UK, EU agree to 'go an extra mile' to get a satisfactory Brexit deal
Dec 14, 2020, at 03:42 am
Brussels, Dec 13(UNI) The leaders of the UK and EU on Sunday agreed to carry on with post-Brexit trade talks after the latest round of talks failed to break the deadlock between the two sides.
UK to drop parts of Internal Market Bill after reaching 'agreement in principle' with EU
Dec 09, 2020, at 01:24 am
London,/Sputnik: The UK will withdraw three clauses of its Internal Market Bill that were threatening to overrule some parts of the Brexit withdrawal agreement.
Crucial Brexit trade talks to resume on Sunday
Dec 06, 2020, at 09:22 pm
Brussels/UNI: The crucial negotiations to secure a post-Brexit trade deal between the UK and the EU will once again resume on Sunday, even the December 31 deadline nears and chances of a no-deal Brexit looms large.
Britain insists it will go ahead with law-breaking bill linked to Brexit
Sep 29, 2020, at 10:58 pm
London/Xinhua: The British government put itself on a potential collision course with Brussels on Tuesday after rejecting calls by the European Union (EU) to withdraw parts of a controversial bill that will break international law.
Boris Johnson sets October 15 as deadline for UK, EU to negotiate post-Brexit trade deal
Sep 07, 2020, at 05:18 pm
London/Sputnik: The United Kingdom and the European Union have until October 15 to agree on terms of a free trade agreement after Brexit, otherwise both parties better abandon the talks and "move on," UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to say on Monday, according to a transcript released by his office.
UK gave up foreign policy independence by siding with US against China - Expert
Aug 04, 2020, at 05:38 pm
London/Sputnik - London-based political analyst and writer Carlos Martinez warned on Monday that the UK government has given up its independence in foreign policy by siding with US President Donald Trump on his "New Cold War" against China.
UN study projects $32 billion loss for UK post no-deal Brexit
Feb 27, 2020, at 02:10 pm
New York/IBNS: The United Kingdom (UK) risks losing up to 14 per cent of its exports to the European Union (EU) in a so-called “no-deal” Brexit, according to a new study by the UN Conference on Trade, Investment and Development (UNCTAD).
UK leaves EU after 47 years together
Feb 01, 2020, at 07:26 am
London/Sputnik/UNI: The United Kingdom left the European Union on 23:00 GMT January 31, after 47 years together, including 3.5 years post-referendum.
UK’s House of Commons passes Brexit bill in close vote
Jan 10, 2020, at 09:10 am
London/Sputnik: The UK House of Commons approved the European Union withdrawal bill on Thursday, sending it to the upper House of Lords.
UK's Conservative party set to win polls comfortably, predicts exit polls
Dec 13, 2019, at 09:57 am
London/UNI/IBNS: An exit poll conducted by BBC, ITV and Sky news broadcasters have predicted a comfortable victory for UK Conservative Party in the Thursday general polls in the nation.
British PM vows to table "Get Brexit Done" deal before Christmas
Nov 25, 2019, at 10:26 am
London/Xinhua/UNI: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson launched the Conservative Party's election manifesto Sunday, promising to put his "Get Brexit Done" deal before parliament ahead of Christmas recess.
Moody's downgrades outlook on UK's rating over Brexit-Related institutional weakness
Nov 09, 2019, at 08:06 am
London/Sputnik/UNI: Credit rating agency Moody's has downgraded the outlook on the UK government's Aa2 rating from stable to negative, citing erosion of institutional strength caused by Brexit among reasons for the move.
Donald Trump says UK trade with US could be up to 5 times higher post-Brexit
Nov 01, 2019, at 10:17 am
Washington/Sputnik/UNI: President Donald said on Thursday that the United Kingdom's trade with the United States could be substantially stronger following Brexit.
UK Parliament rejects motion to hold early election, Boris Johnson says will introduce new bill
Oct 29, 2019, at 10:11 am
Moscow/Sputnik/UNI: UK parliament on Monday voted against Prime Minister Johnson's call for holding a general election on December 12.
European Union agrees Brexit extension till Jan 31
Oct 28, 2019, at 04:03 pm
London/IBNS: The European Union has agreed to extend Brexit till Jan 31, 2020.
PM Boris Johnson has the numbers in Commons to pass Brexit deal: Raab
Oct 20, 2019, at 09:06 pm
London/IBNS: Despite receiving initial jolt on Saturday, the British government said it will push ahead with efforts to pass its Brexit deal in Parliament.
