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The deal definitely puts the UK in a better position, but its impact on the wider economy might be limited

April’s tariff chaos gives way to nervous calm. The trade war impacts on NZ are still unclear, so there is a high chance we will pull back 2026 growth forecasts. That said, we're still seeing enough economic supports to sustain momentum this year

China's Xi Jinping is arming the economy with massive stimulus and rate cuts to counter Trump's tariffs. Will it tip the scales in upcoming US trade talks?

Queen’s University, Ulster University and The Open University have warned that the current funding arrangements are ‘no longer sustainable’.

The Prime Minister said the increase in spending to 2.5% of GDP will boost the economy and be felt in the pockets of workers.

Bank policymakers split 5-2-2 over this month’s interest rate decision

The Bank of England is widely expected to cut interest rates on Thursday as a result of the potential shock to growth emanating from the tariff policies of the Trump administration

THE world’s economy is still reeling from Donald Trump’s “liberation day” on April 2 – which saw him levy tariffs on almost every country…

The Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate unchanged on Wednesday, brushing off President Donald Trump’s demands to lower borrowing costs, and said that the risks of both higher unemployment and higher inflation have risen, an unusual combination that puts the central bank in a difficult spot.