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UK financial markets recovering in the wake of Brexit vote
After the financial markets slumped last Friday there has been some growth in the value of the pound as well as UK shares…
Following the vote last week the UK’s financial markets took a hit. However, ground is starting to be made with the value of the pound and shares...
Construction and property offer growth post-Brexit
The construction industry could offer the key to thriving outside the EU, while the property sector expects to see some growth…
Construction could remain a key driver of economic growth in the future following the EU referendum vote.
The National Federation of Builders (NFB) called for the government to maintain capital...
Brexit will lead to £30bn taxes and spending cuts
Chancellor George Osborne warns leaving the EU would see taxes rise and further cuts to public spending…
Leaving the EU would lead to massive tax hikes and significant cuts to services, according to the Chancellor George Osborne.
Osborne warned an exit would see £15bn tax rises, an increase in fuel and...
Vote Leave say EU grants will be protected following Brexit
Ministers involved in the leave campaign have said recipients of EU grants would still receive the same funding in the event of a Brexit…
What will happen to EU funding has been a key concern during the referendum campaign, particularly for the science and farming sectors, both of which receive...
Workers union warns Brexit would lower wages
A vote to leave the EU could see wages fall by around £38 per week, according to workers union the TUC…
According to the Trades Union Congress (TUC), leaving the EU would have a significant impact on the average wage in the UK.
TUC general secretary Frances O’Grady warned an exit...
Brexit would be bad for small businesses
Business Secretary Sajid Javid has warned leaving the EU would be bad for small businesses…
Pro-EU Minister Sajid Javid has said leaving the EU would impact the 1.2 million small and medium firms that are involved in exporting.
He warned these businesses would be “on the front line” if the UK...
Treasury report warns Brexit would cause recession
A new analysis from the Treasury claims Britain would enter a recession, with some 500,000 jobs lost if the UK votes to leave the EU…
At least 500,000 jobs will be lost as a result of a Brexit, with GDP dropping by 3.6 per cent. The claims were made in...
61 per cent of employers have not considered Brexit impact
A new survey has revealed some 61 per cent of employers have not considered what impact leaving the EU would have on their organisation…
A survey carried out by Jelf Employee Benefits has revealed the majority of employers are not prepared from a HR and finance perspective.
The research, which was...
Brexit could impact infrastructure spending
Prime Minister David Cameron has warned an exit from the EU could have a significant impact on infrastructure spending…
An exit from the EU would see the UK’s membership with the European Investment Bank terminated, which would have a substantial impact on future infrastructure plans. The warning was given by...
IMF: Brexit would have “bad, to very, very bad” consequences
The IMF has warned leaving the EU would lead to negative and substantial effects on the UK’s economy…
In its regular update on the economy the International Monetary Fund has warned leaving the EU would be bad for the UK.
Chief Christine Lagarde said she had “not seen anything that’s positive”...
EU Referendum: is Brexit bad for the economy?
Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon warned again this week that a new vote for independence could be likely if the UK votes to leave the EU. It is not the first time the SNP leader has alluded to the fact an independence referendum could be called if the overall...
New poll finds UK public backs Brexit
A new poll has revealed the Leave campaign is currently ahead, with a seven-point lead over the stay camp…
In a boost for the Brexit campaign a new survey has revealed growing support, with a seven-point lead over the Remain camp.
The survey, carried out on behalf of the Daily Telegraph,...
US General warns Brexit could weaken Nato
A US military commander has warned leaving the EU could place strain on the Nato alliance…
The head of the US Army in Europe Lt-Gen Ben Hodges has expressed his concern over the outcome of the EU referendum and what it would mean for the Nato alliance.
Acknowledging the vote was...
A comprehensive overview of the EU deforestation regulation
Dr Christopher Gilbert at Biena Consulting Srl offers a comprehensive overview of the EU Deforestation Regulation, which aims to reduce the European Union’s contribution to deforestation, thereby minimising greenhouse gas emissions and combating global biodiversity loss.
Refugee integration – Thoughts about what NOT to say and do
In the article, Philipp C. Wichardt highlights the importance of empathy in addressing anxiety about refugee movements. He argues that dismissing these fears is unhelpful; instead, acknowledging and validating them fosters connection and openness, ultimately reducing tensions and promoting integration.
EU and Egypt advance Mediterranean research ties with PRIMA agreement
On 21 May 2025, the European Union and the Arab Republic of Egypt took further steps in their partnership by extending the Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area (PRIMA) agreement.
Digital economy in the UK: From industrial revolution to digital revolution
With a particular focus on London and Manchester, Bruce Owen, President of Equinix, explores the importance of technology in modern life, highlighting opportunities for growing the digital economy in the UK.
A path out of the finance curse? Lessons for the developing economies
Dr Anastasia Nesvetailova, Head of Macroeconomic and Development Policies Branch at UNCTAD, examines the financial challenges facing developing economies today.
CE and the UKCA standards: Finding a common approach for construction products
The UK has decided to continue recognising the CE mark for construction products, easing difficulties for businesses for now. To avoid problems in the future, both sides need to agree on a common way to describe and understand construction products.
Radicalisation policy focus
Julian Hayes, Senior Partner at Berris Law LLP, discusses radicalisation in this opinion and expert-driven piece, including comment on what governments must do to preserve stability.
