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Stories for November 1st 2018
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Thursday, November 1st 2018 - 08:25 UTC
Shadow Chancellor sets out conditions for Labour's support to a Brexit deal
Brexit deal involving a customs union and a “close” relationship with the single market would win a majority in the Commons and have the backing of business, John McDonnell has said. The shadow chancellor said Labour MPs would vote in favor of a Brexit deal that “protects jobs and the economy” but acknowledged that was “not the way it is at the moment” under Theresa May’s strategy.
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Thursday, November 1st 2018 - 08:18 UTC
IAATO working on new online platform to promote conservation among tourists
An organization that promotes responsible tourism in Antarctica is embarking on its own digital adventure after partnering with Leeds agency Elementary Digital. The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) represents more than 100 Antarctic tour operators who are committed to minimizing the impact of travel to this remote and vulnerable region.
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Thursday, November 1st 2018 - 08:06 UTC
Russia lifts ban on imports of pork and beef from nine Brazilian plants
Russia's agriculture safety watchdog said on Wednesday it would allow imports of beef and pork from nine Brazilian plants beginning on Thursday, ending an 11-month ban triggered by concerns about the safety of their meat products.
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Thursday, November 1st 2018 - 06:56 UTC
Brazilian ministers object Bolsonaro's plans to merge Agriculture and Environment
Brazil’s environment and agriculture ministers on Wednesday criticized President-elect Jair Bolsonaro’s plans to merge their departments, saying it would hurt the country’s agenda on both fronts. Bolsonaro has pledged to roughly halve the number of existing ministries in an effort to reduce bureaucracy and government bloat. He also vowed to merge the planning, finance and industry ministries into one super ministry.
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Thursday, November 1st 2018 - 06:30 UTC
UK's Brexit secretary expects an agreement with EU finalized before 21 November
Britain's Brexit secretary has told lawmakers that he expects a long-elusive divorce deal with the European Union to be finalized before November 21, though there is still little sign of a breakthrough on the vexed issue of the Irish border.
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Thursday, November 1st 2018 - 06:12 UTC
The Times reports EU/UK tentative deal on financial services: sterling jumps 0.6%
British Prime Minister Theresa May has struck a deal with the European Union that would give UK financial services companies continued access to European markets after Brexit, the Times reported on Thursday.
