
UK
Brexit Party rejects tactical voting pact with Conservatives
Farage said the party has to contest the seats to keep pressure on Johnson.
China’s Jingye comes to the rescue of British Steel
Rescue deal potentially protects some 4,000 jobs and safeguards a strategic asset as Britain prepares to leave the EU.
Bank of England keeps rates on hold ahead of UK election
The central bank appears to be waiting for more clarity over Britain’s departure from the European Union.
Canopy Growth expands its pan-European cannabis network
Firm’s pharmaceutical business, Spectrum Therapeutics, has made strides in the UK and Luxembourg.
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British prime minister tries again for vote on EU divorce deal
Johnson has been forced to ask the EU for a three-month delay to Britain’s departure date.
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UK, EU reach tentative Brexit deal; still needs ratification
PM Boris Johnson needs all the support he can get to push any Brexit deal past the deeply divided Parliament.
UK labour market weakening amid Brexit uncertainty
The number of people in work dropped by 56,000 in the three months to August from the previous three-month period.
Boris presents new Brexit plan for Northern Ireland to UK Parliament
New proposals focus on maintaining an open border – the key sticking point.
UK wages rising at fastest pace in 11 years
Increase in employment levels came despite a modest uptick in the proportion of those out of work.
Bolton says US ready to negotiate post-Brexit trade pact
Talks could start with areas where the two sides are likely to agree.
Trump administration to seek Britain trade deal after Brexit
US remains committed to respecting whatever Britain’s final decision on Brexit is and is eager to conclude a trade deal.
EU open to Brexit talks but refuses to modify divorce deal
“Best possible deal” that Britain is going to get, says EU Commission spokeswoman.
Boris Johnson visits Belfast as Brexit woes hurt UK economy
Britain’s 2016 vote to leave the European Union has strained the bonds among the four nations that make up the U.K.
Boris Johnson tells Cabinet it’s full steam ahead for Brexit
Many of the new ministers worked with him in the 2016 referendum campaign to leave the EU.
Budget watchdog says no deal Brexit will spur UK recession
Forecasts heightened uncertainty and declining confidence detering investment, higher trade barriers with the EU.