Keir Starmer’s softly-softly approach ushers in new era of UK-China trade relations – POLITICO
Britain recently increased the amount the NHS pays for branded, pharmaceutical drugs, following heavy industry lobbying and following…
UK must decide future of deal with firm linked to Russia’s gas – POLITICO
But TotalEnergies retains ties to fossil fuel trade with Vladimir Putin’s Russia. Now, pro-Ukrainian campaigners and parliamentarians — including the…
Britain’s finance and trade chiefs to join Keir Starmer’s China trip – POLITICO
“Technical obstacles have so far prevented us from realizing Stock Connect’s full potential,” Alder said in a speech in May last…
EU explores €93B Trump tariff retaliation over Greenland threats – POLITICO
“It’s clear that a line has been drawn and enough is enough,” said one diplomat with knowledge of…
China’s record trade surplus could prompt protectionist response in 2026: report
While China has already logged a record-breaking trade surplus in the first 11 months of 2025, that milestone…
China aims to boost imports and exports in 2026 to drive trade growth: senior official
With trade proving resilient despite global headwinds, China aims to expand both exports and imports next year, leveraging…
European industry faces ‘life or death,’ Macron says — and China needs to help – POLITICO
“I am trying to explain to the Chinese that their trade surplus is untenable and that they are…
Trump admin claims win as UK bows to pressure on NHS drug spending – POLITICO
The new NICE threshold will be £25,000 to £35,000 per quality adjusted life year gained over and above…
Everything policy pros need to know about the UK budget – POLITICO
The North Sea hasn’t escaped its taxes: Fossil fuel lobbyists were desperate to see a cut in the…
Brussels stalls Brexit reset talks as carbon tax deadline looms – POLITICO
The same official added that there was also “frustration that other talks are lagging behind” on the more…
Merz Backs EU Tariff Plan to Help Europe’s Ailing Steelmakers
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz threw his support behind proposed European Union tariffs to shield the continent’s ailing steelmakers…
US trade envoy Jamieson Greer to visit London in late November – POLITICO
Ministers agreed last week to a two-week extension to the deadline by which pharma firms must tell the…