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Swiss bankers dismiss 'overtly pessimistic' UK finance job loss scenarios post-Brexit
Anecdotal evidence given to IBTimes UK in Zurich suggests the country's banks are actually looking to hire more employees in London.
Number of EU nurses registering to work in Britain plummets following Brexit vote
Figures indicate that applications fell by nearly 90% in the 12 months to September.
'Worrying' number of EU nurses and midwives still don't want to work in UK after Brexit
Figures show number of European hospital workers applying to come to Britain has fell by 89% since September 2016 .
Probe launched over alleged Russian tampering with Brexit vote via Facebook
Electoral Commission will look at whether the two US social media giants were used by Russian agents
Typical UK household £600 worse off due to Brexit vote, NIESR says
Think tank predicts UK GDP to expand by 1.6% this year and 1.7% in 2018, a modest downward revision on the forecasts it made earlier this year.
Brexit could cost 75,000 finance jobs, warns Bank of England
Banks have previously warned thousands of jobs could be lost but London would remain Europe's largest finance hub.
European investors 'bullish' on corporate spending plans despite Brexit and Catalonia
Senior executives polled by ratings agency in positive frame of mind over capital expenditure expectations.
The right-wing assault on universities is a dark warning – wake up, Britain's democracy isn't safe
The right-wing in Britain is on the march over Brexit. First, they came for the freedom of UK universities. Next it will be schools, publishers, and more. We must wake up.
MPs will be given Brexit vote before leaving the EU, David Davis confirms
There had been confusion among MPs after Davis had previously suggested that a vote may not take place.
Michael Bloomberg blasts UK over Brexit as 'the stupidest thing any country has done apart from electing Trump'
Billionaire Michael Bloomberg says Brexit is 'stupidest thing' any country has done apart from elect Donald Trump, the Guardian reports, as he opened a headquarters in London.
Ryanair is accused of ditching this 'non-essential' item on flights and passengers are furious
Ryanair has hit back at accusations that it no longer provides soap in its plane toilets after its passengers reacted angrily to rumours.
Did Russia influence Brexit? UK MPs seek answers from Facebook over ad purchases
In a letter to Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg, Damian Collins said the information is being sought for an investigation into "the role of foreign actors abusing platforms."
Business lobby groups press David Davis to strike Brexit transition deal
Five major business lobby groups say companies will begin relocating jobs out of the UK in the coming months if no deal is in place.
'Tormented' Theresa May 'begged' Jean-Claude Juncker for help on Brexit
According to reports in the German press, Theresa May 'begged' EU chief Jean-Claude Juncker for help over Brexit, the German newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung reported.
Overseas purchasing power of UK earnings 22% below 2007 peak
Across the euro area as a whole, UK purchasing power is 17% below its initial 2000 level, according to fresh industry analysis.
Labour will back Tory rebels on Brexit deal unless Theresa May changes divorce bill
Labour shadow Brexit secretary Kier Starmer proposed six changes after government withheld legislation from House of Commons due to fears of defeat at the hands of Tory rebels.
Pound soars on data and EU stance on Brexit trade talks
Confirmation of trade talks with the EU beginning as early as December sparks sterling rally.
Goldman Sachs boss hints at further Brexit moves away from London
Lloyd Blankfein tweeted that Germany's financial hub may be gaining more of his attention.
Angela Merkel suggests EU is ready to begin post-Brexit trade talks
Talks have reached a deadlock between Britain and the European Union with trade discussions yet to commence .
Does David Davis even know what the British government wants from the Brexit talks?
The Brexit secretary was speaking to the German press about the slow nature of the current negotiations.
Owen Paterson: The UK should not be terrified of an inevitable no deal Brexit
MP for North Shropshire urges PM to declare she will walk away EU talks if the bloc continues to stall on trade deal negotiations
Theresa May tells EU nationals in the UK: I'll make it easy for you to stay after Brexit
British PM Theresa May has appealed directly to EU citizens living in the UK, vowing to make it as easy as possible to remain in Britain after Brexit.
UK troops 'could patrol borders' if no Brexit deal is reached
Philip Rutnam says no option could be ruled out if no deal is reached when the UK leaves the EU in 2019, as talks have reached stalemate.
'Project Fear' over Brexit has morphed into 'Project Stupid'
As a champion of free trade, Britain would benefit substantially upon exiting the EU, and the WTO framework - if needed - is nothing to be scared of.
Pound surges again as Catalonia uncertainty drags euro lower
British currency rises against major crosses for second successive session as Prime Minister Theresa May heads to Brussels.
Lidl follows Amazon in announcing massive UK expansion
Discount retailer to open its 'largest-ever' distribution centre resulting in the creation of several hundred jobs.
CBI urges chancellor to deliver pro-business Budget
Business lobby group calls on Philip Hammond to deliver Autumn Budget that will allow UK to grow its way out of austerity.
Amazon continues relentless UK expansion with creation of another 1,200 jobs
Online retailer to create more permanent Jobs with the opening of a new fulfilment centre in Bolton.
Pound rallies against dollar and euro on leaked EU document
Confidential document suggests trade talks between London and Brussels could begin soon despite claims that Brexit negotiations were deadlocked.
French minister wants 'United States of Europe' after Brexit
The French finance minister Bruno Le Maire has called for the Eurozone to transform into a United States of Europe -
while also warning Britain of a painful life after Brexit.