i Front Page 3rd of April 2025
A sweeping set of reciprocal tariffs threatens to cost global markets up to $1 trillion, putting UK jobs and wages at risk and prompting The PM to seek alternative strategies for economic stability.
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The i says that the Bank of England will now “make a smaller 0.25% increase” to the UK’s base rate in August. But citing unnamed Treasury insiders it also warns that figures are “still not falling fast enough for [Mr] Sunak to hit his pledge” of halving inflation this year – or for Mr Hunt to “cut taxes before the 2024 election”.
i Front Page 1st of April 2025
The PM’s deputy has defended proposals to expand sick pay, end zero-hours contracts and raise National Living Wage thresholds, arguing these changes will boost growth and support those on lower incomes despite objections from businesses.
i Front Page 31st of March 2025
Starmer cautions the US President against triggering a damaging trade conflict, as the UK braces for possible tariffs threatening jobs and economic growth, with the PM ready to respond firmly.
