Falling pound makes UK poorer and less powerful
We’ll only get a real sterling crisis if we crash out of the EU - and that’s unlikely. But if we do, we’ll all be poorer. Thanks Johnson.
If we Brexit, will UK appoint its ambassadors… or Trump?...
Attacks on Kim Darroch after leaks is latest sign of pressure heaped on civil servants thanks to Brexit. New PM must not stand for it.
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.
Carney clarifies Brexit economic burden – and quadruples it...
Bank of England governor denied saying at Davos that Brexit vote was costing UK £200m a week in lost economic growth. It’s more like £750m.
May consigns UK to slow lane by burying her head in sand
PM is irresponsible in failing to discuss with Cabinet colleagues what type of Brexit we should have. This is not how to run a country.
‘Re-leavers’ start to believe Brexit can be stopped
Recent polling suggests Remainers who had accepted Brexit increasingly want to stay in EU. Strong arguments can help harden this stance.
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.
Was Mark Carney wrong? Don’t bank on it
Brexiters crowed that economists got it wrong. One year on, the facts and the argument are giving them eggy faces.
Inflation squeezes UK wages faster than expected
More bad post-Brexit news for the economy as workers’ wages after inflation shrink at fastest pace since 2014. Politicians must take note.
Post-Brexit economy facing another lost decade
Theresa May has squeezed in an election just before popularity is tested by rising inflation and sagging economic growth.
Carney compromise stores up trouble
Quitting in 2019 rather than 2021 undermines Bank of England independence - and doesn’t end uncertainty in pre-Brexit period.
New dual act for UK economy rehearse their lines
Wisely, Hammond and Carney take their time even as UK economy turns down post-Brexit.