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There are bubbling expectations that the UK might look to run trade talks with the US in parallel with its negotiations with the EU. The UK PM's spokesperson spoke during a briefing at Westminster this week. He told reporters that the UK… Read More

Johnson Defeated Over Brexit Bill The UK PM fought desperately to get his Brexit deal through parliament. However, in the end, his efforts failed. While MPs did ultimately back the PM’s deal, parliament refused to support rushing the… Read More

October 31st Deadline Still Active The October 31st Brexit deadline is right around the corner and it is safe to say that this really is a case of “Trick or Treat”.  Last week was a frustrating one for the UK and also for markets.  In a… Read More

Boris Johnson, Britain's rather controversial Prime Minister, is running out of options. Last Friday, a bill to block a no-deal Brexit by October 31st passed the House of Lords. It should now be made law as early as Monday. The bill… Read More

Pound Has Been Under Pressure GBP has been under increasing pressure over recent months as the uncertainty around the Brexit outlook increases. This uncertainty is being driven by the Conservative party leadership contest which is… Read More

Brexit is once again back in the spotlight. Former attorney general Dominic Grieve has outlined his plan to prevent Boris Johnson from forcing a “no deal” Brexit by shutting down parliament. Grieve has tabled an amendment to the Northern… Read More

UK's Leadership Contest Officially Begins Right now, there are whopping 10 lead candidates gunning for Theresa May's title at Downing Street. Nominations for the position took place on Monday, requiring support from 313 Tory MPs to… Read More

While a proud footballing nation mourned another harrowing defeat there was still plenty to be excited about as England received its prize for coming fourth in the World Cup yesterday: a visit from US President Donald Trump. Arriving with a… Read More

Market Pleased By Divorce Bill Agreement GBP soared to fresh 3-month highs this morning in response to news that the UK has agreed in principle to a Brexit “divorce bill” of around £50bln. This is the total amount that the UK will pay to… Read More

North Korean Communication Tensions between the US and North Korea have escalated following the release of a letter, believed to be written by the Foreign Affairs Committee, which urges “sharp vigilance” towards the “heinous and reckless”… Read More