Brexit
Concerns raised over no-deal Brexit ferry firm owning no ships
Concerns about UK government plans to keep freight moving in the event of a no-deal Brexit grew on Monday when it emerged one of the companies given a £13. 8m ferry contract does not own any ships.
UK business leader confidence sinks to 18-month low - IoD
UK business confidence has dropped to its lowest level since the 2016 Brexit referendum as concerns of a no-deal divorce grow, the Institute of Directors said on Thursday.
UK govt sets up NHS crisis management centre for no-deal Brexit
The government has set up a crisis management team to handle issues the NHS will face in the event of a no-deal Brexit, according to documents released late on Friday.
Britons advised to change diet to cope with food delays post-Brexit
Britons have been advised to change their diet in the case of a chaotic Brexit to cope with fresh food delays after Brexit.
SMMT says lack of Brexit progress risks 'destroying' motor industry
Motor manufacturers became the latest lobby group to demand the government avoid a no-deal’ Brexit, saying they were “exasperated” with the current lack of political progress.
Brexit: Firms 'horrified' at no-deal plans; Corbyn in 'stupid woman' furore
It was business as usual in Westminster on Wednesday as British firms expressed "horror" at the self-centred antics of MPs, Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn was accused of calling Theresa May a "stupid woman" and the Cabinet split over planned immigration rules.
UK businesses 'horrified' at plans for no-deal Brexit
British firms were “watching in horror” as political infighting was being put ahead of securing a Brexit deal, five major business groups said on Wednesday.
EC implements action plan for no-deal Brexit
The European Commission announced on Wednesday that it was implementing its contingency plan for a no-deal Brexit, to cover areas including financial services, air transport, customs and climate policy.
No-deal Brexit preparations ramped up
UK Cabinet ministers agreed on Tuesday to accelerate preparations for a no-deal Brexit, including allocating cash from a contingency fund and putting 3,500 armed services personnel on standby to handle any disruptions.
UK Cabinet to discuss plans for no-deal Brexit
UK Cabinet ministers met on Tuesday to discuss increasing preparations for a no-deal Brexit, including allocating cash from a contingency fund as MPs were told they wouldn't vote on Theresa May's proposals until mid-January.
Credit Suisse advises clients to move assets out of UK - report
Credit Suisse has advised its ultra-wealthy clients to shift their assets out of their UK and should “accelerate plans” to do so before Brexit, according to a report.
Brexit vote set for Jan 14 as Corbyn calls for confidence motion on May
Theresa May on Monday said MPs would not get a vote on the Brexit deal until mid-January as Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn tried to table a vote of no confidence in the prime minister.
Ministers ponder options as May warns against new Brexit poll
Rival Brexit plan alternatives continued to be floated by Cabinet ministers on Monday as Prime Minister Theresa May desperately tried to avoid the prospect of a second referendum.
All May wants for Christmas is EU
UK Prime Minister Theresa May emerged from the EU summit on Friday without any concessions on the Irish backstop and faced a bleak Christmas trying to find a way out of her Brexit malaise.
May sees 'no immediate breakthrough' on Brexit deal at summit
British Prime Minister Theresa May said she did not expect an immediate breakthrough on her troubled Brexit deal at the European Council summit in Brussels.
EU rejects May's plea for time limit on Irish backstop
European Union leaders rejected Prime Minister Theresa May's plea to put a time limit on the Irish backstop, in a blow to her hopes of reaching a Brexit deal at a Brussels summit on Thursday.
Wounded May goes to Brussels looking for EU concessions
UK Prime Minister Theresa May headed to Brussels on Thursday looking for concessions on her Brexit deal after surviving a no confidence vote overnight, but only after she offered to step down before the next election.
May wins confidence vote by 200 votes to 117
UK Prime Minister Theresa May on Wednesday won a no-confidence vote by 200 votes to 117 after promising she would not lead the party into the 2022 general election.
Germany willing to extend EU rights to UK banks to avoid disorderly Brexit
Germany is attempting to avoid a disorderly Brexit that will generate market turmoil in Europe by offering a last minute lifeline to UK banks and allowing them to maintain their EU rights after the divorce.
UK's May to fight no confidence vote 'with everything I've got'
UK Prime Minister Theresa May said she would contest a challenge to her leadership scheduled for Wednesday evening "with everything I've got" after rebel Conservative MPs triggered a vote of no confidence in frustration at her inability to deliver a Brexit deal.