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FTSE 100 could hit 10,000 if it can shake off Brexit risk premium
For the top-flight index to reach the 10,000 point mark by end-2020, the UK share market needs to either rid itself of the current risk discount associated with Brexit or be carried aloft by a global equity bubble, a top research team said.
Vodafone discovered vulnerabilities in Huawei-supplied equipment
Vodafone discovered security vulnerabilities in equipment supplied by Huawei to its Italian business, it emerged on Tuesday.
Labour NEC meets amid split on second Brexit vote
The Labour party's National Executive Committee was meeting on Tuesday amid a split among members on whether to endorse a public vote on Brexit in its European election manifesto.
Facebook to allow researchers first glimpse into its data
Facebook has given more than 60 researchers from around the world permission to study its data and the effect it can have on elections, but only going as far back as 2017.
Thomas Cook reveals negative Brexit impact on EU holiday plans
Thomas Cook revealed on Monday that nearly half of the holiday packages sold for this summer are to non-European Union countries as the uncertainty around Brexit leads Britons to change their travel plans.
Sanchez wins Spanish election as left pushes back against far-right Vox
The Spanish Socialist Party (PSOE) led by Pedro Sánchez is set to remain in power after coming away with the most seats in Congress at Sunday’s general election.
Brexit to slow economic growth further in 2019, says report
The UK's economy will slow in the second half of the year as the impact of Brexit uncertainty weighs on growth, according to a leading economic forecaster.
Hammond seeks to build China ties on trip to Beijing
Chancellor Philip Hammond has stepped up attempts to strengthen economic ties with China by praising the Belt and Road initiative and suggesting Britain could go easier on Chinese expansion in the South China Sea.
Warren Buffett says he's ready to invest in the UK
Warren Buffett is prepared to invest in Britain immediately if the right opportunity arises.
Spain faces the ballot box on Sunday and could spend months in coalition talks
Spain may be facing months of coalition talks after Sunday’s general election given the extremely divided political environment.
Xi pledges "green and sustainable" Belt and Road initiative
China’s President Xi Jinping tried to ease concerns at the Belt and Road project summit in Beijing and pledged it would be a “green and sustainable” initiative.
UK Cabinet ministers ordered to comply with Huawei leak probe
UK Cabinet ministers have been ordered to co-operate with an inquiry into a leak from a National Security Council (NSC) meeting on Tuesday that discussed Chinese telecoms firm Huawei.
Belt and Road: China showcases initiative to world leaders and addresses worries
The Chinese government is set to present its Belt and Road trade initiative to world leaders at a gathering in Beijing starting on Thursday.
Joe Biden launches 2020 Presidential campaign
Former US Vice President Joe Biden on Thursday announced his third bid for the Democratic nomination to run for President in a video in which he criticised President Trump and stated that "everything that has made America America, is at stake".
May survives attempt to change no-confidence rules
UK Prime Minister Theresa May escaped another attempt to unseat her after Conservative powerbrokers voted against a change in party rules that would have opened the door to a fresh challenge to her leadership.
Twitter reveals latest tool to combat EU elections meddling
US social media company Twitter revealed its latest tool to combat agents trying to mislead voters in the upcoming elections to the European Parliament.
Cross-party Brexit talks focusing on customs arrangements
Cross-party Brexit talks between the Labour and Conservative parties on Wednesday will focus on financial services, according to the government's chief negotiator David Lidington.
Sturgeon aims for Scottish independence referendum by 2021
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon on Wednesday said she will seek a Scottish independence referendum before 2021 if the UK pushes forward with Brexit.
Chancellor starts search for new Bank of England governor
The UK has started its search for Mark Carney’s replacement as Governor of the Bank of England.
May restricts Huawei from providing key parts of UK 5G network but rejects full ban
May has given Huawei permission to collaborate in the development of the UK’s 5G network despite security risk warnings.