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"The Bank of England should use its meeting next month to cut interest rates by at least half a percentage point to 4% in response to the financial turmoil created by Donald Trump’s trade tariffs, the former deputy governor Charlie Bean has said."

#UKPol #USPol

theguardian.com/business/2025/

The Guardian · Bank ‘should cut UK interest rates to at least 4% in May amid tariff turmoil’By Phillip Inman

Rachel Reeves keeps saying she "has our backs"

Given what you've done to trans kids, disabled people, pensioners, Gazan children...

I'd like a kevlar vest if you're going to stand behind me, Rachel. Thanks an' all

Why the fuck would a mid level European nation have any influence on Donald Trump?
Do we have the Piss Videos?
No.
So we have nothing, we already gave away our one 'card' and even though we can ask for it back, Starmer won't because he's scared and confused.

news.sky.com/story/a-major-eco

Sky · A major economic shock is happening thanks to Trump - and the UK can do little to stop itBy Sam Coates

Interview: Ten British nationals are now facing allegations of war crimes over their service in the Israeli military in Gaza.

The 240-page report, the first of its kind, was submitted on behalf of the Palestinian Centre for Human Rights and the Public Interest Law Centre.

Barrister Michael Mansfield lays out the war crime allegations.

zeteo.com/p/britons-war-crimes

#warcrimes #uk #uspol #internationallaw #ukpol .

🤣 How would any tariff deal imposed by the USA ‘suit the UK’?
Starmer is ridiculous; because he still won’t align with our nearest neighbours - the EU, so a untied pushback can be implemented against the absolute madman in the White House and his equally batshit administration.
#UKPol #USPol #TrumpTariffs
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3ev43

Sir Keir Starmer delivers a speech in front of a podium reading "Securing our Future"
BBC NewsPM: I'll only sign US tariffs deal if it suits UKThe UK hopes to limit the impact of President Trump's tariffs in an economic agreement with the US.

"There is now an expectation that the Bank of England will cut interest rates three more times in 2025. They are predicted to end the year at 3.75%, down from 4.5% now."

Apparently this is a bad thing for 'the economy', but I imagine actual people will be quite pleased about the prospect of rent/mortgages not going up so fast.

#UKPol #Economy #Trump #Recession

thisismoney.co.uk/money/mortga

This Is Money · First lender cuts mortgage rates as tariffs set to bring down interest ratesBy Ed Magnus