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Scotland and Northern Ireland: post-Brexit economic fears

Britain has voted to leave the European Union, but what about those areas that wanted to stay in, such as Scotland and Northern Ireland? That's the subject of this week's Business Line.

Economy

European share bounce back continues, weaker dollar helps the pound

The bounce back continues for Europe's stock markets. Britain's FTSE 100 index had recovered all of its post-Brexit losses by the end of trading on Wednesday.

Economy

Britain faces higher taxes and spending cuts after Brexit vote - finance minister

The price of Britain leaving the European Union will be higher taxes and government spending cuts according to UK finance minister George Osborne.

United Kingdom

Britain loses its triple A credit rating as pound plunges

Uncertainty over when and even if Britain is leaving the EU hammered London’s financial markets on Monday.

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Economy

London faces loss of big names as businesses look to beat Brexit by going abroad

The City of London is bracing itself for big jobs losses if big international firms leave because of Brexit and set up their head offices elsewhere.

United Kingdom

Exchange rate woes as UK votes for Brexit

On the morning after the UK referendum vote to leave the EU, the British pound plunged to its lowest level since 1985.

My Europe Series

State of the Union: Brussels in state of shock but says Brexit must happen quickly

State of the Union is euronews' weekly round-up of European affairs.

United Kingdom

Lagarde says IMF stands ready to moderate Brexit effects

With the financial and stock markets in turmoil steady hands are needed on the levers of international finance and the International Monetary Fund’s director Christine Lagarde was quick to reassure th

Economy

'Huge amount of uncertainty' - Brexit shock for UK economy

by Chris Cummins

Economy

Black Brexit Friday as pound plummets and FTSE falls

The pound plummeted and the London FTSE fell in the wake of Britain voting to leave the EU.

United Kingdom

Bank of England poised to stem Brexit shockwaves

The Bank of England Governor Mark Carney has said its ready to intervene and provide additional help to prop up financial markets.

Economy

British holidaymakers in dash to change cash

As summer gets into full swing its time for British holidaymakers to cash in their pounds for euros and dollars.

Economy

Markets use the bookmakers to gauge Brexit sentiment

As last few hours tick down before Britain's EU referendum the directors of 51 FTSE 100 companies have signed a letter in support of Britain remaining in the European Union.

Economy

Nissan to see Vote Leave in court

Nissan is to take legal action against the Vote Leave campaign after its logo appeared in leave leaflet.

Economy

British staples Virgin and Premier League back 'Remain'

As the British EU referendum gets closer two staples of UK life have backed 'Remain.'

Economy

UK jobless levels lowest since 2005

Unemployment in the UK has fallen to its lowest levels since 2005, according to the latest figures.

Economy

Markets fear major turbulence if UK votes 'Leave'

The world's major financial institutions, including Citi and Goldman Sachs, are to call in senior traders to work through the night following the Brexit vote.

United Kingdom

Osborne faces Tory backlash over Brexit austerity warning

The finance minister warned a Brexit would force him to raise taxes and cut spending, sparking revolt within his own party.

Economy

Jobs or no jobs? The Brexit question of the day

Labour Party heavyweights have waded into the Brexit debate by claiming if the country votes to leave the EU public sector jobs will be at risk.

Economy

Asian and European shares tumble over Brexit fears

Fears that Britain looks set to leave the European Union has sent jitters through the financial Markets.