Tag: Brexit deal
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One phase of Brexit ends, but others will come soon
The UK was adamant throughout the negotiations that it be treated as a sovereign equal of the EU and have its independence respected. This was particularly important when it came to fishing rights – one of the last issues to be resolved.
December 28, 2020 -
UK PM Boris Johnson, Emmanuel Macron hold first face-to-face talks since COVID-19 outbreak
The French leader's visit to London came on the 80th anniversary of a famous speech made by French Resistance leader Charles de Gaulle in a BBC radio broadcast directed at people in Nazi-occupied France.
June 19, 2020 -
UK to start post-Brexit trade talks with Japan
According to British government figures, trade between the two countries totalled 31.4 billion pounds last year, with 9,500 UK-based businesses exporting goods to Japan.
June 9, 2020 -
‘No Brexit transition period extension’, says UK PM Boris Johnson
The end of year deadline was always considered an ambitious goal but now borders across the 27-nation bloc have been shut and entire countries placed in lockdown.
March 19, 2020 -
European Union, UK start post-Brexit negotiations
The first round of negotiations is set to last until Thursday.
March 3, 2020 -
UK to reveal trade negotiating objectives with US
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has repeatedly expressed his ambition for a "massive" trade deal with the US.
March 1, 2020 -
UK govt to unveil post-Brexit trade talks goals
Negotiations are due to begin in Brussels on March 2.
February 27, 2020 -
UK Ministers brace for post-Brexit cabinet reshuffle
The UK formally left the EU on January 31 and is now in a pre-agreed period of transition during which it is free to open up trade talks with countries around the world.
February 13, 2020 -
‘Brexit gone’, receding behind us’: UK PM Johnson in 1st major post Brexit speech
The UK formally left the EU on January 31 and is now in a pre-agreed period of transition during which it is free to open up trade talks with countries around the world.
February 4, 2020 -
Brexit: Thousands of protesters take to streets in Scotland after UK leaves European Union
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the issue was settled with a public vote that was held in 2014 when 55 per cent rejected independence.
February 2, 2020 -
UK formally exits European Union as Brexit comes into force
Britain left the European Union 43 months after the country voted for Brexit in a June 2016 referendum.
February 1, 2020 -
Boris Johnson to hail ‘dawn of new era’ as UK leaves EU
Brexit was originally scheduled for March 29, 2019, but was repeatedly delayed when MPs rejected a previous withdrawal agreement reached by the EU and former Prime Minister Theresa May.
January 31, 2020 -
EU Parliament ratifies Withdrawal Agreement with UK
On Tuesday, the UK participated in its last meeting as an EU member when Foreign Office minister Chris Pincher attended the General Affairs Council.
January 30, 2020 -
Historic Brexit vote in European Parliament set to approve on Wednesday
On Tuesday, the UK participated in its last meeting as an EU member when Foreign Office minister Chris Pincher attended the General Affairs Council.
January 29, 2020 -
‘Fantastic moment’: UK PM Boris Johnson signs Brexit withdrawal deal
The UK leader signed the agreement in Downing Street, seated in front of two Union Jack flags, with European and British officials who had brought it from Brussels looking on.
January 25, 2020 -
Brexit: EU leaders sign UK withdrawal deal
The bill, which ensures Britain leaves the EU on Jan. 31, will pass between the Houses until both sides agree on the wording. Once the process is finished, it will go to the palace for Royal Assent by Queen Elizabeth II.
January 24, 2020 -
Boris Johnson govt loses 1st parliamentary votes since election
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson led government has lost three votes in the House of Lords over its Brexit legislation, its first defeats since it was re-elected by a majority in the December 2019 general election. The European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill, which paves the way for the UK to leave the EU with a …
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January 21, 2020