BREXIT

Bank of England’s governor warns on chaotic ‘no-deal’ Brexit future

The Bank of England's governor has warned the cabinet that a chaotic no-deal Brexit could crash house prices and send another financial shock through the economy. Mr Carney told ministers…

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Europe Explained – Brexit Update

While Brexit negotiations are still underway, the European Commission has clearly indicated November 2018 as the date by which an agreement must be reached in preparation for a final EU/UK…

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From travelling to driving, from manufacturing to certification UK releases document on how a no-deal Brexit will affect 28 new areas

UK driving licences will not be valid in the European Union if no Brexit deal is agreed, and travellers with passports close to their expiry may be denied entry into the bloc,…

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Government will ‘limit’ reintroduction of roaming charges in the event of ‘no-deal’ Brexit

The government would put a "limit" on the reintroduction of roaming charges in the event of a no-deal Brexit, Dominic Raab has said amid conflicting reports over whether British consumers will continue to enjoy the…

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Britain need not be afraid of a no-deal Brexit – we stand ready to rise to the challenges ahead – Dominic Raab

Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab has said Britain will not pay its £39bn EU divorce bill if Brussels refuses to strike a deal. Writing in The Daily Telegraph, Mr Raab insisted the…

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EU Brexit Deal possible by November

The EU's chief negotiator said if both sides are "realistic" there could be an agreement on the terms of the UK's exit by early November. His comments come amid unconfirmed…

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Extraordinary Brexit Summit expected to take place in November

EU leaders are expected to announce during a meeting in Salzburg next week that an extraordinary Brexit summit will take place in November, as they give Michel Barnier extra encouragement to strike…

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Leaked document shows concern that police could be forced to call on the military to tackle civil disorder in the event of a “no-deal” Brexit

Police chiefs could be forced to call on the military to tackle civil disorder in the event of a "no-deal" Brexit, according to a leaked document. Contingency plans drawn up…

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The U.K. Conservative Party will suffer a split if May pursues her Brexit plan – former minister

The U.K. Conservative party will suffer a “catastrophic split” if Theresa May pursues her Brexit plan, according to a former minister who said as many as 80 of her MPs…

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May wrapped British constitution with a suicide vest and handed detonator to Brussels – Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson has attacked Theresa's May's Brexit plan, saying she had "wrapped a suicide vest" around the British constitution and "handed the detonator" to Brussels. Writing in the Mail on…

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Relations between Northern Ireland and Britain are the worst in 30 years because of Brexit – Fianna Fáil leader

Relations between Dublin and London are the worst they have been in 30 years because of Brexit, the leader of Fianna Fáil has said. The Guardian Micheál Martin, said the Irish…

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Sunday Morning Briefing

Good morning, The news of the possible death of 'ambassador' and Professor Joseph Mifsud makes it Maltese and International headlines in view of the alleged links between Trump's campaign office…

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Saturday Morning Briefing

Good morning, Your daily Morning Briefing is aimed to deliver the latest news to start the day informed, the Maltese papers review to get an overview of what the headlines…

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Barnier did not say that UK Brexit proposals are dead

EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier did not tell British MPs that the U.K.’s Brexit proposals were “dead,” contrary to a Labour MP’s recollection of a meeting in Brussels Monday. The…

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Boris Johnson and wife announce divorce after The Sun reveals Johnson’s marital problems – Dents his Leadership ambitions

Update The Guardian Boris Johnson and his wife, Marina Wheeler, have announced that they are in the process of a divorce after separating some time ago. The former foreign secretary…

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Thursday Morning Briefing

Good morning, A powerful earthquake hit Japan, the two Koreas agreed for a summit later on this month, while Donald Trump's experience at the White House remains an issue for…

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Chequers deal is ‘dead’ Michel Barnier tells MPs (reports)

