Brexit
No-deal Brexit concerns growing, Carney tells MPs
Market expectations of a no-deal Brexit are on the rise, the Governor of the Bank of England has warned MPs.
Rio Tinto no longer blacklisted by Norwegian wealth fund
Norway’s $1tn wealth fund has removed UK miner Rio Tinto and retailer Walmart from its blacklist, possibly paving the way for future investments in both companies.
Berenberg backs Berkeley Group despite sluggish London market
Analysts at Berenberg hiked their target price of Berkeley Group from 3,280p to 3,480p, complimenting the strength of the property developer's balance sheet and its ability to deliver strong results in a "soggy" sales market, but told clients there were better pickings to be had elsewhere.
Hunt, Johnson to square up for Tory leadership battle
The showdown to be the next leader of the UK boiled down on Thursday to a stark choice between the hard right Brexiteer Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt amid accusations of voting chicanery among MPs on Thursday.
Javid eliminated from Tory leadership contest
Sajid Javid was eliminated from the Conservative party leadership contest on Thursday, leaving the race essentially a battle between Boris Johnson and either Michael Gove or Jeremy Hunt.
Hammond warns no-deal Brexit will crush spending plans
The new UK prime minister would be forced to abandon spending plans if he went ahead with a no-deal Brexit, finance minister Philip Hammond was set to warn on Thursday.
Rory Stewart eliminated in third round of Tory leadership contest
UK International Development Secretary Rory Stewart was eliminated from the Conservative Party leadership contest on Wednesday, leaving four contenders to succeed Theresa May as prime minister.
Hunt questions Johnson's Brexit pledge as Tory contest enters third round
Five remaining Conservative Party leadership hopefuls prepared for the third round of voting on Wednesday afternoon with MPs set to eject another candidate.
UK's Hammond 'considered' quitting over May legacy spending
UK finance minister Philip Hammond considered quitting over Prime Minister Theresa May's legacy spending plans, British media reported on Tuesday, citing unnamed sources.
Barclays ups price target but cuts rating for Derwent London
Barclays has cut its recommendation on London Derwent, despite upping its price target, pointing to a number of factors undermining the capital's otherwise strong office market.
UK property demand may be 'breaking through', says report
House prices in England and Wales returned to annual growth with a 0. 3% rise in May as foreign buyers returned to the property market and demand may be beginning to break through, according to a report released on Monday.
'Messy and disorderly Brexit remains main downside risk' to UK- BCC
The British Chambers of Commerce revised its medium-term growth forecasts for the UK lower, trimming its forecast for the rate of growth in GDP in 2020 to 1. 0%, from 1. 3%, and to 1. 2%, from 1. 4%, in 2021, blaming Brexit stockpiling for the downgrades in its latest economic forecasts released on Monday.
UK businesses should speed up no-deal Brexit preparations - IoD warns
UK businesses cannot afford to put their faith in politicians to produce a Brexit resolution so they should ramp up their preparations for a no-deal Brexit, warned the Institute of Directors on Friday.
Johnson tops Tory leadership first round; McVey, Leadsom out
Boris Johnson predictably topped the first round of the Conservative Party leadership contest on Thursday as the only two female candidates were eliminated.
Help to Buy lending to people already able to buy a home - NAO
Almost a third of all buyers who bought their home under Help to Buy could have purchased a property without government support, the National Audit Office has found.
UK house market steadies in May - RICS
Delaying the UK’s planned departure from the European Union has helped steady the country's housing market, a survey claimed on Thursday.
UK unprepared for Oct 31 no-deal Brexit - report
Britain was still seriously under-prepared for a no-deal Brexit on October 31, according to a leaked Cabinet document published on Wednesday.
Johnson warns Brexit delays open door for Labour govt
Boris Johnson started his Conservative leadership campaign on Wednesday with a warning that delaying Brexit beyond October 31 would result in the defeat of the government.
UK and South Korea reach preliminary post-Brexit trade deal
The UK and South Korea have reached a preliminary post-Brexit trade agreement, marking the first major deal struck with an Asia nation since the 2016 referendum.
Government spends at least £97m on Brexit consultants
The government has spent at least £97m on external Brexit consultants amid confusion over total consultancy spending, an official investigation has found.