Sebastian Payne | Financial Times

Tuesday, 20 August, 2019

Brexit
EU rebuffs Boris Johnson’s effort to ditch Brexit backstop
Letter to Donald Tusk on Irish border gets cold reception in Dublin and Brussels
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Monday, 19 August, 2019

ExplainerBrexit
Can parliament pass a law to stop no-deal Brexit?
Boris Johnson would face battle of wills with MPs should Commons approve such a block
Monday, 19 August, 2019

Brexit
Government lines up PR blitz over no-deal Brexit
TV, radio and social media campaign comes after stark warnings in leaked contingency planning paper
Monday, 19 August, 2019

Brexit
Johnson prepares for debut as PM on world stage
UK leader plans uncompromising Brexit message in meetings with European and world leaders
Monday, 19 August, 2019

Labour Party UK
Corbyn will do ‘everything necessary’ to stop no-deal
Labour leader promises significant domestic reform in pitch for potential snap election
Sunday, 18 August, 2019

Brexit
UK business admits many are ill-prepared for no-deal Brexit
Lobby groups concede potential damage after leaked document details contingency planning
Sunday, 18 August, 2019

ExplainerBrexit
Brexit preparedness document paints stark picture
Disruption expected to range from trade and data-sharing to fishing and citizens’ rights
Sunday, 18 August, 2019

UK property taxation
UK chancellor backs away from stamp duty reform idea
Javid says he was never planning to move tax from buyers to sellers
Saturday, 17 August, 2019

UK politics & policy
Sajid Javid promises a simpler tax regime
Cuts for high and low earners on agenda as chancellor lays out Johnson government’s economic agenda
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Friday, 16 August, 2019

Property sector
Labour plans to allow councils to seize empty shops
Critics say challenge of finding an occupier is simply shifted from private to public sector
Friday, 16 August, 2019

Brexit
Germany flags ‘high probability’ of no-deal Brexit
Berlin says it is inconceivable that Johnson will soften stance on Irish backstop
Thursday, 15 August, 2019

Brexit
Swinson softens stance on Corbyn’s Brexit proposal
Labour leader set to have meetings with Europhile Tory MPs, Lib Dems and SNP
Thursday, 15 August, 2019

AnalysisUK politics & policy
Corbyn plan to avert no-deal Brexit faces big hurdles
Labour leader does not appear to have the votes to form government
Thursday, 15 August, 2019

Brexit
Labour sets out plan for temporary government to avoid no-deal Brexit
Corbyn seeks support for opposition pact aimed at toppling Boris Johnson
Wednesday, 14 August, 2019

Liberal Democrats UK
Liberal Democrats eye a Tory seat in St Albans
The party is targeting disgruntled Remain-supporting Conservative voters
Wednesday, 14 August, 2019

Brexit
Johnson accuses Hammond of ‘collaboration’ with EU
UK prime minister hits back after ex-chancellor questions his Brexit negotiating stance
Wednesday, 14 August, 2019

Brexit
Pelosi says US-UK trade deal hinges on Good Friday pact
‘No chance’ Congress will jeopardise Northern Ireland peace deal, Speaker says
Tuesday, 13 August, 2019

UK universities
Labour plans to reform UK universities admission system
Proposals take aim at predicted grades, claiming they disadvantage minority groups
Tuesday, 13 August, 2019

Brexit
Watson urges Lib Dem collaboration to stop no-deal
Labour deputy leader calls for work across party lines to stop UK crashing out
Monday, 12 August, 2019

Huawei Technologies Co Ltd
Bolton says UK will look at Huawei ‘from square one’
US national security adviser pushes 5G rethink as well as post-Brexit trade deal
Monday, 12 August, 2019

UK crime
Boris Johnson accused of ‘electioneering’ on crime
Attempt to restore Tories as party of law and order attacked by right and left
Monday, 12 August, 2019

Brexit
London to cut back on EU meetings as Brexit nears
Move aims to show Johnson is serious about October 31 departure
Monday, 12 August, 2019

Brexit
MPs brace for Brexit clash on September 9
Pro-Remain members expected to try to thwart Johnson’s EU departure plan
Friday, 9 August, 2019

Brexit
Johnson instructs civil servants to prepare for a no-deal Brexit
PM says officials must work ‘urgently and rapidly’ to ensure departments are ready
Friday, 9 August, 2019

AnalysisConservative Party UK
Conservatives gear up for snap UK election
Boris Johnson appoints campaigners and announces new policies as donors boost finances