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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 hour ago

UK steel exports to EU at risk as bloc doubles tariffs and halves quotas

The EU plans to double tariffs and halve quotas on steel imports to curb Chinese imports, impacting UK exports significantly.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
21 hours ago

Nige and Zia set out plan to send Boriswave' traitors to the gulag

Nigel Farage reflects on Viktor Orban's departure and discusses immigration issues during a Reform UK press conference, highlighting dwindling audience interest.
#uk-eu-relations
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

PM embraces Brexit divisions as he seeks closer ties with Europe

Sir Keir Starmer aims for closer EU relations, negotiating alignment on standards and rules, provoking significant political debate on sovereignty and governance.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Labour should hold a referendum on whether Britain should rejoin the EU | Letter

Seeking closer relations with the EU is positive, but a referendum on re-entry is necessary for a genuinely ambitious plan.
Europe politics
fromwww.thelocal.com
1 week ago

UK needs stronger ties with EU due to 'dangerous world', Starmer says

Closer partnership with the EU is essential for Britain's long-term national interest and economic recovery post-Brexit.
EU data protection
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

What is the new EU bill and could it give UK ministers Henry VIII-type powers?

A new bill in Britain will enable dynamic alignment with EU food and drink trade rules, allowing quick implementation without full parliamentary scrutiny.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

PM embraces Brexit divisions as he seeks closer ties with Europe

Sir Keir Starmer aims for closer EU relations, negotiating alignment on standards and rules, provoking significant political debate on sovereignty and governance.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Labour should hold a referendum on whether Britain should rejoin the EU | Letter

Seeking closer relations with the EU is positive, but a referendum on re-entry is necessary for a genuinely ambitious plan.
Europe politics
fromwww.thelocal.com
1 week ago

UK needs stronger ties with EU due to 'dangerous world', Starmer says

Closer partnership with the EU is essential for Britain's long-term national interest and economic recovery post-Brexit.
#eu-membership
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Sadiq Khan urges Labour to campaign on rejoining EU at next election

Sadiq Khan calls for Labour to commit to full EU rejoin in next general election manifesto, citing economic damage from Brexit and global uncertainty.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Dining across the divide: We both agreed Brexit was a disaster - but disagreed about who was responsible for that'

Graham and Katherine share differing views on Brexit and its consequences, highlighting personal experiences and political affiliations.
UK politics
fromThe i Paper
2 days ago

I voted for Brexit. Now I face a red tape nightmare to retire in Spain

Brexit has created significant bureaucratic challenges for British retirees moving to Spain, complicating the relocation process and increasing costs.
EU data protection
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Home Office starts crackdown on EU citizens' post-Brexit rights to live in UK

Post-Brexit residency rights for EU citizens will be removed if they are not continuously living in the UK, raising concerns over data accuracy.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Ten years after Brexit, this is the UK: a divided nation frozen in time | Aditya Chakrabortty

On 23 June 2016, the British voter changed. Before that day, they picked a party, usually red or blue. By that morning, only two tribes mattered: remain or leave.
UK politics
#marmalade
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Labour to back down on foie gras and fur bans to ease EU trade deal

The UK government is breaking its promise to ban foie gras and fur imports due to EU trade deal negotiations.
#journalism
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Government steps in to clarify post-Brexit marmalade naming rules

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues without paywalls, emphasizing the importance of on-the-ground reporting.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
UK politics

More than a dozen Labour MPs back call for EU-UK customs union

The Independent deploys on-the-ground journalists to cover major issues, resists paywalls, and relies on donations to fund reporting across the political spectrum.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Government steps in to clarify post-Brexit marmalade naming rules

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues without paywalls, emphasizing the importance of on-the-ground reporting.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Fears over price rises as twice as many haulage companies going bust since Brexit

The number of haulage companies going insolvent has almost doubled since Brexit, raising concerns over supply chain disruptions and rising food prices.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

It's the silver lining from this terrible age of Donald Trump: he is pushing Britain closer to the EU | Gaby Hinsliff

A global jet fuel shortage may lead to cancelled flights, prompting families to reconsider travel plans.
#citizenship
Europe politics
fromThe Local Germany
1 week ago

Why more and more people are acquiring citizenship in European countries

Citizenship acquisition in EU countries surged by 55% from 2014 to 2024, driven by demographic changes and the impact of events like Brexit.
Europe politics
fromThe Local France
1 week ago

Why more and more people are acquiring citizenship in European countries

Citizenship acquisition in EU countries surged by 55% from 2014 to 2024, driven by demographic changes and the impact of events like Brexit.
Europe politics
fromwww.thelocal.com
1 week ago

