Brexit
Immigration from EU into the UK at 10-year low
Long-term immigration to the UK has fallen to its lowest level since 2014, government data showed on Thursday, with migration from the European Union hitting a ten-year low.
Consumer confidence improves despite Brexit fears - GfK
Consumer confidence remained ‘stoic’ in February, despite ongoing concerns about the impact of Brexit, research published Thursday found.
UK strikes deal to retain WTO procurement membership after Brexit
Britain has secured a deal to remain within the World Trade Organisation’s Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) after the nation leaves the European Union.
Brussels mulls two-year Brexit delay if UK seeks to extension - report
Brussels could insist on delaying Brexit by two years if London seeks to extends Article 50, according to reports.
EU backs stiffer supervision of third-country investment firms
European Union member states have agreed on tighter supervision of foreign investment firms, in a move which will give Brussels greater power over City firms post Brexit.
Ineos to invest £1bn in Forties pipeline, Grangemouth refinery
Petrochemicals company Ineos has announced plans to invest £1bn in overhauling its UK oil and gas pipelines, expanding its refinery and building a new chemicals plant.
May gives parliament votes on delaying Brexit
UK Prime Minister Theresa May said on Tuesday that if her Brexit deal is defeated in parliament next month, she will give MPs two further votes to decide what to do next.
City welcomes May's concessions on Brexit votes
The City has welcomed Theresa May’s concession to the House of Commons that Brexit could be delayed, with hopes rising that a no-deal departure could be averted altogether.
May under pressure over Brexit delay as vote pushed back
Pressure increased on Theresa May to delay Brexit after she announced over the weekend that MPs would not get a meaningful vote on her deal until March 12, two weeks before Britain is due to leave the European Union.
Cabinet ministers threaten to delay Brexit if no-deal not axed
Three members of Theresa May's Cabinet said they were ready to force a delay to Brexit in order to prevent a damaging no-deal scenario.
May battling to prevent Tory defections, Cabinet revolt over Brexit
Prime Minister Theresa May was battling to head off more defections and a potential Cabinet revolt over her Brexit deal on Thursday as she met pro-European MPs.
UK MPs could get Brexit vote as soon as next week - Hammond
MPs could be given a vote on a revised Brexit deal as soon as next week, Chancellor Philip Hammond said on Thursday as European Commissioner Jean-Claude Juncker said he was pessimistic about reaching agreement.
Three Tory MPs resign to join Independent Group
The febrile and fractured nature of British politics was laid bare on Wednesday as three Conservative MPs resigned from the party in protest at its lurch to the right and joined ranks with the Independent Group of eight Labour defectors in parliament.
Manufacturers warn no-deal Brexit will 'kill off' some sectors
UK manufacturers have warned the government that leaving the EU without a deal would be "catastrophic" for the sector and that the prospect of applying zero tariffs on imported goods as a consequence would kill off certain sectors of industry "overnight".
May, Juncker set for more Brexit talks in Brussels
UK Prime Minister Theresa May was set to hold more Brexit talks with European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker on Wednesday, as UK Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt said an agreement on the Irish backstop would help Britain meet its March 29 departure date.
Half of UK consumers say Brexit will not impact their spending in 2019 - PwC
Around half of UK consumers said that their spending habits would not be affected by Brexit but most will be more cautious in what they buy, PwC’s latest report on trends in consumer spending revealed.
Seven Labour MPs split from party over Brexit, antisemitism
Seven Labour MPs resigned from the party on Monday in protest over its Brexit policy and the failure to deal with antisemitism among members.
First EU elections poll shows surge for far-right, but center-right still dominant
Centre-right parties are expected to again come out in front from the European Union parliamentary elections due to be held between 23-26 May, but the Continent's far-right parties will make fresh inroads, according to the results of a survey.
Honda to shut down Swindon car plant putting 3,500 jobs on the line
Honda is set to announce the closure of its car plant in Swindon in 2022 which could potentially leave 3,500 workers unemployed.
UK businesses raising pay due to skill shortages - CIPD
British businesses are raising wages by the most in the past seven years as it becomes increasingly difficult finding enough skilled workers due to Brexit.