UK manufacturing slowdown eases but Brexit concerns persist
The downturn in UK manufacturing eased slightly in August, but factories are still fearful of the global economic slowdown and Brexit uncertainty, according to a new survey.
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Brussels rejects Boris Johnson’s call for Irish backstop to be scrapped
Boris Johnson has been rebuffed by Brussels after demanding major changes in a new Brexit deal.
Key questions about Boris Johnson’s Brexit letter to Donald Tusk
With Brexit due on October 31, Boris Johnson has set out in writing his demands for changes to the UK’s divorce deal from the European Union.
Boris Johnson downplays document leak predicting food shortages after no-deal Brexit
Boris Johnson has downplayed a leaked Brexit dossier which predicted food, medicine and petrol shortages in the event of a no-deal exit.
Jeremy Corbyn brands Boris Johnson ‘Britain’s Trump’ as he makes election pitch
Jeremy Corbyn branded Boris Johnson "Britain’s Trump" as he pledged to do "everything necessary" to block a no-deal Brexit.
Trump hails ‘great discussion’ with Boris Johnson on post-Brexit trade deal
US president Donald Trump has spoken about how Washington and London can move “rapidly” on a post-Brexit free trade deal.
Johnson faces fresh calls to ensure no hard border between UK and Ireland
Boris Johnson has faced fresh calls to ensure there is no return to a hard border on the island of Ireland in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
Corbyn demands immediate publication of Government’s no-deal dossier
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has called on the Government to immediately release its no-deal impact assessments.
Johnson: UK-Ireland free movement will continue in event of no-deal Brexit
Free movement between the UK and Ireland will not end in the event of a no-deal Brexit, the Prime Minister has said.
No-deal Brexit tariffs could ‘massively reduce’ competitiveness, warn farmers
Farmers fear being hit with additional tariffs following a no-deal Brexit could “massively reduce” the competitiveness of British goods in the EU market.
Number 10: Freedom of movement will end on October 31 if there is no Brexit deal
Freedom of movement will end on October 31, Downing Street said following reports that officials had warned against an immediate change on Brexit day if the UK leaves the European Union without a deal.
UK households cut back on big purchases as recession fears loom
UK households have cut back on big purchases such as holidays as fears of a possible recession continue to loom, a survey suggests.
Johnson ‘confident’ EU will shift position on Brexit deal
Boris Johnson believes Brussels will blink first in the Brexit stand-off but acknowledged there would be “bumps along the road”.
Corbyn urges general election to solve Brexit ‘crisis’
A general election triggered by the Brexit crisis will provide a “once-in-a-generation chance” for a change of direction in politics, with Labour prepared to do “everything necessary” to prevent no-deal, Jeremy Corbyn has said.
Corbyn: Brexit general election once-in-a-generation chance for change
A general election triggered by the Brexit crisis will provide a “once-in-a-generation chance” for a change of direction in politics, Jeremy Corbyn will say.
Johnson under pressure to recall Parliament following no-deal Brexit warnings
Boris Johnson is under mounting pressure to recall Parliament following warnings that a no-deal Brexit would cause “incredibly serious” economic harm.
Government criticised for spending £10m on Brexit advertising campaign
Ministers have been criticised for spending more than £10 million over eight months on an advertising campaign to help people and businesses prepare for Brexit.
Johnson to meet EU leaders as Number 10 plays down Whitehall no-deal dossier
Boris Johnson will head to Berlin and Paris this week to call for a new Brexit agreement, as Number 10 sought to play down a secret Whitehall no-deal dossier.
‘No surprise’ at reports of Brexit food shortages and hard border
Politicians across Ireland have said a leaked report setting out British preparations for a hard border in the event of a no-deal Brexit comes as no surprise.
Minister dismisses Whitehall dossier on no-deal Brexit as ‘scaremongering’
A secret Whitehall dossier warning of the impact of a no-deal Brexit has been dismissed by a minister as “scaremongering” as the Government sought to play down the documents.
Government accepts it cannot prorogue Parliament for no-deal, says Gina Miller
Anti-Brexit campaigner Gina Miller has claimed the Government “unequivocally” accepts that it cannot close down Parliament to allow a no-deal Brexit.
Jeremy Corbyn’s plan to be caretaker prime minister receives further blow
Jeremy Corbyn’s proposal to be installed as caretaker prime minister to prevent a no-deal Brexit has received a further blow after another senior Tory ruled out backing the plan.
Boris Johnson to tell Merkel and Macron there must be new Brexit deal
Boris Johnson will tell Angela Merkel and Emmanuel Macron that there must be a new Brexit deal when he makes his first trip abroad as Prime Minister.
Boris Johnson to tell Merkel and Macron there must be new Brexit deal
Boris Johnson will tell Angela Merkel and Emmanuel Macron that there must be a new Brexit deal when he makes his first trip abroad as Prime Minister.
Jeremy Corbyn insists he should be caretaker PM despite plan’s blows
Jeremy Corbyn has insisted he should be installed as a caretaker prime minister to stop a no-deal Brexit, despite his plan receiving repeated blows.
Jeremy Corbyn’s plan to be caretaker prime minister receives further blow
Jeremy Corbyn’s proposal to be installed as caretaker prime minister to prevent a no-deal Brexit has received a further blow after another senior Tory ruled out backing the plan.
Jeremy Corbyn and Ian Blackford talk tactics on stopping no-deal Brexit
Jeremy Corbyn and Ian Blackford have held "constructive" discussions on forming a coalition to stop a no-deal Brexit.
Clarke ‘wouldn’t object’ to leading national unity government to avoid no-deal
Tory grandee Ken Clarke has said he is willing to lead a government of national unity to avoid a no-deal Brexit.
Get the lowdown on Brexit from the experts at The Press and Journal’s business breakfast
The UK economy has been under significant strain over the past year and, with an exit from the EU looming, seems unlikely to rally any time soon.
Corbyn says ‘it’s not up to Jo Swinson to decide who is PM’ amid leadership row
Jeremy Corbyn has struck out at Liberal Democrat leader Jo Swinson after she rejected his plan to lead an emergency government to thwart a no-deal Brexit.
Who are potential caretaker PMs Ken Clarke and Harriet Harman?
In an age of division, commanding respect across the political divides is a rarity – but this is a trait Ken Clarke and Harriet Harman are praised for.
Clarke and Harman ‘prepared to lead government’ to prevent no-deal Brexit
Tory grandee Ken Clarke and senior Labour MP Harriet Harman are both prepared to lead an emergency government to prevent a no-deal Brexit, according to the Liberal Democrat leader.