Johnson claims UK would 'prosper' in no-deal Brexit
Scottish Tory jitters grow as prime minister says he is ready for any eventuality
FT | Fri, 4 Sep 2020 17:25:59
Luxembourg as a Financial Centre
Financial companies have their eyes on Luxembourg as a potential home for their European base after Brexit, while the country has responded to the LuxLeaks tax scandal
FT | Fri, 4 Sep 2020 17:10:31
Boris Johnson: UK will 'prosper mightily' even without a Brexit deal
UK prime minister calls on the EU to be 'sensible' and agree to a Canada-style deal.
Cristina Gallardo / Politico | Fri, 4 Sep 2020 16:52:34
Department for Trade Announces 18 New Trade Experts, Including Abbott
As per Guido's story a couple of hours ago, Boris has gone ahead with Tony Abbott joining the UK's new top post-Brexit trade board. The list in full: Secretary of State for Scotland Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Secretary of State for Wales Minister for Trade Policy (invited when ...
Christian Calgie / Guido Fawkes' blog | Fri, 4 Sep 2020 16:36:12
EU's Michel unsure if post-Brexit deal can be reached with U.K. - Reuters
Seeking Alpha | Fri, 4 Sep 2020 14:56:13
Brexit News: Chances Of UK-EU Trade Deal Diminishing As New Round Of Talks Start Monday
As the deadline for a deal with the European Union swiftly approaches, some top members of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's administration predict just a 30%-40% chance of a Brexit trade agreement. Talks between U.K. and EU trade representatives have stalled over a number of issues, with the next round ...
IBTimes | Fri, 4 Sep 2020 14:06:54
Truckers warn of UK border chaos as Brexit trade talks stall
The truckers and transportation companies that bring food and medicine into Britain say the country is not prepared for the end of free trade with the European Union, which could mean severe disruption to supplies and another blow for the battered UK economy.
CNN | Fri, 4 Sep 2020 13:16:56
Pandemic Could Be 'Kiss Of Death' For Managed Trade: WTO Candidate
The coronavirus pandemic has heaped pressure on the troubled World Trade Organization, a WTO leadership candidate said, warning the crisis could spell the end of rules-based international trade altogether. Liam Fox, Britain's first post-Brexit international trade secretary and one of eight candidates vying to become the WTO's next director-general, voiced ...
IBTimes | Fri, 4 Sep 2020 12:30:33
Terry Barnes: I know Tony Abbott. He's a good man with gay friends - nothing like the vicious caricature being sketched by his enemies
And he's a skilled negotiator with a passionate determination that Britain should successfully make its way in a post-Brexit world.
Terry Barnes / Conservative Home | Fri, 4 Sep 2020 12:30:09
Brexit: UK 'sleepwalking into disaster' over border plans, hauliers warn
Haulage companies warn supply chains could be "severely disrupted" when the Brexit transition period ends.
BBC | Fri, 4 Sep 2020 12:17:17