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Johnson tells EU to agree trade deal by Oct. 15 or ‘move on’

Britain has set a deadline of Oct. 15 to strike a free-trade deal with the European Union, and if none is agreed both sides should “accept that and move on,”…

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Raab says UK ready for Australia-style rules if can’t do EU trade deal

This week is the "moment of reckoning" in trade deal talks between Britain and the European Union and if one cannot be agreed London is ready to adopt less open…

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Ireland must set aside 1 billion euros for no-deal Brexit

Ireland will need to set aside at least 1 billion euros ($1.2 billion) in next month's budget for 2021 to prepare for the possibility of a no-deal Brexit, Foreign Minister…

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UPDATED: UK warns EU on Brexit: We won’t blink first

Britain will not blink first in Brexit trade negotiations with the European Union and is not scared of a no-deal exit at the end of the year, the country's top…

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French minister denies Brexit negotiator Barnier sidelined

France denied the European Union's Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier was about to be sidelined by EU leaders in a bid to break the deadlock in trade talks, as reported by…

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Johnson: “EU should be sensible and give UK a deal similar to Canada’s”

The EU should be “sensible” and give the U.K. a Brexit deal of the sort it gave to Canada, the U.K.’s prime minister said Friday, stressing Britain is ready for…

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EU demanding potential veto on Britain’s post-Brexit laws, regulations

The European Union is demanding a potential veto on Britain's post-Brexit laws and regulations, The Times (UK) newspaper reported on Saturday, citing senior government officials. The British daily reported that…

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Former Australian PM Tony Abbot named as UK trade adviser

Britain named former Australian prime minister Tony Abbott as a trade adviser on Friday, rejecting criticism that his conservative views on gender, same sex marriage and climate change made him…

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British transport minister says “absolutely confident” UK will keep supply chains moving after Brexit

Britain is "absolutely confident" it will keep supply chains moving regardless of the outcome of negotiations with the European Union on a future trade agreement post Brexit, transport minister Grant…

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Reports that UK sees just 30%-40% chance of Brexit trade deal

Senior officials in British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's office see only a 30%-40% chance that there will be a Brexit trade agreement with the European Union due to an impasse…

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France Foreign Minister blames UK for stalemate in Brexit talks

France’s foreign minister on Monday blamed the stalemate in Brexit talks on what he called Britain’s intransigent and unrealistic attitude. Negotiations between Britain and the European Union on future relations…

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Johnson signals that a Brexit Deal became ‘very difficult’

Boris Johnson has signalled that the UK is currently heading towards a no-deal Brexit as progress in negotiations with the EU has become "very difficult", The Independent reports. The prime minister's spokesperson said an agreement…

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Sturgeon reviving plans for second Scottish independence referendum

Nicola Sturgeon has revived plans for a possible second Scottish referendum on independence from the UK, pledging to publish draft legislation for a new vote before next May’s elections for…

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Brexit: UK actively to push for no-deal if EU insists on alignment of state aid rules

The chief advisor on Brexit to Prime Minister Boris Johnson, has indicated Michel Barnier, the EU’s chief negotiator, that he will recommend Britain leaves without a trade deal unless Brussels…

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EU pushes for info on UK’s post-Brexit-State-Aid plans

The EU is pleading with the British government to reveal the plans it has for its post-Brexit state-aid policy, otherwise there is a serious risk that a deal on the…

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Brexit taken off agenda for EU envoys’ meeting due to stalled talks

A discussion about the negotiations over Britain and the European Union's post-Brexit relationship has been dropped from the agenda of a meeting of EU envoys next week because the talks have stalled, an EU diplomat…

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EU watchdog flags harder line on cross-border funds management

Brexit safeguards to stop asset managers in Britain running "shell" investment funds in the European Union to retain access to its markets should be hardwired into EU law, the bloc's securities…

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UK still believes an EU deal possible in September

Britain still believes a deal with the European Union can be reached in September, Prime Minister Boris Johnson's spokesman said on Monday, speaking ahead of the latest round of negotiations. "Our assessment is…

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EU eyes softening key state aid demand in Brexit talks: sources

