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Britain fears labor shortage as EU workers stay away

by Stephen Beard
Jun 7, 2017
EU workers, unsure of their post-Brexit status, choose not to settle in Britain.
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The party that could drive a 'radical centrist movement' in Britain

by David Brancaccio
Jun 6, 2017
The Liberal Democrats are going nowhere in the upcoming U.K. election. Here is why The Economist is endorsing them.
An European Union flag and a British flag fly in front of Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament.
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Why the U.K. election is closer than expected

by Adriene Hill
Jun 5, 2017
Despite recent terror attacks, voting is still about Brexit leadership.
Opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn speaks at an election campaign event in Basildon, east of London, on June 1.
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UK markets fluctuate days before election

by Marketplace Contributor
Jun 2, 2017
On June 8,  the U.K. goes to the polls, again. This “snap” election is set against the backdrop of last year’s referendum on Britain’s membership to the European Union.  Following the “yes” vote on Brexit, then-Prime Minister, David Cameron stepped down.  Now his successor Theresa May is hoping to shore up her position as the […]
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Will re-election help British PM Theresa May with tricky EU negotiations?

by Stephen Beard
May 4, 2017
Victory would help her dampen domestic criticism. But the 27 EU countries look set for a showdown.
British Prime Minister Theresa May is seeking re-election ahead of talks about the terms of Brexit.
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Britain's prime minister to seek early election

by Marketplace Contributor
Apr 18, 2017
Amid Brexit negotiations, Prime Minister Theresa May is looking for a strong mandate.
British Prime Minister Theresa May speaks to the media outside 10 Downing Street in central London on April 18, 2017.
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Brexit triggers mixed emotions in London's financial center

by Stephen Beard
Mar 29, 2017
Britain begins its long goodbye from the bloc today.
British Prime Minister Theresa May addressed the Houses of Parliament today, triggering Article 50 and the process that takes Britain out of the European Union.
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Feuds and fault-lines loom in UK-EU showdown over Brexit

by Marketplace Contributor
Mar 29, 2017
Britain and the EU have very different ideas about how the next two years will unfold.
Britain's Ambassador to the EU Tim Barrow (R) walks away after handing European Council President Donald Tusk the British prime minister's formal notice of the U.K.'s intention to leave the EU under Article 50.
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In volatile times, keep investments diverse and chill

by Mark Garrison
Mar 29, 2017
Experts say it’s best to keep emotions in check when investing for the long term. Staying the course for retirement amidst wild political developments
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EU nationals now think twice about working in Britain

by Stephen Beard
Mar 28, 2017
Brexit starts tomorrow — United Kingdom Prime Minister Theresa May will officially begin the two year process of pulling her country out of the European Union. Her two key goals: to keep the closest possible trading links with the EU and to end the automatic right of EU citizens to settle in Britain. But even […]
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