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PM Johnson in lead but hung Parliament likely in UK general polls tomorrow

This is comfortably over the magic 326-figure required for a majority in the 650-member House of Commons, but the figure remains within the margin that could well throw up a hung Parliament.

New staffing rules make Brexit-related Irish-hubs a magnet for jobs

Central Bank of Ireland received 100 licence applications from firms in Britain wanting to set up management companies or Mancos in Dublin to avoid UK's departure from EU affecting cross-border biz

Irish economy to remain attractive even if Brexit deal doesn't happen: S&P

"The government has amassed substantial fiscal buffers to offset the risk of an external shock, such as a sudden falloff in corporate tax receipts or a no-deal Brexit," S&P said in a statement

UK PM promises new visa policy from Jan 2021 to block unskilled immigrants

Johnson called for people to vote for a majority Conservative Party government on December 12 to get Brexit done by the January 31, 2020 deadline

In UK poll pitch, Boris Johnson makes case for scientists from India

'We will continue to be open to the world that is subject to democratic control,' said the UK PM

UK to fall behind EU, US after Brexit, become a second-rate player: Tusk

Johnson paused from campaigning to visit Stainforth in South Yorkshire, where residents were mopping up and military personnel were laying sandbags. Residents suggested he took his time.

Brexit drove Tesla to pick Berlin over Britain for new EV factory

The company had earlier said it chose a location near Berlin for a new design centre and plant to make batteries, powertrains and vehicles, offering a major boost to the German capital

Brexit impact: UK avoids recession scare with 0.3% growth in Sep quarter

The technical definition of a recession is two straight quarters of negative growth.

EU's flawed agri subsidy system: Do 125,000 farmers deserve $14.3 bn?

In fact, the U.K.'s looming departure from the EU may leave a 98 billion-euro hole in the next EU budget and that shortfall has exposed deep discontent on the continent.

You have been a great servant of this Parliament

Why did the Prime Minister previously say the health service was not on the table in any post-Brexit trade deal?

John Bercow quits after 10 years as Speaker of Britain's House of Commons

His replacement as speaker will be chosen on Monday

A Brexit nervous breakdown

The fabric of Britain's unwritten constitution has been dangerously damaged by partisan passions over Brexit

Top headlines: Blow to Cairn Energy, EU agrees Brexit extension to Jan 31

The outflow from US equity funds this year has been the biggest since 2008, relative to the flood of money into cash and bonds, according to Goldman Sachs Group Inc

EU may delay Brexit till January 31, final decision likely today: Report

'The prospect of elections has strengthened significantly over the weekend,' the source added

'Man up' and accept a snap election, Boris Johnson tells Corbyn on Brexit

Johnson wants to call an election for December 12 that he hopes will give him a majority to pass the divorce deal he struck with EU leaders last week

Likelihood of EU extending Brexit date 'looks good': EU president-elect

'The question of granting an extension, that looks very good,' EU president-elect Ursula von der Leyen said

Will push for election if lawmakers reject Brexit timetable: UK PM

Opening a debate before lawmakers are expected to vote on his deal for the first time, Johnson warned parliament: "I will in no way allow months more of this."

Brexit will happen on Oct 31 despite PM's unsigned delay request, UK says

The Brexit maelstrom has spun wildly in the past week between the possibility of an orderly exit on Oct. 31 with a deal that Johnson struck

Boris Johnson sends unsigned letter to EU asking for Brexit delay

A government source said Johnson sent a total of three letters to Donald Tusk, the president of the European Council

Brexit to have minimal impact on world economy: Ex-Bank of England governor

I don't honestly believe that Brexit has any great significance even for the rest of Europe, let alone the rest of the world, he said