Making commitments and reneging on them appears to be part of the unscripted, Shakespearean Brexit drama that is threatening to ravage the British economy. A second referendum seems increasingly more inviting given the prospects of increased clarity that will stem… Read More ›
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Britain’s Jeremy Corbyn more appreciative of the merits for a new referendum
Does it always have to be May’s way or the highway? Britain’s economy lies in the balance. In a significant development, Britain’s opposition party leader Jeremy Corbyn has moved a step closer to paving the way for a second referendum… Read More ›
British banks shrug off Brexit drama at Westminster
Banks shares have risen modestly giving hopes of a compromise Plan B for Brexit. On Wednesday, the share prices of British banks witnessed heavy losses in the wake of the parliamentary vote on the Brexit deal which saw one of… Read More ›
British parliament to decide fate of Brexit today
May’s Brexi deal faces strong headwinds in parliament. Today’s vote will not only decide her May’s career but also chart Britain’s economic and geo-political future in the days to come. On Tuesday, in a historic vote in the British parliament… Read More ›
French insurer AXA to relocate UK staff to Ireland
The decision to relocate staff was taken much ahead of AXA’s acquisition of XL.The number of people who will be relocating have not been disclosed. Aimed at mitigating risks from Britain potential departure from the European Union, French insurer AXA… Read More ›
UK Businesses see border delays as significant Brexit risk: EEF/AIG survey
Although Britain is scheduled to depart from the EU on March 29, what will happen on that day is still unclear. This is a significant issue for British businesses since they routinely import and export materials and goods from the… Read More ›
French companies need to wake up to no-Brexit deal: Gerald Darmanin
British Prime Minister Theresa May faces strong headwinds in her efforts to push the Brexit deal through her divided party and Britain’s parliament. Gerald Darmanin France’s Minister of Customs stated, French companies need to be more prepared to the reality… Read More ›
UK open to a trade deal with U.S.
Brexit allows Britain to have an independent trade policy. A framework for a trade agreement with the U.S. has already been laid. Following U.S. President Donald Trump’s statement saying U.S.-U.K trade could be potentially hit due to Britain’s trade arrangements… Read More ›
European Securities and Markets Authority wants no disruption to UK clearing houses
Irrespective of whether negotiators and lawmakers manage to hammer out a Brexit deal, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) wants no disruption to central clearing. On Friday, in a significant development, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) stated,… Read More ›
Brexit deal can be clinched within the next 24 to 48 hours: David Lidington
Here are the comments made by British Prime Minister Theresa May’s de facto deputy to BBC radio. On Tuesday, David Lidington, a British Cabinet Office Minister who is considered as British Prime Minister Theresa May’s de facto deputy told BBC… Read More ›