REUTERS - Britain could lose almost 500,000 jobs and 50 billion pounds investment over the next 12 years if it fails to agree a trade deal with the European Union, according to a report commissioned by London Mayor Sadiq Khan.

REUTERS - British Prime Minister Theresa May named an ally to run the ruling Conservatives and promoted younger ministers on Monday to try to give her divided government a new start after a year marred by an ill-judged election, rows over Brexit and scandals.

SINN FEIN - Martina Anderson has said the fears of businesses and educators over Brexit are not being allayed by the rhetoric coming from the Tories.

Martina Anderson said: