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Friday preview: Everything to hinge on referendum result
The result of the EU referendum would be in the sharpest imaginable focus on Friday, with traders likely getting up far sooner than usual, if they slept at all, as a precautionary measure given the enormous importance of the outcome for global capital markets.
Two-thirds of Tory Brexiteers back Cameron in letter
Almost two thirds of Tory MPs who backed Brexit have sent a letter to the Prime Minister, urging him to remain in office independent of the referendum result.
Referendum result all but a foregone conclusion, say analysts
A number of City analysts were quick to post comments after polls closed in the EU referendum on Thursday night, with all pointing to market sentiment and late opinion polls as suggesting a Remain outcome.
Counting begins in EU referendum
Polls have closed in the referendum that will decide whether the United Kingdom remains a member of the European Union.
YouGov re-contact poll puts 'Remain' at 52.0%, report says
The result of YouGov's re-contact poll puts 'Remain' at 52. 0% versus 'Leave' at 48. 0%, Sky reports.
Financial Times front page says "city watchdogs on high alert"
Just published: front page of the Financial Times UK 1st edition for June 24 pic. twitter. com/NCzjJVGJPv— Financial Times (@FT) June 23, 2016 UK financial regulators have put London’s banks and brokers under increased scrutiny ahead of Friday’s trading day in anticipation of frenzied market reaction to Britain’s EU referendum results, according to the Financial Times. The Financial Conduct Authority has put financial institutions on notice about “potential conduct risks” — including giving some customers preferential treatment as orders stack up in what is expected to be highly volatile markets.
US close: Stocks end higher as Britons cast their votes
Markets in the US closed higher on Thursday, with sterling reaching close to year-to-date highs against the greenback as sentiment swayed towards expectations that the UK will vote to remain in the European Union.
No time extension for those stranded in London transport system
Travel chaos caused by torrential rain and flooding in London and the South East may prevent many from reaching their polling stations in time to vote – but according to the Electoral Commissions no time extensions will be granted.
SocGen strategist says large drop in pound like in 1992 could be beneficial
A strategist from Societe Generale has said that a fall in the value of the pound may not necessarily cause a recession, but even help to stimulate a flailing UK economy.
What are other countries saying about Brexit?
The results of the United Kingdom's referendum on European Union membership today will no doubt cause reverberations around the world, as Brexit speculation takes a front-page position in much of the world's media.
When will the result for the EU referendum be announced?
We expect it to be a long night in the United Kingdom later as the polling stations close on Britain's colossal referendum to decide whether to Leave the European Union or remain in the bloc.
Where will the Brexit battle be won?
With political party lines being crossed almost as freely as national borders within the European Union, it's difficult to tell which way the Brexit referendum outcome will go. Voting in the referendum will be organised by 380 council areas not by constituencies, which will be the main difference from a general election night. The Independent has chosen several constituencies which may well swing the vote in favour of either side, as polls have been inconsistent in predicting a winner.
Man stabbed outside Huddersfield polling station
A man has been stabbed outside a Huddersfield polling station. Police arrived at the scene after receiving reports that a man had been attacked just after 5pm this afternoon. The attack happened outside a polling station on Waverley Road in the town in West Yorkshire. The victim was a man believed to have serious but not life threatening injuries, the Huddersfield Examiner report. Police said that the station was closed and voters directed to another station. a 19-year-old man was arrested at the scene.
Financial markets' pricing looks sound, Pantheon Macroeconomics says
Financial markets' move on Thursday to price-in a 'Remain' vote looked "sound" but meant the scope for further gains in sterling assets was close to being exhausted, albeit with one notable exception, Gilts, a top-ranked economist said.
UK population growth surpasses half-a-million in 2015, ONS says
The population of the UK grew by more than half a million in 2015 to reach 65. 1m, according to the latest official estimates.
Obama's fracking rule blocked by judge
A US federal judge has blocked an Interior Department rule, which was to set strict standards for hydraulic fracturing for oil and gas on public lands, in a blow to Barack Obama.
Thursday newspaper share tips: Debenhams, Elementis
Debenhams was making progress with its strategy to diversify its product range and manage its stock better, but a challenging clothing market meant the company's shares should be avoided, according to The Times’ Tempus.
Heavy floods cause disruption as Britain votes on the EU
Heavy rain has caused disturbances to polling stations in south-east England on Thursday as Britons head to the polls to decide the fate of their European Union membership.
Voters encouraged to bring pens to polling stations amid fears of MI5 conspiracy
Brexit campaigners are worried that the result of the United Kingdom referendum on European Union membership could be manipulated by government officials towards a Remain vote.
German cinema gunman shot dead by police, no fatalities
A masked gunman opened fire on a cinema complex near Frankfurt in Germany and was shot dead by police. There were no fatalities but about 25 people were affected by CS tear-gas used by police.