Rob Watson

UK growth forecast for 2025 cut in half in the face of uncertainty over global trade, increased borrowing costs and continuing low productivity in Britain. My report for #BBCWorldService https://t.co/kUKLEkdUl9

The British government issues its Spring Statement this lunchtime setting out the latest economic forecasts for the UK and what they mean for government borrowing and spending. It’s not expected to be pretty: https://t.co/a7KFQLsOJ4

A big day of diplomacy for Sir Keir Starmer and other European leaders after the bust up between Presidents Trump and Zelensky https://t.co/SlwEuPaFnQ

The big takeaways from President Trump’s first cabinet and looking ahead to his first meeting with Sir Keir Starmer at the White House: https://t.co/V4JkxpOCfi

In the week in which #President Macron and Prime Minister Starmer visit President Trump to talk about Ukraine, is this a genuine crisis or just a blip in the #transatlantic alliance that has dominated global security arrangements since 1945. https://t.co/U13PGk8neq

#Brexit five years on. https://t.co/r9XhZxmeKc

RT @M_Castelletti: At a time of so much unrest in the world, a panel discussion @joepike @BBCDanielS @robwatsonbbc Who Tells the Story?…

#Trump’s second term - the view from London: https://t.co/Uc7gxqR8c0

#Starmer, #Musk, #grooming and British politics, the story so far. https://t.co/DxE4kQSViA

Sir Keir Starmer is to set out a so called #Planforchange spelling out what measurable benefits voters can expect from his #Labour government over the next few years. Does it matter? https://t.co/GFndEPDLm2

Britain doesn’t need to and shouldn’t choose between #US and #EU argues #SirKeirStarmer. Is that a good place to be. https://t.co/utgal9PZMx

#Oxford Rail Station in the #snow, not something you see every day!!! https://t.co/Goyw6sTXPf

In another 1st in UK politics, #KemiBadenoch becomes the 1st black person to lead a major party here. She stresses Conservatives elected her because of her politics & personality not because of her ethnicity. But still a landmark, my instant report for @bbcworldservice https://t.co/UnCFsyHqDE

The #Budget2024 after the dust has settled. https://t.co/yQWKWRXC03

UK government is going to tax, spend and borrow more. #Budget2024 sets out extra spending of around £70bn a year. My instant summary for @bbcworldservice https://t.co/po2uVikysm

#LabourConference2024 is getting underway in Liverpool - plenty to cheer for party activists after 14 years in opposition but it’s not all partying. https://t.co/8CVp6A3m9g

The UK is experiencing its worst #riots since 2011. The government says the rioters don’t represent Britain or its values. https://t.co/MeirsSLQ0w