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CBI sees growing financial sector gloom over Brexit
Optimism in the financial services sector has fallen in the first quarter of 2018 as negativity surrounding the sector has now surpassed that of the 2008 global financial crisis.
EU approves Brexit transition deal offer
European Union leaders have approved the terms of the transition deal draft on the condition that it provides a valid solution for the Northern Irish border affair.
Housebuilders not providing enough affordable housing
Housebuilders are failing to meet demand for social and affordable housing with just 20% of homes to be build over the coming year to be affordable, new research has found.
China supports stocks, but US tariffs 'not as bad as thought'
The threat of a trade war between the world's two biggest economies did not have as big an effect on Chinese stocks after Beijing intervened to support its stock market on Friday, while economists said US tariffs were not as big as had been feared.
China could hit back at the US with $3bn tariffs
China has announced $3bn tariffs as a response to the US’ new levies on steel and aluminium imports that were implemented on Friday. China listed 128 US products that could be subject to tariffs if there are no new negotiations on trade.