Transport company Uber was caught in the global spotlight last weekend, after 124,000 files leaked to the Guardian revealed the company secretively lobbied politicians to change the structure of the transport industry across international segments. The files, which were also shared with the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ), displayed messages and emails spanning 40 […]

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The Conservative party lost two seats in the by-election today, losing the Tiverton and Honiton seat to the Liberal Democrat party and the Wakefield seat to Labour. The defeat comes hot on the heels of Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s latest wave of scandal, with the Tories still working to stamp out the flames from ‘partygate.’ […]

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The Pound sterling rose higher on Monday morning, despite the upcoming confidence vote against Prime Minister Boris Johnson which is scheduled between 6pm and 8pm tonight. The Pound exchange rate compared to the Euro was trading a third of a percentage point higher at 1.1679 and the Pound against the Dollar was trading 0.4% higher […]

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Total UK deaths linked to virus now at 128,222 Boris Johnson will on Monday at 5pm announce the beginning of the end of strict Covid-19 measures as of July 19, according to Sky News. This includes, among other things, the requirement to wear face masks, social distancing and the guidance to work from home where […]

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Tim Martin has previously been a vocal supporter of Brexit The chief executive of JD Wetherspoon has called on Boris Johnson to implement a visa scheme for workers in the European Union as restaurants and pubs across the UK are struggling to bring in staff as lockdowns ease. Tim Martin, who was previously outspoken in […]

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Johnson thinks restrictions will be lifted but adds that “we may need to wait” Up to 75% of all new Covid-19 infections involve the Indian variant according to UK health secretary Matt Hancock. Hancock confirmed that cases were on the rise across the UK, as more than 3,500 new cases were identified on Wednesday. There […]

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The UK has confidence that the vaccine works against the Indian strain of the coronavirus Boris Johnson is calling for caution among Brits attending pubs and restaurants, especially as they are due to reopen indoors across England, and with cases for the Indian variant of Covid-19 on the rise. The prime minister’s message comes following […]

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Toyota has said that it will be stopping production at its British and French plants earlier than expected due to the Covid-19 border disruption. As France banned all freight or cargo from Britain for 48 hours, the group faced shortages of parts. As a result, the engine plant in Deeside in north Wales, the factory […]

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Following Boris Johnson and Ursula von der Leyen’s UK-EU trade talks on Sunday, the pound has risen nearly one and a half cents against the US dollar at $1.336 and nearly one eurocent at €1.1. As trade talks continue, there is relief that a deal could be in the progress od being made over the […]

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Likely not much of a surprise to many readers, but the Brexit posturing continued from both sides this week – meaning any possible Deal will now be struck at the ‘eleventh hour’. With the prospect of a blockbuster end to the year, a lot of discussion is being had about fishing rights and state aid, […]

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Rallying by as much as 3% at one point, the FTSE now sits roughly where it started towards the end of the Monday session. The closing stages of trading, and where things pick up on Tuesday, will surely be influenced by the sentiment towards the Brexit talks between Boris Johnson and Ursula von der Leyen. […]

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According to contingency plans being developed by the UK government, ‘tens of millions’ of vaccines produced in Belgium will be flown into Britain via military aircraft, to sidestep customs delays caused by the Brexit transition. MoD and Department of Health and Social Care sources told the Observer that ‘large consignments’ of vaccines would be brought […]

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Aerospace and defence manufacturing firm, BAE Systems (LON:BA), watched its shares continue their upward climb on Friday, following the government’s announcement of a £16.5 billion injection into the Defence budget. While in real terms the boost will actually increase the Defence budget by £7 billion (according to the IFS’s Ben Zaranko), that amount is certainly […]

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Wednesday his long-awaited plan for the UK’s ‘green industrial revolution’, outlining an ambitious 10-point strategy to shift away from carbon emissions and generate up to 250,000 jobs. Environmental groups have praised the direction of the plan but critics have questioned the scale and commitment from the private sector. In […]

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Appearing languid during the first half, the prime minister’s Halloween announcement of a second lockdown will do little to boost the balance sheets of breweries in the closing stages of 2020. Speaking on COVID challenges and the outlook for the beer industry, Mark Lynch, Partner at Oghma Partners, said: “Results from Carlsberg, Heineken, ABInBev for […]

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Having been extremely sensitive to Brexit developments, the Pound Sterling remained fairly calm, even as Boris Johnson officially walked away from trade talks. The British PM walks away in a show of force that acts more as an invitation for future concessions, than a door closing on negotiations. Even with the 15th of October acting […]

