Brexit
Barclays, Google remain committed to UK post-Brexit but growth reaches 4-year low
Barclays and Google have reaffirmed their commitment to Britain after the country voted to leave the European Union, but a survey revealed that growth since the referendum has reached a four-year low.
FX roundup: Brexit a gift that just keeps giving sterling weakness
Sterling turned in another grim pre-Christmas session on Thursday, with Brexit jitters more than offsetting well-received economic data and again among the factors undermining the British currency in the countdown to year's end.
FX roundup: Sterling shrugs off Xmas cheer to continue annus horribilis
Sterling's annus horribilis is continuing in the normally cheery week before Christmas as it dived on most major crosses Tuesday afternoon, and looks set to plumb new depths in the New Year.
EU would not allow UK to 'cherry pick' customs union deal: former trade chief
A customs union deal is an option for Britain after Brexit, but the country would have to “abide by the rules of Europe”, the former head of the UK's trade department said on Monday.
Theresa May shunned by EU as bloc hardens stance against Britain
European leaders held a meeting in Brussels on Thursday, after the departure of Theresa May, in order to formalise their plans for Brexit negotiations.
27 EU leaders to discuss Brexit for the first time without a British PM
Britain will feel the effects of its semi-detachment from the European Union on Thursday, when the remaining 27 leaders of the bloc will discuss Brexit over dinner without Prime Minister Theresa May.
Lloyd's of London to create EU base next year in response to Brexit
Insurance market Lloyd’s of London will become one of the first City firms to implement plans in response to Brexit when it creates a new base in the European Union next year.
Brexit plan will not be published until February, says David Davis
The government’s Brexit plan will not be published until February 2017, David Davis the Brexit secretary said on Wednesday.
Over a third of US businesses considering relocation of UK operations
Research carried out by law firm Gowling WLG has shown that over one-third of businesses in the United States with bases in the United Kingdom are considering relocation as a result of Brexit.
Lords accuses government of being naive ahead of Brexit trade talks
A cross-party group of House of Lords members accused the British government of being naive in its understanding of free trade and of expecting a "free lunch" during trade negotiations following the Brexit referendum.
Hammond sees growing consensus for transition period after Brexit
The Chancellor told the Treasury Select Committee that a transition period following Brexit would be in the interest of both the UK and the European Union.
FX round-up: Pound buoyed by remarks from Treasury´s Hammond
Sterling moved higher, tracking the ebb and flow of reports regarding the likelihood of a 'hard' Brexit or not.
UK growth post Brexit vote to taper off in 2018
Economic growth in the UK post-Brexit vote will come off its highs over the next two years as the future relationship with the EU is established and higher inflation sets in, according to the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).
David Cameron calls for "course correction" by Western leaders
Former Prime Minister David Cameron has called on Western leaders to take steps to take care of those who have been left behind by globalisation in his first major speech since his resignation.
McDonald's moves non-US tax base from Luxembourg to London
US fast food chain McDonald's is moving its tax operations outside the country to London, in a further sign that large corporations are shrugging off the economic consequences of Brexit.
MPs vote for greater disclosure of Brexit plan and triggering Article 50 by March
MPs voted in favour of scrutinising Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit plan before she triggers Article 50 by the end of March 2017.
Government likely to have enough MP numbers to pass Brexit bill, report says
The House of Commons is likely to vote for the UK to leave the European Union, according to calculations of parliamentary voting intentions.
MPs to vote on Brexit timetable on Wednesday
MPs will have the opportunity to vote for the first time on the government's Brexit timetable on Wednesday, after the Prime Minister conceded to calls from the Labour party for greater clarity and in order to avoid a Tory rebellion.
UK will have 18 months to negotiate Brexit deal, EU negotiator says
Britain will have only 18 months to extricate itself from the EU and will not be able to “cherry pick” the rights it wants, the bloc’s chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier said on Tuesday.
Article 50 case about the law not politics, says Supreme Court chief
The case on whether Parliament needs to be consulted before Article 50 is triggered is a matter of law only, not politics, the head of the Supreme Court said on Monday as he warned against threats against those involved.