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EU, UK chiefs discuss COVID, Brexit – EU sources

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke on disagreements over fisheries that are barring a new trade deal, as well…

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EU to consider new fishing proposal by UK in hope to secure deal

The European Union is considering a new proposal on fishing rights from the United Kingdom as British Prime Minister Boris Johnson tries to secure an 11th-hour trade deal, Bloomberg News. Under the latest…

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Scotland’s Sturgeon calls for extension to Brexit transition period

Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon called on British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to seek an extension to a post-Brexit transition period with the European Union because of the need to…

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Britain, EU tell each other to give way in ‘difficult’ trade talks

Britain insisted on Sunday that the European Union should shift position to open the way to a post-Brexit trade pact, drawing a swift response from the bloc’s negotiator defending the…

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EU’s Barnier says “crucial” moment in UK trade talks

BRUSSELS, Dec 20 (Reuters) - The European Union's Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier said on Sunday that talks with Britain over a post-Brexit trade deal were at a "crucial" point and…

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Britain digs heels in as deadline looms on post-Brexit trade talks

Britain reiterated on Saturday that it would prefer to leave the European Union with no trade deal rather than compromise its independence while there was no word from Brussels on…

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Calais port chief says no post-Brexit chaos if customs paperwork done properly

Calais, France’s busiest road freight port, is ready for the return of customs formalities on trade moving between Britain and the European Union and will avoid chaotic queues of trucks…

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Portugal believes Brexit trade deal still possible

Portugal’s foreign minister said on Friday he believed a trade deal between Britain and the European Union was still possible and said a close relationship between both sides was essential…

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Brexit negotiations could stretch to New Year’s Eve as member states prepare to ignore ultimatum

The Telegraph reports that Brexit trade negotiations could stretch until New Year’s Eve, despite the European Parliament setting a deadline of Sunday for the deal to be done, EU sources…

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French President Macron: will continue to work on Brexit despite COVID illness

PARIS (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron said in a Twitter video published on Friday that he would continue to work on the Brexit talks, despite self-isolating and working remotely…

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EU’s Barnier says: just hours left for a Brexit trade deal

BRUSSELS/LONDON, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Britain and European Union have just hours left to navigate the very narrow path to a trade deal that would prevent the most turbulent finale…

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Pessimism takes over as UK PM says EU needs to substantially change position over Brexit

LONDON/BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Britain and the European Union struck a pessimistic tone in trade talks on Thursday, with a spokesman for Prime Minister Boris Johnson saying it was “very likely”…

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Brexit talks are in a tunnel – UK Minister Patel

LONDON, Dec 17 (Reuters) - The United Kingdom will work flat out for a Brexit trade deal and the two sides are in "tunnel" negotiations but if a deal with…

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UK draws up plans to rival Singapore with post-Brexit shipping regime

The UK is drawing up plans to turn London into a rival for Singapore as a hub for shipping companies to register their vessels following the end of the Brexit…

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UPDATED: Von der Leyen says progress on Brexit issues, next days critical

The EU's chief executive said on Wednesday she could not say if there would be a trade deal with Britain but there had been progress and the next few days…

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Irish PM hopes to have clarity on Brexit deal by weekend

Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin said that he hoped there would be some clarity on a Brexit deal by the weekend and that he was more optimistic than a week…

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Blocking EU-UK trade deal: the level playing field

Britain and the European Union are at odds over safeguarding corporate fair play after seven months of negotiations that have yet to yield a deal for tariff- and quota-free trade…

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EU states to act to implement any UK trade deal swiftly – sources

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The 27 EU member states welcomed Sunday’s extension of UK trade talks and committed to taking “all the necessary steps” to put in place any deal reached…

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EU’s Barnier to brief envoys on Brexit talks on Monday – official

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union’s chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier will brief ambassadors from the bloc on Monday morning about the state of negotiations with Britain after the two…

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UPDATED: Britain, EU agree to go ‘extra mile’ and press ahead with trade talks

