Decision not to impose immediate reprisals comes as London follows Washington in refusing to sign global AI accord
Trading bloc promises ‘firm and proportionate countermeasures’
Downing Street refuses to say if Britain would retaliate but industry warns levies on exports would be ‘devastating’
British prime minister wants a new defence accord as part of a ‘reset’ relationship
US president contrasts UK position on trade with EU ‘atrocity’
Long-standing statistical quirk means both sides report a trade surplus with the other
Starmer’s ‘reset’ with EU could reduce friction and improve relations for some sectors of society
Prime minister becoming more ambitious for post-Brexit ‘reset’ talks ahead of key Brussels summit
EU trade chief says adding Britain to pan-European area is something Brussels ‘could consider’
Unionist parties triggered ‘Stormont brake’ over changes to rules on chemicals labelling in region
Darren Jones says Britain should not look at incoming US president ‘as a risk’
Interview: PM says tariffs ‘aren’t in anybody’s interests’ ahead of president-elect’s inauguration on Monday
Online fast-fashion retailer refuses to answer questions about whether it uses cotton from China’s Xinjiang region
British Chambers of Commerce makes 13 recommendations ahead of ‘reset’ talks on trading relationship next year
Former Labour minister is expected to try to avert a trade war with incoming Trump administration
Shipments delayed or rerouted after Storm Darragh damaged berths at north Wales terminal
Larger companies have adapted to red tape at the border, according to London School of Economics research
Trade minister says current deal favours companies over the state
Both Labour and Tories say membership of CPTPP will bring benefits but these will be dwarfed by Brexit-related losses
Plea comes in first appearance by a UK chancellor at a Euro finance meeting since Brexit
Requirement among red lines drawn up by Brussels ahead of 2025 negotiations
UK chancellor will promise to fully honour post-Brexit deals in meeting with bloc’s finance ministers
Focus on services may mean Britain does not face ire of incoming US president, business secretary tells FT summit
Businesses say regulatory and customs frictions will barely be eased if Labour government sticks to red lines on EU
Clare Lombardelli says frictions would dent productivity as she voices concerns over domestic inflation