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You’ll likely of heard of the fury stirred up by today’s mutiny, with high-profile Labour MP, Mayor of Greater Manchester and ‘King of the North’, Andy Burnham, refusing to implement Tier 3 restrictions on his home city. Why is he doing it? Well, because he’s probably gauged that a second lockdown won’t be popular in […]

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According to documents seen by Sky News, some consulting executives operating the government’s Test and Trace system are being paid a rate of £7,360 per day – equivalent to more than 1.7 million a year in taxpayer money. The executives receiving this pay are part of the Boston Consulting Group, with the UK government dishing […]

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Pensions Minister, Guy Opperman, said in a webinar that he wanted to explore ways for the auto-enrolment pension system to be adjusted, to allow buyers to borrow from their pension pots for property deposits. Today’s fire sale will mean fewer people will buy tomorrow Much like the myopic and expedient stamp duty holiday, the risk […]

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It appears the public opinion snowball has picked up enough momentum, and the optics look favourable enough for prime minister Boris Johnson to consider a second lockdown, even if it is implemented incrementally. And, while a tragedy for businesses and communities alike, I think the prime minister airs on the side of the prudent majority […]

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Having stated that negotiations might surpass Boris Johnson’s October 15 deadline, EU Chief Negotiator, Michel Barnier, has said he is ready to “move away” from the demands that the bloc retain the same access to Britain’s coastal waters and fishing rights, in exchange for concessions in the UK’s state subsidies policies. One senior source to […]

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In something of a politically savvy move, PM Boris Johnson used the Conservative Party Conference to shift focus from the inevitably downbeat discussion of coronavirus, and back onto his galvanising and favourite adage – ‘levelling up’. The centrepiece of this new discussion, among transport links and £3.7 billion to renovate hospitals, was a pledge to […]

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Widely-ridiculed for its arbitrary timing, the government‘s 10pm curfew comes into effect today, and will mean that all pubs, bars and restaurants will have to close their door to customers mid-way through a typical evening’s late seating. So, what will this new rule mean for food and drink outlets, and other hospitality businesses? According to […]

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Perhaps almost as eagerly anticipated as the prime minister’s public address earlier in the week, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak today addressed Commons with his Winter Economy Plan, which doubled down on keeping the economy open, while providing support to businesses and their employees. The Chancellor began his statement by saying he felt “cautiously […]

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The FTSE 100 led the European equities rally for a second consecutive day on on Wednesday, following the public address by Boris Johnson the previous evening, in which the prime minister reiterated his reluctance to implement a second lockdown. With promises to “keep the economy open” and “wrap [his] arms around workers and industries”, the […]

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UK prime minister Boris Johnson hinted that he might renege on January’s Withdrawal Agreement, and in doing so, renewed predictions that a No-Deal Brexit would be the most likely outcome of negotiations with the EU. Also on Monday, a Europe-wide equities rally was led by a booming FTSE. The index had been somewhat spurred on […]

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New research conducted by FJP Investment indicated that some 54% of their clients had lost faith in Boris Johnson‘s government, based on its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic so far. This number jumped up to 62% when based solely on the company’s investors based in London. The company’s survey also revealed that 57% believe additional […]

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As British philosopher John Gray discussed in a recent article, there is a deep and widening cultural rift in British society. While this rift, as Gray sees it, is between the metropolises and everywhere else, the nationalists and the woke, and those with and without university degrees, we should also remain aware of intergenerational divides, […]

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While some have praised the 1.8% growth in UK GDP in May, it lagged far behind the forecast 5.5% growth for the month, as consumer anxiety began to diminish and businesses readied themselves for the ‘new normal’. In what has been dubbed the biggest economic decline in 300 years, the Office for Budget Responsibility predicted […]

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On Tuesday prime minister Boris Johnson gave a speech in Dudley, in which he promised to “build better and build greener”, but also “build faster”, and adjust planning regulations to “build a more beautiful Britain”. If you guessed Mr Johnson has a passion for ‘building’, you’d be correct. The overall gist of today’s announcements was […]

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UK prime minister Boris Johnson spoke on Times Radio on Monday, and stated that the UK would face “bumpy times” and that Coronavirus had been an “absolute nightmare” for the country. Aside from the inevitable discussion about the government’s handling of the pandemic, there was also talk about whether Mr Johnson would stay true to […]

