Michel Barnier arrives in London ahead of trade talks resuming
The European Union’s chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier has arrived in London ahead of the resumption of face-to-face talks aimed at securing a free trade deal.
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UK chief Brexit negotiator insists deal can still be agreed as clock ticks down
A Brexit deal is still possible, the UK’s chief negotiator has insisted as face-to-face negotiations are set to resume with the clock ticking down to an agreement deadline.
Brexit: Scottish fish producers hindered by recruitment ‘mess’
Scottish fish producers have been dealt a fresh Brexit blow, after it emerged SNP ministers have failed to recruit enough environmental officers to certify catches for export to the EU.
Brexit problems likely to fall to courts to resolve, says NI judiciary chief
Problems from Brexit will probably fall to courts to resolve, the head of Northern Ireland’s judiciary has said.
No-deal Brexit would wipe 2% off coronavirus-hit UK economy in 2021 – OBR
A no-deal Brexit is forecast to wipe 2% off the economy next year and lead to a long-term decline in gross domestic product (GDP), according to the latest analysis.
Europe hails end to ‘damage control’ under Biden
European politicians have spoken of their hopes for a reset of trans-Atlantic relations under Joe Biden’s administration, saying it will end years of “damage control”.
EU: Lockdown restrictions have improved air quality in European cities
Air quality significantly improved in European cities such as Milan and Madrid because of lockdown restrictions imposed to curb the spread of coronavirus, European Union officials said.
Michael Gove hits out at Scottish Government for ‘damaging’ intervention in Brexit fishing talks
Michael Gove has accused Nicola Sturgeon of undermining Brexit fishing talks by giving the impression the industry supports EU demands for access to UK waters.
EU gives upbeat assessment of state of Brexit trade talks
The European Union has issued one of its most upbeat assessments of the state of post-Brexit trade negotiations.
EU could approve two Covid-19 vaccines in December, says von der Leyen
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen has said that two Covid-19 vaccines could receive conditional market authorisation as early as the second half of December.
UK on cusp of trade deal with Canada
Britain is on the cusp of securing a post-Brexit free trade deal with Canada as Downing Street said talks were at an “advanced stage” and “progressing well”.
No deal in EU-UK trade talks would make country ‘less safe’, says terror chief
The UK’s top counter-terrorism police chief has warned a no-deal outcome in the trade talks with the European Union would make the country “less safe”.
EU Commission recommends wide use of rapid Covid-19 tests
The European Commission has asked EU member states to generalise the use of rapid antigen tests as winter approaches and Europe struggles to contain a second wave of coronavirus infections.
Henry McLeish: Boris Johnson’s swipe at success of devolution not his usual buffoonery
These are dangerous times for the Union.
Free milk scheme in schools to continue despite cancellation of EU funding
A scheme that provides schoolchildren with free milk will continue after EU funding was revoked, Education Secretary John Swinney has announced.
Brexit talks will collapse without progress on fishing – Coveney
Ireland’s Foreign Affairs Minister has warned that talks on a Brexit trade deal will collapse if no progress is made on fishing.
SPONSORED: Time’s running out – is your business ready for a new start with Europe?
The way the UK does business with Europe changes from January 1, heralding a new start.
Time in short supply as UK-EU negotiations seek to avoid ‘ruinous’ no-deal
Talks on a post-Brexit trade deal look set to go to the wire as Ireland’s prime minister warned that failure to reach an agreement would be “ruinous” for the UK.
No Brexit deal would be ‘ruinous’ for the UK, says Taoiseach
Failure for the UK and European Union to reach an agreement on a post-Brexit trade deal would be “very, very damaging all around”, Taoiseach Micheal Martin said.
Boris Johnson insists there is a ‘deal to be done’ with EU
Boris Johnson said he remained hopeful that a deal can be reached with the European Union despite concerns about a lack of time.
Controversial Brexit legislation will not return to the Commons for weeks
Controversial measures which tear up parts of the Brexit divorce agreement will not return to the Commons until the end of November at the earliest.
EU files charges against Amazon over use of data
European Union regulators have filed charges against Amazon, accusing the e-commerce giant of using data to gain an unfair advantage over merchants using its platform.
Government vows to press on with Brexit bill despite Lords defeat
Key parts of Boris Johnson’s controversial Brexit legislation have been rejected by the Lords.
John Major: Move to override Brexit deal has ‘damaged’ UK’s global reputation
Britain’s global reputation has been damaged and lawyers have been left “incredulous” by the Government’s plan to override key elements of the Brexit deal, Sir John Major has said.
EU puts tariffs on US over Boeing but hopes for change with Biden
The European Union has agreed to put tariffs on up to four billion US dollars (£3 billion) worth of US goods and services over illegal aid for plane maker Boeing but expressed hope that trade ties would improve once President Donald Trump leaves office.
Johnson won’t back down on controversial Brexit Bill, Cabinet minister indicates
Boris Johnson will not back down on his controversial Brexit legislation, despite it threatening to create early tensions with US president-elect Joe Biden, a Cabinet member has indicated.
PM to pursue controversial Brexit bill despite Joe Biden warning
Boris Johnson will proceed with his controversial Brexit bill despite US president-elect Joe Biden having previously warned the UK over the draft legislation.
PM and EU chief agree to ‘redouble efforts’ to reach a deal in trade talks
Boris Johnson and European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen agreed during a phone call on Saturday to “redouble efforts” to reach a trade deal and signed off on talks continuing next week.
No negotiation breakthrough expected in PM’s call with EU, says Irish minister
Ireland’s Europe minister said he was not expecting a telephone conversation between Boris Johnson and his European Commission counterpart to result in a breakthrough in the post-Brexit trade talks.
PM and EU chief to ‘take stock’ of post-Brexit trade talks in phone call
Downing Street said a phone conversation between Boris Johnson and the president of the European Commission would allow the leaders to “take stock” of the negotiations.