Why more and more people are acquiring citizenship in European countries

Citizenship acquisition in EU countries surged by 55% from 2014 to 2024, driven by demographic changes and the Brexit effect.
Europe politics
fromThe Local Germany
1 week ago

Why more and more people are acquiring citizenship in European countries

Citizenship acquisition in EU countries surged by 55% from 2014 to 2024, driven by demographic changes and the impact of events like Brexit.
Europe politics
fromThe Local France
1 week ago

Why more and more people are acquiring citizenship in European countries

Citizenship acquisition in EU countries surged by 55% from 2014 to 2024, driven by demographic changes and the impact of events like Brexit.
Europe politics
fromwww.thelocal.com
1 week ago

Why more and more people are acquiring citizenship in European countries

Citizenship acquisition in EU countries surged by 55% from 2014 to 2024, driven by demographic changes and the Brexit effect.
#reproductive-rights
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Starmer calls for UK to get closer to EU after Trump criticism

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for closer UK-EU ties amid global tensions.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Starmer calls for UK to get closer to EU after Trump criticism

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for closer UK-EU ties amid global tensions.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Ministers were stockpiling French wine before Brexit deadline amid fears of no deal'

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues like reproductive rights and Brexit, emphasizing the importance of accessible news without paywalls.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Fears net zero is next Brexit' as oil crisis fuels political climate divide

Net zero climate goals face opposition similar to Brexit, with claims that it worsens the oil crisis despite strong public support for climate action.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Reeves slips into yoga voice to try to soothe fears over costs of Trump's war | John Crace

The chancellor's economic forecasts are severely impacted by global instability, particularly due to actions taken by Donald Trump.
Barcelona
fromwww.thelocal.es
3 weeks ago

Inside Spain: Pyrotechnic hooligans and dismantling Brexit

Foreign visitors at Valencia's Fallas festival are increasingly engaging in dangerous pyrotechnic activities, leading to police interventions and public safety concerns.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Owners from Great Britain travelling to EU warned over pet passport dodge'

Before Brexit, taking a cat, dog or ferret to the EU was relatively simple: the Pet Travel Scheme meant an animal needed a microchip, vaccination against rabies, a pet passport and, for dogs, there were also requirements concerning tapeworm treatment.
Pets
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Sadiq Khan calls on Labour to pledge to rejoin the EU at next election

London Mayor Sadiq Khan calls for Labour to pledge UK rejoining the European Union at the next general election, citing Brexit's economic, social, and cultural damage.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

In the midst of crisis, what should the PM do next? Be a statesman abroad and courageous at home | John McTernan

Release controversial documents in one massive dump rather than gradually to prevent prolonged media scrutiny and allow stories to cancel each other out.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Brexit has not been good for Britain, Reeves says

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves criticizes Brexit's economic impact and advocates for closer EU alignment to improve trading relations and economic growth.
UK politics
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Gorton and Denton showed Westminster's still afraid to face up to Brexit - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The Rejoin EU Party argues that rejoining the EU is essential to address Britain's economic problems, including higher borrowing costs, cost of living pressures, and underfunded public services.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

UK and EU agree landmark Gibraltar deal over contested Spain border

Gibraltar is set to retain its British sovereignty under a new post-Brexit agreement that will also guarantee free movement across its land border with Spain. The UK government, in conjunction with the Government of Gibraltar, has unveiled a draft treaty with the European Union. This landmark document outlines provisions for a "fluid border" for both people and goods.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Fourth Tory councillor defects to Reform

I am proud to be joining Reform UK as I believe it is the only party serious about fixing the problems facing our country. It is a party that recognises Britain is broken and is offering the bold, common sense plan needed to put it right.
UK politics
UK politics
fromwww.thelocal.com
1 month ago

UK's new passport rules for dual citizens are result of border control in digital age

From February 2026, most British dual citizens must travel to the UK on a British passport or present a paid certificate proving right of abode.
France news
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

Europe, UK seek closer ties a decade after Brexit

Britain and the European Union must cooperate closely on security, economy, defence production, and defending democracies to face growing global instability.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
1 month ago

Europe, UK seek closer ties a decade after Brexit

Britain and the European Union must closely cooperate on security, economy, and defence to deter aggression and build a shared defence industrial base.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.thelocal.com
1 month ago

Europe, UK seek closer ties a decade after Brexit

Britain and the EU must deepen cooperation on security, economy, and defence industry to deter aggression and secure closely bound futures ten years after Brexit.
UK politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

What Is "Chlorine Chicken" and What Does It Have to Do with Donald Trump? More Than You'd Expect.