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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has vowed to spend billions of pounds to rescue the economy, as the country fast approaches a looming economic fallout in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Early on Sunday, Johnson took to Twitter to announce his plans to build the country’s way “back to health”. In an interview with […]

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The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) surged by 81 (1.3%) points to reach 6,326 at its peak on Tuesday after PM Boris Johnson announced further lockdown easing measures and reports indicate that the UK’s economic activity is beginning to pick up. Markets were buoyed by good news on Tuesday, but the long-term implications of the coronavirus […]

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England and Manchester United footballer Marcus Rashford sent an emotive open letter to MPs, urging them to ‘protect the vulnerable’ by extending the Coronavirus meal voucher scheme over the summer. The 22 year-old Tweeted out to his 2.7 million Twitter followers: 1. When you wake up this morning and run your shower, take a second […]

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An open letter backed by 90 firms was sent to PM Boris Johnson, stating that if social distancing remains in place, they will need support in the form of tax, rent and other rebates, to avoid mass closures and job losses. The letter was organised by Deliveroo, and was signed by partner restaurants Itsu and […]

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Rishi Sunak, a young and charismatic Chancellor, and one of the few members of the government to see their stock rise during the Coronavirus crisis. But why should we be interested in Mr Sunak, and more importantly, should we get used to seeing him on our TV screens? After six years in politics, he moved […]

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Running on a precarious combination of national solidarity and political incompetence, the UK’s Coronavirus outlook ended the week much the same as it began. There is a lack of clarity, a lack of optimism, and we still seem far behind our peers in dealing with the virus. Any hope of enforcement? On Friday, Home Secretary […]

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Few would venture to deny the momentous nature of the new government’s maiden budget. Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak employed an undeniably Keynesian approach to spending, with handouts to increase business cash flows and infrastructure investment emblematic of an ambitious vision for the future. Some questions that we need to ask ourselves now: is this […]

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The UK’s construction PMIs recovered from a slow start to 2020, with its best monthly performance since 2015. The ‘Boris bounce’ describes an influx of demand for housebuilding and commercial building work since the breaking of the political deadlock last December, with the highest rate of new construction orders since 2015. This brought about the […]

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Boris Johnson has told the UK that he will drive a hard bargain, following plans to negotiate a trade deal with the US. Last week, Liz Truss welcomed Robert Lighthizer into London – as the two parties looked to sit at the negotiating table to discuss trade formalities. Since the December election, PM Johnson has […]

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Brexit negotiations have taken another turn on Thursday. It seems that the Brexit saga is never ending, and today Michael Gove has had his say. The UK Government said to the EU that it will walk away from trade talks in June, unless a broad outline of a deal is produced. The UK Government have […]

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The French Government, who are a major negotiator at the EU table have told Britain that they should expect ‘a bruising battle” with the EU. It has only been a few weeks since January 31st, where it was announced that Britain would be formally leaving the EU. Following months of elections, campaigns and flirting with […]

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Sterling rallied following the resignation of Chancellor Sajid Javid, while FTSE early morning wobbles were compounded by a seismic cabinet reshuffle. The assumption now, it would appear, is that incoming Chancellor Rishi Sunak will be bullied into big spending in next month’s budget, by Boris Johnson and crony Dominic Cummings. Among a growing list of […]

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PM Boris Johnson has continued his programme of Boris-Cummings-politik, by carrying out a drastic cabinet reshuffle on Thursday. This latest move comes after complaints of selective media shut-outs and an over-involvement in the selection process of the incoming BBC top brass, alongside tensions surrounding Heathrow expansion and HS2 dissenters drumming up support. Today, the prime […]

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The British Pound fell to a six week low against a stronger dollar on Tuesday morning, as PM Johnson looked to reinforce his deal on terms of Brexit withdrawal. Since the historic decision was made on Friday, the Pound has been up and down over hopes that Boris Johnson could finally deliver his December election […]

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Could Brexit be finally done? This is a question which has been dominated news headlines since 2016, when Britain finally decided that they wanted to retract their membership from the European Union following David Cameron’s choice to delegate this decision to the British people. Today, advances on Brexit negotiations have been made and it seems […]

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Markets dipped slightly on Tuesday morning, despite what appeared to be a warming up of good sentiments between the US and China, and the expected passing of the first phase of a trade deal. Progress was largely priced in by markets, and thus the news didn’t have quite the impact it would have done a […]

