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As Britain plans to leave the EU, automakers plan to leave Britain
Feb 21, 2019
Some foreign automakers are abandoning their U.K. operations, resulting in job losses and further uncertainty.
As Brexit approaches, some Brits are stocking up
Feb 15, 2019
Concerns over possible shortages have some Britons preparing for the worst.
How much Brexit uncertainty can the global economy take?
by
Scott Tong
Jan 16, 2019
The turmoil of Brexit continued today with a no-confidence vote attempting to oust Prime Minister Theresa May. She survived by a margin of 19 votes. But the Brexit storm is hardly contained. It remains an uneasy, potentially expensive complication at a time when the world may not be able to afford it. So at what […]
British Prime Minister May wins no-confidence vote, but is still beset by Brexit
Jan 16, 2019
The narrow victory comes a day after her European Union divorce deal was rejected.
U.K. lawmakers reject Brexit deal in 432-202 vote
Jan 15, 2019
Uncertainty lies ahead of the planned British exit from the European Union on March 29.
What to look out for in Europe in 2019
Jan 4, 2019
With Brexit looming and amid economic uncertainty, Europe faces some strong headwinds.
London's financial industry watches but says little on Brexit
Dec 10, 2018
The U.K.'s most profitable industry is cautious about airing its views on Brexit.
For public good, not for profit.
Brexit in turmoil as May postpones Parliament vote on it
Dec 10, 2018
British Prime Minister Theresa May said she would seek “assurances” from the EU and bring the Brexit deal back to Parliament, but did not set a new date for the vote.
Many in the U.K. are rethinking Brexit as deal moves forward
Nov 26, 2018
Some businesses are among those wanting a second referendum on whether the United Kingdom should remain in the EU.
What a pair of jeans can teach us about the global economy
by
David Brancaccio
and Jonaki Mehta
Nov 15, 2018
Thomas Ramge and Jan Schwochow's book, "The Global Economy as You've Never Seen It," uses infographics to make complex ideas more accessible.