14 years of returns: history’s lesson for investors March 29, 2019 | City Talk The temptation among investors is to stick to what you know. That is no bad thing. It is a strategy championed by successful investment pioneers such as Warren Buffett, a famous devotee of stocks. It can work, when the market is rising and you have picked the right asset. However, it’s also important for investors [...]
Police shred Ukip leader’s claim officers will deploy water cannon on pro-Brexit protest rallies March 29, 2019 The Met Police was quick to dismiss an MEP's claims this morning that officers would use water cannon on pro-Brexit marchers congregating in London today. Read more: Brexit vote live: Mogg slams 'failure' that Brexit won't happen today Ahead of the several pro-Brexit marches taking place in the capital today, Gerard Batten MEP tweeted: “There are reports [...]
MPs prepare for third meaningful vote on Theresa May’s Brexit deal March 29, 2019 Theresa May will attempt to push her Brexit deal through parliament for a third time today – the day the UK was officially scheduled to leave the EU. The Prime Minister will ask MPs to vote on her withdrawal agreement but not the political declaration in order to get round a ruling made by the [...]
‘No justice’: Mike Ashley voices anger as Debenhams thwarts his takeover bid March 29, 2019 Mike Ashley has railed against Debenhams’ move yesterday to thwart his takeover offer, saying “if there were any justice in the world the majority of the advisors would be put in prison”. Read more: Debenhams bondholders back £200m rescue loan in blow to Ashley bid The billionaire owns a 30 per cent stake in the department [...]
DEBATE: Should a General Election follow the appointment of a new Tory leader and Prime Minister? March 29, 2019 Should a General Election follow the appointment of a new Tory leader and Prime Minister? Tim Bale, professor of politics at Queen Mary, University of London, says YES. There is no constitutional requirement for anyone who takes over as Prime Minister to call a General Election, although one could be forced upon them were they to [...]
It’s make your mind up time for the UK over Huawei security saga March 28, 2019 It’s been a bad week for beleaguered Chinese tech giant Huawei. In an eagerly-anticipated report published today, UK spies concluded they can only provide “limited assurance” that the risks to national security from Huawei’s products have been mitigated. The findings are in line with last year’s report, but the lack of progress has raised eyebrows. One cyber [...]
MPs will vote on Brexit deal – but ‘meaningful vote’ process is torn up March 28, 2019 MPs will vote on half of Theresa May’s Brexit deal on Friday in what could be a final bid to get the UK out of the EU by May 22. The government tore apart the ‘meaningful vote’ process as it announced MPs would rule on the terms on which the UK leaves the EU – but not [...]
Brexit live: MPs to vote on May’s withdrawal agreement tomorrow March 28, 2019 Welcome to our Brexit live blog. Please manually refresh this page for the latest updates. Follow this page throughout the day for the latest Brexit news as the world reacts to yet another day of deadlock in parliament. MPs failed to reach a majority last night on a series of indicative votes intended to provide an [...]
Oil prices rise as US president Donald Trump asks Opec to push them down March 28, 2019 Oil prices rose this afternoon after US President Donald Trump called on Opec to increase exports, saying prices were getting too high. International standard Brent crude was trading down to $66.55 at around 1.20pm this afternoon. Read more: Oil prices give back gains after hitting 2019 highs But after a Trump tweet ten minutes later, [...]
Labour won’t back May’s standalone withdrawal agreement, confirms Sir Keir Starmer March 28, 2019 Labour will not vote for Theresa May’s EU withdrawal plan even if it is separated from the future relationship declaration, shadow Brexit secretary Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed. Read more: DUP: Abstaining on May's Brexit deal was 'never an option' Speaking at the British Chambers of Commerce conference this afternoon, Starmer shot down a plan [...]