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UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Queen Elizabeth II was a Remainer, new book claims

Queen Elizabeth II privately favored remaining in the EU while criticizing Brussels bureaucracy, reportedly saying 'It's better to stick with the devil you know.'
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Minister takes on Nigel Farage over Brexit deal

Scrapping the UK–EU Brexit reset would impose regulatory burdens on businesses, disrupt trade, raise costs, and reverse post-Brexit agreements.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Brian Cox slams bully' Nigel Farage in rant on misinformed' Reform leader

Brian Cox called Nigel Farage a bully and misinformed, said he does not trust him, criticized Brexit, and described Europe as more positive amid the Ukraine war.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Brexit didn't solve Britain's woes, but no matter: leaving the ECHR definitely will. Sounds simple, doesn't it? | Polly Toynbee

Nigel Farage's Reform UK exploits immigration rhetoric to boost support, fueling xenophobia, blame for Brexit failures, and calls to quit the ECHR.
#journalism-funding
Film
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Orlando Bloom tells Ryan Tubridy he has applied for an Irish passport

Orlando Bloom is obtaining an Irish passport because his grandfather was from Northern Ireland, embracing heritage and easing post-Brexit travel and work paperwork.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Voting for Brexit, stopping the small boats none of it will ever appease those who wage war on immigration | Nesrine Malik

Immigration remains an escalating political crisis, with borders militarized and restrictions intensifying despite previous promises to resolve the issue.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Farage wants UK businesses to fail, minister says as Labour reopens Brexit wounds

Nick Thomas-Symonds warns that a Reform UK government would reduce UK trade by £9bn and increase red tape, while Labour trails Reform in polls.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

John Downing: Mairead McGuinness fought and won many a hard battle - alas, Aras race was one challenge too far

Mairead McGuinness demonstrated true resilience and strength across her career in journalism and politics. Her fierce competitiveness was often balanced by her intrinsic kindness and unwavering commitment to hard work and excellence.
Agriculture
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

In our first year Labour fixed the foundations now we must build a stronger economy for a renewed Britain | Rachel Reeves

Britain's economy has potential but has faced stagnation due to austerity, Brexit, and poor fiscal management.
UK news
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

British Shoppers flock to EU for tax-free spending as calls grow to reinstate UK scheme

UK consumers are increasingly opting for tax-free shopping trips in Europe, with a 16% increase in spending noted.
UK news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

UK and India sign free trade agreement during Modi visit

The UK and India have signed a trade agreement expected to boost trade by 25.5 billion pounds and reduce tariffs on various goods.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Keir Starmer and Narendra Modi to sign UK-India trade deal UK politics live

India's prime minister, Narendra Modi, is visiting London to sign a landmark free trade agreement between his country and the UK, expected to cut tariffs and increase market access.
UK politics
#reproductive-rights
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Mary Regan: Trump's tariff threats loom large over budget plans, but building will take priority

The Summer Economic Statement outlines a budget package of €9.4 billion, highlighting ongoing uncertainties including Brexit, COVID-19, and the war in Ukraine.
Miscellaneous
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

UK does not need to hold inquiry into Russian disinformation, ECHR rules

The European court rejected a request for an inquiry into Russian disinformation's influence on the Brexit vote and upheld the UK's responses to electoral interference.
E-Commerce
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Burberry boss calls for VAT-free shopping return to boost UK retail and tourism

Burberry's CEO urges the UK government to reintroduce VAT-free shopping for international visitors to enhance luxury retail sales.
Bayern Munich
fromBavarian Football Works
1 month ago

"It just felt right to try something new" - Jamal Musiala explains move to Bayern Munich from Chelsea FC

Jamal Musiala's transfer to Bayern Munich was motivated by a desire for new opportunities and the appeal of the club, despite his satisfaction at Chelsea.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Suella, Jacob, even Liz? Inside Reform's unofficial plan to bag a Tory big beast

Suella Braverman is rumored to consider a defection to Reform UK amid rising political tensions and recruitment efforts targeting disillusioned Tory members.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Britain is great at muddling through. But imagine if its leaders knew where they were heading | Timothy Garton Ash

Strategic incoherence gnaws at Britain's global actions, with its historical role intersecting diminished circles of the Commonwealth, Europe, and the US now offering no coherent strategy.
UK politics
Manchester City
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Nypan to Man City and how clubs navigate post-Brexit market

Manchester City's signing of Sverre Nypan symbolizes future planning amid Brexit-driven transfer complexities.
#migration
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

London-Berlin trains will be on the drawing board of UK-German rail taskforce

Plans for a UK-German taskforce may lead to direct trains from London to Berlin, enhancing rail connections across Europe.
fromThe Local Germany
1 month ago

Merz makes first trip to London to make 'friendship' pact

The wide-ranging new treaty between Germany and Britain will refer to the turbulent security situation that both countries face and include a mutual defence pact.
Germany politics
Canada news
fromFortune
2 months ago

Mark Carney has been dubbed the 'Trump whisperer': His ability to shift the dynamic from confrontational to collaborative is a lesson for all leaders

Mark Carney's respectful yet assertive approach has effectively navigated Canada's political and trade challenges with the U.S.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Trump dismisses parliamentary recall idea and praises Starmer's Brexit efforts

I do believe in the special relationship between the two countries. Trump added that he was convinced the UK would come to the US's aid if it were at war.
UK politics
E-Commerce
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

How to send parcels from Poland to the UK in 2025 - Without headaches or hidden costs

Shipping parcels from Poland to the UK has become more complicated due to Brexit and new customs regulations.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

What is Starmer and Macron's one-in, one out' migrant deal and will it work?