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Retail sales fell suddenly by 0.6% in a monthly comparison according to ONS, representing a fourth consecutive month of decline. “All main sectors saw their sales fall with the exception of food stores,” ONS statistician Rhian Murphy said. The data group did note, though, that its stats didn’t include Black Friday sales, as it said […]

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The time is 12:30 on Thursday the 12th of December. I tell my colleague to bet on cable, shorting the pound until 20:00 – election day is always jittery. The time comes to 21:50, moments before the exit poll. I tell him to back Sterling with everything he’s got, he doesn’t, and minutes later I […]

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Largely led by an intelligent management of the agenda, the Conservative Party won a decisive majority in the December General Election. Conservatives win overall majority in 2019 UK general election, passing threshold of 326 seats, with more seats yet to declare #BBCElection #GE2019 https://t.co/KV6XxHEREW pic.twitter.com/BfFGazsI83 — BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) December 13, 2019 The Labour […]

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Apparently on the cusp of at least phase one of a trade deal, the Trump administration sent markets reeling on Thursday morning, following the announcement of the Hong Kong pro-democracy bill. While the move can’t be completely lambasted on principle (at least on our end), China’s reaction was as you’d expect. So, has Trump set […]

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Launching her party’s campaign today in Edinburgh, Nicola Sturgeon said that while the SNP have ruled out the idea of entering into any formal coalition, they would entertain the possibility of a ‘progressive alliance’ with Labour, in the event of a minority government or hung Parliament. “If there’s a hung parliament … SNP MPs will […]

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The hubris of Donald Trump knows no bounds. Today the POTUS seemed intent on antagonising Chinese leader Xi Jinping, with his next instalment of unnecessary waffle surrounding the hows and whens of a potential first phase of trade war resolution. Similarly, in the UK, the equally uninspiring candidates on both sides have offered little recourse […]

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The views expressed in this article are entirely my own, and do not reflect the views of my colleagues or the UK Investor Magazine. I was going to title this piece ‘Brexit and what Labour has done wrong’ but it didn’t seem entirely appropriate. Sure, they have been accused of acting undemocratically or contrary to […]

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If you’ve heard of the ’empty centre’, you’ve most likely heard of the party that calls that landscape home. The Lib Dems (Liberal Democrats): centrist and unfulfilled or just moderately shambolic? As the son of an ex-Liberal councillor, I can’t avoid any mention of the Lib Dems being followed by a remark about the party […]

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The Pound Sterling gave up its resolute opening as the political regular suspects locked horns once again. After a strong start, Sterling got another dose of Sajid Javid’s lamented Brexit uncertainty, as prime minister Boris Johnson threatened to pull the Withdrawal Agreement Bill, and force Parliament into election mode in the run-up to the festive […]

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If you can’t wait to hear the end of Brexit, then we’re in the same boat. Today’s deal proposal was as close as I think we’ve gotten to a largely amicable solution, and one where most parties have been able to agree to a compromise. That being said, it is widely expected that Parliament will […]

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This Saturday, Jeremy Corbyn’s first concern won’t be about losing his weekend downtime. Rather, outside of the Ireland issue, his most convincing point of riposte to Boris Johnson’s Brexit plans has been somewhat undermined by the terms of the Brexit deal agreed this morning. Just for clarity, we aren’t overlooking the complex discussion of Northern […]

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In what amounted to a short but sweet discussion, the prime minister Boris Johnson has come away from a meeting with the EU negotiating team stating that a deal has been struck. We’ve got a great new deal that takes back control — now Parliament should get Brexit done on Saturday so we can move […]

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Prime minister Boris Johnson’s task at the EU summit just became a great deal more onerous, following a statement issued by the DUP this morning. After seemingly appearing on the brink of compromise, the prime minister will now enter talks in Brussels in the knowledge that he is to all intents and purposes, going to […]

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Chief EU negotiator Michel Barnier has said that a Brexit deal could still be reached between the EU and the UK. He said that the proposals currently on offer were not good enough, but that he was ready for Boris Johnson’s good intentions to turn into a legal document before the EU summit, which begins […]

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I promise we’re as bored of this as you are. Its almost as if the political-macroeconomic record has buffered and keeps playing the same inconsequential monthly routine on repeat. Donald Trump tweeted on progress being made with China, following rumours that it was open to the idea of a ‘partial trade deal’. Though we’ve been […]

