Brexit
EU chiefs says door is open on reversal of Brexit
Senior EU officials said on Tuesday the door remained open to a British change of mind on Brexit.
Norway concerns over trade deal hit UK Brexit hopes
UK hopes of smooth talks on Brexit were dealt a blow on Tuesday as it emerged that the EU would make tougher demands on the terms of transition and Norway warned it would take a dim view of Britain getting a special trade deal.
Second referendum would overturn 'Leave' decision, poll finds
A new poll has found that a fresh vote on Brexit would overturn the 'leave' result of the first referendum. The results came after Brexiteer Nigel Farage unexpectedly suggested a second referendum the day before.
Pound jumps on news Spain and Holland to push for 'soft' Brexit
Sterling rose to its best level since the Brexit vote on Friday on news that Spain and Holland's finance ministers have reached an agreement that would see the two work together to lock down a Brexit deal that would keep the UK as close to the EU as possible.
EU reportedly to hold UK to common fishing policy after Brexit
The EU will resist any renegotiation of fishing quotas in UK waters during any transition period after Brexit, the Guardian reported on Friday citing an unnamed EU diplomat.
Farage backtracks on call for second Brexit referendum
Former UKIP leader and fanatical Brexiteer Nigel Farage performed the swiftest of u-turns on Friday when he backtracked on his call for a second EU referendum.
UK's Farage supports second Brexit referendum
Former UKIP leader and Brexit architect Nigel Farage called for a second referendum on EU membership on Thursday, claiming Britain would repeat its decision to leave.
UK economy could take £54bn hit by 2030 from 'no deal' Brexit, study claims
A no-deal Brexit could cost the UK £54bn and up to half a million jobs by 2030, according to an assessment commissioned by London Mayor Sadiq Khan.
UK's Hammond, Davis go cap in hand to Germany for financial services deal
UK Chancellor Philip Hammond and Brexit Secretary David Davis called on Germany to help forge a deal that would protect Britain's precious financial services sector after leaving the EU next year.
UK could vote to rejoin EU customs union after Brexit, minister admits
The UK parliament could vote in favour of rejoining the EU customs union after Brexit without further legislation, a Treasury minister admitted to MPs.
UK's Davis accused of hypocrisy over EU Brexit discrimination claim
Beleaguered Brexit Secretary David Davis was accused of hypocrisy on Tuesday after claiming in a leaked letter that the EU was discriminating against the UK in preparing for a no-deal exit in March 2019.
Vauxhall cuts 250 more jobs at Ellesmere Port plant
Vauxhall has announced it will axe 250 more jobs at the plant where the Astra car is made, taking the total number of job losses there to 650.
May's pledge to 'refresh' Cabinet results in few changes at the top
Prime Minister Theresa May's attempt on Monday to "refresh" her ministerial team ended smelling like a pub before the smoking ban took force, as several refused to go and one resigned rather than move.
Nicola Sturgeon: "No Brexit is preferable to no deal"
First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon has made clear that a Brexit without a deal is unthinkable and has said that Theresa should stop appeasing hard-line Brexiteers and think about what is best for the country.
UK manufacturers optimistic for 2018 despite Brexit worries
According to EEF/AIG's executive survey, the country's manufacturers are entering 2018 in the most optimistic mood about the global economic outlook since 2014, albeit amid a rising balance of companies who see more risks than opportunities.
Hammond refuses to rule out UK customs union membership
The UK's position on membership of the customs union with the EU after Brexit was thrown into confusion on Friday when Chancellor Philip Hammond refused to rule it out.
UK farming subsidies to remain for 'number of years' post-Brexit - Gove
UK farmers will continue to receive government subsidies “for a number of years” after Britain leaves the EU in 2019, Environment Secretary Michael Gove said on Thursday.
UK in talks to join TPP to boost post-Brexit trade
The UK has held talks about joining the Trans-Pacific Partnership to support Britain's international trade after Brexit.