Tag: Brexit

Saturday, October 12th 2019 - 09:55 UTC
As Brexit countdown approaches, Galicia fishing industry concern increases

No Galician fishing vessel operating in the Falkland Islands will have access to European funds specially earmarked for those temporarily inactive, whether they fly the red ensign of the Spanish flag.
Friday, October 11th 2019 - 09:21 UTC
Barnier/Barclay breakfast in Brussels to unlock Brexit following understanding between Johnson and Varadkar

Britain and Europe's top Brexit negotiators sit down together on Friday to test what British and Irish leaders say might be a “pathway” to a deal. Technical talks on an agreement to govern Britain's EU divorce are stalled, just days before what had been billed as a last chance European summit.
Friday, October 11th 2019 - 09:02 UTC
No one party veto over a possible agreement on the Irish border, and a Brexit deal

No single party in Northern Ireland will be given a veto in any Brexit deal that is now “a distinct possibility” following a positive meeting between the Irish and British leaders on Thursday, Britain’s Northern Ireland minister said.
Thursday, October 10th 2019 - 09:36 UTC
UK Trade secretary tells WTO conference, “Britain is back” as a sovereign nation

Britain is looking forward to “taking back control” of its trade policy after it exits the European Union later this month, a government minister told the World Trade Organization on Wednesday. Speaking at a WTO conference, International Trade Secretary Liz Truss said her country was preparing to seize “a golden opportunity.”
Wednesday, October 9th 2019 - 09:11 UTC
Brexit “revenge”: someone in Britain won Euro Millions jackpot with €190 million

Someone in Britain became €190 million (US$208 million) richer on Tuesday when they won the maximum EuroMillions jackpot, the lottery company announced.
Wednesday, October 9th 2019 - 08:50 UTC
Sterling tumbles as Merkel admits a Brexit deal was “overwhelmingly unlikely”

The British pound tumbled on Tuesday after German Chancellor Angela Merkel reportedly warned that a Brexit deal was “overwhelmingly unlikely”, further stoking fears of a disorderly and costly departure from the EU.
Monday, October 7th 2019 - 09:21 UTC
Johnson puts pressure on EU leaders and insists on no request delay for Brexit beyond October 31

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned the European Union on Sunday he will not delay Brexit beyond Oct 31, underlining that his latest proposals are the last chance to reach a deal.
Monday, October 7th 2019 - 09:03 UTC
“Be in no doubt - independence is coming,” thousands march in Edinburgh

Tens of thousands of Scottish independence supporters marched in Edinburgh on Saturday, as calls grow for a fresh vote on Scotland breaking away from the United Kingdom with Brexit scheduled for within weeks.
Thursday, October 3rd 2019 - 09:35 UTC
Cool reception from Brussels to UK's new Brexit plan: “a lot of work needs to be done”

Britain's new Brexit plan got a cool reception on Wednesday in Brussels, where European officials highlighted problems and their chief negotiator warned it left “a lot of work” to be done.
Monday, September 30th 2019 - 18:56 UTC
Chancellor of the Exchequer insists UK leaves the EU on October 31

The United Kingdom will leave the European Union on Oct. 31, hopefully with a deal, Chancellor of the Exchequer Sajid Javid said on Monday. “Hopefully we leave with a deal,” Javid told ITV. “If we cannot strike a deal, I think it is important to leave in any case and leave with no deal. It is not perfect but it is appropriate that we leave on the 31st.”