Tag: Brexit

Saturday, August 4th 2018 - 11:48 UTC
Leading business group complains of “information void” on Brexit

Companies have been left in the dark over planning for Brexit amid an “information void”, a leading business group has warned. The Institute of Directors has called on the government to speed up guidance on what companies should expect if no deal on leaving the EU is reached.
Friday, August 3rd 2018 - 10:03 UTC
Gibraltar has detailed contingency plans for all levels of Brexit

The Government of Gibraltar has, since 2016, been preparing for all possible outcomes in relation to the departure of the United Kingdom and Gibraltar from the European Union. This is a perfectly sensible thing to do in view of the ongoing UK/EU discussions and the preparations for all eventualities announced by both sides.
Friday, August 3rd 2018 - 09:27 UTC
Bank of England rate hike, but “policy needs to walk not run”, says Carney

The Bank of England announced a rate hike despite ongoing uncertainty over the future of the U.K. economy. The Monetary Policy Committee voted unanimously for an increase in rates from 0.5 to 0.75% on the back of a strong labor market and credit growth.
Wednesday, August 1st 2018 - 08:31 UTC
UK government engaged in “sensible precautions” in case of a no-deal Brexit

Downing Street has insisted the UK Government is engaged in “good planning” and taking “sensible precautions” in case there is a no-deal Brexit. Asked if Theresa May would continue to lead the country if her negotiations fail and the UK is plunged into a no-deal scenario, the Prime Minister’s official spokesman said she is “fully committed to delivering on the will of the British people”.
Tuesday, July 31st 2018 - 07:20 UTC
“Rethink devolution” as a result of Brexit, Westminster and Scotland coincide

The UK government “must rethink devolution” as a result of Brexit, a group of MPs have recommended. The process of leaving the EU has sparked a series of clashes between UK government ministers and their counterparts in Scotland and Wales.
Monday, July 30th 2018 - 06:16 UTC
Support for second Brexit referendum increases; PM May's approval ratings plunge

The proportion of voters who favor a referendum on the final terms of any Brexit deal has overtaken those who do not for the first time, while UK Prime Minister Theresa May’s approval ratings have plunged, according to opinion polls.
Friday, July 27th 2018 - 08:07 UTC
Theresa May on summer holiday but first off to Austria to lobby for her Brexit White Paper

British Prime Minister Theresa May is to hold Brexit talks with the Austrian chancellor this Friday before heading off on her summer holiday in Italy and Switzerland. Mrs. May will also attend a music festival in Salzburg as a guest of Chancellor Sebastian Kurz.
Wednesday, July 25th 2018 - 06:14 UTC
UK paper on Brexit defines London's commitment to British Overseas Territories

The United Kingdom Government published on Tuesday its latest paper on Brexit entitled “Legislating for the Withdrawal Agreement between the United Kingdom and the European Union”.Chapter 1/11 refers to Crown Dependencies and UK Overseas Territories and states the UK government “will continue to engage and keep these jurisdictions informed as the Bill is developed”.
Wednesday, July 25th 2018 - 05:51 UTC
Theresa May takes personal control of EU withdrawal negotiations

UK Prime Minister Theresa May has informed Parliament that she is taking personal control of EU withdrawal negotiations, with new Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab “deputizing” for her in talks.
Tuesday, July 24th 2018 - 06:21 UTC
Foreign secretary pleads for more EU flexibility in Brexit talks: fears of a “no deal by accident”

A no-deal Brexit would damage British relations with Europe for a generation, Jeremy Hunt warned as he pleaded for Brussels to show more flexibility in negotiations. The Foreign Secretary used a visit to Berlin to say that while a failure to achieve a Brexit deal would be “challenging” for the UK, it would “thrive” in the long term.