Paul Chown3 days agoUK trade performance falls to worst level on record in first quarterFinancial Times - Chris GilesThe UK’s trade performance fell to its worst level since records began in the first quarter of 2022, heaping more pressure on sterling in international currency markets. Although the Office for National Statistics warned that the figures it published were “subject to higher levels of uncertainty …
Paul Chown3 days agoNegative impact of Brexit is clear, claims EUFinancial Times - George ParkerDowning Street has maintained its refusal to order an economic impact assessment of Brexit, as the European Commission claimed that the damage caused by the UK’s exit from the EU was becoming evident. On Thursday Maroš Šefčovič, commission vice-president, said it was now becoming possible to …
Paul Chown2 days agoUK's trade performance drops to worst level 'since records began'The London Economic - Jack PeatAlastair Campbell described Brexit as the "disaster that keeps on disastering" after the results were announced. The UK’s trade performance this year …
Paul Chown3 days agoWhy UK inflation will stay higher for longer than in other nationsFinancial TimesAndrew Bailey changed his tone on inflation this week, making it clear that the Bank of England would act to curb pressure from UK prices that are expected to stay higher for longer than in other countries. The BoE governor’s admission that there will be “a bit more persistence” in the rising price …
Paul ChownJun 26Brexit Diary: 'Wait, no one told us that was going to happen' (Actually, they did)dispatcheseurope.comShare Email Comments At the sixth anniversary of Brexit, 23 June, it seems like the referendum took place several lifetimes ago, so we’ve forgotten most …
Paul Chown3 days agoCan anyone point to a single Brexit benefit? We’ve been waiting six yearsinews.co.uk - Denis MacShaneIs there anyone out there who still has a good word for Brexit? Not the decision in 2016 when 52 per cent voted to leave Europe; but the mess we seem …
