Brexit
EU leaders call for more urgency in Brexit talks
The European Union has warned of the continuing possibility of a no-deal Brexit after a meeting between the bloc's leaders in Brussels highlighted the "serious divergence" with Britain.
BoE calls on Brussels to do its bit to reduce Brexit risks
The Bank of England has called on the EU to match the UK's actions to deal with continuing risks of disruption to financial services from Brexit.
UK unions join businesses in call for urgency in Brexit negotiations
Union and business leaders in the UK and Europe have joined together to demand “measurable progress” from Brexit negotiations this week, with Britain's economic interests, people’s jobs, rights and livelihoods to be put first.
Brexit bill becomes British law after months of debate
The House of Commons Speaker John Bercow has announced on Tuesday that the Brexit bill has become British law after months of debate.
Brussels amends draft conclusions to include 'evolution clause'
EU officials have adjusted their draft conclusion ahead of the council's summit on Thursday and Friday.
Bank of America gets ready to move London jobs to Paris
Bank of America is pressing ahead with moving some of its investment bank to Paris to prepare for Brexit by appointing three senior managers who will move there in 2019.
Treasury committee calls for hedge funds to stop profiting from poll data
The chair of parliament's influential Treasury committee has called for hedge funds to stop commissioning private polls and then profiting from the market’s reaction after reports of the huge profits made from leaks about the Brexit referendum result.
UK business shows 'deep concern' over Brexit in letter to PM
The UK’s five main business lobbies have urged the Prime Minister in a letter to make progress in the Brexit negotiations or risk losing jobs and investment.
Airbus warns it would leave UK in no-deal Brexit scenario
European aviation giant Airbus warned overnight that it could leave Britain if the country exits the European Union in 2019 without a transition deal.
Juncker warns UK 'no-deal' Brexit is possible, EU preparing to cushion blow
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker told the Irish parliament on Thursday that the EU was making preparations in order to cushion the blow in the case of a no-deal Brexit, an option that was becoming increasingly very likely.
Hammond to reassure bankers with global financial partnerships plan
Chancellor Philip Hammond aims to reassure bankers on Thursday that he will protect their interests and will unveil a new strategy for global financial partnerships post-Brexit.
May's support for single market for goods could spark new Brexit row
Prime Minister Theresa May could risk another row with the pro-Brexit wing of the Tory party if she shows support for a proposal to keep the UK in a single market for goods post-Brexit.
Commons gears up for another 'meaningful vote' showdown
The much touted ‘Brexit showdown’ will take place on Wednesday at 1430 BST as The House of Commons vote on parliament’s role in the UK’s exit from the European Union.
Brexit rows 'irrelevant' as banks plan moves, says former City chair
Political arguments over what form Brexit takes are now "irrelevant" to banks that are moving operations out of the UK, the former chairman of the City of London corporation has said.
UK 'to be locked out' of EU security partnerships after Brexit, Barnier says
Britain will not have access to the European Arrest Warrant or the European Union’s wide security databases after Brexit, chief negotiator Michel Barnier warned on Tuesday.
London tenants see 42% increase in rent for every additional room
New research by online lettings platform Urban. co. uk has looked at the cost of climbing the London rental ladder from a studio flat to a four-bed property.
May to reject 'meaningful vote' proposal, setting up Commons showdown
Theresa May is poised to reject a proposal that would hand parliament more power over Brexit, setting the government on a collision course with MPs who want to avoid a 'no deal' Brexit, according to reports on Tuesday.
US pharma bosses say UK's life sciences position under threat
US pharma businesses have warned the government that the UK’s dominant position in life sciences is threatened by Brexit and the NHS’s slow adoption of new medicines.
Leave voters prefer hard Irish border to staying in customs union, poll finds
Two thirds of leave voters in the Brexit referendum prefer a hard Irish border to not leaving the customs union after the divorce.
May's Brexit plans face Wednesday showdown
The House of Lords is set to vote down the government’s Brexit bill and the “meaningful vote” on Monday setting up a showdown with rebel lawmakers in the Commons on Wednesday.