Brexit
Brexit: What to expect if there is no deal by Christmas
The UK government still has a lot of work to do ahead of it regarding Brexit.
UK businesses struggle to recruit workers as EU migration turns negative
UK businesses have warned of growing shortages of skilled workers as Brexit uncertainties causes EU migrants to move out of the country.
London to lose €800bn to Frankfurt over Brexit
London could lose up to €800bn in assets to Frankfurt after Brexit as banks start to transfer their headquarters to the German financial hub ahead of the March 2019 withdrawal.
UK consumer sentiment at its weakest level since December 2017 - survey
The UK’s under-pressure high street was dealt a fresh blow on Thursday, after research showed consumer confidence had fallen to its lowest level for nearly a year.
Prime Minister refuses to be drawn on prospects for no-deal Brexit
The Prime Minister has refused to speculate on what will happen if the draft Withdrawal Agreement fails to secure Parliament’s backing - but conceded a "decision would have to be taken".
UK faces 'significant challenges and risks' under no-deal Brexit, warns FCA
The Financial Conduct Authority has rallied behind the implementation period proposed by the Prime Minister, warning that the UK faces “significant challenges and risks” if it crashes out of the European Union without one.
No-deal Brexit would be worse than 2008 crash - BoE
The Bank of England warned that if Britain leaves the European Union without a deal it would result in a recession worse than the 2008 financial crisis, though in this case the UK banking system should be able to cope.
All major UK lenders pass BoE's stress tests
The United Kingdom's banking system is ready to face even the worst possible scenarios, the Bank of England judged in its latest Financial Stability report.
Every way of quitting EU will hurt economy - Hammond
The Chancellor of the Exchequer has said that every method of leaving the European Union will leave the UK worse off – including the deal struck by Prime Minister Theresa May.
Pound could revisit year-highs when Brexit fog clears, say analysts
The pound could regain momentum and climb back above $1. 40 once there is more clarity on Brexit, believes NatWest Markets.
Economy to suffer for 15 years after UK quits EU - government
The British economy will shrink over the 15 years following the UK’s departure from the European Union, regardless of what deal the country leaves under, UK government research claimed on Wednesday.
Food warehouses 'almost full' ahead of Brexit
The Food and Drink Federation said warehouses to stockpile fresh food ahead of Brexit are “almost full” and that the rest have been snapped up by Amazon.
Trump claims Brexit deal could hinder plans for US-UK trade pact
President Donald Trump has said that Theresa May’s Brexit deal was "good for the EU" and could jeopardise Britain’s ability to strike a trade agreement with the US.
Business leaders back May's Brexit deal, despite £100bn cost estimate
City leaders are backing Theresa May’s Brexit deal due to concerns regarding the impact of a no-deal scenario, even though the divorce was calculated to leave UK citizens £1,000 poorer than remaining in the European Union.
Spain denies reaching agreement with UK over Gibraltar
Gibraltar chief minister Fabian Picardo announced on Friday that the UK had reached an agreement with Spain regarding the Brexit deal but officials from the Spanish Foreign Ministry said that they had just negotiated a fiscal agreement and some memorandums.
UK and EU settle on Brexit agreement ahead of Sunday summit
The UK and European Union have agreed upon a draft text of future ties post-Brexit, leaving many decisions over post-divorce ties to be settled during the transition period.
May eyes Brussels return to secure deal before Sunday summit
UK Prime Minister Theresa May will travel to Brussels on Saturday to try and secure a Brexit agreement before the Sunday crunch European Union summit where leaders will decide whether or not to sign off the deal.
May admits without her deal there could be "no Brexit at all"
Ahead of a trip to Brussels to fine-tune her Brexit deal ahead of a European Union summit on Sunday, Prime Minister Theresa May attempted to gain support for her deal by warning that without it there could be "no Brexit at all".
Judges reject government appeal to derail article 50 EU hearing
The UK government’s appeal to derail the European Court of Justice hearing into whether article 50 could be reversed has been rejected by the Supreme Court.
Bank of England gives nod to Brexit deal due to no-deal fears
The Bank of England looked to back the Prime Minister’s withdrawal agreement on Tuesday, but only due to the likely dangers of crashing out of the European Union without a deal.