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Brexit
01 Aug
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UK warns EU of tit-for-tat measures over financial services regulations post-Brexit

UK negotiators warned Brussels that about 7,000 European-based investment funds could be under threat if the bloc refuses to change its position on the City of London after Britain’s exit from the European Union.

30 Jul
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Right-wing think tank offered US donors 'access to ministers'

Right-wing think tank the Institute of Economic Affairs has been accused of offering donors access to ministers and civil servants in order to raise cash.

30 Jul
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Fake news a 'crisis in our democracy' warns MPs' report

A report from Westinster's Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) select committee published on Sunday warns that fake news is a threat to our democracy and calls for stricter regulation of social networks and new levies on social media companies.

27 Jul
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British voters favor a referendum on final Brexit deal - YouGov

Almost half of British voters would support a referendum on the terms of a final Brexit deal, overtaking those who do not favour the vote, according to a new survey from YouGov.

26 Jul
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No-deal Brexit could raise prices of fruit, veg, says ex-trade minister

Supermarkets would be unable to stockpile fresh food including vegetables, fruit, meat and dairy in the case of a no-deal Brexit, a former Waitrose managing director said on Thursday.

26 Jul
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Theresa May offered 'final lifeline' to convince EU leaders of Brexit plan

The European Union plans to grant UK Prime Minister Theresa May a "final" chance to sell her Brexit plan directly to the bloc's leaders in September.

25 Jul
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UK govt gives employers 'toolkit' to register EU workers post-Brexit

UK employers, industry groups and community groups will be given a “toolkit” by the government to give EU citizens living in Britain practical advice on how to apply for a settled status that will be legally required post-Brexit.

23 Jul
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UK won't blink on Brexit, Jeremy Hunt warns EU

Newly-appointed Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt has said the European Union risks forcing the UK out without a deal – and warned that the country will not "blink" in negotiations.

23 Jul
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Amazon warns UK that no-deal Brexit would risk 'civil unrest'

Amazon’s UK boss Doug Gurr warned Brexit secretary Dominic Raab in a meeting with senior business executives on Friday that Britain could face "civil unrest" within two weeks of a no-deal Brexit, the Times reported on Monday.

20 Jul
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May calls on EU to 'evolve' position over Ireland border

UK Prime Minister Theresa May on Friday urged the EU to axe its "unworkable" plan for the Irish border after Brexit, accusing the bloc of inflexibility on the issue.

20 Jul
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Government prepares weekly warnings on no-deal Brexit

The government is preparing to issue weekly warnings about the impact of a no-deal Brexit after the prime minister's blueprint for leaving the EU failed to unite her party.

19 Jul
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EU in 'no deal' Brexit preparations as UK's Raab goes to Brussels

New Brexit Secretary Dominc Raab will hold his first talks with EU negotiator Michel Barnier in Brussels today as member states were reportedly warned to prepare for the UK to walk away without a final deal.

18 Jul
Astrazeneca hoards drugs in preparation for Brexit

Astrazeneca is increasing its stockpiles of drugs by a fifth to ensure the smooth supply of medicines in the case of a hard Brexit in April 2019.

18 Jul
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May narrowly avoids rebellion on customs union in crucial vote

Prime Minister Theresa May narrowly avoided a rebellion within her own ranks on Tuesday night over the EU customs union with the help of four Labour pro-Brexit MPs and a threat to call an election.

17 Jul
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OBR sees no Brexit dividend as Carney warns on no deal

The government’s fiscal watchdog has rejected the prime minister’s claim there will be a “Brexit dividend” for the public finances as the governor of the Bank of England warned of serious economic consequences if the UK leaves the EU with no deal.

17 Jul
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Vote Leave fined, referred to police over spending rules breach

The Brexit campaign group Vote Leave has been fined £61,000 and referred to the police for breaching spending rules in the 2016 referendum, Britain’s Electoral Commission said on Tuesday.

13 Jul
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Trump's 2nd day starts with furore over attack on May's Brexit plan

US President Donald Trump started the second day of his tour to the UK amid the usual controversy after he attacked Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit plans, suggesting they would sink any future free trade deal with the US.

12 Jul
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UK seeks limited visa-free travel for citizens in Brexit White Paper

EU and British citizens should be allowed to travel without a visa for temporary work and holidays under plans unveiled in the UK government's long awaited Brexit White Paper.

12 Jul
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Trump claims he has forced $33bn increase in NATO spending

US President Donald Trump claimed on Thursday he had forced other countries in the NATO alliance to increase their spending by $33bn, according to media reports.

09 Jul
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UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson quits over May Brexit plan

UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson resigned on Monday following the departure of Brexit Secretary David Davis in protest at Prime Minister Theresa May's plans for a final deal with Brussels.