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Stanley Johnson, former Conservative MEP and father of the current prime minister, stated that the work being done by the Extinction Rebellion is “extremely important”. Speaking at an event hosted by the organisation at Trafalgar Square, Stanley Johnson showed solidarity with their cause, as well as speaking in defence of his son’s remarks about the […]

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The UK economy (GDP) dipped by 0.1% during August, following a downturn in manufacturing and production activity, and a 0.3% hike in July, which was led by the service sector and irregularly high output from the TV and film sector (which was factored into manufacturing). Despite this month’s drop, the UK economy looks set to […]

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Moving gingerly rather than negatively, the pound Sterling and FTSE were both full of anticipation after the first bell. They both held off on their regular market-opening movements and awaited the outcome of both the August monthly GDP readings and the talks between Boris Johnson and Leo Varadkar. July revealed a surprisingly positive story for […]

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Worried about betraying the Good Friday Agreement, providing short positions to hedge fund buddies or making empty pledges on workers’ rights and trading standards? I think Boris has a cream for that. Today prime minister Boris Johnson defended his alternative backstop proposal with an approach he described as ‘glutinous emollience’, but it has thus far […]

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As the week drew to a close, the populist double-threat both welcomed a weekend of respite following their blunders. On one side of the Atlantic, Donald Trump insisted his innocence, before being incriminated, and responded with yet another hollow promise of trade war progress. A promise which the European indices gladly lapped up and the […]

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On the back of general election jitters, the Pound Sterling maintained its plateau. This, along with yet more empty words on the trade war situation from Donald Trump, saw the FTSE claim the top spot in Thursday’s winners’ circle. Despite being quoted by the NYT as having lied over 10,000 times during his tenure, markets […]

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Following the rousing baritone notes of MP Geoffrey Cox, the Pound Sterling halted its post-Supreme Court verdict rally, with the Conservatives making an increasingly concerted effort to pressure the Labour Party into agreeing to a general election. After the release of his phone call transcript, Donald Trump’s infamous tangerine smirk could hardly be contained as […]

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The difficult start to the weak was continued, especially in already-fragile Eurozone indices, by Tuesday’s political turmoil. The well-documented and precedent-setting rejection on the UK Parliament shutdown began the furore, but not to be outdone, the US followed later in the day with its long-awaited impeachment inquiry. Markets will no doubt suffer more before they […]

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The Pound Sterling rallied to four month highs against the Euro, following the Supreme Court’s verdict, which deemed Boris Johnson’s prorogation of Parliament not only illegal but null and void. Speaking on the day’s movements following the verdict, Spreadex Financial Analyst Connor Campbell commented, “Celebrating Boris Johnson’s latest defeat – his short premiership has so […]

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Though perhaps one of the few yet to turn green at the sound of the name ‘Boris Johnson’, the prime minister decided the weekend was not for resting, and chimed in to tell the UK he would be like the Incredible Hulk and free the UK from the EU’s grip. On a slightly less amusing […]

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As expected – and regardless of the long-term implications – today’s bid by HKEX for the LSE left the FTSE frothing at the jowls. Despite the surge, it should be considered more bad news than good. With Greene King being sold to Hong Kong’s richest tycoon, there needs to be some resistance against the sale […]

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In a somewhat surprising move, the Hong Kong exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) have proposed a £31.6 billion merger deal, which would see the HKEX take over the London Stock Exchange (LON: LSE). The LSE said it “will consider this proposal and will make a further announcement in due course”. It described the proposal as, “unsolicited, […]

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As markets open on Wednesday morning, it appears the sun is shining and the birds are singing. US-China trade war tensions look to be moving in the right direction, a No-Deal Brexit is looking less likely, and market indices are happier for it. This isn’t to say that we haven’t heard this kind of chatter […]

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With the proroguing of Parliament putting a spanner in the works of yesterday’s Sterling rally, a trifecta of defeats for Boris Johnson last night made sure the currency didn’t dip as markets opened on Tuesday morning. Speaking on the Sterling and market movements this morning, Spreadex Financial Analyst Connor Campbell said, “With Parliament now suspended […]

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UK prime minister Boris Johnson has told Leo Varadkar that a No-Deal scenario ‘would be a failure for which we would all be responsible’. This comes with the prime minister writing a letter to the EU requesting a potential extension to the leave deadline, but adding a ‘not really’ caveat, and looking likely to ignore […]

