Brexit slowdown is awful economic timing. A deal won’t help...
World economy is slowing as Brexit uncertainty hits UK. Neither a boost from May’s deal nor Brexiters’ “Global Britain” dream are realistic.
Carney left with only bad options if Brexit crashes economy
No-deal Brexit could mean financial crisis on 2008 scale. Bank is short on options. Better to let the people reject this reckless Brexit.
Post-referendum Britain is living on debt
If interest rate hikes kill off debt-fuelled consumer spending, they will expose the myth that the economy is fine for what it is: a myth.
Why does the City becoming a rule-taker matter?
Bank of England and Treasury are clashing on City regulation post-Brexit, with the Bank worried we’ll be turned into rule-takers.
Brexit uncertainty hammers foreign investment
Staggering 90% decline in foreign direct investment, and slump in company registrations, means lower productivity and slower economic growth.
5 reasons economists’ Brexit warnings weren’t wrong
Chancellor’s spring statement likely to reignite row about who correctly predicted Brexit impact. Bear in mind Brexit hasn’t happened.
Loss of passport isn’t City’s only Brexit headache
Financial services firms need to deal with long-term derivative and insurance contracts. A transition will help but it must be “bankable”.
Thanks, Brexiters! 6 ways Brexit is taking its toll
Theresa May’s chaotic Brexit is already upturning people’s lives and livelihoods. Here’s a round-up of the latest grim news.
Brexit supply shock may cause more interest rate rises
Bank of England has put up rates because inflation is high, not because economy is resilient. Brexit is cutting our potential growth rate.
Transition deal by Xmas? Bank of England may as well whistle
Without deal by year’s end, banks will trigger contingency plans. Given state of Tory party, it would take miracle to meet that deadline.
Brexit will be built on weak economic foundations
Recent reports have highlighted the UK’s current economic problems. Brexit won’t make tackling them any easier.
Rising inflation just latest evidence of Brexit damage
August’s 2.9% inflation rate, the highest in five years, follows signs of slowing growth, weak consumption and stalling investment.