Brexit
Johnson proposes FTA with EU and alternative to Irish Backstop
The government's proposals to Brussels for a Free Trade Agreement and the creation of a single regulatory area on the island of Ireland as an alternative to the Irish Backstop were unlikely to 'cut the mustard', analysts said.
London close: Stocks pummeled by global growth concerns
London stocks suffered very sharp declines on Wednesday amid ongoing worries about a global slowdown, even as investors digested Prime Minister Boris Johnson's proposal to Brussels for a free trade area and as regards the Irish border, which analysts said were not likely to fly with the European Union as they would give Northern Ireland a competitive advantage over the bloc.
Johnson calls on EU to compromise as he rallies party faithful to 'get Brexit done'
Boris Johnson has used his speech to the Conservative Party conference to insist the UK will quit the European Union at the end of October, with or without a deal.
UK construction sector continues to falter as no-deal Brexit looms
The downturn in the UK's construction sector worsened in September, a survey showed on Wednesday, as Brexit uncertainty and the weak economic outlook saw clients delay investment decisions.
Nissan to drop UK production of Qashqai in no-deal Brexit scenario
Nissan is reportedly planning to cut production of its Qashqai model at its Sunderland plant if the UK crashes out of the European Union.
Berenberg slashes target price on Sirius Minerals as funding woes continue
Analysts at Berenberg slashed their price target on fertilizer development company Sirius Minerals from 17p all the way down to 4p on Tuesday, citing increased uncertainties regarding the firm's finances.
WTO cuts forecasts for global trade as tensions mount
The World Trade Organization has lowered its growth forecasts for global trade, blaming the slowing economy and ongoing tensions between the US and China.
Ireland dismisses UK Brexit border check plan as 'non-starter'
A UK government proposal to set up customs checkpoints 10 miles either side of the Northern Ireland border, was rejected out of hand as a non-starter by Irish politicians on Tuesday.
Brexit preparations help prop up ailing UK manufacturing sector
The UK manufacturing sector rallied slightly in September as Brexit preparations once again got underway, although the underlying outlook remained resolutely downbeat.