#Brexit

#Brexit

Asylum seekers' return agreements between Ireland and UK are under scrutiny post-Brexit, raising legal obligations and emergency laws including redeployment of 100 gardaí. [ more ]

Accusations of purging Brexit-backing Conservative candidates by Rishi Sunak before the general election.

Split within the Conservative Party on positioning between right-wing and centrist ideologies. [ more ]

A native Londoner defends the city against political and societal criticism. [ more ]

British visitors to the EU face stricter passport rules post-Brexit.

Passports must be issued within 10 years and have at least 3 months validity when traveling to the EU. [ more ]

Millions of Britons face travel chaos due to post-Brexit passport rules

Passports must meet expiry requirements for travel to the EU after Brexit [ more ]

Reform UK faces skepticism in winning Labour voters

Pollsters doubt Reform UK's strength in Labour heartlands [ more ]

David Miliband criticizes the lack of cooperation between the UK and EU on foreign and defense issues. [ more ]

Tory Minister calls MP a 'Brexit zombie' in a heated Commons debate. [ more ]

The Conservative Party's success in forming a broad-based conservative majority despite challenges from the far right is now at risk. [ more ]

Britain's weak leadership, poor economic management, and Brexit led to its decline in global index on good government. [ more ]

The Channel Tunnel, connecting England and France, symbolizes a significant engineering and political achievement, bridging historical divides and highlighting intertwined identities. [ more ]

Macron criticizes migration policies sending immigrants to African countries as a betrayal of European values, warns against over-dependence on other countries for security and trade. [ more ]

France accused of hypocrisy by conservationists over fishing rights post-Brexit dispute with the UK. [ more ]

Former British MEP Sir Graham Watson is running for the European Parliament in Italy, symbolizing a message of acceptance towards British individuals in Europe. [ more ]

The Windsor framework was a significant achievement as Prime Minister and a contrast to his later immigration policy decisions. [ more ]

Theresa May reflects on her time as PM, joking about being remembered for holding hands with Donald Trump and teasing Boris Johnson and Liz Truss. [ more ]

Macron warns against rising nationalism and compares European nationalists to hidden Brexiteers selling public lies. [ more ]

The UK and Turkey are discussing a post-Brexit free trade agreement focusing on the service sector.

UK businesses like Deloitte and Diageo have provided input to shape negotiation objectives for the UK-Turkey trade deal. [ more ]

Ireland benefits from a substantial increase in tax revenues due to customs duties on imports from Great Britain post-Brexit. [ more ]

Brexit has led to economic disaster and bureaucratic disruption, with trade deals promised as substitutes not materializing. [ more ]

The UK government rejected an EU proposal for a post-Brexit youth mobility scheme. [ more ]

The EU is proposing negotiations for a deal with the UK to facilitate mobility for young people aged 18-30 post-Brexit. [ more ]

The Labour government's approach to Europe under Keir Starmer may focus more on the economy than geopolitical factors, with a gradual and nuanced shift rather than a drastic one. [ more ]

Garden centres and nurseries in the UK are stockpiling plants ahead of Brexit checks to avoid potential delays and losses. [ more ]

Import checks on April 30 may lead to food shortages and increased costs for UK retailers and suppliers. [ more ]

British man with Parkinson's disease and his wife, a French national, face post-Brexit immigration rules preventing them from returning to the UK.

The couple's decades of work and tax contributions in the UK were nullified by new immigration regulations requiring a five-year residency prior to Brexit. [ more ]

Rishi Sunak employs divisive strategies to undermine his own party's unity and public support.

Sunak strategically navigates policy positions to avoid alienating various factions within the Conservative party. [ more ]

NFU boss criticizes Conservative ministers for rushing Brexit and not consulting farmers.

Trade deals post-Brexit are undermining UK farms due to lower standard imports. [ more ]

UK government to introduce post-Brexit charges on EU food imports, affecting prices

Criticism from trade groups due to increased business costs and potential rise in food prices. [ more ]

Cameron's role as a 'prime minister for external affairs' is marked by his unique approach and sense of urgency in the Foreign Office.

Cameron's return to government as foreign secretary is seen as an effort to reshape his legacy after the Brexit referendum. [ more ]

Reform UK's candidate believes their pro-Brexit stance could give them an advantage in the by-election.

The Green Party aims to address climate change and social issues in their campaign. [ more ]

Leo Varadkar steps down as Irish Prime Minister for personal and political reasons.

Varadkar made history as Ireland's first openly gay and biracial leader, advocating for equality and modernization. [ more ]

Theresa May is leaving Parliament after 27 years as a lawmaker due to feeling unable to represent her voters effectively, Conservative Party facing challenges in upcoming elections. [ more ]

Theresa May prioritized her constituency even as Prime Minister.

May faced challenges like a snap election and party in-fighting during her tenure. [ more ]

Brexit has led to challenges for EU citizens in the UK, such as issues with citizenship and settled status applications.

The Home Office has tightened the criteria for late applications, resulting in a surge in invalid applications. [ more ]

U.K. trade volumes are 15% lower since Brexit

Express and The Body Shop are preparing for potential bankruptcy [ more ]

Brexit is resulting in a loss of almost 100bn in annual UK exports, leaving the economy worse off than if it had remained in the EU.

Businesses producing sporting goods, toys, jewelry, and medical equipment have been particularly affected by border costs imposed by Brexit, leading to a 30% decrease in trade between 2020 and 2023 compared to if the UK had stayed in the EU. [ more ]

Brexit border checks and delays are impacting food imports and exports, leading to potential food shortages in the UK.

Many businesses may choose to trade elsewhere due to the costs and uncertainty of trading with the UK after Brexit. [ more ]

London mayor warns of chaos for Eurostar passengers due to new border scheme

Automated EU Entry/Exit System will record non-EU national's details and biometric data [ more ]

Kezia Dugdale, the former Scottish Labour leader, admitted to voting for the Scottish National Party (SNP) in the 2019 European elections as a protest against Brexit.

Dugdale's defection from Labour to the SNP in that election highlights the party's electoral humiliations and the ongoing divide over Scottish independence within the Labour party. [ more ]

Privatised water companies in Britain are releasing raw sewage into rivers and seas 300,000 times in 2022 alone.

The author criticizes the Conservative government for ignoring environmental issues and the consequences of Brexit. [ more ]

UK government claims Brexit has led to successes in trade and business, but industry experts dispute these claims.

Issues faced by the UK honey industry highlight the challenges of Brexit for specific sectors. [ more ]

Northern Ireland Assembly set to return after two-year political paralysis.

New agreement on trade between DUP and UK government ratified by House of Commons. [ more ]

Post-Brexit border checks on goods arriving from Europe finally come into effect in the UK, affecting food, plants, and some animal products.

Goods are classified based on risk, with low-risk items exempt from systematic controls and high-risk items requiring health or phytosanitary certification. [ more ]

The DUP has backed a new Brexit deal with the aim of restoring power-sharing at Stormont.

Boris Johnson has criticized the new deal, warning that it could tie the UK to EU trade rules in the future. [ more ]