Britain and the European Union agreed on Sunday to "go the extra mile" and continue talks on a post-Brexit trade deal. "Our negotiating teams have been working day and night…

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Ireland working on support scheme for Irish firms in case of UK-EU no deal

Ireland is working on a financial support scheme to help food exporters maintain their share in the British market in the event of a 'no deal' exit for Britain from…

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EU Council President Michel says EU will not panic as Brexit talks reach climax

Charles Michel, the president of the European Council, said on Sunday the EU would not lose its composure as make-or-break talks with Britain over a Brexit trade deal approach their…

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Reports UK PM Johnson, EU’s von der Leyen expected to speak at around lunchtime

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen are expected to speak to each other at around lunchtime on Sunday on their post-Brexit trade negotiations,…

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Long way to go on Brexit trade talks- UK foreign minister

There is still a long way to go on Brexit talks, Britain’s foreign minister Dominic Raab said on Sunday as London and Brussels face a make-or-break decision on an elusive…

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Norway says it could block EU, British fishing vessels from Jan 1

Norway may stop British and EU vessels fishing in its waters from Jan. 1, its fisheries minister said, as talks on the management of common North Sea stocks have been…

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UK ministers warn supermarkets to stockpile food on no-deal Brexit fears

British ministers have warned supermarkets to stockpile food amid possibilities of a no-deal Brexit, with shortages feared as talks with the European Union remain deadlocked, The Sunday Times newspaper reported.…

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Deadlock as Brexit trade deal faces make-or-break day

London and Brussels face a make-or-break decision on an elusive trade agreement on Sunday, after a week of tension and deadlock that left a tumultuous 'no deal' exit for Britain…

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Fear for logistics nightmare in British ports after Dec. 31

LONDON, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Britain will fast track the movement of some perishable goods when its Brexit transition period with the European Union ends on Dec. 31 as part…

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Britain’s navy to protect fishing waters in case of no-deal Brexit

Dec 12 (Reuters) - Four Royal Navy patrol ships will be ready on Jan. 1 to help protect Britain's fishing waters in the event the Brexit transition period ends without a deal on future ties with the European Union, the Ministry…

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EU countries told not to enter side deals with Britain; Brexit talks might go beyond Sunday

The European Union and Britain may have to continue negotiations to secure a deal on their future trade relations beyond a deadline set for Sunday, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas…

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EU sees no-deal Brexit more likely than new UK trade pact – EU official

BRUSSELS, Dec 11 (Reuters) - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told the 27 national EU leaders meeting in Brussels on Friday a no-deal split in trading ties with…

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Johnson says no deal Brexit now strong possibility

LONDON (Reuters) - There is a strong possibility that Britain does not reach a trade deal with the European Union, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Thursday, but pledged…

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A look at the potential impact of Brexit without a trade deal

Britain and the European Union are seeking a post-Brexit trade deal, with failure likely to result in increased chaos in mutual trade, financial markets tumbling and huge economic costs. Here…

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Irish foreign minister says gap still very wide in EU-UK talks

There is still a path to a trade deal between Britain and the European Union, but the British government needs to "reframe the arguments that they've been making to themselves"…

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UPDATED: EU presents contingency measures on Brexit, Commission chief says

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Thursday she had laid out measures to cope if Britain and the European Union fail to agree a trade deal by…

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Britons may need visas to stay in EU over three months -French minister

British citizens may need visas for stays in the European Union longer than three months, French European Affairs junior minister Clement Beaune said on Thursday. Beaune said the matter was…

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Brexit hangs in the balance ahead of new Sunday deadline

Britain and the European Union still have significant differences over a Brexit trade deal so real progress needs to be made to keep talking beyond the new deadline of Sunday,…

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Britain says it’s back as it signs trade deal in Singapore

Britain said it was re-emerging as a major trade force as it signed a free trade deal with island nation Singapore on Thursday, its latest agreement globally as it prepares…

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UK, EU set weekend deadline for new Brexit pact

