(Bloomberg) — Irish workers have been making the short trip over to the UK to find employment for centuries, escaping famine and more recently the aftermath of the financial crisis. Most Read from Bloomberg But new data suggests that job seekers from across the Irish Sea are drying up after Britain’s departure from the European […]
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Badenoch, Reynolds Clash Over Brexit in UK Election Debate
(Bloomberg) — Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch and her would-be Labour successor Jonathan Reynolds clashed over how the UK can ease trade friction with the European Union post-Brexit as part of Bloomberg’s election debate on Monday. Most Read from Bloomberg Reynolds left open the question about whether Labour would accept a role for the European Court […]
In blow to PM, Brexit champion Nigel Farage to stand in UK election
By Andrew MacAskill and Elizabeth Piper LONDON (Reuters) -Nigel Farage, who helped champion Britain’s departure from the European Union, said on Monday he would stand as a candidate in next month’s election and will lead the right-wing Reform Party in a major blow to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. The surprise U-turn by Farage, now a […]
Man Utd co-owner Jim Ratcliffe says Brexit hasn’t worked and voters will punish Tories
Billionaire businessman Sir Jim Ratcliffe has said Brexit hasn’t worked and that voters will turn to Labour as a result. The Manchester United co-owner and Ineos founder was a vocal supporter of the UK leaving the EU but has criticised the government’s delivery of Brexit, saying it has ultimately failed to address immigration. Ratcliffe, who […]
Irish exporters to Britain urged to prepare for new Brexit rules coming into force
Organisations that export Irish goods to Great Britain are being urged to prepare for new post-Brexit rules coming into force in two weeks. From January 31st 2024, Great Britain will require the pre-lodgement of customs declarations and the pre-notification of agri-food exports – which in some cases will also need an Export Health Certificate. Irish […]
Brexit fallout finally dawns on London’s stock market
brexit stock market Just before 8am on Tuesday morning, around a dozen top bankers trudged into Number 11 Downing Street to solve a pressing problem. The London stock market, a beacon of Britain’s standing in the world, is rapidly losing its status as a global centre for raising new capital. Companies that once jetted into […]