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Burnham backs away from costly increase to income tax allowance
New prime minister had explored raising £12,570 personal allowance before taking office on Monday
Trump threatens to reignite trade war with fresh 50% tariffs on Canada
Also in today’s newsletter: petrol prices climb back above $4 a gallon, and Trump’s fundraising Super Pac rakes in more than any other
Why the world trusts China more than America
Countries suspicious of the US are to be found on every continent, not just in its own back yard
FirstFT: Trump prepares to meet Lebanon’s leader
Also in today’s newsletter: US threatens Canada with 50% tariffs and judge pauses Paramount Skydance’s acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery
Trump prepares fresh tariff barrage with 10% levies set to expire
US president to renew trade war after Supreme Court threw out reciprocal duties
UK wage growth continues to cool while unemployment rate steady
Bank of England will probably hold rates again in July amid mixed labour market signals
Whitepapers / Articles
A View from the Bridge - April 2026
“Never forget where you’re coming from” is the chorus line to a Take That hit from 1995 and much of yesterday’s policy decision and press conference was metaphorically sung in that vein.
PegasusCapital - 01/05/2026
