In a statement Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said, Denmark will significantly increase its defence budget and aims to slash its dependence on Russian natural gas following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Denmark aims to increase its defence spending gradually to… Read More ›
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Activist investor Amber Capital set for showdown with French publishing giant Lagardere
On Tuesday, activist investor Amber Capital is set to face one of its biggest test in its high-stakes bid to shake up governance at media and publishing firm Lagardere. Shareholders are set to vote as they attempt to revamp the… Read More ›
Brexit casting huge shadow over Britain’s Dec. 12 elections
According to an opinion poll that was published on Saturday, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Conservative Party is enjoying its highest levels of support since 2017. Johnson called for snap snap polls in Britain to end three years of disagreement… Read More ›
Britain’s House of Commons approves Boris Johnson’s snap elections
The snap election gamble could see Johnson’s political career in the same place as that of his predecessor Theresa May. With just two days to go before Brexit’s deadline of October 31, Boris Johnson’s “do or die” promise to deliver… Read More ›
The UK will leave the EU with Johnson’s deal: Downing Street source
The assertion from Downing Street comes at a time when there is increasing speculation of an election before Christmas. As per a senior source from Downing Street, the UK will ultimately leave the European Union on terms set out by… Read More ›
The United Kingdom’s economic fate hangs in the balance as British parliament faces 2 crucial votes
Boris Johnson, who has been the face of the 2016 referendum campaign, now faces an unenviable position of keeping his “do of die” pledge and ensuring Brexit in just 9 days. Defeat in either of the two votes places him… Read More ›
Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal faces stormy clouds in parliament
For Johnson, passing the deal is a do-or-die situation: he has banked on the phrase repeatedly, saying he will get the deal through by October 31, no matter what. On Saturday, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s last-minute plan to secure… Read More ›
Britain clinches Brexit agreement
The keys to the deal lies with the DUP, which provides critical support to Johnson’s government. On Thursday, in a historic development, at the very last minute, Britain has managed to clinch a Brexit deal with the EU. However, British… Read More ›
British parliament to vote on May’s diluted Brexit package today
May’s floundering efforts to get her Brexit deal approved has resulted in a few diplomats opining that Britain was most likely headed for chaotic tumble out of the EU. The bloc is likely to push ahead with contingency preparations next… Read More ›
Theresa May reneging on UK government commitments on Irish backstop
Making commitments and reneging on them appears to be part of the unscripted, Shakespearean Brexit drama that is threatening to ravage the British economy. A second referendum seems increasingly more inviting given the prospects of increased clarity that will stem… Read More ›