by Christopher Nye | Dec 19, 2018
On what was a relatively quiet day, we saw the German Ifo business climate reading for December. It has been expected to dip to 101.8 from 102 the previous month, but it actually came in at 101. It is the fourth decline in a row and the lowest reading since September...
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by Christopher Nye | Dec 19, 2018
The supposed increased likelihood of a no-deal Brexit has encouraged ministers to ramp up their no-deal planning efforts, with some 3,500 troops on standby to help in the event of a crisis. Despite measures including chartering space on cross-channel shipping to...
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by Christopher Nye | Dec 19, 2018
Yesterday, cabinet ministers agreed that no-deal planning must be ramped up and implemented across government. Measures include reserving ferry spaces for supplies and putting 3,500 troops on standby to deal with any disruption. Downing Street confirmed that no-deal...
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by Christopher Nye | Dec 18, 2018
After Jeremy Corbyn threatened to table a no confidence vote in the prime minister if she did not set a date for the Brexit vote, the Prime Minister set a date for the Brexit vote. Speaking to the Commons, Theresa May confirmed that debate over the bill would commence...
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by Christopher Nye | Dec 18, 2018
Towards the end of yesterday afternoon, Theresa May confirmed that the Brexit deal vote will take place in the week beginning 14 January 2019. The UK Prime Minister delivered a statement to the Commons and said that she is fully aware that MPs are concerned about the...
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