Tories jettison some pledges much more easily than others
May is clinging to foolish migration target because it's a sacred manifesto pledge but happily throwing deficit target to the winds.
Pound tumbles to 31-year low and Brexiters celebrate
Don’t they realise this means UK is no longer world’s 5th largest economy? That our power is diminished? That inflation is coming?
6 economic consequences of Brexit uncertainty this week
Sterling slipped, services confidence sagged, and companies considered moving operations elsewhere in a tough week for the economy.
Economic resilience today no promise of prosperity tomorrow
The economy has dodged an immediate post-Brexit shock. But the steep fall in sterling coupled with a threat to the City could make the future less rosy.
Brexit mustn’t impoverish us culturally
There’s more to Brexit than the economy. Our relationship with the EU profoundly affects what kind of society we are.
This week: uncertainty at home, firmness abroad
Cameron is standing down from parliament and UKIP has chosen a new leader. Meanwhile, there’s still no clarity on what Brexit means.
EU visa waiver scheme could harm UK economy
British citizens will have to apply and pay a fee to enter the Schengen zone, with ramifications for tourism and business.
Express spins misleading tale of booming Brexit economy
Tabloid has talked up UK’s post-Brexit growth in a series of front-page articles whose headlines aren’t supported by the text or the facts.
Australia puts deal with EU ahead of talks with Britain
Brexiteers have been trumpeting the fact that Australia wants an early trade deal with us. But talks won’t start until 2019.
7 Brexit consequences you didn’t know last week
The summer sunshine has finally arrived but economic forecasts are bleak.
Don’t believe the hype about economic good news
The government has been quick to seize on the positives, but the longer-term picture is less rosy.
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.