John Lewis in no-deal Brexit warning as it falls to a loss

The John Lewis Partnership, which owns the department store chain and Waitrose supermarkets, has fallen to a half-year loss and said a no-deal Brexit would have a "Significant" impact. The group reported a loss of £25.9m, blaming a drop in sales. It said "Subdued consumer confidence" in the first half of the year had taken its toll on results. John Lewis pointed to "Soft demand" for its home and electrical goods as a particular weak spot. The partnership, which normally makes most of its profits in the second half of the year, said it was making preparations for a no-deal Brexit.

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