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Corbyn doesn't rule out a second referendum under Labour government
Labour's leader arguably shied away in a newspaper interview from ruling out a second referendum if he becomes Prime Minister.
Brexit department denies David Davis is being sidelined from talks
The Brexit department is accusing Brussels of trying to undermine David Davis and the government’s negotiating position by claiming he has been sidelined from Brexit talks.
Theresa May urged to withdraw Tory whip over "disloyal" Brexit comments
Prime Minister Theresa May is being pressured by Brexit supporters to withdraw Conservative whip from Michael Heseltine over his "disloyal comments" suggesting that a Jeremy Corbyn government would be better than Brexit.
US embassy in London refuses to pay £11.5m in traffic charges
American diplomats have racked up more than £300,000 in unpaid congestion charge penalties in less than a year, adding to the £11. 5m owed in traffic charges, according to The Independent.
Washington to cut $285m from UN budget after Jerusalem vote
The US government has announced it will slash its United Nations budget obligations for 2018 and 2019 in response to a UN vote over the city of Jerusalem.
Shell expects to gain from Trump's US tax changes
Royal Dutch Shell said it expects changes to US tax law to benefit the company and its US operations.
UN rejects recognition of Jerusalem as capital of Israel
The United Nations has voted against Donald Trump’s decision to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel in spite of the US president’s threats to cut financial aid to countries that vote against him.
Turmoil for Spain as Catalan pro-independence parties win regional majority
Catalan separatist parties have won a narrow but absolute majority in the regional elections, confirming the worst fears of the Madrid central government and European stock markets.
First exit poll shows slight lead for Catalan pro-independence parties
The three main pro-Catalan independence parties will most likely retain a very slight simple majority in the regional parliament, according to an exit poll conducted by Gad 3 for local daily La Vanguardia.
Trump to personally benefit from tax bill, analysis suggests
President Trump and a few others of his inner circle could save up millions of dollars from the new tax reform bill, according to a new analysis.
UK public finances improve in November
UK public finances improved slightly in November as the government reaped the rewards of rising income tax revenue.
McCarthy & Stone considers actions to reduce impact of government crackdown
McCarthy & Stone said it would renegotiate land prices and deals with local authorities and review prices and management fees if the government includes it in a crackdown on ground rents for leasehold properties.
Theresa May accepts amendment that Brexit date could be delayed
Theresa May has accepted an amendment to the EU withdrawal bill that would give parliament the power to delay the Brexit date in a worst-case scenario.
BoE offers EU banks and insurers easy post-Brexit access
A new dividing line has opened up over Brexit after the Bank of England said it planned to let EU banks and insurers keep their free access to the UK.
Senate approves landmark US tax reform bill (almost)
The US Senate has passed Trump’s tax reform bill entailing the most drastic changes in US taxation since the 1980s, including a permanent tax cut for corporations but temporary tax relief for individuals.
IMF says Brexit has weakened UK economy
Brexit has weakened Britain's economy, which has slowed despite strong global growth and low interest rates, the International Monetary Fund said.
Bank of England finds labour shortages and weaker spending
Labour shortages increased while spending by consumers and businesses weakened in the fourth quarter, the Bank of England reported.
Treasury committee's Morgan warns ATM industry
The chair of Parliament's Treasury committee has warned banks and ATM operators against restricting access to fee-free cash as the industry considers changes that could reduce the network's funding.
UK government may allow DUP donations to remain secret
The government is attempting to allow the DUP to conceal details of political donations, in spite of being bound to the transparency rules that were extended to Northern Ireland in 2014.
Ramaphosa's election boosts South African-exposed shares
Shares in Anglo American, Old Mutual and Lonmin rose after the election of Cyril Ramaphosa as leader of South Africa's ruling ANC party.