By clubbing together, African countries acknowledge how hard it is to go it alone in a turbulent global economy

The shambolic proceedings in parliament last night tell us five things

The fate of May’s deal—and the future of the country—hinges on the decisions of just a handful of politicians

Brexiteers will be waiting a long time for the EU27 to re-open the withdrawal agreement

The focus is on goods but services generate 80 per cent of national output


Sweeping structural reform is needed to tackle malaise in society—whatever happens with Brexit