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Sino-American trade talks set for Monday in London

The United States and China are scheduled to hold trade discussions on Monday in London, according to U.S. President Donald Trump, who shared the news on his platform Truth Social. These talks aim to reach a trade agreement between the two largest global economies. President Trump announced that the......

Xlinks pauses ambitious UK-Morocco undersea power cable project amid regulatory hurdles

British firm Xlinks has temporarily paused its ambitious 3,900-kilometer undersea electricity cable project connecting Morocco to the United Kingdom. The company has halted its Development Consent Order (DCO) examination process while awaiting a crucial decision on its Contract for Difference (CfD) from......

Return of cross-border driving fines after EU-UK reset deal

British motorists returning from Europe may soon face a renewed risk of fines for traffic violations, following the recent reset deal between the European Union and the United Kingdom. This agreement signals a significant shift in the enforcement of driving regulations that have been largely unenforced......

Marks & Spencer faces prolonged online disruption following cyber-attack

Marks & Spencer has announced that its online services will remain disrupted until July due to a recent cyber-attack. The retailer has reported significant challenges since the incident, which has left customers unable to place orders online for nearly a month. The company anticipates that the disruption......

Morocco enhances trade relations with the UK during London summit

The British government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening ties with Morocco during the recent Morocco Capital Markets Days conference held in London’s financial district. Ben Coleman, the UK’s Trade Envoy to Morocco and West Africa, representing Prime Minister Keir Starmer, characterized......

Spain defends Beckham Law against 'tax trap' claims

Spain’s tax agency has vehemently rejected allegations from a UK-US law firm, asserting that the Beckham Law constitutes a “tax trap” that unfairly exploits foreigners relocating to the country. The law firm, led by American-Canadian Robert Amsterdam, has faced significant backlash......

Oil prices drop following unexpected OPEC+ output increase

Oil prices dropped sharply after key OPEC+ members, including Saudi Arabia and Russia, announced an increase in production of 411,000 barrels per day for June. This follows a similar decision the previous month that had already triggered a decline in prices. The price of Brent crude dipped nearly four......

Moroccan barite’s rising role in global markets

Morocco plays a crucial role in two specific segments of the global barite market, both closely monitored through monthly reports by Fastmarkets. The first and more valuable segment involves raw, unprocessed barite with a specific gravity of 4.2, typically sold in bulk. This high-quality barite meets......

Morocco's pharmaceutical imports from the EU rise in 2024

Recent data from Eurostat reveals a significant increase in Morocco's pharmaceutical imports from the European Union in 2024, although the country’s exports to the EU remain limited. According to the statistics, Morocco imported €559 million worth of medical and pharmaceutical products......

Trade and investment growth between Morocco and the UK in 2024

A report issued by the UK’s Department for Business and Trade on April 7, 2025, highlighted significant improvements in the trade agreement between Morocco and the United Kingdom, which took effect on January 1, 2021, under the bilateral partnership agreement. The latest data reflects an upward......

European stocks hit 16-month low as China responds to Trump’s tariffs

European stock markets took a severe hit at the beginning of trading on Monday, with Frankfurt witnessing a drop of up to 10 percent as a global sell-off worsened following U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs. The indices fell sharply, with Paris losing over six percent, London nearly six percent,......

Trump tariffs sow fears of trade wars, recession, and a $2,300 iPhone

Global concern mounted after U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled sweeping tariffs, sparking fears of a global recession and sharply higher prices in the American market. Financial markets around the world plunged in response, while leaders from major economies criticized the move as a blow to decades......

The impact of the US-China trade war on the UK-US special relationship

Since Winston Churchill first coined the term “special relationship” in 1946, it has been the cornerstone of the bond between the UK and the US. This relationship, which was initially forged in the face of Soviet opposition, has grown stronger over the decades. However, after nearly 80 years,......