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EU to delay Brexit until October over failed negotiations
The European Union has granted the UK a "flextension" until Oct. 31.
New EU copyright law could censor the Internet, thousands protest
The confusing fight over the EU Copyright Directive isn't getting any easier.
Is two years of agonising Brexit deadlock finally over?
Reports overnight in London that a deal on the Northern Ireland border, the last missing piece of a withdrawal agreement, was close.
Brexit boss Tim Martin bans Jagermeister, French brandy at 880 JD Wetherspoon pubs
Martin, an enthusiastic supporter of Brexit, said all EU products have U.K. or non-EU replacements, often at equal or better quality and price.
Tory Brexit rebels in retreat? Plot to topple Theresa May denied
Several dozen rebel MPs have discussed attempting to trigger a no-confidence vote in May.
Will Boris Johnson be prime minister? 'Disgusting' Brexit suicide vest remark splits Tories
The attack, and Johnson's choice of metaphor, widened the divide in the governing Conservative Party over Brexit.
Europe vows to keep on trading with Iran, defying Trump's economic sanctions
It's up to Europeans to decide who they want to trade with, says European Union foreign policy chief.
Brexit: champagne, parmesan, prosecco and feta could soon be at the centre of negotiations
Brussels have expressed fear that British producers will start exploiting previously protected European food names.
Can the bond between France and Germany keep the rest of the EU united?
A renewed bilateral Franco-German bond is a necessary condition to counter the centrifugal forces currently testing the European Union.
Brexit slams the brakes on UK car industry investment
Investment in U.K. car production has almost halved in the last year due to worries over the country's exit from the European Union
Boris Johnson attacks Theresa May customs proposal as 'crazy'
Splits within British government deepen over the UK's future economic relationship with the European Union.
Theresa May warns UK to prepare to face 'hard facts' about economic impact of Brexit
The U.K. is due to leave the EU in March 2019, but the two sides have yet to negotiate new arrangements for trade, security, aviation and a host of other fields.
Jeremy Corbyn and Labour are playing Brexit games with their magical thinking on the EU
There is no Leftist argument for a system that places the highest tariffs on the items that make up the largest share of the weekly bills of our poorest households.
Boost for Tory rebels as Jeremy Corbyn calls for post-Brexit customs union with EU
The Labour leader accused the Conservatives of having "no economic plan and no plan for Brexit."
UK will back bankers' proposal for continued EU access after Brexit
British negotiators are reportedly preparing to push for the kind of Brexit favoured by the UK's financial services sector, despite Brussels having already rebuffed such a plan.
Japan believes Brexit is an 'act of self-harm' says former British ambassador
According to a former British ambassador to Tokyo, Japan views the United Kingdom leaving the European Union as an act of medium and long-term political and economical "self-harm".
Germany to trial free public transport to avoid big pollution fines
German ministers have announced that free public transportation will be trialled in five cities in an effort to reduce road traffic and meet EU air pollution targets.
Shareholder Rights Directive: The need for industry action
The SRD aims to increasing transparency, accountability and stakeholder engagement.
Nick Clegg wants MPs to force a constitutional crisis to stop Brexit 'muppets'
Nick Clegg has called on MPs to force a constitutional crisis in order to halt Brexit, accusing the "muppets" in Theresa May's government of destroying the UK's reputation.
Philippines' Duterte hurls expletives at the 'stupid' EU yet again
The Philippines president hits back at the European Union bloc and explains how he does not want to visit Brussels.
Theresa May faces 'dream team' coup of 'three Brexiteers' over customs union clashes
Plan would see Boris Johnson as prime minister, environment secretary Michael Gove as deputy prime minister and Jacob Rees-Mogg as chancellor.
Theresa May promises Brexit transition deal will be done in 7 weeks
May said that the transition deal would be agreed by the end of March, one year before Britain officially begins exiting the EU.
Love All, Trust a Few: Can companies have analysis without analysts in a Mifid II world?
The EU's revamped Markets in Financial Instruments Directive on brokerage commissions brings with it a new system, reducing access to, and distribution of, company research.
Tories pressure Theresa May to reveal where she really stands on Brexit
Theresa May has come under pressure to give more details on areas such as citizens rights and trade.
Government knows the consequences of Brexit will be disastrous - but experts will be ignored again
Leaked paper shows Brexit is likely to damage the British economy significantly - but will it be the game-changer it is being touted as by many prominent Remainers?
EU bans killing fish via electrocution but that won't affect the UK after Brexit
European politicians have voted to ban fisherman from using electric currents to stun fish – a method known as pulse-fishing.
EU demands that after Brexit foreign citizens can come and stay in Britain indefinitely
Debate over the future of EU citizens in Britain and the cut off date to apply for a permanent residency could derail talks.
What are the odds on a second EU referendum? Bookies slash price after Farage backs new Brexit vote
Nigel Farage said "maybe, just maybe, we should have a second referendum on EU membership" and UK bookies reacted quickly, slashing the odds on another Brexit vote.
'We are surprised that you are surprised': EU officials clash with David Davis over Brexit plans
EU officials have washed away concerns raised by Brexit secretary David Davis, insisting they are right to prepare for a no-deal.
Eurozone economy ends 2017 on 'stellar' note
The 19-country eurozone economy closed out last year growing stronger than at any time in nearly seven years.