From ‘golden era’ to ‘Brexit era’ for May in China
Diminished by Brexit and beleaguered by rivals, the prime minister has little to show for her visit to China.
How bad does it have to get before we rethink?
Economy is barely growing. Toyota is worried about its UK factory. Bloomberg has called Brexit the “stupidest” thing a country has done.
Brexit Britain squanders goodwill built up over centuries
In one pocket of the Balkans, people who used to look up to the UK feel let down by the vote to leave the EU.
7 reasons the UK’s post-Brexit trade vision is clear as mud...
As Brexit talks resume, David Davis must answer some tough questions about his “fairy-tale” trade proposals.
Britain’s magical thinking on EU trade
The UK calls its post-Brexit customs proposal innovative. The European Parliament’s negotiator is nearer the mark, dismissing it as fantasy.
Unproductive Britain, even more unproductive Brexit
The UK’s dismal productivity has long been a puzzle. Brexit can only make our performance even worse.
Weakening UK growth adds to May’s perils
As economy loses altitude, consumers rack up debt and plunder savings to keep spending. Manufacturing and exports are not taking up slack.
Services without a smile
Brexit clouds hang over UK’s vast service sector. From airlines to architects, Britain counts regulatory cost of life outside the EU.
Brexiters shouldn’t toast Trump just yet
Anti-EU campaigners are jubilant at having a fellow nationalist in the White House. But Trump’s policies spell immense risk for the UK.
Britain’s economic future will be decided at home
Retaining access to the EU single market is critical for our future prosperity. But getting domestic policies right is even more important.
Economy’s first Brexit bills fall due
No one told us this would happen! Chancellor opens door to radical policy rethink as economy probably heads into recession.
New dual act for UK economy rehearse their lines
Wisely, Hammond and Carney take their time even as UK economy turns down post-Brexit.