Page 15 - Latest Updates on Brexit
PM Johnson in lead but hung Parliament likely in UK general polls tomorrow
This is comfortably over the magic 326-figure required for a majority in the 650-member House of Commons, but the figure remains within the margin that could well throw up a hung Parliament.
 "PM Johnson in lead but hung Parliament likely in UK general polls tomorrow")
Brexit, slowdown drag UK economic growth to seven-year low before polls
The approach of a Brexit deadline and the global economic slowdown hit Britain's factories and construction industry during the month, official data showed
 "Brexit, slowdown drag UK economic growth to seven-year low before polls")
Boris Johnson promises 'transformative' Brexit as polls show him leading
There were some signs that Jeremy Corbyn's opposition Labour Party was closing the gap, but not by enough yet to keep the Conservatives out of power.
 "Boris Johnson promises 'transformative' Brexit as polls show him leading")
New staffing rules make Brexit-related Irish-hubs a magnet for jobs
Central Bank of Ireland received 100 licence applications from firms in Britain wanting to set up management companies or Mancos in Dublin to avoid UK's departure from EU affecting cross-border biz
 "New staffing rules make Brexit-related Irish-hubs a magnet for jobs")
UK manufacturers' job cut fastest since 2012 as Brexit concerns mount
The IHS Markit/CIPS manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) sank to 48.9 in November from 49.6 in October, a slightly smaller decline than an initial flash estimate of 48.3
 "UK manufacturers' job cut fastest since 2012 as Brexit concerns mount")
Irish economy to remain attractive even if Brexit deal doesn't happen: S&P
"The government has amassed substantial fiscal buffers to offset the risk of an external shock, such as a sudden falloff in corporate tax receipts or a no-deal Brexit," S&P said in a statement
UK will leave European Union by January 31 at the latest: Boris Johnson
At a news conference, Johnson claimed Brexit had been "delayed, diluted, denied" by obstructive politicians.
 "UK will leave European Union by January 31 at the latest: Boris Johnson")
Boris Johnson's Get Brexit Done manifesto seeks stronger ties with India
The 59-page manifesto includes promises such as training 50,000 new nurses, at a cost of 750 million pounds a year, and creating 50 million more doctor''s appointments.
UK to fall behind EU, US after Brexit, become a second-rate player: Tusk
Johnson paused from campaigning to visit Stainforth in South Yorkshire, where residents were mopping up and military personnel were laying sandbags. Residents suggested he took his time.
 "UK to fall behind EU, US after Brexit, become a second-rate player: Tusk")
Brexit impact: UK avoids recession scare with 0.3% growth in Sep quarter
The technical definition of a recession is two straight quarters of negative growth.
 "Brexit impact: UK avoids recession scare with 0.3% growth in Sep quarter")
EU's flawed agri subsidy system: Do 125,000 farmers deserve $14.3 bn?
In fact, the U.K.'s looming departure from the EU may leave a 98 billion-euro hole in the next EU budget and that shortfall has exposed deep discontent on the continent.
 "EU's flawed agri subsidy system: Do 125,000 farmers deserve $14.3 bn?")
UK election: Priti Patel promises new, faster visas for doctors from India
The main features of such a new visa would be a halving of fees and a quicker processing time of just two weeks for qualified doctors and nurses.
 "UK election: Priti Patel promises new, faster visas for doctors from India")
Indian businesses will continue to get warm welcome in Britain: UKIBC chief
Q&A with Richard Heald, CEO of UK India Business Council
 "Indian businesses will continue to get warm welcome in Britain: UKIBC chief")
Brexit impact? UK wage growth after inflation almost disappears
Inflation-adjusted pay growth inched up just 0.2% over three months
 "Brexit impact? UK wage growth after inflation almost disappears")
Preparing for 'Brexit,' Britons feel the pinch at home
The economic backdrop of political uncertainty unfolds May as her party lost the governing majority
 "Preparing for 'Brexit,' Britons feel the pinch at home")
UK banks must hurry to apply for business licence in EU after Brexit: ECB
It says not to take too much time as obtaining a licence is time-consuming process
 "UK banks must hurry to apply for business licence in EU after Brexit: ECB")
Hammond will urge CEOs to invest in UK after Brexit
Will call on executives to not use Brexit as excuse for delayed investment, seek options beyond EU
 "Hammond will urge CEOs to invest in UK after Brexit")
Brexit: Britain's break away to hurt Europe's financial system, says report
Financial services will lose ability to sell, if Brexit happens with little provision for them
UK retailer John Lewis warns of Brexit impact after profit slides
Sterling is weaker and there's evidence to show that confidence is being affected, says Charlie Mayfield
 "UK retailer John Lewis warns of Brexit impact after profit slides")
Brexit likely to impact Tata Motors-owned JLR's future investment in UK
Brexit will have an adverse impact on JLR's margins and its free cash flow, said analysts
 "Brexit likely to impact Tata Motors-owned JLR's future investment in UK")
