Sterling slumped to its lowest level against the dollar in seven years after currency markets were jolted by the unexpected scale of Tory support for leaving Europe and Boris Johnson’s decision to join the “out” campaign.
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UKs exports outside of EU continue to rise as reliance on Europe soar
Britain’s economy has become less reliant on the crisis-hit EU than ever as exports to Europe continue to collapse.
Sir Michael Caine urges Britain to leave the EU because ‘you cannot be dictated to by faceless civil servants’
Hollywood star Sir Michael Caine said today he is ‘certain’ Britain should leave the EU – spawning a series of supportive memes from politicians and the public.
Tory minister: EU is disastrous for the UK
Conservative minister Chris Grayling says the European Union is disastrous for the United Kingdom
Sterling takes a pounding as traders bet on rate standstill
The pound has suffered its worst week since the market mayhem of late August, as traders bet that the Bank of England would decline to follow the lead of the US and keep interest rates at a record low for most of next year.
IMF boss Christine Lagarde says she wants Britain to stay in EU
George Osborne welcomes upbeat assessment of UK economy from Washington-based organisation
Research shows Europe’s still the preferred trading destination for UK SMEs
New data, released today by international money transfer experts World First, reveals the extent of SMEs continued dependence on European trade relationships despite on-going speculation on the potential for a UK Brexit from the European Union.
EU has made UK economy more dynamic
In move likely to be seen as strengthening David Cameron’s hand, Mark Carney says union membership has opened up economy but also exposed it to shocks
World cannot spend its way out of a slump, warns OECD chief
Angel Gurría says spendthrift countries are leaving themselves exposed to next shock as OECD secretary general warns both sides would lose if Britain left the EU
Four out of ten small firms will vote to quit EU
The owners of small businesses are deeply divided over remaining in the European Union, an extensive survey has revealed, with 41 per cent planning to vote to leave in the referendum on membership of the single market.
Bank admits blunder over tax bill for directors
The Bank of England was left red-faced last night after admitting it failed to pay the correct tax on some former senior directors’ train travel and hotel costs.
UK credit rating at threat if country leaves EU, Moody’s warns
Brexit could imperil the UK’s growth prospects and damage its high sovereign debt rating
EU leaders press for clarity on UK’s renegotiation plans
David Cameron is being urged to promptly lay out a timetable and negotiating plan for his EU membership referendum, as European leaders press for long-awaited guidance on how to answer the “British question”.
What does Conservative majority mean for UKs small businesses?
The waiting game is over. The Conservative party has won the general election of 2015 and are forming a single party government.
Majority of City would vote for UK to stay in EU
New survey reveals most financial workers want the UK to remain part of the Euopean Union despite more than 40pc believing that Brussels is actively hostile towards their industry
