Page 24 - Latest Updates on Brexit
Britain to slash 87% import tariffs in case of no Brexit deal
Tariffs on beef, lamb, pork, poultry and some dairy would be reduced but retained in most cases.
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Brexit deal: EU completes preparations for possible 'no-deal' scenario
May has been seeking to rally support for her twice-rejected deal, but there is speculation that if she fails, she could allow MPs to vote on what happens next.
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UK Parliament fails to reach consensus on Brexit deal again
The option that came closest to getting a majority was a proposal to keep Britain in a customs union with the EU, which was defeated by three votes.
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Want to leave EU with an exit deal on May 22, says Theresa May
She is now seeking to thrash out a Brexit compromise with opposition Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn
 "Want to leave EU with an exit deal on May 22, says Theresa May")
Britain starts issuing passports without 'European Union' on cover
The interior ministry confirmed that some passports introduced from March 30, the day after Britain was originally due to depart, no longer include references to the EU following a 2017 decision
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'Both sides' must compromise in cross-party Brexit talks: Theresa May
The country's original March 29 departure date was delayed last month to April 12 amid the paralysis in parliament.
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The 'flextension' could be a good bet for Brexit
Brexit extension: Why EU chose a six-month reprieve for its awkward partner
If the UK fails to ratify the agreement by May 22, it must take part in the European parliament elections taking place between May 23 and 26
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British PM Theresa May to present 'new, bold offer' in Brexit Bill
Corbyn said he would be willing to consider a new offer, including for example new legislation that entrenched workers' rights in law.
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Theresa May steps down, to resign as UK's Conservative leader on June 7
She stepped down after failing to win over her ministers with a revised strategy over her plans for the UK's withdrawal from the European Union
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Pro-EU lawmakers seek to block no-deal Brexit by stopping govt funds
Senior veteran Conservative lawmaker Ken Clarke added his influential weight to their bid, saying he would vote for the amendment
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Seafood exporters upbeat on UK post Brexit, view it as 'fairer' than EU
In 2016, the EU had toughened its inspection norms for aquaculture products from India
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New anti-Brexit party 'Renew' plans roadmap to restore Britain in EU
The party's first major challenge will be to contest the local elections scheduled for May this year, with the next General Election due in 2022
Brexit: EU's Michel Barnier 'not optimistic' of avoiding a no-deal outcome
The EU negotiator also said discussions about alternatives to the backstop could not begin until Britain had approved the divorce deal struck with Johnson's predecessor Theresa May late last year
 "Brexit: EU's Michel Barnier 'not optimistic' of avoiding a no-deal outcome")
UK stands to lose $16 bn on EU exports in case of no-deal Brexit: UN
The economists said "this is a conservative estimate," since it only takes into account the raising of tariffs from the current zero percent that Britain pays on exports within the EU
 "UK stands to lose $16 bn on EU exports in case of no-deal Brexit: UN")
UK's new immigration system to place English language skills higher
Along with English language proficiency, educational qualifications and work experience are some of the other factors that are likely to be at the heart of a new immigration system
Britain must come out of the EU on October 31, says Boris Johnson
Johnson said this in a speech in Wakefield in northern England
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What no-deal Brexit means for Britain: Shortage of fuel, food and medicine
A government source blamed the leak on an unnamed former minister who wanted to influence negotiations with the EU
 "What no-deal Brexit means for Britain: Shortage of fuel, food and medicine")
UK's democracy in practice
Its principles were witnessed during the Brexit debate
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UK PM urges EU leaders to end opposition to renegotiate terms of Brexit
Johnson, who took office late last month, says he wants to leave the European Union with a deal but insists the current terms are unacceptable
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