Common sense deal with EU urgent as IMF downgrades UK growth
The International Monetary Fund has downgraded its 2025 growth forecast for the UK from 1.6% to 1.1%.Pope Francis dies aged 88
Pope Francis was the first person from South America to lead the Catholic church when he was elected in 2013.Trade trumps defence in Brits ambitions for EU reset
As the Prime Minister prepares to host EU leaders next month, a major new poll reveals that improving trade with Britain’s largest market is the public’s top priority.CEO Naomi Smith talks to James O'Brien on increasing ambitions for the UK-EU reset
Best for Britain CEO Naomi Smith dials in to LBC to highlight the benefits of pursuing a common sense deal with Europe.UK & EU industry calls for mutual recognition agreement to boost growth
Today, a broad coalition of business groups and membership bodies from the EU and UK including the British Chambers of Commerce, CBI, FSB and the UK’s sole national accreditation service UKAS, has called for a mutual recognition agreement on conformity assessments between the UK and EU to help boost economic growth.Twenty ways to fix Brexit’s growth hit
The House of Common’s Business and Trade Committee has published an important report on ways the Government can improve trade with the EU to achieve growth based on evidence supplied by Best for BritainTrump hits UK with new tariffs
The new tariffs were confirmed despite the UK Government's best efforts to secure an exemption for the UK.Brits weigh in on how UK should respond to Trump tariffs
More people want the government to respond to new US tariffs by deepening ties with the UK's other main trade partners including the EU according new polling.Spring Statement: Nothing can deliver growth like a better EU deal
In her Spring Statement today the Chancellor emphasised the need to drive growth across the UK but made no mention of the opportunities on offer from improving trading arrangements between the UK and its largest market, the European Union.Boost economy with new EU deal, not more cuts, say Brits
Barely more than a quarter of British adults think cutting welfare payments to encourage people back into work would be more effective in growing the economy than better trade terms with the EU.EU-UK alignment ‘common sense’ as OECD downgrades UK growth
Campaigners are calling for the UK to align more closely with the EU as the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) cites US tariffs for global economic slowdown.Continued stagnation highlights urgent need for closer EU-UK alignment
New data released today by the Office for National Statistics shows that the UK economy shrank by 0.1% in January.UK must respond to US tariffs with deeper EU ties
Campaigners are calling for the UK to deepen alignment on goods and services with the EU after it was confirmed today that the US would be implementing tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from the UK.Chancellor emphasises need to remove Brexit barriers and challenges of a US-UK trade deal
The Chancellor has today highlighted the challenges of securing a US-UK trade deal while underlining the importance of removing trade barriers between Britain and the EU.Starmer - Trump Meeting: UK must focus on EU trade, not uncertain US promise
Prime Minister Starmer met with President Trump to discuss trade, with Trump suggesting a UK-US deal could be reached quickly. However, no firm commitments were made. With ongoing Brexit trade barriers, strengthening ties with the EU remains key for UK growth.Policy Director Tom Brufatto at the Business and Trade Select Committee
On Tuesday 25 February, Best for Britain's Executive Director of Policy and Research Tom Brufatto gave evidence to the House of Commons Business and Trade Select Committee on export-led growth....Two thirds want EU-UK Youth Mobility Scheme
A major new survey shows two thirds of people are in favour of the UK arranging a new Youth Mobility Scheme with the EU.Three years on: UK and EU strengthen cooperation to support Ukraine
Three years on from Russia’s invasion, UK and EU cooperation is back in focus. As leaders discuss a European-led mission in Ukraine, stronger economic ties will be key to sustaining long-term support and strengthening European security.Campaign Success: Government to offer Youth Mobility Scheme to EU
A reciprocal EU-UK Youth Mobility Scheme was first proposed by the cross-party UK trade and Business Commission in May 2023 with Best for Britain campaigning for the proposal ever since.Sadiq Khan reaffirms backing for Youth Mobility Scheme
Sadiq Khan has reiterated his support for a UK-EU Youth Mobility Scheme, highlighting its benefits for young people and the economy. Best for Britain welcomes his backing, arguing that the scheme is both popular with voters and well within the government’s red lines.