UK ‘needs fast action on EU trade terms’

Head of London's financial district says Britain must protect access to EU’s single market by maintaining “passporting rights” after it leaves the bloc.

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UK ‘needs fast action on EU trade terms’

Head of London's financial district says Britain must protect access to EU’s single market by maintaining “passporting rights” after it leaves the bloc.

• Sue mine companies every time a worker dies: union
• London’s startups face their own exit debate
• Exposed: Angola’s failure to kick its oil habit
• ‘Sweetest town’ clings to Hershey

NUM rejects Eskom’s 7% offer

The National Union of Mineworkers rejects an increased wage offer of 7 percent from Eskom because of its R4bn profit.

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BlackBerry ditches its Classic model

Latest move by BlackBerry raises further doubts about the future of the smartphone pioneer’s handset business.

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Asian stocks slide as Brexit fears resurface

Asian share markets turned tail on Wednesday as fears over instability in the EU returned with a vengeance.

• Oil slump drags Wall Street lower
• Rand slips as commodities drop
• Emerging markets slip
• Brexit, China fears plague markets

Does Britain need ‘Hotel California’ model?

Paul Taylor ponders Britain’s options to limit the economic and political impact of the decision to leave the EU.

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