Brexit: Boris Johnson must clarify new Europe trade deal to avoid delays and possible job losses, business groups warn
Trucking firms want details within weeks of new red tape they could face
Andrew Woodcock / The Independent | Sat, 1 Feb 2020 23:03:02
Get Post-Brexit Budget Done Quickly, Say 15 EU States
EU countries need to reach a swift agreement on the bloc's next budget after the loss of Britain and its hefty financial contribution, 15 member states agreed in Portugal Saturday. The "Friends of Cohesion" group of 17 eastern and Mediterranean countries, the EU's poorer members, also agreed to fight any ...
IBTimes | Sat, 1 Feb 2020 21:17:03
Brexit: Renewed calls for Scottish independence follow UK's departure from EU
SNP deputy leader hails 'unstoppable momentum' behind second referendum
Peter Stubley / The Independent | Sat, 1 Feb 2020 19:52:20
We still don't know what Brexit means
As it leaves the EU, the UK's final destination is still wreathed in uncertainty
FT | Sat, 1 Feb 2020 18:00:26
Is The World Economy Slowing Down? Brexit, Trade Tensions Hurting Europe
The GDP growth of the 19-member Eurozone decreased to 1.2% in 2019 amid Brexit uncertainty and trade tensions, official statistics said Friday. In 2018, the Eurozone grew by 1.8%, with the bloc experiencing 2.7% growth in 2017.
IBTimes | Sat, 1 Feb 2020 17:43:29
Prime Minister Johnson's Brexit address
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that Brexit could be a "stunning success" for Britain in a video address released on Friday, an hour before the country leaves the European Union.
Reuters | Sat, 1 Feb 2020 17:30:07
Johnson lays out EU trade deal demands with tough talk
Boris Johnson will roll out the tough talk as he reveals his demands for a post-Brexit trade deal with the EU.
Sky | Sat, 1 Feb 2020 17:13:00
Brexit: Arrests in London and Glasgow as crowds gather to mark departure from EU
Police detain six men for various offences
Chiara Giordano / The Independent | Sat, 1 Feb 2020 16:56:44
'What a fantastic day': Leave campaigner Mandy Childs celebrates Brexit
Leave campaigner Mandy Childs celebrates Brexit in Parliament Square
BBC | Sat, 1 Feb 2020 16:02:03
Millions for charity ... and Brexit: inside Peter Hargreaves's world
The 'common man' who set up Hargreaves Lansdown stands by all of his donations Peter Hargreaves's home in a village outside Bristol is, by billionaire standards, unusually modest. There are just two cars on the drive, no servants, and the couple cook for themselves. And last week he handed over ...
Patrick Collinson / Guardian | Sat, 1 Feb 2020 16:00:18
Brexit: What The European Union Loses
Brexit: What The European Union Loses 1,317 days since the nation went to the polling booths and voted to leave the European Union, 'Brexit Day' is finally here. A lot has been written, forecast and argued about what the effect on the UK will be once it is finally out ...
Tyler Durden / Zero Hedge | Sat, 1 Feb 2020 14:55:00
UK begins new life outside EU with political shake-up
The UK has started life outside the European Union, after 47 years of membership.
Sky | Sat, 1 Feb 2020 14:38:00
Japan businesses pin hopes on U.K. and EU swiftly concluding trade pact as Brexit pain looms
They are also asking the Japanese government to strike a deal with the U.K., as the Japan-EU pact no longer covers Tokyo-London trade relations.
No Author / Japan Times | Sat, 1 Feb 2020 13:35:28
Brexit: What changes for EU and UK citizens living abroad?
The EU settlement scheme will be open until at least 30 June 2021.
BBC | Sat, 1 Feb 2020 13:32:59
Brexit: Macron 'deeply sad' as UK leaves the European Union
France's Emmanuel Macron says he is "deeply sad" - but David Davis says will win from Brexit.
BBC | Sat, 1 Feb 2020 13:15:35
On Brexit Day, The Times They Are A'Changing
On Brexit Day, The Times They Are A'Changing Authored by Tom Luongo via Gold, Goats, 'n Guns blog, It's finally here after three and a half years, Brexit Day. The U.K. is formally out of the European Union. And from where I'm sitting it looks like they are only just ...
Tyler Durden / Zero Hedge | Sat, 1 Feb 2020 13:10:00
Northern Ireland faces cross-border trade challenges after Brexit
Northern Ireland will remain part of UK customs territory, but it will also continue to align with EU on specific trade regulations.
Al Jazeera | Sat, 1 Feb 2020 13:03:12
Nope, not getting it
He said, and I'll share the video just so you can check this, that the first two priorities for post-Brexit Britain (and that is the right word, because it's not clear by how much Northern Ireland will ever be post-Brexit) ... read more
Tim Worstall / Tim Worstall | Sat, 1 Feb 2020 12:41:57
Brits In Spain React With Sadness, Worry To Brexit
British retirees living on Spain's sunny eastern coast expressed resignation and worry over their futures on Saturday after Britain became the first country to quit the European Union. "It is done and dusted, nothing we can do about it," said Kevin Cunliffe as he walked along the seaside promenade in ...
IBTimes | Sat, 1 Feb 2020 12:30:31
London-Paris train delays? Not Brexit, but track problems
Passengers on the first trains between London and Paris after Britain left the European Union faced lengthy delays on Saturday - though overrunning engineering work and track problems, not Brexit, were to blame.
Reuters | Sat, 1 Feb 2020 12:28:20
UK flags taken down at EU buildings in Brussels ahead of Brexit
Britain's Union Jack was removed from lines of EU member state flags at the European Council and European Parliament buildings in Brussels on Friday evening ahead of the United Kingdom's exit from the bloc at midnight (2300 GMT).
Reuters | Sat, 1 Feb 2020 12:27:45
'I can't stop smiling': Booze, bingo and bunting at Barnsley Brexit celebrations
The Independent joins revellers toasting EU departure in South Yorkshire town - and finds them in party mood, writes Colin Drury
Colin Drury / The Independent | Sat, 1 Feb 2020 12:14:00
Country rejoins the Commonwealth - an hour after Brexit
Maldives has rejoined the Commonwealth, bringing the total number of nations in the global organisation to 54.
Sky | Sat, 1 Feb 2020 12:01:00
UK Came & Went, Leaving Europe In A Mess
UK Came & Went, Leaving Europe In A Mess Authored by Diana Johnstone via ConsortiumNews,com, Whew. Finally, at last, the United Kingdom has formally left the European Union. Here in Paris, the champions of French withdrawal from the EU are celebrating. They see Brexit as the harbinger of a future ...
Tyler Durden / Zero Hedge | Sat, 1 Feb 2020 12:00:00
Johnson to impose full customs checks on goods from EU - report
Whitehall source says plans would 'double the practical challenge at the border' • Brexit - latest updates Boris Johnson intends to impose full customs checks on all goods coming into the UK from the EU in a break with previous government policy, according to reports. "We are planning full checks ...
Lisa O'Carroll Brexit correspondent / Guardian | Sat, 1 Feb 2020 11:58:40