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Ignore the problems immigration causes for workers and you end up with ugly solutions
Halting movement of Europeans won't help but liberals can't ignore the impact on worker-employer relations.
Brexit blow: UK's top EU diplomat quits as Article 50 deadline looms
Sir Ivan Rogers was appointed by former Prime Minister David Cameron to the post in 2013.
British-Irish trade network launched to combat Brexit impact
Trade bodies unite to protect the UK and Ireland's €60bn-a-year trade links that support 400,000 jobs.
UK manufacturing sector grows at fastest pace since June 2014 in December
Markit PMI hits 56.1 in December, beating analysts' expectations for a 53.3 reading.
Could Donald Trump be gold traders' knight in barmy armour?
Gold endured a turbulent 2016, however the new occupant of the White House could lend support to the yellow metal.
Business confidence stabilises but economic uncertainty looms amid Brexit
The survey says confidence index rose to 14% from 12% recorded in September last year.
UK could create 400,000 jobs by quitting customs union
'We must take back control of our trade policy,' said leading Leave campaigner, Michael Gove.
Lib Dem leader Farron says PM May and Labour 'marching towards a disastrous Brexit'
Farron said Theresa May's New Year speech was 'utterly meaningless'.
What's your greatest political hope for 2017?
Brexit failing or Corbyn resigning? We asked our columnists.
Prime Minister Theresa May channels Jo Cox in New Year's unity plea as Brexit talks loom
Conservative premier urges the UK to be 'more united' after the EU referendum in June.
British Jews rush to leave country after Brexit vote
Applications for Portuguese passports by British Sephardic Jews has increased by 7,900% since June.
What was the biggest political lie of 2016?
This was the year of post-truth, but who told the greatest political porky?
How £10 could have got you £7.7m - Wonky predictions in 2016: The year bookies and pollsters got it wrong
The most unpredictable year of all is coming to an end, but what does 2017 have in store?
FTSE Moves: A record-breaking day for blue chip shares to ring out 2016
London market hits its third record close in a row as Brexit vote continues to boost international firms on the index.
Spectacular market gains in the Americas dwarf FTSE 100's impressive 2016 spike
UK stock market outperformed its Western European peers in 2016, but emerging markets stacked higher gains.
Think this year was eventful? Here is what is coming up in 2017
We could do with a quiet year - but perish the thought in the next 12 months.
TUC chief O'Grady calls for 'new bargain' for working class in 2017 with fairer pay and protection
Frances O'Grady adds that Britain succeeds when working people succeed.
'We've got to find a role for him': David Cameron tipped as UK candidate for Nato Secretary General
Former PM's allies say his appointment is key to improving Britain's role on the world stage post-Brexit.
Theresa May will not meet migration target if she delivers a 'soft Brexit' says pressure group
Net migration from EU citizens to UK unlikely to fall below 155,000 in medium term says Migration Watch.
Optimism among the UK's businesses rebounds to an 18 month high, Deloitte CFO Survey shows
About 27% of the CFOs more optimistic about the future prospects for their companies, up from 16% in Q2.
Pussy-grabbing, Brexit and abortions: How women's rights fared in 2016
It has been a rollercoaster of a year.
UK in 2030: Brexit worsens shrinking economy, population boom and overburdened infrastructure
Britain's rapidly ageing population will put pressure on those of working age as social care systems struggle.
Theresa Tudor? Jeremy Corbyn says prime minister should 'stop acting like Henry VIII over Brexit'
Labour leader says PM is behaving like an autocrat in refusing parliament a say on deal.
What was the best thing to happen in 2016?
From Sadiq Khan to the Olympics or Brexit, we asked our columnists.
'Clean Brexit' could boost UK economy by £24bn annually, pro-leave group Change Britain says
The pro-Brexit group said this is a conservative estimate and that the figure could be as high as £38.6bn.
What was the worst thing to happen in 2016?
From Trump to Brexit, we asked our columnists.
'The Queen backed Brexit' says BBC's Laura Kuenssberg
Broadcaster won't touch scoop as there was no corroborating evidence of monarch's remarks.
Indian economic growth surpasses UK for first time in 150 years as Brexit plays spoilsport
The decline in the value of the pound over the past 12 months has dented the UK economy.
Is populism a phenomenon of 2016?
2016 has seen the rise of populism across the world, most notably with Brexit and Donald Trump's victory.
Theresa May Christmas message: UK should forge a bold new role for itself in the world as it leaves the EU
The UK should work together with its international partners to promote trade, the prime minister said.