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Between a rock and a hard Brexit

Battle lines are deepening ahead of negotiations for the UK to leave the EU bloc.

United Kingdom

Brexit: how hard can it be?

A look at the clues so far as to future negotiations, as the British government adopts a hardline stance on immigration while the EU digs in on free movement - with Donald Tusk saying that far from be

Markets

Bank of England's Carney says inflation and price rises will make things difficult for some

Bank of England Governor Mark Carney has warned inflation will rise with the falling value of the pound pushing up prices.

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Money DJ - Brits use new five pound note to play vinyl records

While post-Brexit woes are causing the pound to plummet in recent months, innovative Brits have found something better to do with their cash.

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Weak pound prompts price punch-up between Tesco and Unilever

Top UK retailer Tesco has settled a fight with consumer goods producer Unilever over price rises prompted by the weak pound following the Brexit vote.

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Government v Parliament: Britain's Brexit battle goes to court

Should Britain's government take decisions unilaterally on the process to take the UK out of the EU? Or should Parliament have a vote? A court will decide.

Economy

Six knock-on effects of a plummeting pound

The slumping value of the pound has an effect on tourism, foreign workers in the UK, exporters and expats.

United Kingdom

Price row prompts shortage of Marmite, the UK's stalwart food

The UK's largest supermarket chain Tesco and one its major suppliers, Unilever, have settled a price war on more than a dozen products.

Business Line

Hard Brexit fears push down pound and worry UK businesses

Business Line focuses on the concerns that the kind of Brexit the UK government choses will cause major problems for companies.

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: German activists seek free trade court ruling

This is the Brief from Brussels, a roundup of the top stories from Europe’s de facto political capital.

United Kingdom

UK parliament debates Brexit but won't vote on triggering EU divorce

Ahead of Wednesday’s parliamentary debate on Brexit, UK Prime Minister Theresa May faced questions on the thorny topic in the House of Commons.

Economy

Financial sector job loss warning over Brexit

Top international bankers warn they could start moving staff out of Britain by next year if there's no clarity on UK access to the EU single market.

Cinema

Ken Loach laments Brexit impact on UK film

Palme d’Or winner Ken Loach has been expressing concern over the impact of Brexit on the British TV and film industry.

Markets

Pound's Brexit vote battering continues

Experts see no end to sterling's fall in value against other currencies due to worries over the effects of the UK's vote to leave the European Union.

Europe News

The Brief in Brussels: UK's May holds talks ahead of Brexit trigger

This is the Brief from Brussels.

Europe News

British PM May looks for Brexit support in Denmark

British Prime Minister Theresa May has been holding talks with her Danish counterpart in Copenhagen.

Economy

Brexit vote fears hit UK business sentiment

The latest UK business surveys seem to show the economy losing steam with company bosses lacking confidence about investment and hiring workers.

United Kingdom

Farage shoulders "Mr. Brexit" after US debate

Nigel Farage, speaks to reporters in support of Republican Donald Trump after second presidential debate

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: UK's May outlines vision of post-Brexit Britain

In this episode: British Prime Minister Theresa May makes her call for a fairer United Kingdom; the EU’s new border guard starts work, and the UN is about to name its next secretary…

Europe News

UK's May looks to post-Brexit Britain

Prime Minister Theresa May said on Wednesday that the country’s Conservative government must do more to champion the cause of working-class people.