The European Union is willing to compromise to rescue troubled Brexit talks by softening its demand that Britain heed EU rules on state aid in the future, diplomatic sources told Reuters. They…

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UK citizens emigrating to EU has risen by 30% since Brexit vote

The number of British citizens emigrating to other EU countries has risen by 30% since the country voted to exit the bloc, with half making their decision to leave in…

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Comuniq.EU – Brexit / Financial Services

by Keith Zahra Regulators in Britain and the European Union reach an agreement to avoid disruption in cross-border asset management even in case of a No-deal Brexit. Britain left…

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BNP Paribas to move 400 jobs to Europe due to Brexit

French bank BNP Paribas said on Friday it was creating 400 jobs in continental Europe due to Britain's exit from the European Union, and that it has taken all measures…

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UK Government launches information campaign to Support UK Nationals In Malta

The UK Government’s Foreign Office has launched a vital information campaign targeting more than one million Brits across Europe with support and advice on steps to protect their rights after…

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EU watchdog tells UK banks to get ready for full Brexit

Banks using Britain as a gateway to the European Union must fully execute their plans for serving EU customers before a Brexit transition period ends in December, the EU's banking watchdog said on…

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Regulators ease no-deal Brexit fears in funds sector

Regulators in Britain and the European Union said they have dusted off their no-deal Brexit agreements to avoid disruption in cross-border asset management. Britain left the EU in January, but unfettered access…

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EU’s Barnier says UK position makes trade deal ‘unlikely’

The European Union's chief Brexit negotiator said on Thursday that the United Kingdom had shown no willingness to break deadlock on the level playing field and fisheries issues, making sealing…

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No evidence of Russian meddling in Brexit vote

There is no evidence of Russian meddling in the 2016 Brexit referendum and Britain's spies did not take their eyes off the ball on Russia, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said…

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Brexit will split financial markets, says Bank of England appointee

Brexit will make markets less efficient but it won't be disastrous for Britain's economy, an appointee to the Bank of England's Financial Policy Committee (FPC) said on Monday. Britain left…

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Norway minister warns of poorer trade conditions with post-EU Britain

Norwegian business should brace for poorer trade conditions with Britain when the country exits the European Union's single market at the end of this year, Norway's trade minister said on Thursday.…

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EU citizens might be deported for minor offences in post-Brexit immigration crackdown

EU citizens will be deported for minor offences under Priti Patel’s post-Brexit immigration crackdown, despite having permission to stay, a leading lawyer has warned. Rules that allow foreign offenders to…

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Johnson on collision course with Scotland and Wales on post-Brexit regulations of UK’s internal market

Boris Johnson’s government is on collision course with Scotland and Wales after releasing proposals for a post-Brexit settlement which have been denounced by the Scottish National Party as a Westminster…

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EU Council President proposes 5 billion euros Brexit emergency fund

European Council President Charles Michel said that EU talks with Britain on their new relationship were "not easy" and countries, regions and industries will face disruptions from 2021 whether there is a…

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Let’s get going’: UK tells businesses to prepare for Brexit crunch

Britain is urging businesses and individuals to prepare for the Dec. 31 end of the Brexit transition period with an information campaign titled: "The UK's new start: let's get going."…

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Recovery plan, Brexit and Russia on agenda of EU leaders meeting today

EU leaders convene today for a virtual summit focused on the bloc's budget for the next seven years, coupled with a proposed 750 billion euro ($842 billion) fund to support…

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No-deal Brexit still on the cards – German Chancellor

Germany will continue to push to seal a new partnership agreement with Britain by the end of the year, but the European Union should also prepare for an abrupt split…

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UK would leave the EU on Australia terms if no deal reached, Johnson tells Merkel

Britain is prepared to leave the European Union on the same terms as Australia has with the bloc if it cannot agree on a future trading deal, Prime Minister Boris Johnson told Germany's…

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UK ready to have future relationship with EU on same terms as Australia – Johnson to Merkel

Britain is prepared to leave the European Union on the same terms as Australia has with the bloc if it cannot agree on a future trading deal, Prime Minister Boris…

