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Opinion is shifting but the public are running ahead of the politicians
The country has economic problems, but there are solutions if only politicians would grasp the nettle
Also in this newsletter, why the IMF singled out the UK economy
Democratic Unionists warn a deal with the EU that falls short of their demands will lead to protracted political gridlock
European Commission issues warning as pressure mounts on Rishi Sunak over potential compromise on protocol
Brexit is one of the factors behind the UK’s economic underperformance
Deal takes shape on trading arrangements but unionists and Eurosceptics still need to be brought on board
Schedule for post-Brexit reform and revocation by end of 2023 becomes even tougher
Lobby groups express disappointment with chancellor’s ‘empty’ keynote speech
Insiders say outline of framework agreement on post-Brexit trade is crystallising
Plus, Eurotunnel warns Brexit is hitting its business
Finances are in peril, with new funding to replace EU-style subsidies still at an early stage of development
Shadow foreign secretary says repairing relations with the EU will be a priority if elected
Divergence on two sides’ rule books could add bureaucracy and cost
CBI boss Tony Danker to attack PM’s plan to cull EU laws, as he calls for policies to promote economic growth
UK business secretary also admits Britain’s departure from the EU has brought ‘challenges’
Northern Ireland secretary Heaton-Harris says he will ‘assess carefully all options’ for region in political limbo
Also in this newsletter, more evidence of the impact on trade
The UK economy looks sickly against international comparisons, so let’s be honest about the three causes
Ranks of highest earners on continent grew more than 40% in 2021
UK opposition leader and shadow chancellor to push message of financial responsibility to world’s political elite
The EU must help Rishi Sunak face down hardliners to break the logjam
This desperate bid to kick-start Whitehall into action is more likely to blow up in Sunak’s face than bring any benefits
Rishi Sunak faces growing opposition to ‘review or revoke’ Brussels-based legislation in wake of Brexit
Ending free movement from EU is ‘contributing significantly’ to shortages in lower-skilled sectors, think-tanks find
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