Brexit

Drug shortages in the UK have more than doubled between 2020 and 2023, a recent study by the Nuffield Trust reveals. Brexit is cited as a significant factor exacerbating the country’s struggle to manage shortages in medicine supplies.  Since the UK departed from the European Union in...

The UK government will use Brexit to carve a different regulatory program for crypto that could come into law in the next 12 months, according to Andrew Griffith, economic secretary to the Treasury. "We've got control back of our rulebook, not something the UK has had for decades,"...

U.K. Financial Services Minister Andrew Griffith announced plans for greater engagement with the crypto sector and new post-Brexit laws during a parliamentary debate on regulating cryptocurrencies. "My undertaking is to have six roundtables with the sector with a variety of sector participants...

The United Kingdom is grappling with shortages that are affecting people purchasing fuel, everyday necessities and, now, the country is reportedly running out of white-collar professionals as well. What Happened: Fuel shortages were more pronounced in London and southeast England over the weekend...

Just days before a Dec. 31 deadline, the U.K. and the European Union have agreed to terms on a historic Brexit deal that establishes a framework for how European commerce will work starting in January. What Happened: More than four years after the U.K. voted to leave the European Union, the EU...

The Past Week, In A Nutshell What Happened: Last week ended positive alongside vaccine optimism and a retail sales beat. Remember This: “Regardless of who may win the election, we think the continued economic rebound will support future equity gains,” said Ryan Detrick, chief market...

Each day, Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that occurred on this date. What Happened? On June 23, 2016, citizens of the United Kingdom approved a referendum to withdraw from the European Union. Where The Market Was: The S&P 500 closed at $2,113.32, while the Dow...

The U.K. formally confirmed Friday to the European Union it will not extend the Brexit transition period. The U.K. officially left the EU Jan. 31, but the transition period lasts until Dec. 31, which means U.K. is still bound to some EU rules. Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove tweeted...

The global coronavirus pandemic has impacted forex market performance, with many smaller currencies outperforming the more liquid ones.  Prior to the COVID-19 outbreak, Brexit and the trade war between the U.S. and China determined FX performance. “Before the COVID-19 outbreak,...

The United Kingdom and European Union Brexit trade talks are in a deadlock, with both sides criticizing each other's negotiation stance. 'Progress Remains Limited' Between UK, EU  The U.K. officially left the EU Jan. 31, but the transition period lasts until Dec. 31, which...

The United Kingdom is meeting for the fourth round of Brexit negotiations between London and Brussels Tuesday, as a comprehensive trade deal to replace the transition phase by the end of this year kicks off. The U.K. officially left the European Union on Jan. 31 and is...