Egging on chaos in Italy is not in Britain’s interests
Brexiters assume damage to the euro is welcome. Quite the opposite. Trouble in Italy will damage our economy and make Brexit talks harder.
Italy crisis reason to stay in EU, not a reason to quit
If the crisis spins out of control, it will be far better to be at the table managing the fallout than to be impotent bystanders.
Italy’s dramas will expose UK’s loss of influence
New Italian government could have big impact on European economy and its foreign policy, leaving Brexit Britain as a helpless bystander.
Brexiting UK to watch crucial Italy election from sidelines
Italian and German votes in March will be critical for EU stability. But Brexit Britain will have negligible role handling possible crisis.
Unproductive Britain, even more unproductive Brexit
The UK’s dismal productivity has long been a puzzle. Brexit can only make our performance even worse.
Political volatility can be exploited in Britain too
All over the world this is a time of political upheaval. So why in the UK is it assumed the victory of its oldest party is inevitable?
Out of sync: will UK miss out on Europe’s economic recovery?...
Joblessness in eurozone falls as economic recovery picks up pace. Meanwhile UK’s economic growth is set to steadily decline.
UK could be punished for leaving, suggests survey
Continental businesses aren’t desperate for UK trade deal at any cost - suggesting exit could be painful and protracted.