Daily Business Briefing: Boris Johnson leaves behind a fraught economy and an uneasy Brexit legacy.

Plus: The British pound rises after the prime minister resigns.

July 7, 2022, 2:38 p.m. Eastern time Good afternoon. Here is what we are covering. After a string of resignations in his cabinet, Boris Johnson agreed to step down as prime minister of Britain, ending a messy tenure. His departure leaves behind a fraught economy and an uneasy Brexit legacy. But investors expressed relief, sending the pound higher. Read our full coverage here. Here's what is happening today Andrew Testa for The New York Times   Boris Johnson leaves behind a fraught economy and an uneasy Brexit legacy. Britain is in the grips of a cost-of-living crisis, and the departure of its prime minister leaves uncertainty about the government's next moves. Read this story The British pound rises after the prime minister resigns. An Irish regulator puts Facebook data policies back in the spotlight. Start-up funding falls the most it has since 2019. Shell sees refining profits nearly tripling, adding $1 billion to its bottom line. The head of France's nuclear power giant will step down as nationalization looms. Behind the fight between Ben & Jerry's and its owner, Unilever. As Russia cuts gas shipments, Europe moves to bail out energy providers. See the full briefing What do you think of this email? We would love to hear from you. Was this email forwarded to you? Sign up here to get this in your inbox. Get Business alerts as they happen with The New York Times app. Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Daily Business Briefing from The New York Times. To stop receiving these emails, unsubscribe or manage your email preferences. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018