Tag: post-Brexit

Thursday, August 3rd 2017 - 08:02 UTC
Post-Brexit triggers whisky industry controversy in Scotland

With whisky boosting the UK economy by about £5 billion a year, Scottish Secretary David Mundell said ministers are keen to open up new markets around the world for the iconic drink. He spoke out ahead of a meeting on the island of Islay, in the Hebrides, which is home to several distilleries.
Tuesday, August 1st 2017 - 18:39 UTC
EU Banking and Medicine authorities moving out of UK

An estimated twenty European Union countries are expected to submit bids to provide a new home for two agencies that will be relocated from the UK after Brexit. The European Banking Authority (EBA) and European Medicines Agency (EMA), based in Canary Wharf in London, employ just over 1,000 staff between them.
Saturday, July 29th 2017 - 11:46 UTC
Post-Brexit trade deals and serious obstacles when it comes to food

As the United Kingdom begins contacts to negotiate new trade deals as it leaves the EU in 2019, food will be one of many areas that will need to be addressed. The ongoing spat over chlorine chicken highlights how tastes and safety practices around the world can differ hugely, since what might seem normal practice in one country can seem problematic elsewhere.
Friday, July 14th 2017 - 05:55 UTC
Falklands' post-Brexit concerns on tariffs and politics, outlined to House of Lords

Concerns about tariffs on Falklands exports post Brexit, and political consequences were outlined by a Falklands' representative giving evidence to a House of Lords committee (the European Union Select Committee) last Tuesday.
Wednesday, May 17th 2017 - 10:23 UTC
European Court of Justice ruling could complicate post-Brexit EU/UK trade deal

A new decision in the European Court of Justice could complicate Theresa May’s task of securing a post-Brexit trade deal with the EU. The Luxembourg-based court has ruled that a free trade deal reached with Singapore in 2013 must be ratified by member states.
Thursday, April 27th 2017 - 10:33 UTC
Post-Brexit “clear and explicit commitments” to Gibraltar wanted from UK political parties

The Gibraltar Government is calling on Britain’s political parties to make “clear and explicit commitments” to Gibraltar in their manifestos for the June 8 general election. Chief Minister Fabian Picardo said his government would seek assurances on Gibraltar’s post-Brexit future from parties contesting the UK election.
Monday, April 17th 2017 - 12:33 UTC
Post-Brexit: Lloyds Group wants to convert its Berlin branch into a European hub

Lloyds Banking Group has decided to set up a European base in Germany after the UK leaves the EU, according to the BBC. Lloyds has decided to convert its Berlin branch into a European hub, in order to maintain a presence inside the EU, sources told the BBC.
Friday, March 10th 2017 - 08:03 UTC
UK calls on 30 Commonwealth countries for a post-Brexit trade network

British trade‎ minister Liam Fox has urged ministers from more than 30 Commonwealth countries to resist “seductive” trade protectionism on Thursday, eyeing the network of mostly former colonies as a way to boost post-Brexit trade.
Monday, March 6th 2017 - 08:33 UTC
If no post-Brexit deal is reached, 'UK can leave without paying a penny', says Lords' report

Britain can legally walk away from the European Union without paying a penny if there is no post-Brexit agreement, a House of Lords inquiry has concluded. The Lords EU Financial Affairs Sub Committee said the UK would be in a “strong” legal position if the two-year Article 50 withdrawal negotiations ended without a deal.
Saturday, February 4th 2017 - 06:34 UTC
Germany praises Mrs. May post-Brexit pledge for a strong Europe

German chancellor Angela Merkel has welcomed Theresa May's remarks that Britain wants to see a strong Europe - even as it prepares to quit the EU. The prime minister told EU leaders she wanted to build a “strong partnership” with the EU and pledged the UK would be a “good friend and ally” post-Brexit.