Andrew Bailey told the BBC that as a public official he did not take a view on Brexit, but that reversing the post Brexit hit to UK-EU trade would be "beneficial".
The meeting is the strongest sign yet that the world's two biggest economies are ready to deescalate their trade war.
The BBC's Emma Simpson gets a rare glimpse behind the scenes of how the fashion brand operates.
In Trump's new trade pact with the UK, we got a glimpse of the types of agreements he may seek across the globe.
An arctic vault holds digital back-ups of some of humanity's great works of art, history and technology.
Economically this US deal is relatively small, although important to very specific sectors.
The Bank cuts rates for the second time this year, saying the slowdown in inflation was behind the move.
It will leave a 10% import tax on most goods shipped from the UK to the US.
The two nations have announced a deal to reduce tariffs - here's what you need to know.
Interest rates, set by the Bank of England, affect mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.
An interim report finds power was restored to Heathrow seven hours before flights resumed.
The legal battle - started by Epic Games - could determine the future of the highly lucrative App Store.
The Federal Reserve said Trump's barrage of tariffs were generating too much uncertainty to predict its next moves.
The Taiwan-made electric vehicle is expected to go on sale in Australia and New Zealand next year.
The BBC's journalists in Washington DC and Singapore analyse US and China's moves ahead of the negotiation.
The UK government has been seeking an agreement to lower tariffs since Trump imposed levies on almost every country in the world last month.
The firm is struggling with debt and tough competition from weight-loss drugs.
Most of the roles will be based at Scunthorpe, with others at the Teesside and Skinningrove plants.
The move is aimed at combatting driver shortages which cause the majority of disruption to rail services.
The company's seventh park will be on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi.
Here's a quick guide to what's been agreed and what it could mean for you.
Opposition parties claim the new trade agreement means Indian workers will be cheaper for employers to hire.
Online orders paused, food items missing from shelves - here's what we know about the chaos at M&S.
Global trade experts have told the BBC they expect the negotiations to take several months.
Dunoon Mugs has cut 20% of its workforce and its director warns it could close like several potteries.
The deal will improve access for UK whisky and cars to the Indian market, and cut taxes on India's clothing and footwear exports.
Worried about the environment and the loss of skills, some people are resisting the rise of AI.
The South American country is turning to wind power, but some local people are unhappy.
Weather influencers can provide useful local information but are also accused of exaggerating conditions.
In the Mexican city of Tijuana a number of firms are employing people who were removed from the US.
The South East Asian country is on a path to prosperity. The US-China trade war could change that.
Bug hunters make money by funding flaws in software, but AI is changing the way they work.
The country is aiming to boost its technology sector by training children in tech from a young age.
Humanoid robots are attracting a lot of investment but will China dominate the industry?
Countries in the continent may see exports rise as both the US and China need new suppliers.
UK Inflation has fallen but remains above the Bank of England's 2% target.
The School Uniforms (Guidelines and Allowances) Bill is currently being scrutinised by MLAs on Stormont's Education Committee.
The real battleground of the current trade war might be China's domestic economy
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What made the US step back from the system that it profited handsomely from for decades?
What's happening in Whitehall to try to limit the harm to the UK, perhaps by making a deal with the US, and make the most of any opportunities?
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The UK says it will maintain food standards which lock out some types of American beef and chicken.
The United States is a rich market but navigating its regulations can be expensive and difficult. The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) will simplify the whole process of exporting, making it cost-effective to do business in the US no matter what the size of your company
UKTI’s High Value Opportunities programme aims to help UK companies of all sizes win business from large overseas projects
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