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Brexit news, financial updates and political fallout from IBTimes UK

Politics

'We are surprised that you are surprised': EU officials clash with David Davis over Brexit plans

EU officials have washed away concerns raised by Brexit secretary David Davis, insisting they are right to prepare for a no-deal.

Jan 9, 2018

By Jordan Bhatt

Politics

Toby Young was a tribal offering on the altar of sacred values

A policy is judged, not according to its utility, its internal consistency or its practical impact, but by how closely it accords with tribal values.

Jan 9, 2018

By Daniel Hannan

NHS Twitter

‘They Have To Pay’: EU’s Juncker Warns U.K. Over Brexit Negotiations

Economy

EU countries will have to spend more to cover British funding gap warns Jean-Claude Juncker

Juncker dismisses the idea Britain could backtrack on its Brexit pledge and urges remaining members to commit to a new financial framework.

Jan 9, 2018

By Dan Cancian

Markets

What impact would political bluster have on investor sentiment in 2018?

Investors were right to bet that common sense would prevail in 2017. Most likely, it will in 2018 too.

Jan 9, 2018

By Tom Stevenson

Donald Trump

Politics

'Someone's trying to destroy her': Tory MP slams Theresa May's chaotic Cabinet reshuffle

The prime minister Theresa May has been slammed for a bungled Cabinet reshuffle which has been described by one MP as the "worst I have ever witnessed".

Jan 9, 2018

By Brendan Cole

Theresa May

Politics

Give us back our pint glasses: Brexiters call for return of iconic crown emblem

A pro-Brexit supporter has launched a campaign for the reintroduction of crown emblems on British pint glasses.

Jan 8, 2018

By Neil Murphy

Nigel Farage UKIP

Economy

UK house prices in monthly decline for the first time since June

Latest survey by Halifax finds fresh signs of market weakness.

Jan 8, 2018

By Staff Reporter

Politics

Theresa May throws down gauntlet to Brussels with new Cabinet post of minister for a 'no deal Brexit'

The UK prime minister Theresa May will appoint a minister for a no-deal Brexit in her Cabinet reshuffle and is expected to promote a number of women, it has been reported.

Jan 7, 2018

By Brendan Cole

Theresa May

Politics

May drops plans for fox-hunting vote as she prepares for cabinet reshuffle

Prime Minister Theresa May has dropped plans to hold a vote to overturn the fox-hunting ban as she prepares for a long-awaited Cabinet reshuffle.

Jan 7, 2018

By Lewis Dean

Theresa May Donald Trump

Politics

Trump could reject post-Brexit trade deal if not invited to Royal wedding, claims Michael Wolff

US President Donald Trump could reject a post-Brexit trade deal with the UK if he is not invited to the Royal wedding, Fire and Fury author Michael Wolff claims.

Jan 7, 2018

By Isabelle Gerretsen

Donald Trump Theresa May

Forex

Eurozone economy ends 2017 on 'stellar' note

The 19-country eurozone economy closed out last year growing stronger than at any time in nearly seven years.

Jan 4, 2018

By Associated Press

Italy

UK Farmland: Demand falls sharply amid Brexit uncertainty and low commodity prices, RICS/RAU report suggests

Environment

Brexit trade deal: Farmland could be turned into meadows after UK leaves the EU

Michael Gove set to tell farmers the current subsidy scheme will be replaced by a pro-environment system.

Jan 4, 2018

By Dan Cancian

Politics

Tony Blair says Labour's 'timidity' on the EU will lead to 'Tory right' Brexit

Tony Blair has accused Labour of making a mistake by supporting Brexit, which will lead to a departure from the EU designed by the "Tory right".

Jan 4, 2018

By Roger Baird

Jeremy Corbyn

Economy

Brexit trade deals: Will the UK fill the TPP gap left by the US?

Liam Fox dismisses 'overblown' reports and insists Britain wants to see what emerges from new agreement.

Jan 3, 2018

By Dan Cancian

Companies

Ryanair applies for UK licence in a bid to soften Hard Brexit impact

Budget airline says the decision to apply for a UK airline licence will safeguard its domestic routes within the country.

Jan 3, 2018

By Dan Cancian

Politics

Theresa May 'looks to double female frontbench members in Cabinet reshuffle'

The prime minister Theresa May wants to promote seven women in a reshuffle that will improve the gender balance of her Cabinet.

Jan 1, 2018

By Brendan Cole

Theresa May

Society

British 'Dad's Army' to patrol borders will be no match for returning Isis jihadis

Home Office confirmed it was discussing plan to use "border force special volunteers" to bolster border force, which carries out controls on goods and people entering the UK.

Dec 31, 2017

By Staff Reporter

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