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Possibility of no-deal Brexit ‘underpriced’, Barclay tells MPs
The Brexit Secretary is a supporter of Boris Johnson, who has claimed the odds of a no-deal are ‘a million-to-one against’.
Brexit uncertainty blamed as London house prices plunge at fastest rate since 2009
London property values fell by 4.4% in the year to May – the biggest decline since August 2009, the ONS and Land Registry said.
Half a million permits bought for post-Brexit driving overseas
The permits cost £5.50 each.
Nigel Farage complaining about Ursula von der Leyen being elected on just 52% of the vote is peak Brexit
Ms von der Leyen becomes the first woman to ever hold the role and will take up office on November 1, one day after Britain is supposed to have left the union.
Brexit – Pound worst-performing major currency in world
Traders are concerned that a no-deal Brexit is more likely, after both Conservative leadership candidates toughened their positions.
Cost of holidays to soar by £225 per person under no-deal Brexit
The combined increase in the cost of flights, hotels, insurance and mobile roaming fees could add hundreds to a standard vacation to the continent.
Brexit – “Working people facing huge uncertainty” Economists warn of slowing growth in UK jobs
“Employment growth is showing increasing signs of fraying."
Conjoined twins op success will ‘restore UK reputation amid Brexit divisions’
Paediatric neurosurgeon Noor ul Owase Jeelani was involved in separating two-year-old craniopagus sisters Safa and Marwa Ullah from Pakistan.
Johnson accused of Brexit ‘radicalisation’ over Irish backstop
The former attorney general also accused the Tory leadership front-runner of making a ‘disgraceful’ suggestion which would spell the end of democracy.
EU top job candidate ‘would grant further Brexit extension if necessary’
Ursula von der Leyen is hoping to succeed Jean-Claude Juncker as the European Commission President.
Pro-Brexit group founder appeals £20k Electoral Commission fine for breaking EU referendum rules
Darren Grimes was handed the penalty after being accused of breaching spending rules during the EU referendum campaign.
Medicine supplies cannot be guaranteed in no-deal Brexit
The supply of all medicines cannot be guaranteed in the event of a no-deal Brexit, Scotland’s Constitutional Relations Secretary has said. Mike Russell said leaving the European Union without a deal would be “disastrous” and that everything should be done to avoid it. Mr Russell said arrangements had been in place ...
Jacob Rees-Mogg roundly slated for making England’s world cup win about Brexit
The prominent Brexiteer has been called out for “slightly misjudging the mood” after posting the controversial tweet.
Labour’s backing of second Brexit poll will lose it northern seats, Farage says
The Brexit Party leader says his group has become the ‘true party of the people’.
No-deal Brexit will leave UK ‘at mercy of French’ exerting border pressure at will
French would be able to “dial up” or “dial down” at will the queues for goods going into the port of Calais.
Hard Brexit will risk livelihoods and Northern Ireland peace process warns police chief
Simon Byrne said a worst-case scenario could see farmers going bust, animal culls and an upsurge in dissident republican violence.
Boris discovers that when it comes to Brexit, the devil is in the detail
Johnson wants to use a rule known as 'GATT 24' to maintain trade with the EU if we leave without agreement on October 31 - but does he know the full details?
Hammond backs legal moves to stop Boris Johnson suspending Parliament for no-deal Brexit
The Chancellor said suspending Parliament for no-deal Brexit will provoke a constitutional crisis.
“Many thousands” of jobs to be lost in no-deal Brexit, Business Secretary warns
Greg Clark implores colleagues to “strain every sinew to avoid" no deal, saying "everyone knows" it would lead to the shedding of jobs.
Hammond makes clear he won’t serve with Johnson as he delivers Brexit warning
Chancellor indicates he will be a backbench ‘nightmare’ over a no deal Brexit.
No-deal Brexit could endanger 40,000 jobs in Northern Ireland
At least 40,000 jobs in Northern Ireland could be at risk in the event of a no-deal Brexit, a report has said. It also warned that exports to the Republic of Ireland could fall by between 11% and 19%. The report published by the Department for the Economy warned that ...
Brexit Party backing Wetherspoon boss says Boris Johnson will be ‘useful’ PM
Tim Martin said he would back Boris yet insisted the Brexit Party would still have a role to play in shaping the UK’s exit from the European Union.
A workers’ party could not have backed a Tory Brexit in good conscience
If Labour had backed the Tories on Brexit, and acted as the midwives to May’s deal, they would have been just as culpable for the harm it will cause and for every job lost as a result.
US call off Brexit trade talks following government leaks
Liam Fox and the US commerce secretary Wilbur Ross were due to meet on Tuesday to discuss future trading relations.
High street sales ‘suffered worst June on record’ over Brexit uncertainty
High street sales in June fell by the biggest margin on record for the summer month, with shoppers sitting on their hands over Brexit uncertainty, according to new data. The British Retail Consortium (BRC) described the state of the UK high street as “bleak”, and also revealed that average total ...
