Brexit News Archive: 21 Sep 2020

Theresa May attacks 'reckless' Brexit bill and warns of 'untold damage' to UK

Former prime minister Theresa May has told the government she will not support its controversial Brexit legislation - although Boris Johnson's concessions mean he is likely to escape a larger Conservative rebellion.
Sky   |   Mon, 21 Sep 2020 19:04:00

Lawyers offer Johnson help to break state aid impasse in EU talks

Legal experts from across political spectrum say they can help UK design a post-Brexit subsidy regime
FT   |   Mon, 21 Sep 2020 18:21:07

Theresa May 'cannot support' government's Brexit bill

The former PM argues the legislation will "damage trust", but ministers say it will protect the UK.
BBC   |   Mon, 21 Sep 2020 17:57:14

Outgoing FCA chief calls for highest post-Brexit regulatory standards

Chris Woolard suggests there is no need to diverge from EU rules to retain business
FT   |   Mon, 21 Sep 2020 15:56:42

GBP/USD - Volatility continues for cable

GBP/USD has started the week with considerable losses. In Monday's European session, the pair is trading at 1.2830, down 0.68%. Brexit tensions could weigh on pound It has been a wild ride for the British pound. GBP/USD reversed directions last week and climbed close to 1.0 percent. This followed the ...
Kenny Fisher / OANDA   |   Mon, 21 Sep 2020 13:28:47

Business groups warn 'clock is ticking' for Canada-U.K. trade deal

Businesses that trade between Canada and the United Kingdom are worried about post-Brexit trade rules remaining in flux, adding more uncertainty to a year already made difficult by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Janyce McGregor / CBC   |   Mon, 21 Sep 2020 12:43:24

International Law and Political Necessity

The UK government's proposed "breach" of its Withdrawal Agreement with the European Union is purely a negotiating ploy. Critics of Prime Minister Boris Johnson's tactics must argue their case on pragmatic rather than legal grounds.
Robert Skidelsky / Project Syndicate   |   Mon, 21 Sep 2020 12:06:01

Thousands of Britons living in EU told their UK bank accounts will be closed

Lloyds and Barclays among banks taking action due to lack of post-Brexit trade deal Thousands of Britons living in the EU will have their UK bank accounts closed by the end of the year because of the UK's failure to agree a post-Brexit trade deal. Lloyds, Barclays and Coutts have ...
Anna Tims / Guardian   |   Mon, 21 Sep 2020 12:00:56

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