Britain rules out a Brexit transition extension but border checks and tariffs will be delayed for six months to help business adjust Michael Gove said the UK will be sticking to the 31 December Brexit deadline However, some areas face delays to help businesses recover from COVID-19 Boris Johnson will discuss trade negotiations virtually with the … Read more
‘The moment for extension has now passed’: Michael Gove says he has ‘formally’ told the EU that transition WILL end in December despite Nicola Sturgeon demanding a delay to ‘extraordinarily reckless’ plan The Cabinet Office Minister made the announcement on Twitter today Came as Sturgeon and Welsh leader Mark Drakeford demanded an extension In a … Read more
Scottish government urges Boris Johnson to seek maximum two year Brexit transition period extension so EU and UK can focus on coronavirus Scottish government believes pandemic means UK must seek trade talks delay It wants the UK to agree to a two year extension of the Brexit transition period Downing Street remains adamant it will … Read more
Men who transition to women could be allowed to compete in female-only sporting events under new guidelines drawn up by sports chiefs Sport England offered up to £25,000 to consultants to rewrite elite-sport rules Changes likely to fuel concerns among sportswomen and feminist campaigners Male-born trans women competing in female sports is increasingly controversial By … Read more