Brexit archive News 2017

S&P and Fitch leave UK credit rating on hold but warn on Brexit

LONDON (Reuters) - Standard and Poor's and Fitch left their credit ratings for Britain unchanged on Friday but remained gloomy about the outlook due to the likelihood of the country reaching a bad deal in its divorce talks with the European Union.

Reuters | Fri, 27 Oct 2017 20:54:47

S&P, Fitch affirm UK rating but flag Brexit risks

FT | Fri, 27 Oct 2017 20:52:47

Brexit & Beyond: Catalonia Declares Independence, ECB Call Reopens Central Bank Rift, UBS Plays Down Brexit Move

Brexit & Beyond: Europe in Flux is The Wall Street Journal's round-up of news and analysis of how Brexit will affect global business, economies and finance. You can sign up here. MUST READS People celebrate after Catalonia's parliament voted to declare independence from Spain. pau barrena/Agence France-Presse/Getty Images Catalan Parliament ...

Toby Luckhurst / MoneyBeat | Fri, 27 Oct 2017 16:40:13

Brexit is dividing our society like never before

The furore over a Tory MP sending a letter to all university vice chancellors asking for the names of those teaching about Brexit, accompanied by a request to see their teaching materials, has shown how toxic Brexit is as an issue, and how this translates into academic freedom on matters ...

Roch Dunin-Wasowicz / LSE | Fri, 27 Oct 2017 16:00:40

'No Deal' nonsense

Does anyone really believe that the 'no deal' Brexit option is viable? Even the No Dealers don't actually believe it. The Institute of Economic Affairs released another of its amusing Brexit reports this week. Entitled "Let's get ready for 'no ... Continue reading →

Rick / Flip Chart Fairy Tales | Fri, 27 Oct 2017 15:51:15

Chart that tells a story: UK car production

What will be the effect of Brexit on the UK motor industry?

FT | Fri, 27 Oct 2017 15:46:54

Ex-WTO boss: 'There will be Irish border post-Brexit'

The former head of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) has accused British politicians of misleading the public over the realities of Brexit and insists there will have to be a border in Ireland.

Sky | Fri, 27 Oct 2017 15:45:00

UK Brexit department loses third minister in four months

Baroness Anelay resigns for health reasons

FT | Fri, 27 Oct 2017 15:25:11

EU investment bank 'will owe Britain money for 35 years after Brexit'

The bank funds infrastructure projects across the EU including in the UK

Jon Stone / The Independent | Fri, 27 Oct 2017 15:19:00

David Davis forced to replace third Brexit minister in five months

Jack Maidment / Telegraph | Fri, 27 Oct 2017 15:06:49

Sturgeon demands PM's 'clarity' on Brexit

Nicola Sturgeon has written to Theresa May to demand the Prime Minister urgently offers "clear assurances" over a Brexit transition period.

Sky | Fri, 27 Oct 2017 14:59:00

Brexit minister Baroness Anelay resigns after five months over 'injury sustained in 2015'

The Brexit department has lost its third minister in four months after Baroness Anelay stepped down from the front bench on Friday.

Jon Stone / The Independent | Fri, 27 Oct 2017 14:58:00

May appoints new Brexit representative in upper house

LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Theresa May appointed on Friday a former member of the European Parliament to represent her government on Brexit in parliament's upper chamber following the resignation of the incumbent on medical grounds.

Reuters | Fri, 27 Oct 2017 14:15:56

Brexit Minister Baroness Anelay Quits Government Over 'Worsening Of Injury'

Ned Simons / Huffington Post | Fri, 27 Oct 2017 14:13:07

Mini-Reshuffle: Callanan New Brexit Minister

Joyce Anelay is leaving her role as Minister of State in DExEU for health reasons, replaced by Eurosceptic former Tory MEP leader Martin Callanan. The post Mini-Reshuffle: Callanan New Brexit Minister appeared first on Guido Fawkes .

WikiGuido / Guy Fawkes' blog | Fri, 27 Oct 2017 13:47:15

Boris Johnson appeals to Portugal to help unblock Brexit talks

'If one side is involved in some very difficult European negotiations, it is the duty of one side to come to the aid of the other,' the UK foreign secretary said.

Paul Ames / Politico | Fri, 27 Oct 2017 13:37:39

Friday Caption Contest: 3D Phil-m Edition

The winner of this week's caption contest wins a copy of 'Clean Brexit' by Liam Halligan and Gerard Lyons, a book quite a few people in government could do with reading. Entries in the comments... Pic credit Tom Harris The post Friday Caption Contest: 3D Phil-m Edition appeared first on ...

WikiGuido / Guy Fawkes' blog | Fri, 27 Oct 2017 13:16:38

Brexit News Archive: 27 Oct 2017 | enquire