Brexit: British business confidence rebounds to 18-month high
British business confidence has rebounded significantly since the Brexit referendum, bouncing back to reach an 18-month high, according to a new…
Governance
Brexit: BCC calls for government to put economy first in negotiations
One of the UK’s leading business groups has called on the government to ensure the economy is “at the heart” of…
Manufacturers call for government to rethink Brexit strategy
British manufacturers have called for the government to rethink its Brexit strategy and place greater emphasis on membership of the single…
How regional stock exchanges are affected by global politics
We are all aware that major political events such as an election will impact the domestic politics of a country. We…
UK economic growth slower than expected as inflation hits retail sales
Estimates of the UK’s economic growth have been revised down, with new figures showing it grew more slowly than expected in the first three…
CFOs optimistic despite political shifts and upcoming elections
Chief financial officers (CFOs) across Europe are optimistic about their organisations’ futures despite recent political changes and upcoming elections, according to…
Leaked Labour manifesto includes plans for flexible retirement age
The Labour Party could introduce a flexible retirement age if it wins this June’s general election, according to a leaked draft…
Brexit: Goldman Sachs boss warns uncertainty will ‘stall’ City
Goldman Sachs’ chief executive has warned that the City could “stall” due to the uncertainty of Brexit negotiations
Davos: Populism comes to the fore at key summit
Daniel Shakhani highlights what he saw as the main themes from his fourth trip to Davos
David Davis says UK will not pay €100 billion bill to leave the European Union
Brexit secretary David Davis says the UK will not pay a €100 billion (£85 billion) bill to leave the European Union,…