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Politics

Donald Trump: I would be 'tougher' in Brexit talks than Theresa May

The US President was speaking to Piers Morgan during an interview to be broadcast on ITV on 28 January

Jan 28, 2018

By Associated Press

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Politics

Secret talks to extend Brexit transition period as UK ministers clash again

UK government in secret talks with senior EU figures in Brussels to extend Brexit transition period as Theresa May's leadership under threat from Eurosceptic MPs.

Jan 27, 2018

By Isabelle Gerretsen

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Politics

Brexit poll: Britons now support second EU referendum by 16-point margin

A joint survey conducted by The Guardian and ICM shows that British voters now favour a second Brexit referendum by a 16-point margin.

Jan 26, 2018

By David Brennan

European Union

Business

Goldman Sachs boss warns Brexit plans nearing 'point of no return'

The head of Goldman Sachs, Lloyd Blankfein, said it was nearing the point where the moves forced on the US bank because of the UK Brexit vote will become irreversible.

Jan 26, 2018

By Roger Baird

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Politics

Jeremy Hunt defends 'timid' Theresa May as Tories slide towards civil war

Jeremy Hunt has defended Theresa May against accusations of timidity as schisms open up in the party over the government's approach to Brexit.

Jan 26, 2018

By David Brennan

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Politics

Philip Hammond in firing line after he riles Tory colleagues by publicly pledging a soft Brexit

The prime minister Theresa May has rebuked chancellor Philip Hammond for his public call for a soft Brexit.

Jan 25, 2018

By Brendan Cole

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Regulation

JP Morgan boss Jamie Dimon issues fresh warning that Brexit could cost thousands of jobs

JP Morgan boss Jamie Dimon again warned that a bad Brexit deal may mean cutting 4,000 jobs from the firm's UK base.

Jan 25, 2018

By Roger Baird

Politics

Varadkar: UK cannot cherry-pick EU benefits after Brexit

Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar has suggested the UK could have a 'Norway-plus' Brexit deal, though he has warned that the UK cannot cherry-pick EU benefits.

Jan 25, 2018

By David Brennan

European Union

Politics

Brexit: Westminster and Holyrood in standoff over return of 111 different powers

UK and Scottish governments at loggerheads over who should gain EU powers after Brexit. Sturgeon labels Westminster plan a "naked power grab".

Jan 25, 2018

By David Brennan

Scotland

Economy

Brexit costing Britain £200m a week in lost growth, Mark Carney warns

Bank of England governor tells business leaders at World Economic Forum in Davos that UK has lost £10bn in GDP since Brexit vote.

Jan 25, 2018

By Dan Cancian

Business

Davos 2018: Capitalism still has much to do before it can claim victory

The global elite gathered at Davos for the World Economic Forum must heed the more sceptical accounts of unstoppable progress.

Jan 24, 2018

By James Bloodworth

Politics

Jacob Rees-Mogg: Brexit transition plan will make UK an 'EU vassal state'

Brexit Secretary David Davis has faced accusations from Jacob Rees-Mogg that his Brexit transition deal would effectively make the UK a "vassal state" of the EU.

Jan 24, 2018

By David Brennan

European Union

Politics

Theresa May humiliates Boris Johnson in front of cabinet as Tories clash over NHS funding

Foreign secretary rebuked by PM in front of cabinet over leaked report he would demand £100m-a-week Brexit dividend for NHS.

Jan 23, 2018

By David Brennan

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Forex

Fresh Brexit deal hope drives pound to highest level since EU referendum

Sterling climbs above $1.40 early on Tuesday, reaching its highest level since June 2016's Brexit referendum.

Jan 23, 2018

By Dan Cancian

Politics

Boris Johnson will demand £100m-a-week Brexit dividend for the NHS

Foreign secretary Boris Johnson will demand the Cabinet back a £5bn cash injection for the NHS. It is expected to add pressure on the prime minister Theresa May.

Jan 23, 2018

By Brendan Cole

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Lord Jim O’Neill says the UK is in well placed for growth despite Brexit due to rises in global trade

Economy

Top Remainer admits UK well-placed to benefit from Brexit thanks to global trade growth

The UK is well placed for growth despite Brexit due to rises in global trade, said a Conservative economics grandee who voted Remain.

Jan 22, 2018

By Roger Baird

EU Referendum

European Commission President Says Britain Could Rejoin EU Under Article 49

Politics

EU leaders deliberately 'undermining' Theresa May to force softer Brexit deal

Donald Tusk reportedly hoping PM will be forced into U-turn on leaving customs union as EU will not offer acceptable alternatives.

Jan 22, 2018

By Ewan Palmer

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Society

Brits 'losing the will to live' over Brexit as lack of trust in government becomes norm

Annual Edelman Trust Barometer shows population is losing faith in social media and government not trusted by majority of population.

Jan 22, 2018

By Ewan Palmer

Politics

Channel 4 documentary 'trying to entrap' MPs in cash-for-Brexit probe reported to media watchdog

Channel 4 'Cash for Brexit' probe 'seeking to entrap' MPs is reported to Ofcom. It was to show how ex-MPs were offering themselves as Brexit advisers.

Jan 21, 2018

By Brendan Cole

Politics

Trump's anger towards Theresa May could cost UK post-Brexit trade deals

Donald Trump's anger could prove costly for the UK, as Boris Johnson says the UK should be welcoming the president with open arms.

Jan 21, 2018

By James Hetherington

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