FTSE Falls, Tariffs Rise: How the UK is responding to a global economic shock

The FTSE 100 plunged to its lowest level in a year as markets reacted to sweeping new US tariffs, including a 25% charge on imported vehicles. The London Standard’s Business Editor Jonathan Prynn breaks down what’s driving the market turmoil, what it could mean for wages, pensions and jobs, and whether the UK’s emergency reforms will be enough to cushion the blow.We also hear from Transport and City Hall Editor Ross Lydall on the opening of London’s brand new £2.2 billion Silvertown Tunnel. He shares what he saw as the first cars made the crossing, and whether the new tunnel is really easing pressure on Blackwall. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.