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MPs accuse big pub cos of 'gaming system' over tenants rights
A cross-party parliamentary committee has written to business minister Richard Harrington accusing pub companies of "gaming the system" and flouting rules on tenants rights.
UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson quits over May Brexit plan
UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson resigned on Monday following the departure of Brexit Secretary David Davis in protest at Prime Minister Theresa May's plans for a final deal with Brussels.
Dominic Raab appointed as UK Brexit Secretary after Davis resigns
UK Prime Minister Theresa May appointed Dominic Raab as her new Brexit Secretary after David Davis sensationally resigned from the UK government on Monday, a day after warring ministers appeared to have reached a consensus over Britain's exit plan from the European Union.
Sunday newspaper round-up: Brexit, GDP, pensions, submarines, Sky
Theresa May’s desperate attempts to unite her party and country behind a new Brexit blueprint are under severe strain, as more than 100 entrepreneurs and founders of UK businesses dismissed it as unworkable – and hardline anti-EU Conservative MPs warned it could mean an outcome worse than “no deal” at all. There were also signs that Brussels was less than impressed after an initial examination of the plans, which were thrashed out and agreed by the entire cabinet at an all-day summit at Chequers on Friday.
Barnier 'ready to adapt' Brexit offer if Theresa May switches up her red lines
Brussels' has indicated its willingness to switch up its Brexit position if Theresa May was prepared to soften her negotiating red lines.
Iran seeks more from world leaders to save nuclear deal
Iran warned European foreign ministers gathering in Vienna that it would not be enough to counteract US sanctions to save the 2015 nuclear deal.
US, China fire first salvoes in trade war
The US - China trade war began in earnest on Friday as the US imposed tariffs on £34bn of Chinese goods with Beijing retaliating in similar fashion.
Airbus chief says govt has 'no clue' on how to deliver benign Brexit
Airbus issued another warning over a hard Brexit as Prime Minister Theresa May's Cabinet prepared to meet at Chequers to resolve severe disagreements over the UK's final deal proposal.
Ryanair cabin and ground crew announce European strikes this month
Ryanair cabin and ground crew from Spain, Italy, Portugal and Belgium have announced coordinated strikes for July in an escalation of the airline’s labour dispute.
Businesses fear for UK's post-Brexit service sector as May meets Merkel
As Theresa May’s cabinet prepare to decide their final strategy for a possible post-Brexit customs agreement with the EU, businesses in the UK are turning up the pressure on the Prime Minister.
Italy to push for both tax cuts and basic income in next annual budget
Italy's new government will push ahead with both tax cuts and a universal basic income in its first budget, the country's finance chief said, even as he moved to assuage concerns that Rome might breach its budget targets.
Downing Street outlines third Brexit customs plan
Theresa May has given some details on her new Brexit customs plan, though it has already been deemed “unworkable” by Brexit minister David Davis.
Commodities: WTI buoyed by sabre-rattling from Iran, copper weak on trade worries
Commodities were generally higher, helped by 'bullish' data out of the energy sector overnight.
London mayor accuses 'hard Brexit zealots' of ignoring economic evidence
London's mayor Sadiq Khan has criticised Brexit-supporters in the government of putting an “ideological obsession” ahead of Britain's interests.
Qatar-backed venture gets approval for Elephant & Castle scheme
A venture backed by Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund has been given the go-ahead for a contentious project to build almost 1,000 homes in London’s Elephant and Castle district.
Electoral Commission accuses Vote Leave of breaking campaign spending rules
The Electoral Commission has found Vote Leave, the pro-Brexit campaign backed by foreign secretary Boris Johnson and Conservative front-bencher Michael Gove, broke legal spending limits during the Brexit referendum.
May pleads with EU leaders not to dismiss her Brexit plan
Theresa May is begging EU leaders to give her strategy a chance as she prepares to present a softer form of Brexit to her anti-EU cabinet members.
Retailers call for high street restructure, with sales tax to replace business rates
Retailers urged the government to urgently review business rates and set a sales tax on digital retail giants such as Amazon to save the UK's high streets.
Government to lift duty freeze on fuel and alcohol to help fund NHS
The government is considering lifting freezes on fuel and alcohol duties in order to cover the boost in NHS funding that it had recently promised.
China pressures EU for anti-US trade alliance
Brussels is under pressure from China to form an alliance against US President Donald Trump’s aggressive trade policies, according to European officials.