Trade policy

Higher trade policy uncertainty, new tariffs may weigh on global trade: WTO

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Higher trade policy uncertainty, new tariffs may weigh on global trade: WTO

Increased trade policy uncertainty and prospects of new tariffs could weigh on global trade in the medium term, the World Trade Organisation (WTO) said Wednesday. As per the organisation’s Goods Trade Barometer, global goods trade appeared to remain steady in the fourth quarter of 2024 and looked set to continue growing in the first months … Read more

UK Covid live: all over-18s in England should be eligible for jabs from end of this week, says NHS boss

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UK Covid live: all over-18s in England should be eligible for jabs from end of this week, says NHS boss

Good morning. Following last night’s announcement about the four-week delay to the easing of the remaining lockdown restrictions in England, Michael Gove, the Cabinet Office minister, has been touring the studios this morning. A lot of what he said echoed what Boris Johnson said at his press conference, but two lines stood out from his … Read more