Brexit News Archive: 07 Jan 2018

May to meet Macron in January

Media report claims Macron will demand the UK help pay for any new customs posts required at French ports after Brexit.
Charlie Cooper / Politico   |   Thu, 28 Dec 2017 11:53:31

Three things that will shape the economy in 2018

Future gazing. shutterstock.com Whether you follow opinion polls, experts, the media, or soothsayers, a few common themes have emerged regarding the economy in 2018 and beyond. These are Brexit, the rise of the robots and a continued obsession with bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. Here's a primer on how to better understand ...
Jonathan Michie, Professor of Innovation & Knowledge Exchange, University of Oxford / The Conversation   |   Thu, 28 Dec 2017 10:53:18

Which big names in business are 2018's ones to watch?

Can Nicky Morgan avoid a 'no deal' Brexit? Can Michael O'Leary keep Ryanair aloft? And will Jeff Bezos stay the world's richest man? From the head of Europe's biggest short-haul airline to an heir to the Murdoch empire, here are 10 well-known business figures expected to hit the headlines next ...
Simon Goodley / Guardian   |   Thu, 28 Dec 2017 10:14:37

UK must pay for French ports after Brexit, Macron to tell May

The French President is under intense pressure to make the UK contribute to the mushrooming costs of France's UK facing ports after Brexit
Tom Peck / The Independent   |   Thu, 28 Dec 2017 09:54:00

The year in business: bitcoin boom, Brexit countdown and Uber trouble

From fears of City exodus to first interest rate rise in a decade, here's a recap of the key events of 2017 It will be remembered as the year Theresa May triggered article 50 and began the official countdown to Britain's departure from the European Union. It was also the ...
Angela Monaghan / Guardian   |   Thu, 28 Dec 2017 07:00:39

UK economy losing momentum - Natixis

After growing above expectations and leading the G7 in 2016, UK output growth slowed markedly to 1.5% y/y throughout 2017, as Brexit uncertainty under
Sandeep Kanihama / FX Street   |   Thu, 28 Dec 2017 05:15:05

UK: Brexit drives investment climate - BBH

In view of Marc Chandler, Global Head of Currency Strategy at BBH, the UK economy is likely to sustain growth near the 2017 pace of around 1.5% year-o
Sandeep Kanihama / FX Street   |   Thu, 28 Dec 2017 05:04:38

Activist investor says Brexit offers rich pickings

Cevian Capital has just sold Volvo Group to a Chinese company for €3.25bn
FT   |   Thu, 28 Dec 2017 05:00:33