Paris has warned that French fishermen will block all cross-Channel ports if the British government does not agree a fishing trade deal with the EU. Boris Johnson’s government has been threatened to prepare for a “very nasty battle,” that Europe will be “paralysed” unless French fishermen are happy with a […]
So this is it. After three messy years negotiating the UK’s exit from the EU, Monday is the day that trade talks finally begin between the two sides. David Frost, the UK’s chief negotiator, arrives in Brussels in the afternoon, armed with 100 advisers and civil servants, preparing to spread […]
British Expats who have been living overseas for more than 15 years are finally to get the right to vote in UK General Elections. The promise was given by Prime Minister Johnson in a letter that he sent to campaigner Harry Schindler who has been campaigning for the right to […]
EU ministers have warned the UK that the chance of reaching a trade deal will be damaged unless preparations begin for checks on goods coming into Northern Ireland from Great Britain. The EU has approved a blueprint for post-Brexit trade talks but Ireland’s foreign minister said a successful outcome would […]
Farming leaders have said it would be “insane” to sign a trade deal that allows the import of food that would be illegal to produce in the UK, such as chlorinated chicken. The National Farmers Union (NFU) president, Minette Batters, said allowing these imports would be “morally bankrupt”. The NFU […]
Ministers from the EU have approved their mandate for post-Brexit trade talks with the UK. The document – approved by the EU General Affairs Council on Tuesday – will be the basis for the negotiations, to be carried out by Michel Barnier. It says that EU standards should serve as “a […]
Trade negotiations tend not to begin with two sides in agreement – otherwise there would be nothing to negotiate. So it’s not surprising to see the UK and EU set out rather different positions before talks begin in earnest. There are some broad similarities. The two sides agree they want […]
The first blue British passports for nearly 30 years will be issued next month, the Home Office has said. The current burgundy design is being replaced, following the UK’s departure from the European Union. Blue passports were introduced in 1921 and phased out after 1988 when members of the then […]
A study suggests it would be fiscally responsible for the chancellor to raise more in taxes to help offset big spending increases. The new chancellor will have to raise taxes if the government’s plan to “level up” the country is to be financially responsible, according to a study. The report, […]
Jeremy Corbyn is to step down as Labour leader after the party’s poor performance in the general election. Who could replace him? Sir Keir Starmer After much speculation the shadow Brexit secretary confirmed he was standing on 5 January. A former director of public prosecutions, he has proved a continual […]
French President Emmanuel Macron has said he is “not sure” a UK-EU trade deal will be struck by 31 December, the end of the Brexit transition period. Mr Macron said negotiations starting in March will be “tense”, with fishing rights a key point of contention. It comes as the UK […]
New immigration rules would make a “major recruitment crisis” worse and lead to a “severe” shortage of carers, Care Forum Wales has warned. Chairman Mario Kreft said pay levels would have to rise significantly to attract “home-grown” staff. The Welsh government said the plans showed an “alarming lack of understanding” […]