British PM Boris Johnson faces Brexit vote setback in Parliament
Oct 20, 2019, at 12:49 am
London: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson suffered a major jolt related to the Brexit issue as he was defeated in a crunch Commons vote on Saturday.
Got a new Brexit deal: Boris Johnson; DUP differs
Oct 17, 2019, at 04:33 pm
London/Brussels: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson informed a Brexit deal has been struck between the United Kingdom (UK) and European Union (EU) as the talks were going on in Brussels. However, the Northern Irish Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), who are concerned over the Brexit deal cutting off Northern Ireland from Britain in customs and regulatory terms, said they continued to oppose it.
No Brexit deal tonight, report international media quoting government sources
Oct 17, 2019, at 01:03 am
London/Brussels, Oct 16 (Xinhua/IBNS) British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was expected to hold a Cabinet briefing on Wednesday afternoon on the ongoing Brexit talks in Brussels as Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said that there are "many issues" to be resolved before a Brexit agreement can be reached. However, according to latest report by BBC on Wednesday night, a government source has told the British media that there will be "no deal tonight", as officials continue to work on the technical details in the Belgium capital.
UK PM Boris Johnson to ask lawmakers to back Brexit deal or delay: Reports
Oct 12, 2019, at 12:03 pm
London, Oct 12 (UNI): UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson will introduce a motion asking lawmakers to support either the Brexit deal he may strike during his upcoming summit with other EU leaders or a delay at the first Saturday session of the UK parliament in almost 40 years on Oct 19, media reported on Saturday.
EU rejects UK’s request for weekend talks on Brexit amid looming deadline - Reports
Oct 05, 2019, at 09:56 am
Moscow (Sputnik/UNI) The European Union has rejected the United Kingdom’s request for the talks on the UK withdrawal from the bloc to be held over the weekend just several weeks ahead of the Brexit deadline, media have reported, citing EU sources.
Britain to leave EU on Oct 31 no matter what: Brexit minister
Sep 19, 2019, at 04:23 pm
Nicosia, Sep 18 (Xinhua) Britain will definitely leave the European Union on Oct. 31, no matter what, visiting British Secretary of State for Brexit Stephen Barclay said here Wednesday.
Brexit With Deal Can Still Happen: EU Commission Head
Sep 18, 2019, at 03:34 pm
Moscow, Sept 18 (Sputnik): Brexit with a deal is still possible, President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker said Tuesday, with slightly more than a month left until the deadline of October 31.
Scottish court rules Jonson's decision to suspend parliament not illegitimate: Reports
Sep 04, 2019, at 05:35 pm
Moscow, Sep 4 (Sputnik/UNI) A judge of the court in Edinburgh, which has been leading the case of UK opposition lawmakers challenging the decision of Prime Minister Boris Johnson to suspend the parliament almost immediately prior to when the United Kingdom is due to leave the European Union, decided that the prorogation does not contradict the law, media reported on Wednesday.
Boris warns rebel to back Brexit or face "chaos" with opposition leader
Sep 01, 2019, at 09:51 pm
London, Sep 1 (Xinhua/UNI) British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Sunday delivered an ultimatum to rebel Tories demanding them to pick a side between his government or face "chaos" with opposition Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn.
UK PM says Parliament's work may be suspended until October 14
Aug 28, 2019, at 06:08 pm
Moscow, Aug 28 (Sputnik/UNI) Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Wednesday he had asked the Queen's permission to suspend the parliament's work until October 14.
Trump says Brexit will happen, would be good for UK
Jun 04, 2019, at 11:24 pm
London, June 4 (Sputnik): US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he expects Brexit will happen because the United Kingdom wants to have its own identity and run its own affairs.
Be prepared to leave EU without deal: Trump tells UK
Jun 02, 2019, at 10:24 am
Washington, Jun 2 (UNI): The UK should walk away from the EU without a deal if it cannot secure the terms it wants, Donald Trump has said.
UK PM to make "bold offer" in final Brexit deal push
May 19, 2019, at 04:29 pm
London, May 19 (Xinhua/UNI) British Prime Minister Theresa May on Sunday pledged to make a "bold offer" in her final bid to push the Brexit deal through the parliament.
UK cross-party talks to continue amid Brexit impasse
May 15, 2019, at 10:05 am
London, May 15 (Xinhua/UNI) The talks between Britain's ruling and opposition parties over Brexit will continue on Wednesday after leaders had "constructive and useful" talks.