Our deals with the US and India reaffirm the UK’s role as a trading superpower, but it’s the EU we need to focus on, writes Chris Hayward

As Europe faces the dual challenge of rising geopolitical tensions and a difficult economic forecast, the recent VE Day anniversary was a timely reminder that prosperity and peace are built on collaboration.

From Leadenhall Market to Guildhall, events across the Square Mile underscored the enduring strength found in unity, a message that resonates all the more as leaders from the UK and EU prepare to meet in London next week to discuss the future of our relationship.

At what feels like a pivotal moment for the continent, we hope to see a renewed focus on deepening economic cooperation, particularly in financial services. The UK and EU remain each other’s most significant trading partners in this sector, and with the global economy facing headwinds, from escalating conflicts to IMF and OECD downgrades, closer collaboration is a necessity.

The UK’s role as a trading superpower

Recent trade announcements have reaffirmed the UK’s role as a trading........

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