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Britain's biggest car plant has so far weathered the coronavirus pandemic and a major corporate restructuring. But it may not survive Brexit.
Government prepares ‘shock and awe’ advertising campaign to force businesses to prepare for Brexit
18/06/2020
The £4.5m advertising campaign will include plans to spur Brits into taking action to prepare for the end of the transitional period in December
A no-deal Brexit later this year during winter and amid coronavirus would be ‘a vicious, and avoidable, combination of risks’ says Health Foundation.
Research suggests public support for transition period delay to help combat coronavirus.
The First Ministers of Scotland and Wales have written to Boris Johnson to request an extension to the Brexit transition period.
The government is to apply much less rigorous EU border checks on imports than it initially had planned, after the Brexit transition period finishes at the end of this year.
Michel Barnier accuses UK of "backtracking" on commitments but government sources accuse EU of offering only a "binary choice".
Sir Keir Starmer under pressure to back extension to transition period as Scottish Labour supports delay
04/06/2020
The Labour leader is the only opposition boss not to have called for the transition to be extended.
'The NI Assembly’s vote is a clear indication that Boris Johnson must rethink and do the right thing for those across the UK'
The EU fears that the UK government is deliberately stalling on Brexit trade deal negotiations, and may secretly be aiming to exit European trade arrangements without first agreeing a new deal.
Ian Blackford and Sir Ed Davey say extension will allow governments focus on Covid-19
The EU's chief Brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier, has been told there is "significant opposition" to the United Kingdom Government's refusal to consider extending the timetable for talks.
The combination of a No Deal Brexit and Covid-19 will have a devastating impact on our NHS and our economy. Chip in to stop a No Deal Brexit.
Government Rejects Proposed Ban On 'Poor Quality' US Food Imports After Brexit Transition
13/05/2020
Rishi Sunak accidentally votes against government, but ministers see off attempt to uphold food standards in post-Brexit trade deals.
Brexit is killing off music tours in EU and industry may not survive immigration crackdown, government warned
12/05/2020
More than two-thirds of musicians say bookings dried up because of visa red tape and cost – even before coronavirus struck
The UK faces the “chilling prospect” of a no deal Brexit and a double blow to the economy because of the Government’s refusal to extend the transition period, Ian Blackford has warned.
SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford has urged other opposition parties to back a two-year extension to the Brexit transition period due to the coronavirus emergency.
SNP WESTMINSTER leader Ian Blackford has urged other opposition parties to back a two-year extension to the Brexit transition period due to the coronavirus emergency.
As the June extension deadline looms, the prime minister’s priority will be to minimise damage to his personal brand and legacy.