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UK threatens to walk away from EU trade talks if no progress by June

Britain laid out its opening demands for the upcoming trade talks with the European Union on Thursday, including a blunt threat to walk away from the negotiating table if there is no progress within four months. Two days after EU ministers approved

February 27, 2020

United Kingdom

Immigration: No visas for low-skilled workers under immigration shake-up

The UK’s post-Brexit immigration system will deny visas to low-skilled workers, the government has said. It is urging employers to “move away” from relying on “cheap labour” from Europe and invest in retaining staff and developing automation technology. The Home Office said

February 19, 2020

'This is not an end, but a beginning' Credit: 10 Downing Street

Brexit·United Kingdom

Boris Johnson to hail ‘dawn of a new era’ for Britain as he marks EU departure

Prime Minister Boris Johnson will hail the “dawn of a new era” later, as the UK prepares to leave the European Union after 47 years. In a speech to be shown at 22:00 GMT – an hour before the official departure time

January 31, 2020

Breaking News·United Kingdom

European Union parliament backs UK’s departure from EU

Members of the European Parliament have backed the terms of the UK’s departure from the EU. MEPs ratified the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement by 621 votes to 49 following an emotional debate in Brussels. After the vote, MEPs marked the UK’s exit by

January 29, 2020

Breaking News·United Kingdom

Historic moment Boris Johnson signs withdrawal agreement in Downing Street

Boris Johnson has signed the Withdrawal Agreement Bill that will bring the UK out of the EU on January 31. The prime minister hailed a “fantastic moment” for the country after he put his name to the historic agreement, which paves the

January 25, 2020

Breaking News·United States

Government admits businesses will be hit by Brexit

The Chancellor Sajid Javid has warned businesses that “there will not be alignment” with the EU on regulations following Brexit. The Treasury would not lend support to manufacturers that favour EU rules as the sector has had three years to prepare for

January 18, 2020

Breaking News·Brexit

UK MPs approve Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal

After the Conservative Party won the majority of seats in the General Election, Boris Johnson’s government reintroduced the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill, which would see the UK leave the EU on January 31, 2020. MPs voted to pass it by 358

December 20, 2019

Breaking News

Boris Johnson to welcome new MPs to Westminster

Boris Johnson is to kick start his first week back in the House of Commons as Prime Minister by welcoming his new intake of Tory MPs as they prepare to vote on his Brexit deal. Many of the 109 new MPs won in

December 16, 2019

Breaking News·Brexit

Four Brexit party MPs quit to back Boris Johnson

Brexit Party faced a mutiny today with four MEPs – including Jacob Rees-Mogg’s sister – quitting and urging voters to back Toris at the election. The dramatic resignations came with just a week to go before polling day – and hours before

December 5, 2019

Breaking News·United Kingdom

Britain’s opposition Labour Party pledges free broadband for all

Britain’s opposition Labour Party said it would unveil plans on Friday (Nov 15) to provide free’full-fibre’ broadband across the country as Prime Minister Boris Johnson made a pitch for votes in “overlooked” towns with a promise to revive the high streets. Labour

November 15, 2019

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