Scotland’s economy ‘could lose £3bn without extending Brexit transition period’
Up to £3 billion could be wiped from Scotland’s economy if the UK fails to extend the Brexit transition period beyond the end of this year, a new report suggests.
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Bank bosses told to prepare for ‘a number of outcomes’ including no-deal Brexit
The Bank of England is looking at “a number of outcomes” including a no-deal Brexit scenario, following reports Governor Andrew Bailey has told banks and lenders to prepare for the transition period to end without agreement.
Readers’ Letters: Stop hypocrisy over Cummings
I would like to take this opportunity to answer the outlandish claims made by a couple of your correspondents regarding Dominic Cummings.
Failure to extend Brexit transition would be act of ‘extraordinary recklessness’
Billions of pounds could be wiped from Scotland’s economy if the UK Government refuses to extend the Brexit transition period, a new report is expected to show.
‘Do the right thing’: Scots urged to take up ‘national collective effort’ against coronavirus following rule-breaking concerns
Nicola Sturgeon has defended her decision to ease lockdown measures on one of the hottest weekends of the year as she called for a "collective national effort" to defeat Covid-19.
EU accused of ‘wishful thinking’ over claims UK set to compromise in trade talks
Brussels has been accused of “wishful thinking” over claims that the UK could be prepared to compromise on fishing and demands for alignment with European Union standards.
UK Government urged to ‘think again’ on Brexit transition extension
The Scottish Government could be forced to divert resources away from dealing with Covid-19 to prepare for a no-deal Brexit if the UK Government refuses to extend the deadline for key talks, Nicola Sturgeon has warned.
Brexit transition uncertainty ‘poses threat to stability in Northern Ireland’
Uncertainty and lack of time before the end of Brexit transition poses a “potent threat” to prosperity and stability in Northern Ireland, a report has warned.
Brexit checks must be minimised to avoid economic damage, insists Arlene Foster
Brexit checks on goods travelling between Great Britain and Northern Ireland should be minimised, Stormont’s First Minister Arlene Foster has said.
Barnier takes hard line on trade deal ahead of next round of post-Brexit negotiations
The EU’s chief Brexit negotiator has told Boris Johnson to stick to his promises as he warned there would not be a trade deal otherwise.
Extend Brexit talks or risk catastrophic hit to economy, ex-Tory MEP warns PM
A former Tory MEP has urged Boris Johnson to extend the deadline for the Brexit transition period as he warned failing to secure a trade deal, combined with the impact of Covid-19, would be “catastrophic” for the economy.
UK chief negotiator says any EU request for Brexit extension would be rejected
The UK’s chief negotiator has pledged that any request for an extension to the Brexit transition period from the EU will be rejected.
Majority of Scots want indyref2 in next five years, poll finds
More than half of Scots want a second independence referendum in the next five years, according to polling.
UK ‘firm’ against extension of Brexit transition period, says chief negotiator
Britain is “firm” that it will not extend the Brexit transition period beyond the end of the year, the UK’s chief negotiator with Brussels has told MPs.
No new coronavirus deaths reported in Northern Ireland
No new deaths with coronavirus in Northern Ireland were reported on Tuesday.
MSPs told it is an ‘open secret’ Brussels will back Brexit talks extension
The European Union (EU) will not push for post-Brexit agreement with Britain “at all costs”, a senior German MEP has said.
Northern Ireland departments may run out of cash, minister warns
Some Northern Ireland departments could have run out of cash before the end of July due to the cost of battling the pandemic, finance minister Conor Murphy has said.
Constitution Secretary to call for Brexit extension in UK Government talks
A two-year extension to the Brexit transition period must be agreed to avoid further damaging the virus-hit economy, Scotland’s Constitution Secretary will tell UK Government ministers.
Checks needed on agri-goods entering NI after Brexit transition ends
Checks will be needed on some goods entering Northern Ireland from the rest of the UK as part of Brexit but bureaucracy will be kept to a “minimum”, the British Government said.
Barnier hits back at Frost and says ‘dynamism’ needed to avoid UK-EU stalemate
Michel Barnier has hit out at the “tone” of Boris Johnson’s Europe adviser David Frost, as the row between the UK and European Union over post-Brexit trade talks continued to simmer.
Key questions about Government’s Northern Ireland Brexit proposals answered
The UK Government has published proposals on implementing Northern Ireland provisions in the EU Withdrawal Agreement designed to keep trade in agricultural and manufactured goods aligned with that of the Republic of Ireland’s.
Government’s Brexit objectives must be unmovable – DUP
The British Government’s Northern Ireland Brexit objectives must be unmovable, First Minister Arlene Foster has said.
Checks on goods entering NI will be kept to minimum post-Brexit, ministers vow
Processes on goods moving from Great Britain to Northern Ireland will be kept to an “absolute minimum” following the end of the Brexit transition period, the UK Government said.
Gove: EU must recognise UK as sovereign equal for Brexit talks to be a success
Michael Gove has claimed the success of the fourth round of Brexit trade talks depends on the EU recognising the UK is a “sovereign equal”.
UK publishes draft EU free trade agreement in bid to break negotiation deadlock
The UK has published its terms for a free trade agreement with the European Union as it looks to ramp up pressure on Brussels to back down over its demands.
Christmas trees and freezers on list of levy-free products in new tariff regime
Products set to be tariff-free under the Government’s new post-Brexit tariff regime include:
Household appliances and some foods to cost less under post-Brexit tariff regime
A raft of household appliances and foods are set to be cheaper and Britons will have more choice under a new post-Brexit tariff regime unveiled by the Government.
Labour urges new Brexit timetable if Government cannot secure trade deal on time
Labour could push for the Brexit transition to be extended beyond December after insisting the Government should not rush trade talks.
Opposition MPs write to EU negotiator to seek Brexit talks extension
Europe’s chief Brexit negotiator has been told there is “significant opposition” to the UK Government’s refusal to consider extending the timetable for talks.
UK minister does not deny plans for enhanced checks at NI ports
A senior UK Government minister has not disputed reports of a plan for enhanced border posts to deliver on the Brexit deal.