The one-in, one-out agreement will see some of those who arrive in the UK illegally via the Channel sent straight back for the first time since Brexit.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

UK must refuse to take male small boat migrants - Farage

Farage emphasized the need for the UK to refuse acceptance of "undocumented males" arriving via small boats from France, insisting on border control post-Brexit.
UK politics
fromFortune
2 months ago

Macron says France and the UK will 'save Europe' even though Brexit was all about Britain leaving the EU

Emmanuel Macron emphasized that the United Kingdom must not remain on the sidelines and that defense, security, and democracy are interconnected across Europe.
France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

MPs and peers make awkward small talk during wait for box-office hit Macron

When the queen, the pope, Nelson Mandela and Barack Obama were invited to address both houses of parliament, they were given Westminster Hall. Emmanuel Macron had to make do with the Royal Gallery.
UK politics
#uk-france-relations
fromwww.thelocal.fr
2 months ago

London's St Pancras station signs deal to increase Eurostar capacity

"Bosses at Eurostar and London's St Pancras station have signed a deal to increase capacity for the Eurostar, potentially removing one of the biggest obstacles to increases in UK-France train services."
Travel
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Macron's UK state visit underlines effort to move on from Brexit nightmare

Macron's visit to Windsor Castle symbolizes the renewed political relations between London and Paris, marking a departure from the tensions of the Brexit years.
Europe news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

EU locked in Trump trade talks as Liberation Day' tariff deadline looms

The European Union and the United States have just 48 hours to resolve a trade dispute or face Donald Trump unleashing billions of dollars worth of transatlantic tariffs.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

An unjust transition'? Teesside locals divided over net zero after deindustrialisation

John Mac points out that the local industrial landscape has seen a significant decline, expressing concern over the loss of jobs in areas affected by deindustrialisation.
UK politics
UK politics
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 months ago

Rod Stewart branded grotesque' and stupid' amid support for Reform UK

Sir Rod Stewart supports Reform UK and suggests giving Nigel Farage a chance amid criticism of Keir Starmer's Brexit stance.
UK news
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

British ambassador to leave diplomatic service after 'falling in love with Dublin'

Paul Johnston decided to stay in Ireland after his ambassadorship due to his love for the people and culture.
#uk-politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Europe politics

Third-country asylum plan shows UK is in a very dark place', says Albanian PM

UK's asylum seeker return hubs reveal troubling post-Brexit normalization of extreme public discourse, according to Albania's Prime Minister Edi Rama.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK politics

Brexit sabotage' warning as new proposals clear Commons

The Product Regulation and Metrology Bill raises concerns about potential government overreach in post-Brexit UK law.
Critics fear the bill might enable alignment with EU laws, contradicting Brexit's intention.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Brexit sabotage' warning as new proposals clear Commons

The Product Regulation and Metrology Bill raises concerns about potential government overreach in post-Brexit UK law.
Critics fear the bill might enable alignment with EU laws, contradicting Brexit's intention.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Daniel Hannan celebrates his chronicle of Brexit idiocy foretold | John Crace

The article mocks Dan Hannan's repeated failures and misguided predictions, emphasizing the irony of his perceived status and accolades.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

US now in a difficult situation, former New York mayor Michael Bloomberg tells Dublin audience

"America has spent the last 70 years trying to build relationships with other countries - and we benefit, and those other countries all benefit, and here we're throwing away a lot of that, which I can't explain."
US politics
fromThe Local France
2 months ago

Heatwaves, Brexit glitches and lavender: 6 essential articles for life in France

While this particular hot spell may be breaking, it's obvious that it won't be the last one this year. Some of the solutions to stay cool might not be what you would expect.
France politics
Film
fromtime.com
2 months ago

28 Years Later Is an Ambitious, Gorgeously Somber, Never-Boring Zombie-Fest

The theme of societal rebuilding in a post-apocalyptic setting reveals both utopian dreams and potential disaster outcomes.
UK politics
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Donal Fallon: How Margaret Thatcher and her knitted jumper helped nip the first attempt at Brexit in the bud, 50 years ago

The 1975 UK referendum on European Community membership showcased complex public sentiment towards European integration.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

I could hear the Camerons sniggering at us' Sarah Vine's How Not to Be a Political Wife, digested by John Crace

The author reflects on her life experiences, particularly in relation to her former husband, Michael Gove, and the political landscape.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

High court dismisses challenges against adding VAT to UK private school fees

The judges noted that adding 20% to private school fees would not have been possible under EU law, highlighting how Brexit has influenced UK policy freedom.
UK politics
#gibraltar
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago
UK news

UK agrees post-Brexit deal over Gibraltar

UK and EU agree on Gibraltar's post-Brexit status, easing border controls.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago
UK news

Lammy holds Gibraltar talks ahead of potential EU deal

Gibraltar's post-Brexit agreement discussions are continuing, with a focus on border regulations and EU relationship.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

The Guardian view on Labour's spending review: the chancellor tightened belts and loosened seams | Editorial

Labour's spending review risks being populist slogans lacking substantive solutions.
Asylum savings are uncertain; NHS increases fall short of historical norms.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Politics can destroy relationships just ask Sarah Vine and Michael Gove | Emma Brockes

The stress of Brexit and political dynamics significantly impacted the marriage of Sarah Vine and Michael Gove.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Italy's citizenship referendum could make the country fairer. It's a miracle it's happening at all | Jamie Mackay

Post-Brexit, the author reflects on the struggles of non-EU foreigners in Italy seeking citizenship during a critical referendum.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Why are steel and fishing the only industries politicians care about? What about the ones that make real money? | Zoe Williams

The UK favors a US steel tariff exemption over larger economic interests.
Industries like universities and creative sectors need more attention than steel in policy discussions.
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