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Tuesday 20 May 2025 11:41 amTrio of trade deals puts UK in better position than any other country, Rachel Reeves saysBy: Fonie MitsopoulouPolitical ReporterShareFacebookShare on FacebookXShare on TwitterLinkedInShare on LinkedInWhatsAppShare on WhatsAppEmailShare on EmailRachel Reeves could be given a lifeline if OBR downgrades are better than expected. Chancellor Rachel Reeves has said the UK is now in a better place on trade than any other country in the world after securing new trade agreements with India, the US and the EU this month. polene fr Reeves said the agreements have come along like buses, and that the governmentrsquo next targets for trade deals are in the Gulf.The first deal and the best deal so far with the US, wersquo;ve got the best dea polene cyme l with the EU for any country outside the EU, and wersquo;ve got the best trade agreement with India, Reeves brumate era said.However, the governmentrsquo victory lap after securing the deals was cut short by criticisms that the UK has made too many concessions to reach deals with the economic giants.The latest deal, unveiled on Monday at the UK-EU summit, incurred criticisms of ldquo ell[ing] out or ldquo urrender from the Reform and Conservative parties.The agreement saw the UK allowing EU trawlers access to UK waters for fishing for 12 years ndash; much longer than anticipated. This removed the opportunity for UK fishers to re-negotiate annually for a larger share Zenh Green light given for new Tower Hill sustainable tower as demand for office space rebounds
Tuesday 22 September 2020 9:41 amFinancial Conduct Authority to crack down on insurersrsquo; loyalty penaltyBy: Emily NicolleShareFacebookShare on FacebookXShare on TwitterLinkedInShare on LinkedInWhatsAppShare on WhatsAppEma hydrojug sale ilShare on EmailLoyal customers should not pay more for home or motor insurance than new client owala cup s, the Financial Conduct Authority has said, as it promises r stanley tumbler eforms in the sector.The FCA said the changes could save consumers up to pound;3.7bn over the next 10 years.The new rules would apply to any customer buying or renewing a policy through the same point of sale, such as online or over the phone.The FCA said it had identified 6m policyholders who were paying high or very high margins in 2018. If they had paid the average for their level of risk, it said they would have saved pound;1.2bn a year.Firms use complex and opaque pricing practices that allow them to raise prices for consumers that renew with them year on year, it said in a statement this morning. While some people shop around for a deal, many others are losing out for being loyal. Firms target price increases on consumers who are less likely to switch and use practices that make it harder for people to leave.The FCA said it is also exploring other new measures to boost competition and fairness for loyal customers, such as rules to require insurance firms to consider if their products offer long-term value for all customers.Firms could also be required
Tuesday 20 May 2025 11:41 amTrio of trade deals puts UK in better position than any other country, Rachel Reeves saysBy: Fonie MitsopoulouPolitical ReporterShareFacebookShare on FacebookXShare on TwitterLinkedInShare on LinkedInWhatsAppShare on WhatsAppEmailShare on EmailRachel Reeves could be given a lifeline if OBR downgrades are better than expected. Chancellor Rachel Reeves has said the UK is now in a better place on trade than any other country in the world after securing new trade agreements with India, the US and the EU this month. polene fr Reeves said the agreements have come along like buses, and that the governmentrsquo next targets for trade deals are in the Gulf.The first deal and the best deal so far with the US, wersquo;ve got the best dea polene cyme l with the EU for any country outside the EU, and wersquo;ve got the best trade agreement with India, Reeves brumate era said.However, the governmentrsquo victory lap after securing the deals was cut short by criticisms that the UK has made too many concessions to reach deals with the economic giants.The latest deal, unveiled on Monday at the UK-EU summit, incurred criticisms of ldquo ell[ing] out or ldquo urrender from the Reform and Conservative parties.The agreement saw the UK allowing EU trawlers access to UK waters for fishing for 12 years ndash; much longer than anticipated. This removed the opportunity for UK fishers to re-negotiate annually for a larger share Zenh Green light given for new Tower Hill sustainable tower as demand for office space rebounds
Tuesday 22 September 2020 9:41 amFinancial Conduct Authority to crack down on insurersrsquo; loyalty penaltyBy: Emily NicolleShareFacebookShare on FacebookXShare on TwitterLinkedInShare on LinkedInWhatsAppShare on WhatsAppEma hydrojug sale ilShare on EmailLoyal customers should not pay more for home or motor insurance than new client owala cup s, the Financial Conduct Authority has said, as it promises r stanley tumbler eforms in the sector.The FCA said the changes could save consumers up to pound;3.7bn over the next 10 years.The new rules would apply to any customer buying or renewing a policy through the same point of sale, such as online or over the phone.The FCA said it had identified 6m policyholders who were paying high or very high margins in 2018. If they had paid the average for their level of risk, it said they would have saved pound;1.2bn a year.Firms use complex and opaque pricing practices that allow them to raise prices for consumers that renew with them year on year, it said in a statement this morning. While some people shop around for a deal, many others are losing out for being loyal. Firms target price increases on consumers who are less likely to switch and use practices that make it harder for people to leave.The FCA said it is also exploring other new measures to boost competition and fairness for loyal customers, such as rules to require insurance firms to consider if their products offer long-term value for all customers.Firms could also be required