European visceral opposition to U.S. chlorine-washed poultry symbolizes broader fears about American influence on food standards and post-Brexit trade pressure.
#uk-eu-trade
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Reeves says closer integration with EU is biggest prize' in Brexit shift

Labour intends to pursue closer economic integration with the EU to reverse the worst aspects of Brexit and prioritize nearby trade.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Post-Brexit sales of British farm products to EU drop 37%, farmers' union says

UK agricultural exports to the EU have fallen nearly 40% since 2020, with poultry, beef, lamb, and dairy experiencing significant declines.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Epstein celebrated Brexit and return to tribalism', emails suggest

Jeffrey Epstein celebrated Brexit in emails to Peter Thiel; DOJ-released files allege Mandelson leaked government information and other shocking revelations.
fromThe Walrus
2 months ago

Danielle Smith Might Be Guilty of Treason | The Walrus

I 've been looking back at Brexit through the rear-view mirror of Alberta's runaway referendum train. And I've been studying David Cameron, the British prime minister who called for the Brexit referendum in 2013. Ran a re-election campaign on the promise of one. Was handed a majority government in 2015 in part on the basis of that promise. Ran a campaign to remain in the European Union in 2016. Lost. And then resigned the next day.
UK politics
fromwww.thelocal.fr
2 months ago

Brits now fifth largest immigrant group in France

The data is based on residency permits, so does not include EU citizens, who do not require a permit in order to live in France. The data shows that the largest groups of non-EU foreigners are Algerians (14.7 percent of the non-French population), Moroccans (13.9 percent), Tunisians (7 percent) - this continues a trend seen for many years. Following them are Turks (5.2 percent) and Brits, who now make up 3.9 percent of the residency permit holders in France.
France news
fromwww.thelocal.fr
2 months ago

French parliament considering bill to allow UK-trained doctors to practice in France

Doctors who have done their medical studies in an EU or EEA country can have their professional qualifications recognised in France - but since Brexit that no longer includes the UK. British-trained doctors must now follow the lengthy, complicated and expensive process of all non-EU medics who wish to practise in France - the 'autorisation individuelle d'exercice', which involves up to two years of hospital training and retaking exams to prove their skills.
France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Open goal': Why readers think Brexit should define the next election

Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
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UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Inside Starmer's plan to fight next general election on Brexit divide

Labour plans to make Brexit the central dividing line at the next general election, claiming it reflects public desire for closer EU ties.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

No amount of defections will change the fact that Reform and the Tories are singing the same tunes | John Harris

The Birmingham reggae band UB40 began as a quintessential product of the troubled era when Margaret Thatcher was the UK's prime minister, archly taking their name from the attendance card needed to claim unemployment benefit, and singing songs about life at the sharp end of her rule. Their peak period lasted until the early- to mid-1990s. In 2008, there came a rupture due to management and business disputes rather than anything musical which opened the way to the choice that now confronts
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The pub that changed me: The barman banned me no process, no second chances, no appeal'

It had been trailed for a few months ahead, and I'd sworn off it; the living nightmare that was Brexit was only a few months old and Wetherspoon's Tim Martin was one of its most gracelessly triumphant fuglemen. He could keep his (incredibly cheap) pints and his (superhumanly fast) nuggets. I didn't cave piecemeal as soon as I set eyes on the Royal Victoria Pavilion, renovated, now the world's largest Wetherspoon's, I was overswept by its charm.
Food & drink
#immigration
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Dealing with post-Brexit paperwork pure hell', shipping head tells MPs

Post-Brexit veterinary paperwork and customs bureaucracy have imposed severe delays and costs on British exporters, detaining meat shipments and increasing logistics expenses.
fromBusiness Matters
3 months ago

Jeremy Clarkson dismisses Brexit criticism as farmers' anger grows

"We've been asked to diversify," he said, "and when we try to do that, the local authorities tell us we can't - and that needs addressing."
Agriculture
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

EU demands Farage-clause' in Brexit reset talks with Starmer

EU seeks financial compensation from future UK governments that renege on a post-Brexit veterinary deal; Nigel Farage vows to ignore such clauses.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Draft Farage clause' would ensure EU not out of pocket if Reform UK wins election

The EU demands guarantees that the UK will pay to reinstate border and infrastructure controls if a future UK government withdraws from the Brexit reset SPS/agriculture agreement.
UK news
fromThe Drum
3 months ago

