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UK chancellor’s trip comes amid intensifying discussions about re-arming fund proposed by Brussels — and push for British involvement.

British officials are on a diplomatic charm offensive to shore up trade ties — but securing meaningful deals will take more than just good will from the U.K. side.

Finance ministers gathering in Warsaw will discuss tariffs and rearmament.

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Here are the politicians most likely to occupy top posts in the next government.

The world’s two largest economies send tariffs spiraling in unprecedented trade war escalation.

The U.S. president’s tariffs and stance on Ukraine compelled the incoming chancellor to quickly form a stable government capable of responding.

The global risk environment has deteriorated and uncertainty has intensified, the central bank’s Financial Policy Committee said.

The lack of engagement is one signal the White House is still far from reaching substantive trade deals ahead of the midnight deadline for stepped-up global tariffs to kick in.

Britain’s top finance minister holds talks with Bank of England chief — and tells parliament she’ll act in “national interest.”

Jörg Kukies says German exports to the U.S. will decline by 15 percent if tariffs remain in place.

France is also considering taxing digital services, French Economy and Finance Minister Eric Lombard tells Le Journal Du Dimanche.

France and Germany want a tougher response to Washington’s trade war.

PARIS —The trade war with the United States might prevent France from bringing down its sky-high budget deficit, French Economy and Finance Minister Eric Lombard said on …

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A supranational bank would sidestep the European Commission, involve the British, and allow defense-spending off the balance sheet.

Emmanuel Moulin is set to take over as the French president’s chief of staff later this month.

As budget hawks eye the EU’s farm billions, Agriculture Commissioner Christophe Hansen and the agri world are digging in to defend the status quo.

“I consider it a moment when we can decide together to take our destiny into our own hands,” says European Central Bank boss.

Banks would be able to afford a possible £30 billion bill if the Supreme Court finds them guilty of paying hidden commissions. But Britain’s economy may not.

The former conservative leader is accused of taking millions of euros from Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi to finance his 2007 election campaign.

“I think this is premature to discuss the terms of a deal before we have a deal,” Bessent said.