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Government publishes first three Brexit policy position papers
Ahead of the second round of Brexit negotiations next week, the government has published three position papers outlining how it plans to negotiate on key issues and how it plans to work with the European Union after parting company with the bloc.
Government launches Brexit repeal bill amid fierce opposition
The government has published the 'great repeal bill' to convert the European Union's laws into British law, which is designed to provide legal continuity after separation from the bloc is completed in 2019 and to give parliament the power to make changes.
Banks tighten up consumer lending, BoE credit conditions survey finds
UK banks have tightened up consumer lending, the Bank of England confirmed on Thursday, as speculation continues that an interest rate rise is looming.
British pub sales froth back up despite consumer squeeze
Pub and restaurant sales bubbled higher in June after squeaking lower the month before, with data indicating an evening's boozing remains a priority for consumers amid the squeeze on household income and wider uncertainty.
Chancellor needs to find £33bn to avoid austerity and maintain deficit - IFS
UK chancellor Philip Hammond would have to find an extra £33bn in public funds in order to keep the national deficit at its current level of 2. 4% and avoid austerity, the Institute for Fiscal Studies has said.
House price slump in London distorting national outlook
British house price inflation slowed to its weakest in June since the aftermath of the Brexit vote as political and economic worries continue to weigh, with flat sales expected for months to come.