Britain’s decision to make unilateral changes to Northern Irish Brexit arrangements have triggered concerns whether it can be trusted on future trade negotiations, opined the European Union’s finance chief Mairead McGuinness. “It does open a question mark about global Britain,… Read More ›
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Japan and Britain sign trade deal
In a significant development which marks Britain’s first big post-Brexit step, Japan and Britain have formally entered into a trade agreement on Friday. Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and UK Trade Minister Liz Truss signed the agreement in Tokyo.
Japan-Uk to negotiate bilateral trade deal today
On Friday, Japan’s Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi stated, he plans on holding talks with British trade minister Liz Truss later today to discuss a post-Brexit bilateral trade deal in the hope to reach a broad agreement. “I will hold talks… Read More ›
EU-Britain trade deal will encapsulate financial services, fisheries, energy and trade in goods: EU Commissioner
On Monday, Ursula von der Leyen, the head of the European Commission stated, any agreement on the European Union’s future relationship with Britain will contain details on financial services, fisheries, energy and trade in goods. “It’s all outlined in the… Read More ›
Complicated migration policy post-Brexit will lead to shortage of skilled workers
On Thursday, a leading employer’s group stated, Britain’s plans to introduce a new system for immigration after Brexit is likely to lead to be complicated and cause a shortage of skilled workers. According to the results of a survey, more… Read More ›
Britain looking to seal trade deal with the United States after Brexit
A trade deal with the United States, located in another continents, is likely to be more expensive than one with its neighbor across the pool. On Wednesday, British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab praised U.S. President Donald Trump and mentioned that… Read More ›
Britain should not go soft on economic crimes post Brexit: TSC
A report from the British Parliament’s Treasury Select Committee (TSC) has called for improving anti-money laundering standards post Brexit. On Friday, a panel of British lawmakers stated, Britain should not go soft on anti-money laundering standards in order to win… Read More ›
UK to maintain financial ties with Switzerland post Brexit
This step is among the few concrete steps the UK government has taken towards mitigating issues revolving around Brexit. On Monday, Switzerland and Britain are scheduled to sign an agreement which will the continuance of their trade on preferential terms… Read More ›
Brexit divorce deal almost within grasp: sources
This is coming from diplomats who were present at the negotiations. According to two sources present at the meeting where Brexit negotiations are being discussed, a divorce deal with Britain is “very close” to being realized. Both sides are pushing… Read More ›
Britain’s financial regulations are likely to become tougher post Brexit: KPMG
While some sections of the Eurosceptics are pushing to loosen lending rules, KPMG expects that Britain’s FCA and the Prudential Regulation Authority at the Bank of England will in fact tighten and enhance rules governing finance. In a report released… Read More ›