South Korea's Climate Goals Conflict with US LNG Deal
South Korea pledges to retire coal plants by 2040, but a major US LNG import deal threatens to lock it into fossil fuels. Can it reconcile its green ambitions with trade pressures?
South Korea pledges to retire coal plants by 2040, but a major US LNG import deal threatens to lock it into fossil fuels. Can it reconcile its green ambitions with trade pressures?
Despite funding cuts and industry crises, British music, TV, and film dominated the global zeitgeist in 2025. Can this creative renaissance be sustained?
The British Chambers of Commerce warns the UK-EU trade deal is a barrier, not a boost, for exporters. With 54% reporting no help, Labour is urged to make a closer EU relationship a strategic priority. Read the full analysis.
China imposes provisional tariffs of up to 42.7% on EU dairy products, seen as retaliation for bloc's EV levies. Explore the impact on trade and key affected brands.
Beijing announces provisional tariffs up to 42.7% on EU dairy imports, retaliating against EU electric vehicle duties. The move escalates a tense trade standoff.
UK manufacturers face a mountain of Brexit-style paperwork on £7bn of EU exports after the government failed to secure a vital carbon tax exemption. Industry warns of a 'significant negative impact'.
Discover the standout Australian books of 2025, featuring powerful debuts, celebrated authors, and the year's most compelling literary achievements. Explore the list now.
The UK and South Korea have signed a new trade agreement expected to bring an extra £400m annually, focusing on cars, Scottish salmon, and Guinness. Discover the key changes for British exporters.
Spanish authorities investigate if African swine fever near Barcelona leaked from a research lab. The Georgia 2007 strain found threatens Spain's €8.8bn pork exports. Read the latest.
Discover Waikerie, the unsung South Australian town producing the Oxford Landing Sauvignon Blanc that's been the UK's top-selling Australian white for 25+ years. Explore its unique terroir.
Industry leaders urge the UK government to immediately restrict gas exports and establish an east coast reserve to protect consumers from soaring energy prices and supply shortages.
Shares in Venture Global LNG plummeted 40% after the US suspended its export licence for the CP2 project. The move, linked to climate review delays, has sent shockwaves through the energy sector. Read the full analysis.
Spain's military is deployed after an African swine fever outbreak near Barcelona, potentially caused by a contaminated sausage sandwich. Key exports to the UK and China are halted.
NFU President Tom Bradshaw warns MPs that Britain's dairy sector has been used as a 'bargaining chip' in Labour's trade deal with India, facing unfair tariffs. Read the full analysis.
The UK and US have struck a deal to maintain 0% tariffs on medicines for three years, alongside NHS commitments to increase spending on new drugs. Discover the implications for patients and industry.
Ukrainian naval drones strike two sanctioned Russian oil tankers in the Black Sea, dealing critical damage and disrupting Moscow's oil exports. Read the latest developments.
Canadian PM Mark Carney and Alberta Premier agree on Pacific pipeline to diversify oil exports beyond US. Deal includes potential tanker ban adjustment and carbon capture projects.
Shellfish exports from Wales' Menai Strait have collapsed from 10,000 tonnes to just 5 tonnes annually post-Brexit. Local fishers hope new EU trade talks could revive the industry.
New report reveals UK could create 5,400 jobs and £900m economic value annually by ending plastic waste exports by 2030. Campaigners urge closing export loophole.
Britain secures a £4 billion maritime agreement with Indonesia, creating 1,000 UK jobs in Rosyth, Bristol, and Plymouth. The deal boosts British shipbuilding and strengthens global defence ties.
Brazil hails 'significant progress' as US removes tariffs on key agribusiness products like coffee and beef. Discover the impact on trade and future negotiations.
Polish MP Maciej Konieczny alleges Europe's TNT shortage stems from exports to US supplying Israel. Read how this affects European defence capabilities.
Australia's defence exports to the UAE face scrutiny as reports link them to a militia accused of mass killings in Sudan. Human rights advocates demand an immediate suspension of arms sales.
Ukraine's long-range Neptune missile strike on Novorossiysk port suspends 2.2 million bpd oil exports, causing global price surge. Discover how Ukraine's new weapons are reshaping the conflict.
Japan's economy contracts for first time in six quarters as US tariffs dampen exports. GDP falls 1.8% annualised amid global trade tensions. Discover the full impact.
The US Commerce Department proposes a 107% levy on Italian pasta, risking price hikes and market access. Discover the impact on producers and global trade dynamics.
The Australian government welcomes the removal of US tariffs on beef and agricultural exports, a decision reversing Trump's earlier policy amid inflation concerns.
Australian farmers face potential 22% tariff on beef exports if Trump wins US election, threatening £100 million trade. Industry leaders demand government action.
UK supermarkets confront potential shortages and price hikes as severe weather and economic pressures slash Chile's crucial fruit exports to Britain.
A young Palestinian boy shares his traumatic experience of surviving an Israeli airstrike that killed his family, as UK politicians debate arms exports to Israel.