How Theresa May (probably) greeted her ministers at Chequers

Top negotiator says he is ‘ready to adapt our offer’ if UK government softens stance

Brussels prepares to counter possible US car duties by targeting household staples

Leaked papers see UK aligned with EU rules on goods, harming hopes for US trade deal

The PM needs to unite her cabinet, win over Brussels and outwit the smugglers

Central bank governor says world leaders should learn from effects of Brexit

British Retail Consortium pleads with PM and Barnier to avoid no-deal “at all costs”

Breaking free from the bloc’s regulations could involve costs for the UK

CEO says carmaker needs certainty for investment in plant and new technology

Idea of UK collecting EU tariffs likely to displease both Brussels and Eurosceptics

BMW, Volkswagen and Daimler chiefs step up lobbying in meeting with US ambassador

This time it looks like the PM and the Leavers really are heading for a showdown

Manufacturers report rising costs and difficulties in sourcing ahead of tariff deadline

Businesses keen to keep foothold in single market say regulatory compliance is key concern

Brussels moves to head off trade war by involving big exporters

PM fears backlash from Brexit hardliners if Brussels dismisses white paper

UK group takes advantage of importing cheap shale gas from US

US’s battle with China, auto tariffs, and a Nafta duel likely to fuel fallout

Eurosceptics fear new policy will be rehashed version of previous proposals

Volkswagen to move ‘without hesitation’ as it raises stakes in escalating trade war

An EU-UK customs union without free movement of people would be problematic for many reasons

European bourses endure testing start to the second half of the year