Blog post
19 December 2017
Optimistic UK business confidence indicators predict smooth Brexit
UK business confidence indicators hardly fell after the Brexit vote in 2016 and have been increasing steadily since. The most likely reason is an expe
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Blog post
13 December 2017
Brexit, phase two (and beyond): The future of the EU-UK relationship
Whether it looks more like ‘CETA-plus’ or ‘EEA-minus’, the trade deal that emerges from phase two of the Brexit negotiations should not be the limit o
Opinion piece
01 December 2017
Brexit: When the banks leave
More than a tenth of the City’s business is now bound to go, but how much worse could things get?
Blog post
07 November 2017
European worries about isolationist trends
Populist shocks in the UK and US threaten the multilateral order on which the EU depends. What lies behind these earthquakes, and what does it mean fo
Blog post
06 November 2017
The Bank of England’s dovish hike
For the first time since 2007, the Bank of England raised interest rates, with a hike of 25 basis points. At the same time, it provided forward guidan
Blog post
31 October 2017
Falling Pound might not bring UK trade balance boost
The Pound Sterling depreciated by 14% against a basket of world currencies in the four months after the referendum vote to leave the EU. A number of p
Blog post
25 October 2017
EU borders: walking backwards from Northern Ireland to Cyprus
The Good Friday agreement put to rest age-old conflicts on Ireland. It also offered hope that the reunification of Cyprus might be possible within the
Blog post
06 October 2017
India’s trade ties with the UK and EU
As EU and Indian leaders meet in Delhi, we look at the figures on trade. The UK’s place in the relationship warrants special attention. EU-India trade
Blog post
19 June 2017
Brexit and the future of the Irish border
The future of the Irish land border has been thrown into uncertainty by Brexit. The UK's confirmation that it will leave the EU's single market and cu
Event
02 June 2017
Substance requirements for financial firms moving out from the UK
In the run-up to Brexit, UK-based financial firms are considering how to organize their operations across the future divide between the UK and EU27. T
Blog post
15 May 2017
UK economic performance post-Brexit
What’s at stake: Almost a year after the UK voted to leave the European Union, its economic performance has showed mixed results. The risks of a Brexi
Policy brief
09 February 2017
Brexit and the European financial system
Brexit will lead to a partial migration of financial firms from London to the EU27. This Policy Contribution provides a comparison between London and
Blog post
18 January 2017
Brexit and the UK creative industry
The creative sector is important for the UK in terms of employment and share of exports. However, it has mostly been overlooked in Brexit negotiation
Blog post
22 December 2016
The impact of Brexit on Northern Ireland: a first look
Following the proposal from the Scottish Government that Scotland remain in the Single Market, the differing “Brexpectations” of the UK’s four constit
Blog post
20 December 2016
Is the UK’s role in the European supply chain at risk?
Will the UK’s engagement in European supply chains be at risk once the UK exits the EU?
Blog post
17 November 2016
Stealing London’s financial crown would bring both benefits and responsibilities
After Brexit, several major cities across the EU27 are looking to take over London's financial activity. While there are plenty of benefits in hosting