UK stands down on emergency preparations for no-deal Brexit - Sky News
Britain's emergency preparations for a no-deal Brexit have been halted "with immediate effect", as Prime Minister Boris Johnson's deal to leave the European Union is expected to be approved by members of parliament, Sky News reported on Monday.
Reuters | Mon, 6 Jan 2020 22:34:08
Govt stands down no-deal Brexit planning despite PM election pledge
Britain's emergency preparations for a no-deal Brexit have been stood down "with immediate effect" as Boris Johnson's Brexit deal is expected to be approved by MPs.
Sky | Mon, 6 Jan 2020 21:46:00
Jonathan Coe's Brexit-themed novel among Costa Book Award winners
Jonathan Coe's Middle England is described by the judges as "the perfect novel for now".
BBC | Mon, 6 Jan 2020 19:59:48
Brexit: UK PM Johnson to meet with the new president of the European Commission on Wed
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FX Street | Mon, 6 Jan 2020 19:19:39
No. 10 Refuse to Deny Official Brexit Celebration Plans
Whilst today's Downing Street press briefing consisted mostly of questions over Iran, one brave hack decided to break away and ask whether Number 10 was going to support Brexiteer MPs' Brexit Bill amendment for Big Ben to bong at 11pm on the 31st to symbolise finally Brexiting. The PM's spokesperson ...
Christian Calgie / Guy Fawkes' blog | Mon, 6 Jan 2020 17:00:22
Dear Dominic Cummings, I have no relevant qualifications for anything, only immense self-regard, just like you. When do I start?
Armed only with confidence and lies (ideally racist ones), together, you and I can do anything
Tom Peck / The Independent | Mon, 6 Jan 2020 16:37:00
Average CO2 emissions of cars sold in UK up for third year in row
Popularity of SUVs and falling diesel sales hit Britain's hopes of reaching climate targets The average carbon dioxide emissions of cars sold in the UK rose for the third year in a row during 2019 as falling diesel sales and the rising popularity of SUVs dealt a blow to Britain's ...
Jasper Jolly / Guardian | Mon, 6 Jan 2020 16:21:52
Boris Johnson news: PM warns Trump over threat to bomb Iranian cultural sites, as Long Bailey handed Labour leadership boost
Boris Johnson has warned Donald Trump against any attempt to target Iranian cultural sites - with the PM's official spokesperson citing "international conventions" that prevent destruction of heritage.
Adam Forrest, Ashley Cowburn / The Independent | Mon, 6 Jan 2020 15:00:00
Northern Ireland firms could seek £100m Brexit compensation
Business leaders say they should not have to pay extra costs due to policy 'people here did not vote for' Political latest - live Boris Johnson is facing demands for cash compensation that could run to more than £100m for any disruption caused by Brexit to Northern Ireland's businesses. Leading ...
Lisa O'Carroll Brexit correspondent / Guardian | Mon, 6 Jan 2020 14:46:24
Did Dutch Hordes Kill off the Early Britons Who Started Stonehenge and Thereby Create the Anti-European Zeitgeist That Led To Brexit 4500 Years Later?
Thinking about cultural memory in yesterday's story on the Belgian wolves brought to mind this use of the term in June 2017: Did Dutch Hordes Kill off the Early Britons Who Started Stonehenge and Thereby Create the Anti-European Zeitgeist That Led To Brexit 4500 Years Later? No. I added the ...
climateer / Climateer Investing | Mon, 6 Jan 2020 14:00:00
UK Car Sales Hit Six-year Low In 2019: Industry Body
New UK car sales sank in 2019 to a six-year low on weak demand for high-polluting diesels and amid Brexit uncertainty, an industry body said Monday. Sales slid 2.4 percent to 2.31 million new cars in 2019 from the previous year, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said ...
IBTimes | Mon, 6 Jan 2020 13:25:20
Brexit: Boris Johnson planning official events to mark departure from EU, No10 suggests
Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage is hoping to stage a 'celebration' in Parliament Square on 31 January
Andrew Woodcock / The Independent | Mon, 6 Jan 2020 13:22:00
Angela Rayner says Labour 'must win or die' as she enters deputy leadership race
Tipped as a possible successor to Jeremy Corbyn, Ms Rayner backs Rebecca Long Bailey for top job instead
Lizzy Buchan / The Independent | Mon, 6 Jan 2020 13:21:00
UK: Expect another turbulent year for Brexit - ING
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FX Street | Mon, 6 Jan 2020 12:54:17
UK will not extend Brexit transition period - Johnson's spokesman
Britain has no intention of seeking an extension to the transition period beyond December 2020 after it leaves the European Union, Prime Minister Boris Johnson's spokesman said on Monday.
Reuters | Mon, 6 Jan 2020 11:49:05
UK services sector rebounds as Brexit uncertainty falls
Survey finds optimism rising among hotels, restaurants, transport and City companies The UK service sector rebounded in December as business optimism jumped in the wake of Boris Johnson's unexpectedly decisive election victory, lifting some of the political uncertainty facing the British economy. The latest health check of a sector that ...
Richard Partington Economics correspondent / Guardian | Mon, 6 Jan 2020 11:16:35