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Banks urge Britain and EU to sort out post-Brexit financial market access

Britain and the European Union need to make progress on EU financial market access given that the coronavirus crisis will make it even harder to cope with potential disruption if there is no…

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UK’s Johnson feels more optimistic than EU officials on post-Brexit deal

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he was more optimistic than European officials that a post-Brexit trading deal could be struck but said Britain could leave the bloc without a comprehensive agreement…

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UK ready to quit EU on Australia terms if no deal is reached

Britain will be ready to quit its transitional arrangements with the European Union "on Australia terms" if no deal on their future relationship is reached, Prime Minister Boris Johnson told…

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Britain, EU to miss deadline for future financial market access

Britain and the European Union are set to miss their end-June deadline for assessing future cross-border trade in financial services, leaving just six months before a potentially messy UK exit,…

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EU President: no post-Brexit deal without ‘level playing field’

he European Union's chief executive, Ursula von der Leyen, said on Wednesday that the bloc will do its best to seal an agreement on new ties with Britain by the end of…

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MEPs will not back Brexit deal at any cost

Parliament will not back a Brexit deal at any cost, warned several MEPs commenting on the ongoing negotiations about the future relationship between the EU and the UK. They…

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Brexit negotiations stall as both sides agree that new momentum was required

Britain and the European Union agreed on Monday that new momentum was required in talks on their future ties, supporting plans to intensify the negotiations that have all but stalled…

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No breakthrough expected in Brexit talks today

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will join a video-conference with EU leaders on Monday, keen to make headway in negotiations on a future EU-UK relationship, but officials in Brussels expect…

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EU-UK talks: MEPs united behind EU stance, rejecting UK cherry-picking

MEPs have reiterated their overwhelming support for the EU position in the talks between the European Union and the UK on their future relationship. In a draft resolution, adopted…

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Half of British voters’ support Brexit transition extension

More than half of people in Britain support an extension to the Brexit transition period, while three-quarters believe the UK should work very closely with the European Union to combat…

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Warning British firms cannot cope with no deal and virus

British firms do not have the resilience to cope with a no-deal Brexit after the battering of the coronavirus crisis, according to the outgoing boss of industry body the CBI.…

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Barnier says Britain is asking too much of EU in Brexit talks

Britain is seeking a trading relationship with the European Union that is too close to that of an EU member, the EU's Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier said on Wednesday, urging…

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Britons drive up number of foreigners obtaining German citizenship

Britons drove up an increase in the number of foreigners obtaining German citizenship last year, with more naturalised than in any year since Britain's 2016 referendum vote to leave the…

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UK willing to compromise on fisheries and trade if EU backs off hardline stance

The United Kingdom is expected to indicate its willingness to compromise on fisheries and trade rules if the European Union agrees to back off from its "maximalist" demands related to regulatory alignment and…

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No agreement with UK without fisheries deal – EPP

"Fisheries must not be an adjustment variable or a political symbol in the Brexit equation. No fisheries agreement means no post-Brexit agreement. The European Parliament has shown that it wants…

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Photo Story: Mini-Europe reopens

A Brexit scene with Boris Johnson at the British-EU border in the Mini-Europe attraction park in Brussels, Belgium. The miniature theme park featuring the main sights of the 28 member…

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British government publishes Brexit negotiating approach, as it criticises Europe’s ‘ideological’ one

The British government Tuesday published the draft documents setting out its approach to negotiations on a future relationship with the EU as Michael Gove blasted Brussels over its “ideological approach”…

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UK’s Gove says trade deal with EU is there to be done

British Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove said on Sunday that there was a trade deal to be done with the European Union, but it would require compromise from the bloc.…

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No-Deal Brexit gets more real as discussions stall amid Covid-19 emergency

The long winding road to Brexit got bumpier during this week. While as Euronews points out, "the EU-UK trade talks were never going to be plain sailing", COVID-19 complicated matters. As the June…

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Britain, EU start penultimate round of Brexit talks before key deadline

Britain and the European Union start their penultimate scheduled round of trade talks on Monday with little progress on major sticking points before a June deadline to agree on any…

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