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On today's podcast:


(1) Keir Starmer's plan to reset Britain's relationship with the EU has been met with challenges, particularly on immigration and defense, during negotiations with European leaders.


(2) Hopes faded for a Ukraine ceasefire after Vladimir Putin sent a low-level delegation to talks in Turkey, while attention shifted to bids on Capitol Hill for fresh sanctions to bring the Russian leader to the negotiating table.


(3) At least five sizable companies are considering initial public offerings on European stock exchanges in the coming weeks, taking advantage of easing market volatility.


(4) Britain may be able to squeeze more out of its richest 1% despite them already paying a quarter of all personal tax revenues, according to the UK spending watchdog.


(5) Exclusive: UK Visa Scams Squeeze Millions From Would-Be Care Workers. Recent changes to immigration policy won’t do anything for people who’ve been exploited while seeking jobs in the UK. But they may worsen the care-worker shortage.

Podcast Conversation: Why Are the British Becoming So French?

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast:
 (1) Keir Starmer's plan to reset Britain's relationship with the EU has been met with challenges, particularly on immigration and defense, during negotiations with European leaders.
 (2) Hopes faded for a Ukraine ceasefire after Vladimir Putin sent a low-level delegation to talks in Turkey, while attention shifted to bids on Capitol Hill for fresh sanctions to bring the Russian leader to the negotiating table.
 (3) At least five sizable companies are considering initial public offerings on European stock exchanges in the coming weeks, taking advantage of easing market volatility.
 (4) Britain may be able to squeeze more out of its richest 1% despite them already paying a quarter of all personal tax revenues, according to the UK spending watchdog.
 (5) Exclusive:<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2025-05-16/uk-visa-scams-squeeze-millions-from-would-be-care-workers"> UK Visa Scams Squeeze Millions From Would-Be Care Workers. </a>Recent changes to immigration policy won&rsquo;t do anything for people who&rsquo;ve been exploited while seeking jobs in the UK. But they may worsen the care-worker shortage.
Podcast Conversation:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2025-05-15/why-are-the-british-becoming-so-french?srnd=undefined" data-destination="https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2025-05-15/why-are-the-british-becoming-so-french?srnd=undefined">Why Are the British Becoming So French?</a>

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Bloomberg Daybreak: Europe Edition

UK-EU Deal Divisions, European IPO Hopes, British Visa Scams Exclusive

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