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Shortages, jams and shutdowns: UK readies for Brexit 'no-deal' chaos

Failure to secure a deal in time for the end of the transition period on December 31 would see Britain revert to World Trade Organization rules, with tariffs and quotas, from January 1.

Dec 11, 2020

By Veronique Dupont

Brexit United Kingdom European Union

Johnson heads to Brussels as time runs out for Brexit deal

The EU fears Britain slashing its regulations, which could allow its companies to undercut European firms.

Dec 8, 2020

By Dave Clark

Brexit European Union United Kingdom

Last-ditch effort to save Brexit trade talks from failure

Johnson has insisted Britain will "prosper mightily" whatever the outcome of the talks, but he will face severe political and economic fallout if he cannot seal a deal.

Dec 7, 2020

By Alex Pigman

Brexit European Union England

'Global Britain' defends slashing aid budget

Finance minister Rishi Sunak told Sky News that Britain was facing an "economic emergency" because of the pandemic.

Nov 27, 2020

By Jitendra Joshi

United Kingdom European Union Brexit

European Commission President Ursula Von Der Leyen

EU set to defend its market amid Brexit frustrations

London has been resisting signing up to the EU's vision of a post-Brexit "level playing field", with trade penalties if either side diverges from agreed standards.

Nov 26, 2020

By Dave Clark, and Clement Zampa

Brexit European Union London United Kingdom

G20 throws weight behind global Covid-19 vaccine access at summit

Some Western officials have indicated human rights will not be raised at the summit, saying they prefer to use bilateral forums to discuss the issue with Riyadh.

Nov 22, 2020

By Anuj Chopra

G20 Saudi Arabia

UK govt suffers parliamentary defeat over Brexit bill

Without a deal, Britain would leave the EU single market and customs union on January 1.

Nov 10, 2020

By Joe Jackson

Brexit European Union England United Kingdom

From 'love' to 'thug': Biden win to change US-North Korea dynamic

On the campaign trail, Biden said he would not meet with Kim without preconditions and accused Trump of "emboldening" the North Korean leader.

Nov 9, 2020

By Sunghee Hwang

North Korea

France to ban Turkish ultra-nationalist Grey Wolves

Following a spate of Islamist attacks in recent weeks, France has also been taking steps to ban radical Islamist groups and to cut off foreign funds to them.

Nov 3, 2020

By Stuart Williams

Turkey France

Barnier warns 'little time left' as Brexit stalemate drags on

If no deal is found and implemented before December 31, Britain will end up trading with the EU on bare bones WTO regulations.

Oct 21, 2020

By AFP News

Brexit European Union United Kingdom England

EU leaders tell London to budge on post-Brexit deal, drawing UK anger

Britain left the European Union on January 31, but Barnier and Frost have been locked in months of inconclusive talks on a follow-on trade arrangement.

Oct 16, 2020

By Dave Clark, Alex Pigman

European Union England Brexit