Latest UK GDP figures show UK economy growing at its slowest rate since 2010
UK rating outlook downgraded to negative by Moody’s Investors Service
Moody’s Investors Service has switched its outlook on the UK’s rating to negative from stable. Anna Tobin reports
FSB welcomes Brexit extension but not the continuing uncertainty
The Brexit extension is welcomed by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), but it highlights the damage the continuing uncertainty over Brexit is doing to small businesses. Anna Tobin reports
Institute of Economic Development’s Nigel Wilcock says No Deal will hit economy hard
Nigel Wilcock, executive director of the Institute of Economic Development, paints a gloomy picture of the potential economic impact of a No Deal Brexit
AIB Brexit Sentiment Index finds SMEs gloomy across the island of Ireland
The AIB Brexit Sentiment Index finds that Brexit uncertainty has led to continued negative sentiment amongst SMEs in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Anna Tobin reports
Government makes No Deal tariff changes to appease business
The Government has altered the tariffs that will apply in the event of a No Deal Brexit following pressure from business. Anna Tobin reports
Private sector investment dive caused by Brexit woes finds Institute for Fiscal Studies
The 2019 Institute for Fiscal Studies Green Budget finds economic uncertainty triggered by Brexit has been hugely damaging to private sector investment. Anna Tobin reports
No Deal tariffs will be devastating for Northern Ireland dairy industry warns Dairy Council NI
Dairy Council Northern Ireland warns that a No Deal Brexit will put Northern Ireland’s dairy industry into dire straights. Anna Tobin reports
PLSA says majority but not all pension schemes are well prepared for Brexit
The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association’s (PLSA) survey of pension schemes finds that the sector is aware of the Brexit risks and the majority are taking steps to mitigate them. Anna Tobin reports