Page 7 - Latest Updates on Brexit
United Kingdom signs trade deal with Canada to prepare for Brexit
The UK signed an interim trade deal with Canada in its second major agreement as negotiators hurry to cement trading relationships in preparation for life outside the European Union
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Brexit trade talks still have 'substantial work' ahead: European Union
A top European Union official said Wednesday that trade talks with the United Kingdom still face substantial work" that might spill over into next week
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Brexit creates jobs for customs staff in India as firms seek cheaper labour
Metro Shipping, which moves goods for some of Britain's largest retailers and automotive companies, has taken on 17 extra staff in Chennai, India in recent weeks to handle Brexit-related work
 "Brexit creates jobs for customs staff in India as firms seek cheaper labour")
Britain, US sign aviation deal for post-Brexit flights replacing EU deal
"The arrangement will replace the current EU agreement, preserving the continuation of travel," the DfT statement said
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Johnson says devolving powers to Scotland was 'a disaster'; sparks anger
Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, the SNP leader, jumped on them, arguing that the Conservatives' public statements of support for devolution were duplicitous
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Our red lines stay unchanged, ready for outcome: UK as Brexit talks resume
Britain and the European Union have a week to 10 days to find a way to unlock trade talks, Irish Foreign Minister Simon Coveney said on Monday
 "Our red lines stay unchanged, ready for outcome: UK as Brexit talks resume")
Post-Brexit deal talks must have breakthrough this week, say UK and Ireland
There has to be a breakthrough this week in talks for a post-Brexit trade agreement, British and Irish ministers said, ahead of the December 31 expiry of Britain's transition period for leaving
Johnson's Brexit aide Cummings quits and clock is ticking on trade deal
The resignation, confirmed by a person familiar with the matter, brings to an end 17 months of combative and often controversial influence of a small group of pro-Brexit officials over the British gov
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UK tries to reassure business leaders over Brexit with new taskforce
Britain will attempt to reassure business leaders it appreciates need for clarity on rules outside of the EU by setting up a task force to discuss challenges 50 days before the transition period ends
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UK PM admits post-Brexit trade deal with US under Biden won't be a pushover
Johnson reiterated his previous congratulatory statements on Biden's election win and also welcomed Kamala Harris for making history as the first female Vice-President in the US
UK PM Boris Johnson says Europen Union trade deal is 'there to be done'
British PM Boris Johnson said a trade deal with the European Union was "there to be done", suggesting his view that the agreement's broad outline was already "pretty clear" was shared in Brussels
UK, European Union to resume trade talks on Monday as differences remain
The statement came after a call between British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen
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Brexit impact: Goldman shifting up to $60 bn of assets from UK to Germany
With fewer than 40 working days until the UK's transition period expires, international banks are accelerating plans to beef up in Europe to handle the increase in client activity from Jan 1
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Oil falls nearly 1% amid European lockdowns, US election uncertainty
The Bank of England increased its bond-buying stimulus as it prepared for economic damage from new coronavirus lockdowns and the looming risk of Brexit
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European Union considering further legal action in Brexit standoff
EU is considering stepping up its legal action against UK over legislation that would breach parts of the legally binding Brexit agreement that the EU and the British government reached late last year
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Brexit talks go into another week as EU, UK push to salvage trade deal
By Gabriela Baczynska
UK firms say India has become easier for business, want solution to tax row
Annual report on UK companies says retrospective amendment to India's Income Tax Act is a dampener.
 "UK firms say India has become easier for business, want solution to tax row")
Japan, Britain sign bilateral free trade deal for post-Brexit era
Appearing with Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi, Truss called the agreement a "landmark" as the first major trade deal for Britain since it returned as an independent trading nation
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Britain signs first major post-Brexit trade agreement with Japan
Britain formally left the EU in January and it has focused on negotiating new trade pacts with countries around the world as its status-quo transition period ends on December 31
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Britain unveils new rules to bar entry to European Union criminals
The powers will come into force from Jan. 1 when Britain's informal membership of the EU ends and it no longer has to abide by the bloc's rules on free movement.
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