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the European Union's chief executive gave themselves until the end of the weekend to seal a new trade pact after failing to overcome persistent…

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EU chief says sides “far apart” on Brexit trade after “lively” Johnson dinner

BRUSSELS, Dec 9 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the European Union’s chief executive gave themselves until the end of the weekend to seal a new trade pact…

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“Let’s go!” – UK and EU leaders head into last-ditch Brexit talks

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson arrived for crisis talks over dinner in Brussels with the European Union's chief executive on Wednesday, amid mounting concern that Britain is heading for a…

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EU – UK near another moment of truth on future relations

BRUSSELS, Dec 9 (Reuters) - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson are expected to agree over Brussels dinner on Wednesday that more trade…

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Johnson warns EU over Brexit trade talks: back down or it’s no-deal

LONDON, Dec 9 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned the European Union on Wednesday it must scrap demands which he says are unacceptable if there is to be…

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UPDATE: Breakthrough agreement reached on post-Brexit relationship though differences remain

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson heads to Brussels on Wednesday for talks with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in a push to secure a trade deal and avoid…

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Johnson and von der Leyen to meet on Wednesday (UPDATE)

LONDON/BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Talk of a chaotic British split from the European Union grew on Tuesday with just three weeks left to break a deadlock in trade deal negotiations, with…

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Moment may come to end post-Brexit EU trade talks, says UK PM Johnson

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Tuesday there may be a time when Britain should call an end to post-Brexit trade talks, a day after agreeing to meet the European Commission…

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This is possibly the moment when it’s game over on post Brexit-deal – Johnson

LONDON, Dec 8 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Tuesday there may be a time when Britain should call an end to post-Brexit trade talks, a day after…

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UPDATED – Johnson to go to Brussels as a deal is deemed impossible by both parties

BRUSSELS, Dec 7 (Reuters) - European Union diplomatic sources and officials said there was virtually no progress in UK trade talks on Monday and some said the sides might have…

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Brexit …. What happens next?

LONDON, Dec 7 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Boris Johnson could drop clauses in legislation that will deliberately breach Britain's European Union exit treaty if negotiators agree a deal with the…

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Britain could remove Brexit deal-breaking clauses, says government

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain could remove clauses in legislation that would breach its Brexit deal with the European Union and would review provisions in another bill if talks on the…

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EU tells UK’s Johnson to decide as time runs out for Brexit deal

BRUSSELS/LONDON (Reuters) - British and European Union negotiators made a last-ditch effort on Monday to bridge stubborn differences standing in the way of a post-Brexit trade deal, but they had…

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IAG rejects Ryanair prediction for post-Brexit British Airways

PARIS, Dec 7 (Reuters) - Airline group IAG is confident of meeting all EU regulations relating to its ownership British Airways, it said on Monday after the CEO of rival…

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UK says prepared to leave EU without a trade deal

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain is prepared to leave the European Union's orbit without a trade deal with talks at a critical moment, British minister Penny Mordaunt told parliament on Monday.…

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The potential impact of Brexit without a trade deal explained

LONDON/BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Britain and the European Union sought on Sunday to strike an elusive trade deal, with failure likely to end with trade in chaos, markets tumbling and a…

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Ireland says UK threat of breaking Brexit treaty a ‘negotiating tactic’

DUBLIN/LONDON (Reuters) - Britain’s plan to press ahead on Monday with legislation that would break an earlier Brexit deal is a “negotiating tactic” which should not distract EU negotiators, Irish…

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UK cabinet to back Johnson over no-deal Brexit

UK cabinet ministers said they will back Prime Minister Boris Johnson over a no-deal Brexit. A total of thirteen cabinet ministers, including eight who opposed Brexit, said they would support…

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Maltese Govt with contingency plan for Brexit

Parliamentary Secretary for European Funds Stefan Zrinzo Azzopardi emphasised the importance for everyone to be informed on the changes BREXIT will be bringing about. He was addressing a meeting with the…

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