Page 13 - Latest Updates on Brexit
PM Boris Johnson calls on public to crowdfund Big Ben Brexit bongs
Some eurosceptic lawmakers have been pushing for a celebratory peal to mark Brexit at 2300 GMT on January 31, despite the tower in which the world-famous bell is housed being closed for repairs
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Brexit: Miles to go
The harder part of the negotiations begins
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Why equities will remain in favour
The global equity markets overall may prove directionless in 2020, but individual stocks still look capable of powering ahead. Investors will need to focus on stock-picking
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After years of delay, House of Commons paves way for Brexit on Jan 31
The MPs ratified the agreement by voting 330 votes in favour to 231
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Best of BS Opinion: A Brexit nervous breakdown, PM's Diwali gift, and more
Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces for the day
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Brexit: Johnson brings his deal back to parliament without threat of defeat
Lawmakers begin three days of debate on legislation to enshrine Johnson's divorce deal, with few hurdles to its passing expected after he won a comfortable majority at recent elections
With clock ticking, British MPs scrutinise Brexit deal to leave EU in time
After his stunning victory in last month's general election, Johnson is expected to have little trouble getting the legislation enshrining his EU divorce terms through parliament
Year in Review: How democracies around the world were redefined in 2019
Business Standard compiles the list of key leaders and individuals redefining democracy in 2019.
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Putin's Russia is 20 years old and stronger than ever. or is it?
While Putin has repeatedly ruled out amending the constitution to allow another term, most recently during his annual press conference, no other option for staying in power, if that's what he does
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Amid Brexit preparations, EU chief writes a 'love letter' to express grief
"I know you now. And I love you. For who you are and what you gave me. I'm like an old lover. I know your strengths and weaknesses," European Commission Vice-President Frans Timmermans wrote
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Kylie Minogue calls on Britons to visit Australia, forget Brexit woes
"But all of Australia loves you, and we'll never judge you," the 51-year-old former Neighbours star sings
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UK MPs back Boris Johnson's deal to 'get Brexit done' by Jan 31 deadline
The lawmakers voted 358 to 234 in favour of the so-called divorce agreement with the 28-member economic bloc, handing Johnson a decisive 124-vote majority
Divorce finally? Britain's new parliament votes on Johnson's Brexit deal
A snap election last week put Johnson's Conservatives in control of parliament and dispelled doubts over whether Britain would become the first nation to leave the European Union.
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The populists march on
The larger question for observers of politics worldwide is where British result fits into the broader narrative about the upsurge in populism and right-wing nationalism
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No trade deal immediately after Brexit to hurt Britain more, says EU chief
Britain is due to leave the European Union on January 31, but will remain in a transitional arrangement until the end of the year while negotiators debate future trade ties.
Boris Johnson to pass law curtailing Brexit extension beyond 2020
The House of Commons returns on Tuesday to elect a speaker and begin swearing in MPs
Deadlines, deadlocks, transitions: Key milestones on road to Brexit
Here are the key dates and deadlines to look out for
Up and running: Boris Johnson gets down to work to 'get Brexit done'
Johnson will present legislation on Friday that begins the process of ratifying the divorce terms he struck with Brussels in October, his spokesman said
World economy gets new lease of life on US-China trade deal, Brexit outlook
Morgan Stanley economists expect the global economy to recover some momentum in 2020
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Boris' electoral bonanza
But how he will 'Get Brexit Done' is an open question
