Tag: Brexit divorce bill

Saturday, January 18th 2020 - 09:00 UTC
UK government preparing great Brexit night celebration, including special coins for January 31st

Britain will issue special coins, fly the Union Jack and project a countdown clock on the walls of Downing Street - but not bong Big Ben - on Brexit night, the government said on Friday.
Thursday, April 11th 2019 - 09:27 UTC
“Please don't waste this time”, Donald Tusk tells Britain

European Council President Donald Tusk told Britain on Thursday not to waste the extra time to sort out Brexit after the EU agreed to a second delay to London's departure until Oct.31.
Wednesday, January 16th 2019 - 06:20 UTC
Brexit: what follows? Anybody's guess, but Tories won't yield to Corbyn

It was a Tuesday evening of high-stakes and unprecedented drama that will have an impact far beyond the UK. Prime Minister Theresa May's plan for leaving the European Union - the only one on the table - was voted down by parliament on Tuesday. And, given the constant stream of analysis and speculation, you could be forgiven for feeling a little overwhelmed by it all.
Wednesday, November 29th 2017 - 07:39 UTC
EU and London reach agreement on Brexit “divorce bill”, says Daily Telegraph

Westminster has reached an agreement with Brussels, in principle, on its so-called Brexit 'divorce bill', according to the Daily Telegraph. The report saw Sterling rapidly cut its losses to trade 0.24% higher at 1.3351, which was up from an intraday low of 1.3220.
Saturday, November 25th 2017 - 08:10 UTC
EU insists: post Brexit deal conditioned to UK offer of further concessions

UK Prime Minister Theresa May has been given 10 days to offer further concessions on issues including the Brexit divorce bill and the complex matter of the Northern Irish border if she wants European Union leaders to agree to trade talks.
Thursday, November 23rd 2017 - 08:10 UTC
EU still not satisfied with £40bn Brexit “divorce bill”, suggested by PM May government

Despite UK prime minister Theresa May reportedly doubling her Brexit ‘divorce bill’ offer, European Union (EU) diplomats have already indicated they are still not satisfied and could demand more cash for talks to progress.
Friday, November 10th 2017 - 18:25 UTC
Europe gets tough on Brexit: UK has two weeks to clarify key issues or make concessions

The UK has two weeks to clarify key issues or make concessions if progress is to be made in Brexit talks, the bloc's chief negotiator has said. Michel Barnier was speaking after meeting the Brexit secretary for talks on citizens' rights, the Irish border, and the UK's “divorce bill”.
Tuesday, September 26th 2017 - 10:31 UTC
EU and UK clash over Brexit: both sides set conditions to advance

The EU and Britain resumed Brexit talks on Monday with fresh clashes, dimming hopes that a speech by Prime Minister Theresa May could provide a breakthrough in unlocking stalled negotiations. The EU's chief negotiator Michel Barnier insisted that he would not discuss May's call for a two-year post-exit transition deal until there was progress on key issues, including Britain's divorce bill.
Monday, September 4th 2017 - 16:36 UTC
EU Brexit negotiator: “educating” UK about the price it would pay for leaving the “EU club”

The EU's Brexit negotiator has said he sees the process as an opportunity to “teach the British people and others what leaving the EU means”. Michel Barnier said he would never resort to blackmail but saw it as his job to “educate” the UK about the price it would pay for leaving the EU “club”.
Sunday, September 3rd 2017 - 01:49 UTC
“No progress” on Brexit UK/EU Brussels talks: both sides hold on to their positions

A row over the Brexit divorce bill has dominated the latest round of talks between the UK and the European Union, with both sides in the Brussels negotiations voicing their frustrations. Brexit Secretary David Davis said there had been a “tough” discussion over the fee Brussels wants the UK to pay to settle its obligations after British officials challenged the legal basis of the demand.