How The Express is making a success of the UK's Brexit-focused news cycle

The Guardian and The Express together captured more than 41% of UK 'Brexit' search traffic, reflecting polarized public interest and strong search optimisation by publishers.
#uk-politics
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Brexit has made everything worse, new poll reveals

British voters say Brexit harmed the UK's economy, immigration, and sovereignty; Gen Z favors authoritarian leaders more, and Europeans would welcome UK rejoining the EU.
Agriculture
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Darragh McCullough: Mercosur could well be the next Brexit - and cause minimal bother to Irish beef

Impartial analysis predicts farm incomes will remain stable; Irish agriculture should diversify beyond traditional markets, learning from post-Brexit adaptations.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Starmer ready for closer alignment with the EU 'in the national interest'

The UK should seek closer alignment with the EU single market when nationally beneficial while maintaining trade deals and not rejoining the customs union.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

What is Keir Starmer doing to push back the populists? Not nearly enough. We have a plan to take them on | Chris Powell

A populist surge threatens democratic norms and demands an urgent, large-scale UK counter-plan to stop Reform UK becoming a credible governing force.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.thelocal.com
3 months ago

'Brexit is not done': How Britons in Europe are still fighting for their rights

Many Britons in EU continue to face unresolved residency and rights problems five years after free movement ended.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Britain's economy has been damaged by Brexit. But what should ministers do about it?

Brexit has lowered trade, investment and living-standards growth, with goods exports and EU market access suffering since 2020, prompting debate over a customs union.
#erasmus
Miscellaneous
fromwww.thelocal.es
3 months ago

EU, UK and Spain agree next step for Gibraltar's Brexit treaty

The EU, UK, and Spain have finalised a legal text advancing a treaty to resolve Gibraltar's post-Brexit status, pending legal review and ratification.
#keir-starmer
fromwww.thelocal.es
4 months ago

Spain proposes short-stay work visa exemption scheme with UK

Bringing in workers to provide services is difficult, it's an obstacle that we want to remove and we are working bilaterally with the British government to allow skilled workers to be brought in to provide services in the United Kingdom,
Miscellaneous
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

An EU-UK mobility scheme work won't erase the violent indifference' against young people. But it's a start | Zoe Williams

Young people have experienced decades of political neglect since 2010, suffering reduced opportunities, heavy student debt, lost mobility, and intergenerational disadvantage.
#customs-union
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Come with me to Jacob Rees-Mogg's house. The Brexiters are rattled and it shows | Polly Toynbee

Brexit caused deep social divisions, economic harm, and opportunistic politicians continue to exploit renewed debate to rally support while voters bear ongoing consequences.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Britain is stuck with a failed Brexit that neither citizens or leaders want. Here are three ways to fix that | Stella Creasy

Brexit caused severe economic damage and requires decisive government action and major changes to UK–Europe relations, not illusions about easy fixes or immediate rejoining.
fromThe Local Germany
4 months ago

German president urges European 'self-confidence' on UK state visit

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier made a rallying cry for Europe's future global competitiveness at a City of London banquet, as he wrapped up the second day of his UK state visit. Addressing guests inside the historic Guildhall in the British capital's financial district on Thursday, Steinmeier urged the continent to adopt some of the so-called Square Mile's innovative "spirit" to counter a narrative of decline.
Germany news
fromARTnews.com
4 months ago

British Ghanaian Artist Denounces 'Fuss' After His Pan-African Flags Replace Queen Elizabeth Portrait

the social and political climate of recent times; the rise of nationalism within the global West and tensions surrounding moments such as the United Kingdom's leave 'Brexit' vote in 2016. Meanwhile, the African Union's passport programme (also established in 2016) moves towards the opening of boarders across a unified African continent.
Arts
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

What we're reading: Geoff Dyer, Andrew Michael Hurley, Marcia Hutchinson and Guardian readers on the books they enjoyed in November

I finally got round to Thoreau's Journal. It is determinedly down-to-earth and soaring, lyrical and belligerent, humane and cantankerous. Walt Whitman thought Thoreau suffered from a very aggravated case of superciliousness, but as Walt also said (of himself) the Journal of this brooding, solitary figure is great; it contains multitudes. I've also been reading Xiaolou Guo's My Battle of Hastings. Having moved to Britain and switched to writing in English, the Chinese writer and film-maker
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UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Net migration is plummeting. Why can't Labour say so? | Heather Stewart

Net migration plunged 69% from 649,000 to 204,000 as post‑Brexit and post‑pandemic policy responses and rising international student enrolment drove extreme volatility.
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