Brexit

On June 23, 2016, British voters decided in a referendum that the UK should leave the European Union.

‘One Belt, One Road’ and weak pound trigger growing interest among Chinese firms to trade in forex and metals in London

ICBC Standard Bank sticks with London expansion to tap Chinese demand despite Brexit

Lured by the strong demand from Chinese companies to trade in the foreign-exchange and commodities markets and the opportunities arising from the “One Belt, One Road” projects, ICBC Standard Bank is determined to proceed with its expansion in London despite Britain’s vote to leave the European Un

21 Nov 2016 - 11:02pm

The Swiss Re building, nicknamed the Gherkin, on the edge of London’s financial district. Photo: SCMP Pictures

Chinese investors pile into the London property market, betting UK capital will weather storm of Brexit

18 Nov 2016 - 10:08pm 3

Boris johnson told Italy it would have to offer tariff-free trade in order to sell its prosecco in the UK. Photo: AFP

Britain’s Boris Johnson ridiculed after prosecco versus fish and chips Brexit spat

17 Nov 2016 - 5:52pm 2

‘Post-truth’ named word of the year by Oxford Dictionaries, in the era of Trump and Brexit

‘Post-truth’ named word of the year by Oxford Dictionaries, in the era of Trump and Brexit

16 Nov 2016 - 10:13pm

May’s spokeswoman said the Deloitte memo was unsolicited, had nothing to do with the government and had no credence. Photo: AFP

Britain’s Brexit plan? There is no plan, leaked memo says

15 Nov 2016 - 9:45pm 1

A worker shelters from the rain as he passes the London Stock Exchange in the City of London. Photo: REUTERS/TOBY MELVILLE

Brexit to blame for over US$81 billion worth of missed investment opportunities

14 Nov 2016 - 3:10pm 2

Brexit campaigner Nigel Farage has become the first British politician to meet with Donald Trump since his US election win. Photo: AFP

Brexit firebrand Farage is first British politician to meet Trump

13 Nov 2016 - 10:13pm 2

A Chinese newspaper headlined ‘President Trump shakes America’ on sale in Beijing. Photo: AFP

How China can take advantage of Donald Trump’s U.S. election win

12 Nov 2016 - 11:04am 11

The London skyline. Photo: AFP

Britain’s Supreme Court schedules Brexit appeal for December

9 Nov 2016 - 9:10am

A Union flag flies in the wind in front of the Big Ben clock face and the Elizabeth Tower at the Houses of Parliament in central London. Photo: AFP

UK government preparing Brexit legislation to trigger EU exit

7 Nov 2016 - 7:00pm

A selection of front pages of British newspapers taken on November 4, following the High Court ruling that the government does not have the power on its own to trigger Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty. Photo: AFP

UK court decision is likely to delay Brexit – and that’s not a bad thing

7 Nov 2016 - 6:32pm

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi shakes hands with Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May prior to a meeting in New Delhi. Photo: AFP

British prime minister refuses to give ground to India over visa quota

7 Nov 2016 - 3:00pm

Even though the people have spoken in favour of Brexit in a referendum, the judges said the government had no right to use historic prerogative powers to overrule the Act of Parliament that brought about Britain’s EU membership. Photo: AFP

On Brexit, Britain must get its house in order

7 Nov 2016 - 1:31am

Consumer confidence has helped the British economy grow 2.3 per cent year on year in the third quarter. Photo: Bloomberg

Can UK’s post-Brexit strong performance continue?

6 Nov 2016 - 9:16pm 3

Britain’s Prime Minister Theresa May. Photo: AP

UK’s PM Theresa May says Brexit timetable ‘unchanged’, confident of winning appeal against shock ruling

5 Nov 2016 - 5:10pm 5

British Prime Minister Theresa May, pictured at a European Union leaders summit in Brussels on October 21, faces the prospect of a revolt from pro-EU Tories who want her to outline her Brexit strategy in a clearer fashion. Photo: AFP

British PM Theresa May faces potential MP revolt following Brexit court ruling

4 Nov 2016 - 9:49pm 2

Prime Minister Theresa May’s timetable for an EU exit is now at risk. Photo: Reuters

Blow to Brexit as British High Court rules parliament vote needed to trigger EU exit

3 Nov 2016 - 11:36pm 16

A scrabble board spells out Brexit in Dublin, Ireland May 4 2016. Photo: Clodagh Kilcoyne/Reuters

Ireland prepares for ‘biggest challenge’ in 50 years’ Post-Brexit

3 Nov 2016 - 4:52pm 1

The High Court in London will rule Thursday on whether Prime Minister Theresa May can trigger the process for Britain’s departure from the EU without the prior authorisation of parliament. Photo: Shutterstock

Britain could still change its mind over EU divorce, says man who drafted Article 50

3 Nov 2016 - 3:53pm

Clearinghouses a lynchpin in trillions of dollars in commercial transactions

Brexit seen dragging US into trillion dollar battle for clearing business in swaps

3 Nov 2016 - 2:04am

The skyline in the financial district of London. Photo: Shutterstock

Four reasons Asian property investors shouldn’t desert London

2 Nov 2016 - 3:27pm

S&P confirms British rating while warning of dangers from Brexit

S&P confirms British rating while warning of dangers from Brexit

29 Oct 2016 - 1:43am

British PM May says no way out of Brexit as rift with EU chiefs flare

British PM May says no way out of Brexit as rift with EU chiefs flare

21 Oct 2016 - 3:57am

Uk Attorney General Jeremy Wright. Photo: EPA

Britain cannot revoke EU divorce once begun, UK Attorney General Jeremy Wright says

17 Oct 2016 - 9:46pm 4

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II shakes hands with Northern Ireland Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness in Belfast in 2012. McGuinness says Northern Ireland continues to see its future in Europe, despite the Brexit vote. Photo: AP

Martin McGuinness calls for special EU status for Northern Ireland, warning of Brexit devastation

17 Oct 2016 - 8:48pm

Unilever’s reliance on imported ingredients has meant higher costs for the supplier on the back of the falling value of the British pound. Photo: Adam Jeffery/CNBC

UK’s biggest retailer is running out of Ben & Jerry’s — is Brexit to blame?

13 Oct 2016 - 5:09pm 3

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, leader of the Scottish National Party, will address the party at its annual annual conference on Thursday. Photo: AFP

Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon says UK Tories are using Brexit as ‘licence for xenophobia’

13 Oct 2016 - 8:44pm

British Prime Minister Theresa May has said she will trigger the Brexit process by the end of March 2017. Photo: EPA

‘Hard Brexit’ from single market could cost Britain US$81 billion a year, leaked report says

12 Oct 2016 - 8:24pm

UK Prime Minister May backs down on parliament vote over her Brexit terms

UK Prime Minister May backs down on parliament vote over her Brexit terms

12 Oct 2016 - 7:06am 2

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