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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.

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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.

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: UK firms weigh in on Brexit

This is the Brief from Brussels, a round-up of all the news stories making headlines in Europe’s political capital.

Business Series

UK department store chain BHS to close with thousands of jobs lost

One of Britain's best known department store chains, BHS, is to close after attempts to find a buyer failed. More than 10,000 people will lose their jobs.

Economy

UK business investment falls

Business investment in Britain fell in annual terms between January and March amid uncertainty around the vote on whether the UK stays in the European Union.

Economy

UK April inflation slips

Inflation in British slipped in April for the first time since September last year. Consumer prices rose 0.3 percent from April 2015 as the cost of airfares and clothes fell.

Economy

Referendum fears hit UK services growth

Britain's dominant services industry is being hit by uncertainty over the EU referendum in June and the state of the global economy according to the latest surveys of businesses.

Economy

UK economic growth slows

Britain's economy slowed in the early part of this year, apparently effected by reduced global growth and uncertainty ahead of the referendum on the UK's European membership.