With Boris Johnson being announced as the new Prime Minister, we take a look at his stance on Brexit, and how this could play out for your finances in the run up to the 31st October deadline.
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What would a no-deal Brexit mean?
At Continuum we have been keeping a very close eye on Brexit, because we believe it is important to prepare for all the possible outcomes.
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Time to celebrate the 4th of July?
With today being American Independence Day, we review the latest data from across the pond and how this could impact the UK economy. Could this be having a positive impact on your finances?
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Who is running Brexit now?
Britain has been in political turmoil ever since we as a country narrowly voted to leave the EU three years ago. The problem is that there seems to be no way to agree on exactly how leaving can be accomplished. It has led Prime Minister Theresa May to formally resign today. She will continue as interim PM until a new Tory leader is chosen, and finally leave office in July.
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The Trump Factor
With the State visit due next week as the last official appointment of Theresa May as PM, we look at how the US economy is fairing under President Trump’s policies.On the face of it, Donald Trump has been good for the US economy. The leading economic indicators suggest that the economy is doing well. It has steady rather than spectacular growth, with 3.2% annualised GDP growth in the first quarter of this year, more manufacturing and farming jobs, with unemployment just 3.6% in April and inflation running at a mere 2%.
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