Brexit
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6 Dec
What impact will each Brexit outcome have on the pound?
The uncertainty surrounding Brexit has “shackled” the pound, which has struggled to return to pre-referendum levels since the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union.
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6 Dec
UK Government welcomes EU citizens to stay even in no-deal Brexit, but can the EU say the same for UK nationals?
EU citizens and their family living in the UK on 29 March 2019 will be welcome to stay, even in a no-deal situation, but the UK Government cannot guarantee the same for UK nationals living in the EU.
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4 Dec
Monese launches “premium” service for dual UK/EU citizens as Brexit causes climb
As the Brexit deadline fast approaches, many of those in the UK and EU are looking for ways to reap the benefits of dual citizenship, with a 25% spike in Irish passports applications.
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4 Dec
Brexit latest: European Court of Justice advises Brexit can be stopped
European Court of Justice (ECJ) Advocate General Manuel Campos Sanchez-Bordona has said that Article 50, which started the legal countdown for the UK to leave the European Union, can be revoked.
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30 Nov
Post-Brexit housing: Build more and make homes affordable again in the UK
Predictions of economic disaster caused by the Brexit deal released this week by the UK Government suggest a greater need than ever for more house building across Britain.
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27 Nov
Brexit latest: Market crash unlikely to convince MPs in second vote
Economists from Kings College London said it is unlikely that a market crash will convince MPs to pass the Brexit withdrawal agreement in a second vote.
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27 Nov
Living in Spain after Brexit: Expats urged to reconsider returning to Britain
The growing numbers of British expats who are returning to the UK over fears surrounding living in Spain after Brexit have been advised to reconsider by a leading financial expert.
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26 Nov
Brexit latest: May’s deal passed by the EU and faces the House of Commons in December
The Brexit agreement bill won the approval of the 27 EU nations on Sunday and now it faces the UK Parliament in a meaningful vote expected around 12 December.
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23 Nov
Post-Brexit medicine concerns raised by House of Lords
Despite the Brexit deadline being just four months away, the important issue of how leaving the European Union could affect the country’s access to necessary drugs and medical equipment is still a cause for concern.
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21 Nov
€120bn EU innovation plan targets European lead in post-Brexit era
The European Union (EU) is looking to build on its already strong track record on science and technology as it enters the post-Brexit era with a €120bn EU innovation plan.
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21 Nov
Brexit latest: May and Juncker in “Kodak moment”
UK Prime Minister Theresa May is meeting EU officials today to confirm Brexit final deal terms before the EU summit to agree on the withdrawal on Sunday 25 November.
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20 Nov
Brexit latest: Is May losing her majority in Parliament?
The Democratic Unionist Party’s (DUP) rebellion on the finance bill last night raises the question: is May losing her majority in Parliament?
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20 Nov
Despite Brexit fears, VC investment in UK businesses continues to climb at Europe’s expense
“Investment that would have come here has not come here,” said Carolyn Fairbairn, Director General of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has warned ahead of the Brexit deadline, which will see the United Kingdom pull out of the European Union in March 2019.
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19 Nov
Corbyn: Labour will vote down May’s “blindfold Brexit” deal
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has branded Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit withdrawal agreement a “blindfold Brexit” and reaffirmed that Labour will vote against it in the House of Commons.
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19 Nov
Brexit predictions for 2019: May’s plan or new leadership?
Brexit predictions for 2019: If everything goes according to plan, UK Prime Minister Theresa May’s plan, the UK will leave the European Union on 29 March 2019.
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19 Nov
May adamant that Brexit deal provides business certainty
Theresa May has doubled down on her draft Brexit deal, reaffirming that it fulfils the promises of the referendum and provides the “certainty that businesses need”.
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19 Nov
“Frankly insane”? Tech industry reacts to Brexit Withdrawal Agreement
After 18 months of intense negotiations, the United Kingdom and European Union struck up a Brexit deal which outlines the future relationship between the two parties following March’s deadline.
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19 Nov
Brexit business impact: UK is losing out on investment, says CBI Director General
The Brexit business impact is seeing a loss of investment for British companies, according to Carolyn Fairbairn, Director General of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI).
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16 Nov
Who is Stephen Barclay, the new Brexit secretary?
Stephan Barclay, the MP for North East Cambridgeshire, has been appointed Brexit secretary in replacement of Dominic Raab, who resigned on Thursday.
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16 Nov
The global reaction to Theresa May’s Brexit Withdrawal Agreement
The Brexit Withdrawal Bill agreed between negotiators from the United Kingdom and European Union has not gone down well with Theresa May’s cabinet.
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16 Nov
Mark Francois vote of no-confidence letter unleashes damning attack on Theresa May
Mark Francois, the Member of Parliament for Rayleigh and Wickford, has become the latest MP to publicly submit a vote of no-confidence letter in Theresa May, unleashing a damning attack on the Prime Minister.
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15 Nov
Theresa May press conference: PM defiant despite criticism from all sides
Theresa May has remained defiant about her Brexit deal, despite the loss of key Cabinet members and a growing move towards a no confidence vote.
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15 Nov
Is it time for a People’s Vote? Politicians voice their support
As MPs and political commentators discussed today’s events outside parliament, they were at times drowned out by protestors calling for a People’s Vote.
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15 Nov
Brexit latest: Esther McVey’s exit could trigger further resignations
Work and Pensions Minister Esther McVey has resigned, becoming the second senior Cabinet minister to quit over the EU withdrawal deal.
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15 Nov
Brexit deal vote in numbers: Will it get through Parliament?
Theresa May has agreed a draft Brexit deal with the European Union, but now faces the next hurdle of getting it through a vote in Parliament.
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15 Nov
Who could replace Dominic Raab as Brexit Secretary?
Dominic Raab resigned as Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union this morning, tweeting his full letter of resignation.
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15 Nov
What does the Brexit withdrawal agreement mean for business?
It was recently estimated that leaving the EU without a trade deal in place could cost the UK as much as 10% of its GDP.
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15 Nov
Next Prime Minister: Is Michael Gove planning a coup?
Today is a bad day for Theresa May.
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15 Nov
Odds on Theresa May resigning slashed as Brexit resignations grow
The odds on Theresa May resigning as Prime Minister have been slashed by bookmakers as the number of senior cabinet ministers resigning over the Brexit deal grows.
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15 Nov
Dominic Raab resigns: Why the Brexit Secretary is against Theresa May’s deal
Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab has resigned in a key blow to Theresa May’s efforts to secure a Brexit deal.