Brexit
Brexit deal may be ready by early November - Bloomberg
A Brexit deal could be ready by early November after progress made by negotiators in unblocking disagreements on maintaining a s0-called 'level playing field' between the UK and the European Union.
JP Morgan sees increasing chances of capital returns from UK banks in 2021
"We believe it’s hard to overstate the importance of [a successful Brexit deal] (despite lower economic impact) for UK bank share prices as well as potential capital return," analysts at JP Morgan said.
UK and Japan finalise first trade deal, CPTPP membership ahead
Britain and Japan formally signed the first major post-Brexit trade agreement on Friday with Trade Secretary, Liz Truss, also expressing the country's "strong interest" in joining the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Pound jumps as EU's Barnier says Brexit deal is within reach
The pound snapped higher in early trading after the European Union's chief Brexit negotiator told the European parliament that an agreement could be reached.
Brussels and London mull restarting Brexit talks - reports
Speculation is growing that London and Brussels are gearing up to resume stalled trade talks, despite prime minister Boris Johnson warning the UK to prepare for a no-deal Brexit.
Pound slumps as Johnson tells UK to 'get ready' for no-deal Brexit
Tensions on stalled Brexit trade talks heightened on Friday as Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Britons should prepare for no-deal if the EU did not compromise.
BoE and FCA tell City to prepare for Brexit disruption
The Bank of England and the Financial Conduct Authority have told the City to prepare for potential market disruption when the UK leaves the EU at the end of 2020.
Direction of Brexit talks 'cause for optimism', Gove says
There is cause for optimism regarding the probable endgame for talks between Brussels and London on Britain's withdrawal from the single currency bloc.
Covid-19 and no-deal Brexit may cost UK $174bn annually
The UK could end up paying costs of $174bn (£134bn) a year over the impact of Covid-19 and no-deal Brexit on the national economy, said the latest report by Baker & McKenzie.
Johnson and Von der Leyen seek Brexit breakthrough
Boris Johnson and Ursula von der Leyen will hold personal talks this weekend in an attempt to take Brexit trade negotiations into the so-called tunnel phase.
Pound rises on Johnson plan to hold talks with EU's von der Leyen
The pound spiked on Friday on news that UK prime minister Boris Johnson would speak with European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen on Saturday to “take stock” of negotiations and “discuss next steps” on a Brexit trade agreement.
EU denies FT Tweets on state aid Brexit breakthrough - report
EU officials said no “landing zones” were in sight trade talks with the UK, an official with the bloc reportedly said on Thursday after Tweets by a Financial Times reporter citing British officials saying this was the case boosted the pound.
EU starts legal case against UK over Internal Market Bill
The European Union on Thursday launched legal action against the UK’s new Internal Market Bill on the grounds that it breached the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement and breaks international law.