Theresa May ignored the 48 per cent of Brexit remainers
As the dust settles on one of the most eventual general elections in recent times, Charlie Mullins believes the verdict was a result of forgetting there were so many Brexit remainers.
Tag: Referendum
Domestic politics have helped strengthen the pound, but is it enough?
By World First
The announcement of a snap election rallied the pound against a murky future, but there are many more factors at stake.
Winners and losers: A sector analysis of the businesses affected by Brexit and the weaker pound
By World First
Currency fluctuations always mean some businesses come out on top while others are left in the dust but in a sector analysis, which industries fare the worst from a weak pound
The reality of Brexit: Part two post-EU opportunities
So far in this two part exploration of Brexit-Britain, we have explored the potential disadvantages for small businesses in the UK. Now, we turn our attention to the silver linings and post-EU opportunities.
Theresa May doesn’t have the authority to invoke Article 50 without parliament vote
Thursday 3 November marks the day three judges ruled that the government cannot trigger Article 50, suggesting prime minister Theresa May has to ask parliament for permission before the UK can truly leave the EU.
We can’t rest on our economic success laurels
We ve had lift off at Heathrow, the green light from Nissan and economic success has grown in the three months since the European Union (EU) referendum.
M&A activity is facing a downward spiral but foreign investors have hope for UK
By Staff writer
After a record breaking year for M&A in 2015, Reuters figures have shown that merger activity over the first three quarters of 2016 has slowed significantly.
The amazing government debate about foreign workers
By Jan Cavelle
The head of employment and skills for the IOD, Seamus Nevin, has declared that those voting on Brexit because of immigration failed to see how the resulting policies would hinder economic progress. No prizes for guessing which way he voted.
Changing currency: Post-Brexit concerns for SMEs
The vote of the UK to leave the EU seemed to take everyone by surprise, not least the foreign exchange markets. In the immediate aftermath of the vote, sterling fell by up to 13 per cent against the US dollar and up to 11 per cent against the euro.
Brexit will impact all firms, not just those engaged in exporting
One month in, and you’d be forgiven for already feeling a little Brexit-fatigued; the rolling news, political uncertainty and long-term time frames can seem overwhelming and prompts feelings of apathy.