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Business braces for uncertainty as Brexit date nears
Since 2016, businesses have sought clarity on the future of UK-EU ties post-Brexit; they have yet to get it
InternationalUK civil service is facing diminished effectiveness
Brexit and structural dilemmas will limit the civil service’s ability to enhance governance
United KingdomThe EU will stay firm on Brexit for as long as it can
The withdrawal agreement and a no-deal scenario are the two most plausible Brexit outcomes following yesterday's votes
United KingdomEU will be reluctant to change competition policy
The EU has made it clear it opposes a proposed merger of the railway divisions of Siemens and Alstom
GermanyExcess euro-area liquidity raises bank lending risks
Banks' excess liquidity has risen more than their lending but lower loan margins heighten their credit risk exposure
EUPressure could mount on EU over Irish backstop
Parliamentary amendments this week could help Theresa May and increase support for the withdrawal agreement
United KingdomEU shows support for national interests in merger row
The European Commission holds strong reservations over the potential merger between Siemens and Alstom railway divisions
EUBrexit will pose dilemmas for UK constitution
After Brexit, the UK constitutional position on human rights and devolved powers will be uncertain
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