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U.K. Boosts Military Spending and Cuts Welfare in ‘Uncertain World’

The changes come as President Trump’s tariff threats have disrupted global trade and added pressure to the British government’s already strained budget.

By Eshe Nelson

European Union Great Britain International Trade and World Market Protectionism (Trade) Starmer, Keir Trump, Donald J United States United States International Relations

Why the UK Has Not Retaliated Against Trump’s Tariffs

Prime Minister Keir Starmer wants to stay close to the United States, even as the uncertainty unleashed by President Trump offers a chance to build ties with the European Union.

By Mark Landler

Bank of England Budgets and Budgeting Economic Conditions and Trends Government Bonds Interest Rates Labour Party (Great Britain) Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates) Reeves, Rachel (1979- ) Starmer, Keir

Soaring Bond Yields Put U.K. Government’s Economic Plan at Risk

Investors are demanding sharply higher yields on government bonds, threatening to upend the Labour Party’s plans to reinvigorate a stagnant British economy.

By Eshe Nelson

Budgets and Budgeting Capital Gains Tax Economic Conditions and Trends Labour Party (Great Britain) Politics and Government Reeves, Rachel (1979- ) Starmer, Keir

UK Budget: Labour Party to Raise Capital Gains and Inheritance Taxes

Rachel Reeves, the new finance minister, announced substantial tax increases in her first budget as she sought to strengthen public finances and services.

By Eshe Nelson