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May’s support for openness is welcome

by Bill Emmott | 14.11.2016

After recent assertions that we can do deals with isolationist Donald Trump, PM’s speech tonight at Lord Mayor’s banquet is to be applauded.

5 snippets of economic news this week

by Charlie Mitchell | 11.11.2016

As Trump shocked the world to win the US presidential election, sterling’s bounce was the silver lining in a tough week for the UK economy.

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Brexit is regulation nightmare for the City

by Stewart Fleming | 10.11.2016

Doing business freely in the EU is critical for UK finance. But the rules are likely to be much less favourable if we leave the EU.

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Carney compromise stores up trouble

by Hugo Dixon | 01.11.2016

Quitting in 2019 rather than 2021 undermines Bank of England independence - and doesn’t end uncertainty in pre-Brexit period.

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PM must hope sterling slide is no Mayday

by Stewart Fleming | 25.10.2016

Brexiteers are counting on a slumping pound to boost UK exports. History is not on their side.

6 effects of Brexit on the economy this week

by Charlie Mitchell | 14.10.2016

Consumers began to see the effects of a plummeting pound in another shaky week for the economy.

Six of the best from the Tory conference

by Charlie Mitchell | 06.10.2016

Theresa May’s first conference as prime minister yielded detail on migration, health and the economy, as well as its fair share of gaffes.

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City right to be alarmed by hard Brexit

by Stewart Fleming | 06.10.2016

Disorderly exit will damage UK’s top money spinner and threaten financial stability. But it will be hard to sell alternatives to Brexiters.