British American Tobacco is looking to acquire Reynolds American in a deal worth $47bn, which would be one of the largest to come out of the UK in the post-Brexit environment.
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After Brexit... how will the UK protect its leading FDI status in the EU?
Who are the direct competitors of the UK in terms of inward FDI in the EU? Dr Antonios Kalyvas and Dr Theodora Bermpei give an analysis based on FDI similarity indices and identify the post-Brexit policy implications.
Will UK's Northern Powerhouse project avoid Brexit derailment?
'The Northern Powerhouse' was one of former UK prime minister David Cameron's flagship projects, but changes in the government following the vote to leave the EU led to worries it would be quietly ditched. Roz Hanna looks at what the future holds for the initiative.
More UK business for Jersey post-Brexit
As a Crown Dependency, Jersey is neither part of the UK or the EU. Amy Bryant, chief operating officer at investment promotion agency Jersey Finance, tells fDi how this special status leaves it unaffected by the Brexit uncertainties swirling nearby.
Post-Brexit London still preferred by US tech firms
A survey has found US tech chiefs still prefer London to its European peers, citing human talent, language and easy access to finance.
Brexit gives Indian investors pause
The UK’s decision to leave the EU is forcing Indian investors to reconsider their operations in the country, particularly regarding steel production and IT services.
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?
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