The Office for National Statistics has introduced new measures to enable UK policymakers to identify and respond to recessions faster

The UK Parliament has approved the bill triggering the country’s departure from the European Union despite concerns of ‘bitter’ negotiations ahead

The UK boasted the fastest growth of any advanced economy in 2016, defying predictions fuelled by Brexit uncertainties

The Institute of Fiscal Studies expects that Brexit will cost the UK economy £39bn

Britain’s vote to leave the EU came as a shock to financial markets, although the long-term consequences will only really emerge once the formal negotiating process has begun