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Fishing rights continue to cast a shadow over Brexit trade talks

Fishing rights continue to be a stumbling block in Brexit trade talks with both sides digging in their heels.

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Will last gasp Brexit negotiations bear fruit this weekend?

A source close to the talks has told Euronews that it comes down to UK PM Boris Johnson now.

United Kingdom

No-deal Brexit 'bonanza' for organised crime, says N Ireland minister

UK MPs have heard that Brexit risks negative impacts on crime and trade in Northern Ireland when the transition period expires at the end of the year.

United Kingdom

UK stokes tensions with EU and US over contentious Brexit bill

Boris Johnson's government has vowed to reinstate parts of its international law-breaking Internal Market Bill, despite heavy defeats in the House of Lords on Monday.

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EU presses ahead with plan to levy retaliatory tariffs on US goods

It came after the US slapped tariffs on EU goods worth $7.5 billion (€6.3 billion).

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EU-UK trade deal talks to resume after London has a change of heart

"Clearly, significant differences remain between our positions on the most difficult subjects but we are ready with the EU, to see if it is possible to bring them closer during intensive discussions," said a spokesman for Johnson.

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EU-UK trade deal talks continue despite London's pessimism

The EU and the UK will resume discussions on a post-Brexit trade deal today despite London threatening to walk away from the talks.

United Kingdom

Johnson: Brexit trade talks 'finished' unless EU changes approach

The UK prime minister said the EU seemed to be unable to offer the country the preferred Canada-style trade deal post-Brexit.

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Euroviews. The EU can set the pace worldwide with a forward-thinking digital trade strategy ǀ View

With a forward-thinking digital trade strategy, the EU could make a huge impact globally on privacy, COVID-19 recovery efforts and much more.

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Brexit trade talks: How badly do Europe's exporters need a deal?

Many major European exporters to Britain have sounded cries of alarm on the urgent need for a new post-Brexit free trade agreement.

United Kingdom

Brexit trade: Border chaos warning piles pressure on UK government

The UK logistics industry wants urgent talks over inadequate Brexit border plans, warning of "severe" trade disruption unless the government gets its act together.

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Brexit: UK 'not seeking clean break from EU at all', says Barnier

The EU's chief negotiator says UK demands for 'benefits without obligations' are unacceptable and would cost thousands of European jobs and livelihoods.

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How Hogan's resignation presents Von der Leyen with a fresh headache

Hogan quit on Wednesday after becoming embroiled in controversy over whether he flouted COVID-19 restrictions on a recent trip home to Ireland.

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Golfgate: Commission requests 'further clarifications' from Hogan

The EU Commissioner for Trade was forced to apologise at the weekend for breaking Ireland’s coronavirus rules, one of 80 guests at a golf dinner attended by other Irish politicians - some of whom have since resigned.

United Kingdom

Brexit trade: uncertainty looms over importers and exporters

For four years, UK freight and logistics companies have been concerned about Brexit. Coronavirus has now added an extra layer of concern for the companies that rely on there being the smooth movement of goods between Europe and the UK.

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Brexit talks: A chink of light at the end of the UK-EU trade tunnel?

Although big gaps remain in key issues such as competition and fishing rights, both the UK and EU have shown willingness to compromise in some areas.

United Kingdom

Brexit: COVID-19 leaves UK companies even less prepared, report warns

"The coronavirus crisis has made a difficult task much harder," the report from the Institute for Government states.

United Kingdom

'Let's get going': UK steps up preparations for when Brexit kicks in

The UK government will delay tariffs and customs declarations on standard goods for six months in 2021 after the end of the post-Brexit transition period.

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Brexit: UK to spend €790m on new GB-EU border control systems

The UK government plans border posts, new technology and extra staff to cope with checks needed at entry points when the post-Brexit transition period ends.

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Brexit: UK warned of 'thorough' EU border checks from January 2021

The EU Commission says people and businesses should be aware of 'far-reaching' and 'unavoidable' changes from January, whether or not a post-Brexit deal is done.