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So, another MP with integrity has taken the plunge. MP and minister Jo Johnson today quit the Conservative party and thereby relinquished his place in the government. While many have touted today’s news as another loss for the Conservative party, I regard it as a loss for the UK. A dedicated public servant decided he […]

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With the week proving as challenging as string-puller Dominic Cummings could have feared, the puppeteer can only look on as his advisee, Boris Johnson, faces the slightly less toothless offerings of the opposition benches. No doubt far from defeated, this week’s motions in the House against a No-Deal Brexit have if nothing else soothed market […]

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Last night’s vote saw Commons vote 328 in favour of seizing control of the Parliamentary agenda, in order to block a No-Deal Brexit. On the same day, Boris Johnson decisively lost his majority in the House, and the pound and Remainers alike celebrated the outcome of last night’s proceedings. The pound led the the rebound […]

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The title says it all. Brexit caused a minor bump to the pound and confirmation of US tariffs on Chinese goods saw the Dow Jones wistfully shed points. While not a catastrophic day, market indices in the UK and across the world reflected leaders’ inability to resolve the divisions that riddle modern day society. With […]

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With only a limited window of opportunity left for Parliament to block a No-Deal Brexit scenario, both Leave and Remain sides have upped the ante. The divide within the Conservative Party was made deeper than ever this morning, as Boris Johnson favoured the stick as his means of making MPs toe the party line, threatening […]

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As trading closed for the week, sterling finished more confidently than the euro, as hopes remained for the prevention of a No-Deal Brexit outcome. The FTSE’s gains remained fairly subdued and the Dow Jones rose healthily. Spreadex Financial Analyst Connor Campbell had the following to say about the week’s market close, “Sterling appeared eager to […]

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The end is perhaps in sight for Brexit and not a moment too soon for markets. While the FTSE flirts with its new home around the 7,200 benchmark (a far-cry from July’s 7,700 level), European indices appear to have continued yesterday’s rally. This no doubt owing partly to Boris Johnson’s assertiveness and Chinese diplomacy, both […]

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Comments from China’s commerce ministry today have shown China is once again searching for diplomatic resolution of ongoing Sino-US tensions. Markets reacted positively during Thursday morning trade, all shaken by this year’s political tensions and ready to break down should the world’s parent countries continue arguing. Speaking on the market’s behaviour this morning, Spreadex financial […]

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The Privy Council meeting took place at Balmoral, with Jacob Rees-Mogg, Natalie Evans and Mark Spencer in attendance as the Queen consented to PM Boris Johnson proroguing Parliament. It’s done pic.twitter.com/YGdB0WX4zk — Vicki Young (@BBCVickiYoung) 28 August 2019 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js “It is this day ordered by Her Majesty in Council that the Parliament be prorogued on […]

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According to a recent poll, some 60% of the nation are pessimistic about the year ahead and only 38% support the concept of a No-Deal Brexit. Despite this, and even before Boris Johnson assumed the office of PM, political analysts forecast a 70% likelihood of some form of No-Deal scenario. So, should we chase the […]

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After an exciting – if not positive – start to last week, the tale of the tape for markets on Monday appears decidedly more dull. With little on the calendar and the FTSE predictably lagging behind mainland European indices, onlookers will be holding their breathe for the next tweet from Trump and the anticipated announcement […]

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After falling 2.78% against the Euro and 2.63% against the Dollar in the past week, the Pound appears likely to continue its slide with persisting political uncertainty between the UK and EU, as well as domestically in the UK. Despite rising slightly today, any rally is likely fleeting; with Sterling dropping to a two-year low […]

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So, Boris Johnson is our new prime minister. Capturing 66% of party member votes, with an 87% turnout, for the man who we’re 99% sure is related to Donald trump. While you might expect from that beginning that this is going to be something of a tirade against the man entering office; I see some […]

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Zany ex foreign secretary Boris Johnson confirms he’ll be throwing his hat into the ring for the Tory leadership once Theresa May stands down. The Boris question The controversial character and former Mayor of London was quoted as acknowledging that no vacancy currently existed in Downing Street, but at a business event in Manchester, he […]

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Amid the standard back-and-forth of PMQ exchanges, Theresa May manages to goad the Leader of the Opposition into a heated remark and ultimately a failed opportunity to use his questions effectively. While one would think the Brexit debacle would act as a sort of barn door target – with the pound and shares of city […]

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