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Labour leader Keir Starmer has accused Prime Minister Boris Johnson of wanting to use Brexit as an opportunity to weaken protections for workers, citing concerns about the potential repeal of EU employment law. The debate in the Commons today is likely to be symbolic, with Labour demanding that all existing
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Arlene Foster, the leader of Northern Ireland's pro-British Democratic Unionists, is facing intense pressure from her own party and opponents over the chaotic implementation of Brexit checks on the region's trade with Britain. The shortages have led to recriminations from fellow unionists and put Foster'
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Northern Ireland's Agriculture Minister, Poots, has made a claim that the Northern Ireland Protocol is disrupting the movement of goods from mainland Britain to Northern Ireland, contradicting the DUP's stance on Brexit. The protocol was negotiated between the UK government and the European Union as part
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The European Union has finalized a trade deal with China, despite criticism from the United States and concerns over Beijing's worsening human rights record. The agreement, which provides European companies with greater access to China's market, has been denounced by human rights groups and EU lawmakers,
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson will present the UK's EU trade deal to the House of Commons, arguing that it provides the best chance for Britain to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic. The deal has been backed by the European Research Group of Eurosceptic MPs, who claim it preserves
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President Trump has issued a new set of pardons to his friends, loyalists, and family members, sparking criticism from lawmakers and criminal justice reform advocates. Among those pardoned were Paul Manafort, Roger Stone, and Charles Kushner, who were all found guilty of federal crimes. The pardons were widely expected, but
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The Bank of England has held its interest rate steady at a record-low 0.1 percent, deciding not to loosen policy further at its December meeting amidst positive news on vaccines and increasing hopes of a Brexit deal. The decision comes as the UK and EU negotiators work towards a
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European fishermen are vowing to blockade the Port of Calais and prevent ferries from exporting UK goods to the EU if they are denied access to British waters in a no-deal Brexit scenario. The plans are a direct response to the UK government's decision to deploy four ships
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As the Brexit deadline loomed, Japanese bankers reconsidered their plans for establishing a post-Brexit EU base, opting for Frankfurt instead of Amsterdam. City leaders and financial experts now believe that Brexit has created about 3,000 extra jobs in the German financial capital by June, with an expected influx of
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Boris Johnson, the British Prime Minister, has warned that there is a "strong possibility" that Brexit talks with the European Union (EU) will fail, leading to a no-deal scenario. Brussels has published emergency plans to mitigate the impact of a no-deal Brexit on January 1, including measures to
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Angela Merkel, nine months before she exits the political stage, faces a critical EU summit that will define her legacy. Germany's six-month EU presidency is ending amidst unprecedented challenges, including the pandemic-induced economic crisis, contentious Brexit talks, and a rule-of-law dispute between Hungary and Poland. This row threatens
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The Brexit negotiations have reached a critical stage, with both the UK and France holding firm on their demands. The UK has accused France of undermining the chances of a last-minute agreement on the future UK-EU trading relationship, with Paris refusing to yield on post-Brexit fishing rights in British waters.
