Brexit
Tories 'will spend more' than manifesto pledge, says IFS
A Conservative government would “highly likely” spend more than outlined in its election manifesto and have to increase taxes or borrowing, a respected thinktank said as it described the plans of both main parties as “not credible”.
FX round-up: Pound little changed despite polls, Chilean and Colombian peso unloved
The pound was little changed on Thursday, despite the release of poll data predicting a big win for Conservatives at the next general elections and a strong reading on UK consumer confidence.
PwC to create 600 jobs in Northern Ireland
PriceWaterhouseCoopers will hire over 600 skilled employees in Northern Ireland over the next five years as part of a special trainee program.
New dossier 'proves NHS would be part of US/UK trade talks'
The UK's National Health Service (NHS) would be part of any future post-Brexit trade deal with the US, according to unredacted documents released by the opposition Labour Party on Wednesday.
Post-Brexit tarriffs would cost UK car industry £42.7bn by 2024
The latest report from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders urged Westminster to deliver an ambitious Brexit deal, warning that tariffs could decimate UK car production.
Canaccord Genuity ups target on Persimmon even after recent bounce for shares
Analysts at Canaccord Genuity have revised their target price for shares of Persimmon higher, from 2,400. 0p to 2,720. 0p, arguing that the stock had room to continue rising.
KPMG to axe 50% of staff in its transformation unit
KPMG is reportedly cutting 50% of the staff in its in-house project management team as part of a campaign to slash millions of pounds in costs.
Tata Steel set to cut 3,000 jobs, unions seek urgent talks
Tata Steel are set to cut 3,000 jobs across Europe and unions are seeking urgent talks with the Port Talbot owners.
Johnson pledges to scrap corporation tax cut in u-turn
Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday said he would scrap a planned cut in corporation tax and spend the revenue on the National Health Service.
Fifteen countries outside the EU ask for Brexit trade compensation
Fifteen countries including Australia, the US, India and New Zealand have asked for trade compensation from the UK and the EU over the economic hit caused by Brexit.
BT shares slip amid Labour nationalisation plans
Shares of BT Group dropped on Friday after the Labour Party pledged to partially nationalise the company as part of plans to provide all homes and businesses with free full-fibre broadband by 2030.
UK house prices dip amid political uncertainty - RICS
UK house prices dipped in October as buyers and sellers opted to sit tight amid political uncertainty, according to the latest survey from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
Hillary Clinton: PM's decision to withhold report on Russian election meddling is 'shameful'
Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said that UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s decision to withhold a report on Russian meddling in UK politics is “shameful”.
Canaccord cuts target price on Whitbread amid falling business confidence
Analysts at Canaccord Genuity cut their target price for shares of Whitbread to reflect tougher regional trading on the back of weaker business travel and the implementation of IFRS 16m, although he added that a "clear" Brexit result after the general elections could "be the catalyst for a rapid recovery in trading in the 2021 financial year".
New car sales continue to struggle amid Brexit uncertainty - SMMT
New car registrations in the UK fell by 6. 7% in October as economic and political uncertainty continued to impact confidence, according to data released on Tuesday by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).