Brexit
EU's Barnier warns Brexit talks at risk unless Irish border resolved
European Union chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier on Monday warned that talks on a deal after the UK leaves the bloc were at risk unless a “backstop” solution was found for the Irish border.
Theresa May tries to stay ahead of Brussels with new Brexit trade plan
The prime minister’s Brexit cabinet committee agreed on Wednesday to create a list of trade demands the UK will demand from the European Union.
BAE Systems could be left out of new European warplane project
France's Airbus and Germany's Dassault have teamed up to develop a new warplane to replace Eurofighter and Rafale jets, indicating Britain's BAE Systems may be left out of the programme.
Davis aiming to agree trade deal by March, admits article 50 can be extended
Brexit secretary David Davis has admitted that the article 50 deadline could be extended so the UK does not leave the European Union on 29 March 2019, while reports have suggested the EU is considering offering the UK a better trade deal.
UK must pay Brexit bill if no trade deal struck, audit office head says
The head of the government’s spending watchdog has said the UK will have to pay up to £39bn for leaving the EU if no post-Brexit trade deal is struck.
City will keep EU access if rules aligned, commission official says
The City will retain access to European markets if UK regulations are similar to the EU’s, a top European commission official has said.
May stands firm over EU customs union to avert cabinet revolt
Downing Street has insisted the UK will not backtrack on its decision to leave the European Union's customs union and the single market post-Brexit, despite reports that parliament is likely to vote against the government's position on the issue.
Donald Trump, Sadiq Khan and Elon Musk among Time's 100 most influential people of 2018
Time magazine’s annual selection of the 100 most influential people on the planet includes Donald Trump, London Mayor Sadiq Khan, and entrepreneurs like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos.
Arla Foods slashing cost cuts 'due to Brexit'
Arla Foods has announced that is has been forced to cut £351m of costs due to Brexit's impact on sterling and due to commodity prices.
EU dismisses UK post-Brexit plan for Irish Border
European Union officials are set to reject a solution proposed by the UK to solve the Irish border problem post-Brexit.
MPs to vote on customs union proposal by committee chairs
A group of 10 committee chairs have put forward a parliamentary motion calling for the UK to remain in a customs union with the EU after Brexit.
Brussels reportedly set to offer a TTIP branch on trade to Washington
The European Union will propose a "miniature, simplified" version of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership to the US administration in a bid to end trade hostilities and in order to avoid US tariffs on steel and aluminium imports.
All Brexit scenarios likely to leave Britain worse off, report says
Each of the four Brexit scenarios under consideration by the government would leave Britain worse off and cost hundreds of millions of pounds a week, according to a report.
Parliament's vote on Brexit deal could keep UK in the EU
Parliament has several options at its disposal in order to change the course of Brexit, an influential think tank said in a paper published on Monday.
UK govt should not sacrifice EU ties to chase free trade deals - IoD
Britain should ensure it maintains strong trade links with the European Union and not sacrifice them in pursuing deals with third countries, the Institute of Directors (IoD) said on Tuesday.
YouGov poll reveals increased number of Britons calling for a second Brexit referndum
Britons want another referendum before finally leaving the European Union in March 2019, according to a new survey carried out by YouGov.
FCA to cut back on 'non-critical' jobs to pay £30m Brexit bill
The UK's financial watchdog has allocated £30m to cope with the preparations for Brexit, but admitted it would have to take cash from other areas to foot the bill.
Vauxhall to build new van at Luton plant, saving over 1,000 jobs
PSA, Vauxhall’s French parent company announced the next Vivaro van would be built at its Luton plant, securing 1,400 jobs past 2030.
Decision on UK passport manufacturer delayed by two weeks
UK government delayed final decision on the manufacturer of the new British passports after UK company De La Rue received support for its complaints over the government's choice of France's Gemalto as their preferred bidder.