Latest in Tag: Brexit Highlight
Latest in Tag: Brexit

EU nations welcome last-minute post-Brexit trade deal with UK
The post-Brexit trade deal will need the approval of the European Parliament, the British Parliament and the EU’s 27 member states.

UK to do “everything” to secure post-Brexit trade deal with EU: official
Also on Thursday, EU’s chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier noted that “good progress” has been made in the trade negotiations.

Post-Brexit trade talks “very difficult” at the moment: UK PM
In a bid to unlock stalemate in post-Brexit trade talks, Johnson and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen made a telephone call on Monday

UK, EU say conditions for finalizing post-Brexit trade deal “not there”
The trade negotiations are at a crucial stage as time is running out for both sides to secure a deal before the Brexit transition period expires at end-2020

UK, EU negotiators have “useful review” on Brexit, “major difficulties” remain: spokesman
The EU negotiator reiterated that Brexit deal must be brokered by the “strict deadline” of the end of next month ahead of the transition period on Dec. 31.

Egypt, UK to sign free trade agreement after Brexit: Trade Minister
About EGP 3.1bn export subsidy arrear have been disbursed from Export Development Fund from January to May

Never mind Brexit, hot London property market takes off as Middle East Investors attracted to solid fundamentals
Just as important, activity is being driven by pent-up demand and rock bottom interest rates.
Just as important, activity is being driven by pent-up demand and rock bottom interest rates

Democracy, Economy, and âBrexitâ
What has quite apparently thus far so considerably delayed the implementation of the 23 June 2016 referendumâs results, are of course its economic implications over which no consensus seems to be reachable

Politics of Brexit negotiations in Ten Times Table
Those advocating for staying in the EU, on the other hand, emphasized that the financial advantages of EU membership, such as free trade and inward investment, far outweighed the costs of the membership

Brexit crisis: UK Supreme Court rules PM Johnsonâs suspension of parliament âunlawfulâ
Johnson explained that his decision to shut down the parliament aimed to allow the Queen to pass a new legislative outline for the government on 14 October.

Britain’s Labour leader wins crucial “wait and see” strategy on Brexit
It means Labour members endorsing Corbyn’s stance to stay neutral while negotiating a new deal if Labour wins the next election. The party would then put the deal to a new referendum, with an option to stay in the EU on the ballot paper.

British PM Johnson entitled to shutdown Parliament, top lawyer says
Away from the battle in the courtroom Johnson spoke on the phone Tuesday with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Downing Street reported.

Johnson to push for a snap election following humiliating parliament defeatÂ
âI am determined to lead this country forward, take Britain out of the EU on October 31st,â says Johnson

Odds and consequences for the no-deal Brexit scenario
How will a no-deal Brexit, which is highly expected by politicians, affect the Scottish question of independence, and British economy?

Brexit supporter Boris Johnson elected as UKâs new Prime Minister
New British Conservative Party leader expected to deal with crisis with Iran, Brexit

Boris Johnson to face court on Brexit campaign comments
The frontrunner to become Britain’s next prime minister must face court questions about his Brexit claims pertaining to the costs of membership of the EU. The case is a private one, brought by a businessman.Boris Johnson, a top contender to become Britain's next prime minister, will be summoned to court to answer questions about allegations …

Brexit dilemma: May fails, resigns, cries
Boris Johnson expected to succeed May in post

EU's Juncker warns of no-deal Brexit amid uncertainty
In the wake of a six-month extension, the European Commission chief called on the UK to âmake use of this time.” He also tasked Germany with increasing its spending to “boost investment.”Despite a six-month extension on Brexit, the UK still runs the risk of leaving the European Union without a deal, European Commission President Jean-Claude …

'No-deal Brexit would poison EU-UK relations for generations'
The consequences of a no-deal Brexit would be much worse for Europe than for the UK, argues British historian Timothy Garton Ash in an exclusive interview with DW.DW: You've compared Brexit to a soap opera. But is it really just a soap opera, or a serious threat to the continent of Europe? Timothy Garton Ash: …

China could be big winner in no-deal Brexit
A no-deal Brexit would hit the EU and developing countries, but bring big gains for China and the US, a new report says. Unwinding economic integration is not only complex, but doing so is a bad idea, its author says.New UNCTAD research shows that the UK and its future trading partners need to think fast …

Should non-EU citizens be worried about a hard Brexit?
The potential impact of a no-deal Brexit is very hard to predict with any degree of certainty. But as the clock ticks down, we look into how a hard Brexit might affect non-EU nationals.Uncertainty over the outcome of Brexit prevails across the board — from EU nationals living in the UK to UK nationals living …

No-deal Brexit 'almost inevitable' â the view from Europe
The deadline for the UK to present the European Union with a new proposal for its exit from the bloc or crash out without a deal is fast approaching. A top EU official has warned that Britain is “facing the abyss.”After the UK Parliament once againrejected alternative options to Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit deal, …

Brexit: Major rally in London for second People's Vote
Hundreds of thousands of people from all over the UK are gathering in London for a rally calling for a second referendum on Brexit. It comes as the third parliamentary vote on the Brexit appears uncertain next week.Saturday's second rally calling for a revote on the Brexit deal was expected to draw even more people …

Brexit to cost billions in income losses across Europe
A new study shows that the British and the Germans would be the worst hit with total annual losses of up to âŹ67 billion. People in the US and China could actually see a rise in incomes after Britain’s exit from the EU.Brexit — soft or hard — is expected to cost Europeans billions of …

Brexit: Small English island reflects UK's island mentality
Canvey is an island within an island; an 18 square kilometer (7 square mile) chunk of land off England’s eastern coast. More than 70 percent in this area voted to leave. Morgan Meaker reports."It's nice," says Robert who has lived on Canvey Island for almost three years. "Everyone is friendly." Early on a Saturday morning, …

Brexit: UK Parliament rejects Theresa May's deal in second major defeat
The United Kingdom is in the political wilderness after lawmakers resoundingly rejected Theresa May’s revised Brexit deal. The prime minister has only weeks to stop the UK from crashing out of the bloc without a deal.British lawmakers on Tuesday handed a second major blow to Prime Minister Theresa May's withdrawal agreement with the European Union, …

Brexit sees financial firms fleeing Britain to the EU
Amid uncertainty over a “no-deal” Brexit, a report shows banking and finance firms are moving more assets and staff from Britain to the EU than previously thought. Dublin and Frankfurt are among the top destinations.A report released by a London think tank on Monday said that 275 financial firms are in the process of transferring …

May discusses Brexit with European leaders in Sharm El-Sheikh
Britain supposed to leave EU on 29 March

Brexit: Theresa May delays 'meaningful vote' on deal
Prime Minister Theresa May has delayed a lawmakers’ vote on Brexit to just over two weeks before Britain’s planned EU exit. The opposition Labour Party has hinted it is moving in the “direction” of a new referendum.British Prime Minister Theresa May told the British media on Sunday that a vote on her Brexit deal would …

Honda closure adds to UK's Brexit gloom
Japanese car giant Honda has announced it will close of its only car plant in Britain in 2021. Several carmakers have announced plans to trim UK operations, with concerns that a no-deal Brexit could disrupt supply lines.Honda will shutter its operations in southwestern England in 2021, the Japanese carmaker announced Tuesday. The move adds to …