ties with the bloc.

Economics

1 week ago US law firms quietly scrub DEI references from websites to appease Trump

Changes at two dozen prestigious firms underscore Trump’s successful intimidation campaign against legal professionNearly two dozen US law firms have quietly scrubbed references to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) from their website and revised descriptions of pro-bono work to more closely align with Donald Trump’s priorities, a Guardian review has found, underscoring the Trump administration’s successful campaign of intimidation against the legal profession.The changes, which have occurred at some of the nation’s most prestigious firms, include eliminating mention of pro-bono immigration work from firm websites and deleting sections entirely related to DEI. In some cases, firms appear to have dropped the word “diversity” from descriptions of their work. In at least one case, a change included revising a quote from firm partners to eliminate mention of diversity and inclusion. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago EU pledges to make a 'good deal' with the US to appease Donald Trump

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday the EU had offered the United States a bilateral tariff exemption for cars and other industrial goods

Politics

2 w. ago Mother of murdered teen Brianna Ghey says mobiles should be banned in ALL schools

Esther Ghey said she supported a 'blanket ban' on phones in schools across the country amid concerns about how devices can be misused by students.

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2 w. ago BRIAN READE: 'With US gangsters, tariffs and foodbanks, it's like we're back in 1920s'

The longer this decade drags on, the more it feels like we’re living through a re-run of the 1920s – as the rich elite get richer while the poor just get poorer

Economics

4 w. ago Trade Secretary refuses to rule out cutting digital tax as US tariffs loom

The Liberal Democrats have urged the Government not to cut or scrap the digital services tax to ‘appease’ Donald Trump.

Economics

4 w. ago Spring Statement 2025: What it means for Scotland in 6 points

Chancellor Rachel Reeves had moved to alleviate fears cuts could be coming to Scotland’s public services by vowing day-to-day and capital funding will be protected.

Politics

last month Spring Statement: Rachel Reeves needs AI to 'move needle' on economic growth, says Bank of England governor

The UK’s economy has been flatlining

Economics