Brexit
FX round-up: Sterling manages minor gains on dollar, constrained by Brexit concerns
Sterling managed minor gains against the US dollar on Monday, these likely constrained longer term by Brexit concerns, but faltered against a basket of commodity currencies.
London close: FTSE 100 driven higher by gains in mining, oil stocks
Blue-chip stocks in London hit a new record high on Monday, the same as in Germany and on Wall St, as big mining and oil giants improved with the prices of resources.
London close: FTSE 100 sets fresh record high
London stocks lumbered through a dull Friday with blue chips again benefiting from a period of sterling weakness during the session.
FX round-up: Sterling flips lower on 'Super Thursday' disappointment
Sterling flipped lower against a bunch of key pairs on Bank of England's 'Super Thursday,' when it all but confirmed an interest-rate hike was a distant prospect.
EU Brexit negotiator promises to work with Ireland to avoid hard border
The European Union's chief negotiator for upcoming Brexit negotiations has promised to aid Ireland in an attempt to prevent the return of a hard border, but warned that appropriate customs controls will have to be implemented.
FX round-up: Sterling edges up on dollar, euro ahead of BoE 'Super Thursday'
Sterling made cautious gains on the dollar and euro ahead of its so-called 'Super Thursday' centred around the Bank of England tomorrow.
CPS clears Conservatives after election expenses probe
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has decided not to charge Conservative candidates or party officials after mulling evidence from 14 police forces over electoral spending in 2015.
Brexit impact sees huge increase in Britons learning new languages
Learning a second language has become a priority for many UK citizens ahead of Britain's exit from the European Union, new research has found.
Commodities: Oil accelerates lower as markets fret over Opec pledge extension
Crude-oil futures accelerated lower on Tuesday afternoon as markets fretted about the likelihood of cartel Opec extending its current production pledge.
Five-night 'Brexit tour' of London offered for $5995
Discerning American holidaymakers were treated to a special offer on Monday, as one newspaper advertised a five-night stay in London specifically tailored towards Brexit enthusiasts.
'Skills shortage' growing in UK as job candidate availability plunges
Even two years away from Brexit, UK employers are already complaining of a shortage of suitable job applicants for a wide range of roles.
Hiscox navigating difficult environment, sets up EU subsidiary
Business at Hiscox continues to grow briskly thanks to sustained strong trading in Retail, although the London Market unit continues to come under pressure reminiscent of the 1990s, as the firm pulls out of the political risks and sets up an EU subsidiary after Brexit.
Poll shows record lead for Tories one month out from election
Theresa May's Conservative Party seems as if it could be romping to victory with one month to go until the general election, as an ICM poll shows it possesses a record lead over Labour.
FX round-up: Sterling begins week mixed ahead of BoE rates, inflation news
Sterling has got away to a somewhat mixed start to the week with investors already looking ahead to Bank of England's interest-rate decision and UK inflation data on Thursday.
Brexit talks period will not give City firms enough time to reorganise - report
The two year Brexit negotiation period will not be enough time for financial firms to reorganise themselves in an orderly way, according a report published on Monday.
FX round-up: GBP mixed, USD down after US payrolls and ahead of France vote
Britain's Brexit-weakened currency produced a mixed Friday performance after US non-farm payrolls (NFP) data, with markets already looking ahead to the second round of France's presidential election over the weekend.
London close: FTSE 100 shrugs off sterling strength, falling metals' prices to gain
UK blue-chips shrugged off sterling strength and falling industrial metals' prices to enjoy a moderately higher close on Friday, helped by impressive gains in Pearson, International Consolidated Airlines and Marks & Spencer.
Commodities: Crude finds some respite amid global economy concerns
Beleaguered crude-oil futures found some respite on Friday afternoon against a curtain of concerns surrounding the health of the global economy.
Tories seen romping home with 160 seat majority in election
Prime Minister Theresa May's Conservatives are predicted to romp home with a 160 seat majority in the country's general election in early June, according to political spread betting markets.
Goldman Sachs boss Blankfein says London will 'stall' during Brexit process
Goldman Sachs chief executive Lloyd Blankfein has said that London’s financial power will stall during the ongoing Brexit negotiations.