Brexit
Pound offers 'sizeable' potential from softer Brexit
The pound's reaction to Theresa May huge defeat in the meaningful vote on her Brexit deal was muted on Wednesday, with investors and analysts trying to decipher the political runes for the best way to make a buck.
Corbyn accuses May of running 'zombie' govt
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn accuse Prime Minister Theresa May of running a “zombie government” as he demanded her resignation ahead of a no-confidence vote on Wednesday night.
'No changes to Irish backstop', Barnier warns UK
EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier warned the UK on Wednesday there would be no changes to the Irish backstop in the withdrawal agreement.
FCA looks into private polling from hedge funds
The UK financial watchdog is reviewing regulation over private political polling, which has been used by hedge funds to profit from events such as Brexit.
Advertising spending growth remains dependent on Brexit plans
Marketing spending growth in the UK was halted in the final quarter of 2018 after a six-year rise due to the uncertainty over Brexit.
May loses Brexit deal vote by 230
Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit withdrawal agreement was heavily defeated on Tuesday night by 432 votes to 202, the biggest government loss since 1924.
Brexit: UK business groups react with anger to vote result
UK business leaders reacted with anger to Tuesday's heavy defeat of Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit withdrawal agreement.
Brexit: So now what? Analysts weigh-in
Danske Bank: "The first thing to look out for is the Labour's motion of no confidence in May's government tomorrow. [. ] PM Theresa will most likely survive the vote (remember the Conservatives cannot force her to resign as party leader for another year after she won the party confidence vote in December). Vote takes place at 20:00 CET.
UK MPs to debate amendments to Brexit deal before main vote
UK MPs started their final day of debate on Theresa May's Brexit withdrawal agreement, with four amendments selected for a vote that could redefine or defeat the deal.
May braced for big defeat on Brexit vote as EU stands pat on backstop
Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit deal looked destined for a heavy defeat in parliament on Tuesday as she failed to shift the EU's position on the Irish backstop.
May warns defeat of deal could lead to no Brexit
Theresa May continued to roll the dice on Monday as she sought to persuade more of her sceptical MPs to support the government's Brexit deal ahead of a crucial vote on Tuesday.
Tory rebel Grieve calls for Brexit pause if vote defeated
A key Conservative Party rebel has said Brexit should be delayed if Prime Minister Theresa May's withdrawal deal is defeated in parliament on Tuesday.
Brexit date may be pushed back - report
Britain's exit from the European Union could be pushed back from the current 29 March deadline, according to a report on Friday.
CBI warns of 8% hit to GDP in no-deal Brexit
UK GDP would fall by up to 8% under a no-deal Brexit, the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) was set to warn on Friday as MPs prepared to vote on the government's withdrawal agreement.
May calls unions to boost support for Brexit deal
UK Prime Minister Theresa May found herself in a situation unimaginable before Christmas as she telephoned two union leaders seeking support for her Brexit deal.
JP Morgan cuts target on Rolls Royce, keeps Airbus as 'top pick'
JP Morgan slashed its target price for Rolls Royce, cautioning clients of the multiple company-specific but also sector-wide headwinds which the company was facing, even as it continued to sound a positive note on the European Civil Aerospace sector and on the likes of Airbus, Meggitt and MTU.
Rolls-Royce warns of production halt in no-deal Brexit scenario
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has warned parliament to avoid a disorderly Brexit or it could mean lack of necessary materials and risk a halt in is production in its factory in southern England.
Corbyn urges general election to break Brexit 'deadlock'
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn ramped up calls on Thursday for a general election to "break the deadlock" over Brexit.
Travel industry warns of flight disruptions from 'no-deal' Brexit
A warning over the lack of provisions to ensure flights between the European Union and Britain continue in a "no-deal" Brexit scenario has been voiced by the head of air transport group the International Air Transport Association.
MPs force May into three-day deadline on new Brexit deal
UK Prime Minister Theresa May was defeated for a second time in 24 hours when MPs forced her to present parliament with a new Brexit plan within three days if her current proposal is voted down next Tuesday.