EU-UK Brexit talks challenging, Irish minister claims
Ireland’s Foreign Affairs minister Simon Coveney has said the EU-UK Brexit negotiations have been challenging in recent weeks and that the EU has his full support.
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Liam Fox hopes for more EU support as Hungary breaks ranks on WTO chief vote
UK World Trade Organisation nominee Liam Fox is hoping to snare further European Union votes as the bloc showed signs of a split over who should be the next director general.
Campaign helps holidaymakers planning trips to EU after Brexit transition period
A public information campaign aimed at helping UK travellers prepare for the end of the Brexit transition period launches on Friday.
Hauliers say Brexit meeting with Michael Gove ‘fell far short of expectations’
Ministers have been on the receiving end of angry responses from the haulage sector for the second day running, after being accused of holding a “washout” meeting on Brexit preparedness.
Banksy loses EU trademark fight with greeting card company
Street artist Banksy has lost a legal battle with a greeting card company along with a European Union trademark for one of his most famous works.
Von der Leyen wants better EU co-ordination on coronavirus
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen believes that the EU must rise above its fragmented approach on dealing with coronavirus by centralising more decision-making on health issues.
Britain’s Brexit ‘negotiating tactic’ has backfired, says Varadkar
The British Government’s Brexit “negotiating tactic” has backfired, Ireland’s deputy premier said.
EU countries begin trial to use coronavirus tracing apps across borders
Six European Union countries and the bloc’s executive commission have started testing a virtual “gateway” to ensure national coronavirus tracing apps can work across borders.
Boris Johnson’s Brexit plans under mounting criticism from across the spectrum
Boris Johnson is facing mounting criticism over his legislation overriding his Brexit deal, as leaders from across the political spectrum attacked the threat to break international law.
Boris Johnson fails to win over Tory rebels angered by Brexit legislation
Senior Conservatives are not backing down on their rebellion against Boris Johnson’s controversial Brexit legislation despite his warning Brussels could “carve up our country” without it.
Gove backs PM in warning Brussels could break up the UK without new Brexit Bill
Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove has joined Boris Johnson in warning that Brussels could break up the UK if MPs do not approve controversial legislation to override parts of the Brexit deal.
Brussels could ‘carve up’ UK if Tories reject controversial Brexit Bill, says PM
Boris Johnson has said his controversial legislation to override parts of his Brexit deal is needed to end EU threats to install a “blockade” in the Irish Sea.
PM tries to drum up support for his controversial Brexit Bill amid Tory disquiet
Boris Johnson has appealed to Conservative MPs to support legislation that could breach international law in overriding parts of his Brexit deal amid concerns of a rebellion.
No 10 says an EU free trade deal still possible despite legal threats
Downing Street has insisted a post-Brexit free trade deal with the EU is still possible despite an increasingly bitter war of words with Brussels amid the threat of legal action.
Media attack Boris Johnson and Government over Brexit backflip
A shameful application for rogue state status, a deliberate step that will destroy Britain’s moral authority on the world stage and harm its position in international trade, and an unsurprising move from a Prime Minister who cannot be trusted.
Britain’s relationship with EU in crisis as ministers reject Brussels demand
Britain’s relationship with the EU has been plunged into crisis after ministers rejected a demand by Brussels to drop plans to override key elements of the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement.
Alter Brexit Bill by end of month or face legal action, EU tells UK
The EU has threatened legal action against the UK if ministers do not withdraw measures that override Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal from new legislation by the end of the month.
‘Significant uncertainty’ over Facebook’s transfer of data on EU users to US
Facebook’s transfer of data on European users to its US base could grind to a halt in the aftermath of a court ruling centred on American national security law concerns.
EU calls for urgent talks on Johnson’s Brexit deal changes
The European Commission has called for urgent talks with Britain as the Government set out its plans to override key elements of the Brexit deal signed by Boris Johnson.
How Johnson’s hopes of a free trade deal with Brussels have waned
On the election campaign trail last year, Boris Johnson was clear – put the Conservatives back in power and they could get a “fantastic new free trade agreement” with Brussels.
What is the latest disruption to hit the Brexit trade negotiations?
The Brexit process has been thrown into fresh turmoil by reports of Government moves to bring in new laws which would override parts of the Withdrawal Agreement from the EU.
Ireland can secure a ‘quality’ EU Commission portfolio – Taoiseach
Ireland remains well placed to secure a substantive EU Commission portfolio having selected two “high calibre” candidates, the Taoiseach has insisted.
Ireland selects its two candidates to replace EU Commissioner Phil Hogan
Ireland has proposed a long-standing MEP and a senior banker as its two candidates to become the country’s next EU Commissioner.
Trade Secretary Liz Truss blames European Union for whisky tariff hike
Liz Truss has blamed the European Union for the crippling US tariff hikes on Scotch whisky.
Future of Scottish fishing industry at risk due to Brexit and Covid ‘double whammy’
A second wave of coronavirus and a no-deal Brexit this winter would have a "seriously detrimental impact on the viability" of the Scottish fishing sector, MPs have heard.
Downing Street hits back at Barnier over ‘unrealistic’ position
Downing Street has accused EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier of painting a “misleading representation” of the UK’s post-Brexit proposals to deflect from Brussels’ “unrealistic” position.
UK is risking leaving EU without deal by refusing to compromise, warns Barnier
The UK risks crashing out of the EU without a trade deal by refusing to compromise and break the deadlock in post-Brexit negotiations, Michel Barnier has warned.
UK negotiators told they must not ‘surrender’ to EU over fishing in Brexit talks
Britain must “not surrender” to the EU over fishing access as Brexit talks reach crunch point, ministers have been told.
Trade deal with EU still possible but ‘not easy to achieve’ – Number 10
A post-Brexit trade deal with the European Union remains possible but “it is clear that it will not be easy to achieve”, Downing Street has said.
France accuses UK of stalling in post-Brexit trade talks
France has accused the UK Government of deliberately stalling post-Brexit trade deal negotiations and having unreasonable expectations.