The Latest Breaking News from Brexit

Nicholas Lyons says a proposed £50bn private wealth fund could be invested mainly outside of London and south-east of England

Ian Blackford, the Scottish National Party’s leader in Westminster, has announced that he is resigning from the post. Having survived two attempts by his own MPs to remove him already this year, there is speculation that he has jumped before being forced out by his colleagues.

Rejoining EU single market would not boost economic growth, says Labour leader

Things have changed since Murdoch aided Blair’s rise to power, and no Labour party leader should be in thrall to the tabloids, says the former Sun editor David Yelland

Analysis of database tailored to EU needs shows 85% of GB exports stay in the region’s factories and shops

There are a wide range of ways to create decision-making bodies in democratic societies. Elections are one of the most common, with individuals stepping forward and seeking public support. If elected by their fellow citizens, they then take action on their behalf. This is known as representative democracy. An alternative…

Exclusive: New research reveals 212 ‘safety’ regulations set to lapse – to draw line under Brexit

Ridiculed and pitied abroad, and floundering at home, the new UK prime minister sets out his vision: survival of the weakest, says Observer columnist Simon Tisdall

In her first interview since joining the monetary policy committee, Britain’s newest interest-rate setter warns inflation is not the biggest threat to the economy – because ‘the slowdown is here’