Political News
May pledges to drive Brexit plan through despite Cabinet turmoil
UK Prime Minister Theresa May vowed to push through her Brexit after a day of turmoil that saw two Cabinet ministers quit and MPs openly talking of a no-confidence vote.
Facebook reportedly involved in smear campaign against social media critics
Facebook stood accused of threatening democracy after a report from Open Society Foundations revealed it linked critics of the social media platform to non-profits’ founder George Soros in a move to discredit them.
Europe midday: Stocks dip amid post-Brexit deal political convulsions
Stocks across the Continent are trading slightly lower as investors digest the ongoing political convulsions in London, even as they keep a wary eye on the Italian government's antics with Brussels over its 2019 budget.
GVC avoids £700m payment for Ladbrokes takeover
GVC Holdings avoided paying almost an extra £700m for its acquisition of Ladbrokes after the government issued a new ruling on the UK fixed-odds betting machines.