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New UK-South Korea trade deal to bring extra £400m

The UK and South Korea have signed an upgraded trade agreement, set to inject an extra £400m annually into the British economy. The deal focuses on cars, Scottish salmon, and Guinness. Read the full details.

Lammy floats UK-EU customs union as Starmer stresses red lines

Deputy PM David Lammy suggests UK could benefit from rejoining an EU customs union, but PM Keir Starmer swiftly reaffirms the government's commitment to its manifesto pledge not to return. Explore the internal debate on post-Brexit ties.

Starmer: China Poses Real Security Threat to UK

Prime Minister Keir Starmer warns China presents 'real national security threats' and criticises using Brexit as a foreign policy template. Read his full Guildhall speech analysis.

UK aims for January deal to rejoin Erasmus scheme

The UK is negotiating to rejoin the EU's Erasmus+ student exchange programme by 2027. A deal could be finalised by January, marking a key step in improving post-Brexit relations with Europe. Read the latest.

UK 2026 Growth Forecast Slashed to 1% by KPMG

KPMG forecasts UK GDP growth will slow to 1% in 2026, with unemployment rising to 5.2%. Business surveys reveal deepening pessimism across services and manufacturing sectors.

Business Confidence Hits 5-Year Low After Budget

A major survey reveals business confidence has dropped to its lowest level since April 2020 following the recent Budget, with investment and hiring intentions in sharp decline. Read the full analysis.

Chancellor's Growth Budget Faces Fiscal Questions

Chancellor Rachel Reeves' first budget targets economic growth through business investment and planning reforms, but questions remain about fiscal responsibility. Read our analysis.

Rachel Reeves' 2025 Budget: Tax Rises & Fallout

Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers a budget taking taxes to a record high amid economic growth downgrades. Listen to the full analysis on the Politics at Sam and Anne's podcast.

Budget 2025: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers high-stakes Budget with stamp duty scrapped for new listings but a dozen tax rises. Growth forecasts remain bleak. Join our live analysis.

OBR Downgrades UK Growth Forecasts Until 2030

Rachel Reeves to reveal OBR's downgraded UK growth forecasts for next five years, blaming Tory underinvestment. Budget measures aim to offset £20bn annual tax shortfall.

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