Michael Gove repeated the Government’s insistence that it will not stay tied to EU rules and regulations beyond December 31 as he faced MPs today. The Cabinet Office Minister, who is politically in charge of ongoing trade talks, also reiterated the UK’s belief that the deadline for ending the transition period should not be moved … Read more
Michel Barnier accuses the UK of dragging its feet and warns that EU negotiations could collapse by June Brussels chief negotiator Michel Barnier warns that negotiations could collapse Mr Barnier accuses UK of dragging its feet amid dispute over fishing rights PM’s Brexit envoy tells Mr Barnier UK seeks Canada-style free trade agreement By David … Read more
Middle class shoppers up and down the UK could be hit financially as the cost of fashionable household staples like tea and coffee are set to rise due to global shortages caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Producers of trendy Fair Trade items often found in your local hipster coffee bar or quirky restaurants are struggling … Read more
Brussels calls Britain’s chances of striking post-Brexit trade deal by December ‘fantasy’ as EU piles pressure on UK to extend transition period amid coronavirus chaos UK government remains adamant it will not agree to transition period extension But EU doubted deal could be done by December even before coronavirus hit EU officials believe current timetable … Read more
Global trade heading for ‘ugly’ slump even more severe than during financial crisis as world crashes into recession By Lucy White For The Daily Mail Published: 21:55 BST, 8 April 2020 | Updated: 22:17 BST, 8 April 2020 Global trade is heading for an ‘ugly’ slump even more severe than during the financial crisis as … Read more
Two-thirds of Britons want Brexit trade talks delay so Boris Johnson can focus on coronavirus, poll finds Boris Johnson has insisted Brexit transition will not be extended past December Mounting speculation the date will have to be moved amid coronavirus chaos Poll finds two-thirds of the public back an extension to focus on killer disease … Read more
MARKET REPORT: Trade talks push Wall Street to record highs as spat between China and the US moves a step closer to being resolved By Francesca Washtell For The Daily Mail Published: 21:51 GMT, 16 January 2020 | Updated: 21:51 GMT, 16 January 2020 The rally on Wall Street gained more steam last night as … Read more
Our ancestors swapped pieces of ostrich eggshell jewellery 30,000 years ago in the same way we trade social media likes, or friendship bracelets, archaeologists claim. The items — shell fragments with holes bored in — would have acted as signs of the interpersonal connections that made up ancient social networks. Experts studying beads found in … Read more
The FOUR rows that could sink EU trade deal: Britain and the EU warn of ‘serious’ and ‘significant’ differences that could sink post-Brexit negotiations Chief negotiator David Frost is in Brussels for the first round of EU negotiations He and Michel Barnier have warned of ‘serious’ and ‘significant’ differences Both sides have agreed to try … Read more
‘We know how to make it a very nasty battle’: French minister warns Britain that a post-Brexit trade deal could collapse if there is no agreement to allow EU fishermen work in UK waters Amelie de Montchalin gave her first English language interview today# Said agreement between London and Brussels hinged on four factors A … Read more