Brexit
May's Brexit deal set to fail as Brexiters 'wholly unconvinced'
Theresa May's deal looks likely to be struck down in the House of Commons on Tuesday evening after the influential European Research Group of Brexiter Tory MPs openly refused to back it.
Attorney General: UK still at risk of being stuck in backstop
The Attorney General has stated that Theresa May’s tweaked withdrawal agreement has reduced the chances of the UK being caught permanently in the Irish backstop – but that the legal risk “remains unchanged”.
Ryanair's UK shareholders could lose rights in no-deal Brexit
Ryanair's UK investors could lose their rights in the company in a no-deal Brexit scenario because of the bloc’s regulations requiring airlines with EU licences to be majority-owned by shareholders from the club.
Pound pops as May secures 'legally binding changes' to Brexit deal
Theresa May “secured legally binding changes” to her Brexit deal during a hastily arranged trip to meet European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker in Strasbourg on Monday night.
Pound wavers on conflicting reports ahead of meaningful vote
Sterling wobbled but recovered on Monday as reports emerged from Westminster that Theresa May was poised to pull the 'meaningful vote' on her Brexit deal.
Brexit defeat looms for PM as talks 'deadlocked'
Downing Street said on Monday that Brexit talks with the European Union were "deadlocked" ahead of the crunch parliamentary vote on Tuesday, leading to calls from senior Conservatives to offer MPs new options.
Week ahead: Second 'meaningful' vote, US-China trade talks in focus
All eyes will be firmly on what are expected to be multiple key votes on the Prime Minister's Withdrawal proposal, starting from Tuesday, although political analysts appear to be completely divided as to what the result of the entire process will be; namely, an extension of Article 50, some sort of 'soft' Brexit', a second referendum or even new elections.
Govt prepares for Brexit defeat with plans for third 'meaningful vote'
Downing Street is preparing for a third meaningful vote in the House of Commons as it fears another big defeat for Theresa May's Brexit deal next Tuesday, as talks continue in Brussels with no signs of progress.
Scotland could hold referendum without UK's approval - SNP deputy
Scotland could press ahead with a second referendum on independence, even if Westminster does not give its approval, the deputy leader of the Scottish National Party has claimed.
Planes to keep flying in event of no-deal Brexit - UK government
Flights in and out of the UK are set to continue after 29 March, the government confirmed on Thursday, even if the country quits the European Union without a deal.
Brexit backstop compromise 'blocked by Spain' - report
Attempts by the UK to reach a compromise with the European Union over the Irish backstop in order to agree a Brexit deal are being blocked by Spain as it makes a “land grab for Gibraltar”, according to reports.
US and UK trade digs over food standards post-Brexit
Woody Johnson, the US ambassador to the UK, has claimed that there is a “smear campaign” against American agriculture as he said US food standards would not lead to lower quality food than under current European Union standards.
Brexit delay 'inevitable' as Brussels talks meander
Theresa May's government has continued to struggle in talks with the European Union and a senior cabinet minister has said that a Brexit delay is now "inevitable".
OECD cuts global economic growth forecasts; warns against no-deal Brexit
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development has warned that the global economy is weakening, with UK economic growth forecast to dip below 1% this year for the first time in a decade.
Pound stumbles as hopes dim of quick Brexit breakthrough
Theresa May's government does not expect to reach a deal with the European Union negotiators before the weekend, according to reports from Brussels on Tuesday afternoon.
BMW could halt Mini production at Cowley in case of 'no-deal' Brexit
BMW joined Toyota on Tuesday issuing a warning on the impact that a 'no-deal' Brexit might have on its UK operations, saying it might have to halt production of Minis at its plant in Cowley.
French customs agents' strike disrupts Calais port
French customs officials' second day of 'work-to-rule' strikes has caused lengthy delays for lorries heading for the Channel Tunnel at the port of Calais on Tuesday.
Bank of England says EU regulators not ready for no-deal Brexit
The Bank of England believes the UK’s financial system can withstand a no-deal Brexit, but that banks and firms in Europe are less-well prepared – which in turn could hurt Britain.
Macron calls for EU 'renaissance' to fight populism in upcoming vote
French President Emmanuel Macron has laid out proposals for a more united European Union and called for a “renaissance” in the bloc as he tries to fight off the rising populist threat in the upcoming elections to the European parliament.
EU 'reasonably positive' over Brexit backstop - Hunt
Jeremy Hunt has said there were ‘reasonably positive’ signals coming from Europe regarding possible changes to Theresa May’s Brexit deal.