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EU stepping up no-deal Brexit preparations

The European Union was on Friday ramping up preparations for a tumultuous end to the four-year Brexit saga as top officials prepared to brief its 27 members on British Prime…

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EU orders UK to scrap plan for Brexit treaty breach, UK refuses

The European Union told Britain on Thursday it should urgently scrap a plan to break their divorce treaty, but Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s government refused and pressed ahead with a…

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Fitch switches Brexit view to UK going to WTO terms

Credit rating agency Fitch has revised its Brexit view and now expects the UK-EU trade relationship to move to World Trade Organisation (WTO) terms at the start of next year…

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Britain’s parliament will start debating Internal Market bill next week

Britain's government said on Thursday its Internal Market bill, which has prompted a row with the European Union over their divorce agreement, will be debated by parliament on Monday and…

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Irish PM not confident on prospects of EU/British trade deal

Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin said on Thursday that he was not confident that the European Union and Britain could strike a trade deal after London explicitly stated it would…

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U.S. House speaker says violating Good Friday accord would kill any U.S.-UK trade deal

U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Wednesday any potential U.S.-UK trade deal would not pass the U.S. Congress if Britain undermines the Good Friday Agreement as it…

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Spain warns of damage of no-deal Brexit, including for Gibraltar

Spanish Foreign Minister Arancha Gonzalez Laya said on Thursday that a no-deal Brexit would be much more damaging for Spain and Britain, including the situation for the British territory of…

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Emergency Brexit talks as EU explores UK plan to break divorce treaty

Britain and the European Union will hold emergency talks on Thursday over Prime Minister Boris Johnson's plan to undercut parts of the Brexit divorce treaty, a step Brussels has warned…

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Brexit in crisis: EU ‘very concerned’ by UK plan to break divorce treaty

Britain plunged Brexit trade talks into crisis on Wednesday by explicitly acknowledging that it could break international law by ignoring some parts of its European Union divorce treaty, prompting a…

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UK firms, worried about pandemic and Brexit, hire temp workers

British firms hired temporary staff in August at the fastest pace since the end of 2018 as they tried to recover from the COVID-19 lockdown but remained wary of the…

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Germany says Britain should not unilaterally change agreements with EU

German Economy Minister Peter Altmaier said on Wednesday that agreements related to Brexit needed to be adhered to, adding that the British government should not burden talks by unilaterally altering…

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Scotland and Wales say British government’s bill threatens UK unity

Scotland and Wales said the British government's internal market bill, which a minister admitted breaks international law over Brexit, will undermine the United Kingdom by stealing powers from Wales, Scotland…

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French firms must prepare for risk of no-deal Brexit, says France’s Riester

French junior trade minister Franck Riester said on Wednesday French companies needed to prepare for the risks of a 'no-deal' Brexit. "We need to be prepared," Riester told BFM Business…

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Ireland says Brexit talks ‘null and void’ if divorce deal not implemented

Britain’s trade talks with the European Union would be rendered “null and void” if the Brexit withdrawal agreement it signed up to is not implemented in full, Irish Prime Minister…

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Britain to set out details for post-EU life

Britain will set out new details of its blueprint for life outside the European Union on Wednesday, publishing legislation a government minister acknowledged would break international law in a “limited…

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Japan wants to reach broad agreement on trade with UK this week – govt official

Japan wants to reach broad consensus with the United Kingdom on trade this week, a Japanese government official said, signalling Tokyo's desire to make progress on the bilateral trade deal…

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Von der Leyen warns the UK against overriding Brexit agreement

The European Union told Britain on Monday that there would be no trade deal if it tried to tinker with the Brexit divorce treaty, raising the prospect of a tumultuous…

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Brexit back in crisis as UK threatens to undermine divorce pact

. Brexit trade talks plunged into fresh crisis on Monday after Britain warned the European Union that it could undercut the divorce deal it signed unless the bloc agrees to…

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EU wants deal with Britain quickly, stresses need for open, fair competition

The European Commission said it was determined to quickly reach a deal with Britain on a future economic and trade relationship, but underlined it would have to ensure fair competition.…

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Britain says considering “fall back options” on N.Ireland Brexit problems

Britain will work to resolve outstanding disagreements with the European Union about the Northern Ireland protocol but is considering "fall back options", a spokesperson said on Monday after a report…

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Barnier worried on Brexit as British minister plays down showdown

A senior British minister on Monday played down planned legislation that could override the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement, saying the goal posts were not being changed but that some ambiguities needed to…

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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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Let’s agree simple parts of Brexit deal first, Britain tells EU

Britain wants to agree simpler parts of its future relationship with the European Union in order to create momentum in the negotiations, Prime Minister Boris Johnson's spokesman said on Tuesday…

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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 is far from over for the UK and EU member states

When it comes to Brexit, Brussels is still hoping for the best, but expecting the worst. The seventh formal round of post-Brexit talks ended last week in a familiar stalemate and mutual…

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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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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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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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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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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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Britons whose passports expire in the next year urged to apply for new one to prepare for post-Brexit travel

Millions of Britons whose passports are due to expire in the next year are being urged to apply for a new one now, as part of a stepping up of…

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Criminals with more than a year in jail will be banned from Britain under tough new immigration rules

Foreign criminals sentenced to more than a year in jail will be banned from Britain under new immigration rules. Priti Patel, the Home Secretary, will on Monday set out details…

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Britain to spend 705 mln pounds on EU border infrastructure

Britain will spend 705 million pounds ($890 million) on border infrastructure to help keep trade flowing after its transition deal with the European Union expires at the end of the…

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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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