BMW stops UK production of engines for South Africa factory due to Brexit
BMW stopped producing engines at its Warwickshire factory for cars built in South Africa because of fears over post-Brexit tariffs, a senior figure at the firm has revealed. Production chief Oliver Zipse, who has been tipped to become the company’s next chief executive, said the decision was implemented in early ...
Trade Unions agree to back final say referendum on Brexit deal with Remain as option
Trade union leaders agree Labour should support a second referendum on any Brexit deal.
Donald Trump and Theresa May in war of words as President accuses PM of ‘making a mess of Brexit’
Donald Trump has dramatically escalated the transatlantic war of words over the leak of the British ambassador’s advice describing his administration as “inept”.
EU leaders reluctant to grant another Brexit extension, UK warned
There would be a “great deal of reluctance” amongst European leaders to grant the UK another Brexit extension, the Irish premier has warned. Leo Varadkar said a lot of European countries had become very frustrated at the rolling extensions in the Brexit process but he did not rule out the ...
Grayling accused of trying to silence no-deal Brexit concerns in Panorama expose
The accusation comes after Civil Emergency planners described Chris Grayling’s Department for Transport as “unhelpful” and decried it for omitting “key” information when planning for a no-deal Brexit.
MPs to launch fresh bid to block no-deal Brexit in Commons vote
MPs are set to launch a fresh bid to block a no-deal Brexit during a Commons vote on Northern Ireland on Monday. The Government has tabled a Bill to delay any new election to the Northern Ireland Assembly while talks to restore powersharing are ongoing. Speaking to the BBC, former ...
No-deal Brexit would be ‘catastrophic’ for farmers – NFU president
A no-deal Brexit would be “absolutely disastrous” for agriculture and could force shepherds to slaughter their flocks, the National Farmers’ Union president Minette Batters has warned. She said the prospect of losing access to European markets for British lamb could devastate the industry. A no-deal Brexit would be “catastrophic” for ...
Civil planners criticise Government over no-deal Brexit preparations
Department for Transport accused of ‘omitting key information’ in planning Civil emergency planners have described Chris Grayling’s Department for Transport as “unhelpful” and decried it for omitting “key” information when planning for a no-deal Brexit, according to letters obtained by PA. The leaders of the Hampshire and Isle of Wight ...
Treasury spends £3m on year-long contract for external Brexit lawyers
Treasury officials and lawyers are so overstretched they have splashed out £3 million hiring law firm Hogan Lovells to help with Brexit preparations, new documents show. The firm will spend a year working with the Treasury, to help navigate the “marked and continuing” increase in its legal work over Brexit and help ...
Supermarket bosses warn October Brexit could hit Christmas shoppers
Bosses of the UK’s three biggest supermarkets have warned the next prime minister that setting up a potential no-deal Brexit for the end of October could hit shoppers’ Christmas celebrations. Chief executives from Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Asda, which account for more than half of all food sales in the country, ...
Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt risk UK jobs talking up no-deal Brexit, warns Jeremy Corbyn at PMQs
"A confidential cabinet note apparently says that the government is not prepared for no deal and NHS Trusts have warned it will pose a major risk to NHS services... Make UK, representing British manufacturers recently said there is a direct link between politicans talking up the prospect of no-deal and ...
People ‘avoid chatting about politics to prevent fall-outs over Brexit’
Research by Sheffield University sociologists revealed that families are working hard to maintain positive relationships despite disagreements over the UK’s relationship with the EU
Picture of Nazi Party turning their back on parliament goes viral after Brexit Party shun EU anthem
The picture shows a fraction of the Nazi party turning away from a speech in parliament shortly after they became the second-largest party in the Reichstag.
Chancellor claims no-deal Brexit ‘hit’ to exchequer of £90 billion
Philip Hammond also expressed his dislike for ‘ad hoc’ spending or tax-cut commitments, in an apparent nod to the Tory leadership race.
What do Hunt and Johnson think about Brexit, the NHS and taxes?
The two men are vying to be prime minister.
Local authority housing at risk of being ‘wiped out’ by Brexit
Local authority housing in Ireland could be completely wiped out if Brexit causes an economic downturn, a committee has heard. An Oireachtas Committee on Tuesday heard that housing bodies may have to compete for funding alongside other capital projects, including the Children’s Hospital overrun, Brexit, and the National Broadband Plan, ...
‘I’m not showing respect to foreign anthems’ says Nigel Farage as Brexit Party MEPs insult EU anthem
Liberal Democrat MEPs also wore ‘stop Brexit’ T-shirts.
House prices edge up, but growth to remain lacklustre amid Brexit uncertainty
House prices edged up 0.1% between May and June but Brexit uncertainty is set to weigh on growth over the coming months, according to a new survey. Property prices edged higher month on month in June to an average of £216,515 after adjustment for seasonal factors, according to the Nationwide ...
Lib Dem MEPs put on Boll*cks to Brexit t-shirts in European parliament
The Liberal Democrats wore bright yellow t-shirts with 'Bollocks to Brexit' on the back, setting out their thoughts on the Brexit issue on their first day on the job. It was the first day for the new intake of MEPs in the European parliament. Photograph: European Parliament. Guy Verhofstadt, Brexit ...