Campaigners have called on the Government to mover "further and faster" in deepening ties with the EU to shield the UK from US tariffs after new statistics reveal the UK economy shrank by 0.3% in April.

The UK and Gibraltar have reached a political agreement with the European Union to remove a key area of friction between the EU and the UK.

Removing technical barriers to trade, ensuring environmental standards alignment and tackling labour shortages are crucial for tackling the housing crisis, campaigners have stressed.

Ministers can boost the UK economy by reducing trade barriers and securing closer ties with the EU, campaigners have urged, as the unemployment rate rose to its highest level for nearly four years.

Campaigners have called for closer UK-EU ties to boost the economy in Wales, highlighting the impact of Brexit on Welsh farmers, businesses and young people.

Campaigners have urged ministers to redouble their efforts to deliver on the promise of the UK-EU summit after it emerged confidence in the UK economy had plunged over the last decade.

The UK's economic outlook has been downgraded over the next two years, amid the impact of US President Donald Trump's tariff plans on the global economy. 

A US federal trade court has blocked the majority of President Donald Trump's trade tariffs after ruling he had overstepped his authority to impose the import levies.

As the energy price cap falls, campaigners have highlighted the need for closer EU ties to boost the UK's growth and tackle the cost of living.

The UK has secured a new agreement with the European Union, which includes many policies first developed and campaigned for by Best for Britain.

Ahead of Monday's UK-EU reset summit, campaigners stress need for common sense deal with Europe to bring down supermarket prices.

New data shows strong public support for the government to go further in securing better trade terms with the EU including among Labour voters who are now considering voting for Reform UK.

The UK must “do everything we can” to “rebuild” our trading relationship with the EU, the Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey has insisted, arguing that closer trading ties would benefit the UK economically.

The US and UK have announced a deal on tariffs which will see the 25% levy on UK steel and aluminium removed and the rate on most car exports cut to 10% - but campaigners argue the White House's "chaotic" style means any agreement must be treated with "extreme caution".

Campaigners have welcomed confirmation that the UK Government has signed a new bilateral trade deal with India but have highlighted the need to remove trade barriers with the EU.

Data shows people who voted Reform want closer EU ties including, the removal of trade barriers, a defence pact and youth mobility scheme while Labour voters considering voting Reform say closer EU ties is good for the economy, defence and for tackling crime.

Best for Britain CEO Naomi Smith gives evidence to the Foreign Affairs Select Committee on the UK-EU reset and rebuilding a strategic partnership in uncertain times.

The German Ambassador to the UK has today stressed the economic and social value of a reciprocal Youth Mobility Scheme to both the UK and EU while disagreeing with those who conflate it with immigration or freedom of movement.

The International Monetary Fund has downgraded its 2025 growth forecast for the UK from 1.6% to 1.1%.

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