The European Union has warned that Theresa May's Chequers plan is "dead" and is urging her to adopt a Canada-style deal favoured by Boris Johnson, according to Eurosceptic Tory MPs. The Telegraph Michel…

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Johnson’s claims on Brexit are not serious – May’s spokesman

The war of words between Theresa May and Boris Johnson escalated Monday with the prime minister’s official spokesman slapping down the former foreign secretary’s ideas as not “serious.” In response…

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Two citizen groups call for an end to Brexit uncertainty

Two major citizens’ rights groups are to urge the U.K. and EU Brexit negotiators to end the “extreme legal uncertainty” for citizens on either side of the Brexit divide created…

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Brexit means end of European work for evaluation of new medicines for sale across EU

Britain’s leading role in evaluating new medicines for sale to patients across the EU has collapsed with no more work coming from Europe because of Brexit, it has emerged. The decision by…

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Monday Morning Briefing

Good morning The main news around the world report how thousands of years of historical artefacts were destroyed as a huge fire has engulfed Rio's history museum in Brazil. In…

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Government’s Brexit proposal doomed to fail parliamentary test – Tony Blair

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair has described the UK government's Brexit proposal as "doomed to fail," predicting it will be voted down in Parliament. In an exclusive interview to…

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Michel Barnier has warned that Theresa May’s Chequer’s deal will spell the “end” of the European project and the Single Market.

Michel Barnier has warned that Theresa May's Chequer's deal will spell the "end" of the European project and the Single Market. The EU's chief Brexit negotiator told Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung,…

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May says she won’t compromise with Brussels over her Brexit plans

Theresa May has said she will refuse to be forced into agreeing compromises on her Brexit plan that are not in the national interest. Writing in The Telegraph, the Prime…

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The Sunday Morning Briefing

Good morning, Your Sunday morning briefing provides you an update of the latest developments are reported by the leading news outlets in a brief concise report. We also review what the…

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Food labelling and Irish border on BREXIT talks agenda

Michel Barnier is refusing to back down on establishing a border in the Irish Sea to avoid a hard border on the island of Ireland, and has publicly asked the British…

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Saturday Morning Briefing

Good morning, The following briefing brings you the latest news from Malta, 13 countries around the Europe and the world and 4 main institutions following a review of the highlights…

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Understanding the Brexit factions within the Tories

POLITICO compiled a guide to the factions among Tory MPs and how they will react if and when Theresa May brings home a deal from Brussels on Brexit. 1. Militant Brexiteers…

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EU to offer an unprecedented post-Brexit deal to UK – Barnier

The EU is prepared to offer a post-Brexit deal with the U.K. that is unlike anything it has struck with any country outside the bloc, chief negotiator Michel Barnier said…

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Thursday Morning Briefing

Good morning, Your morning briefing covers the main stories in Malta's newspapers front pages which focus on the free school transport and the case where a 15 year old was…

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Brexit Update – October deadline might slip; Nursing Union warns of risks on healthcare

The U.K. and the European Union may not meet their self-imposed October deadline for a divorce deal, Britain's Brexit minister said Wednesday. Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab said October remains the…

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UK aims to be Africa’s biggest investor within four years

Theresa May said the UK aims to be Africa’s biggest foreign investor within four years as she began the first visit by a British prime minister to the continent in…

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A No-Deal Brexit wouldn’t be the end of the world – Theresa May

The Guardian reports that British PM Theresa May claimed that a no-deal Brexit “wouldn’t be the end of the world” as she sought to downplay a controversial warning made by Philip…

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Tuesday Morning Briefing

Good morning, Your morning briefing for today apart from the regular Malta's newspaper front pages' review also refers to the worrying developments in Libya's capital Tripoli, the Mexico - US…

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“Every business would do well to prepare for this worst-case scenario.” – Head of German Industries Federation on prospects of no-deal Brexit

Many businesses in Germany are still hoping the UK reverses its decision to leave the EU, according to one of the country’s top business leaders, who also warned of the dangers of…

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