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Brexodus: will foreign investors leave or remain in the UK?

IPAs from all over Europe are eyeing a piece of the UK's foreign investment inflows as uncertainty clouds the mind of investors in the aftermath of the June 23 referendum in which the country voted to leave the EU. Jacopo Dettoni reports. 

UK to take M&A hit post-Brexit

British M&A activity to fall by 17%, but a quick Brexit may stem forecast losses 

UK’s post-Brexit tax plans in question

Legal experts are weighing up the possible consequences for the UK if promised corporate tax proposals are carried out.

A post-Brexit future for Welsh FDI

Wales did well from EU money, but will that dry up now that the UK has voted to leave?

Chinese investors “hesitant” about post-Brexit UK

Director of law firm Yingke warns of uncertainty regarding access to EU markets

Kuwait’s UK investments safe, says finance minister

Anas Al-Saleh reassures cabinet after post-Brexit market chaos.

Ireland looks to lure FDI from a post-Brexit UK

IDA, Ireland's investment promotion agency, is looking to coax companies wanting to maintain an EU base from a post-Brexit UK.

Inside fDi: Why Brexit backers shouldn't ignore the FDI factor

As the UK prepares to vote on whether or not it wants to remain part of the EU, Courtney Fingar looks at the issue from a foreign investment angle and finds that the 'Brexit or bust' attitude may mean 'Brexit and bust' for some.

The UK’s Northern Gateway swings open

A team effort in an overlooked area of the UK – principally the counties of Cheshire and Staffordshire – is set to maximise the investment benefits offered by the HS2 high-speed rail link, as Roz Hanna discovers.

London retail rising in the west

Figures from MasterCard and a new report highlight the attractiveness of retail options in London’s West End, particularly for overseas visitors.

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