Treasury chair seeks review of City plans to tackle hard Brexit
Nicky Morgan has urged Sam Woods, the chief executive of the Prudential Regulation Authority, to submit details of London’s preparations to tackle a hard Brexit. The new chair of the Treasury Select Committee has particularly sought details regarding the key risks posed by a "no deal" scenario. (Guardian)

Hammond moots national VC fund to back UK unicorns
UK Chancellor Philip Hammond on Monday unveiled an eight-week consultation exercise regarding a proposed National Investment Fund that will provide venture capital to spawn new home-grown businesses valued in excess of $1bn. (Times)