The British parliament has begun a 5-day debate on the Brexit deal. Philip Hammond, Britain’s Chancellor of the Exchequer, made it lucid that leaving the European without a deal is not in Britain’s best interest. He however did not elaborate… Read More ›
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Number of Britons applying for Irish passports ride dramatically ahead of fast approaching Brexit
Anybody born in Northern Ireland, or who has an Irish parent or grandparents, is entitled to an Irish passport. In 2018, the number of British citizens applying for Irish passports has risen by 22% – a rise of more than… Read More ›
Rising risks of ‘managed’ Brexit: senior British Minister
If British Prime Minister Theresa May does not win sufficient support for her Brexit deal from Brussels, the likelihood of a managed disorderly exit from the EU is likely to rise. According to a senior British minister, British Prime Minister… Read More ›
Lack of clarity in Brexit has significant consequences for airlines industry
The leadership challenge faced by British Prime Minister Theresa May will have serious consequences for Brexit, including its extension or cancellation. Alexandre de Juniac, the head of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has stated, the leadership challenge to British… Read More ›
UK open to a trade deal with U.S.
Brexit allows Britain to have an independent trade policy. A framework for a trade agreement with the U.S. has already been laid. Following U.S. President Donald Trump’s statement saying U.S.-U.K trade could be potentially hit due to Britain’s trade arrangements… Read More ›
Tories to back May’s Brexit deal if timetable for departure is tabled: The Times
The Tories are pushing for a Canada-style agreement. As per a report from The Times, Brexiteers “will back British Prime Minister May’s deal if she says when she’s quitting”. The Times report states the Tories are likely to soften their… Read More ›
EU-Britain agrees on declaration on their future ties
Much of the noise coming out of Britain was in this general direction. This draft declaration could potentially stymie headwinds for British Prime Minister Theresa May. On Thursday, as per an official from the European Union with knowledge of the… Read More ›
Rolls Royce continuing with Brexit contingency plans: CEO Warren East
Rolls Royce is focusing its efforts to continue doing business irrespective of the manner Britain departs the EU. On Friday, Britain’s airplane engine maker Rolls-Royce stated, it was continuing with its contingency plans vis-a-vis Brexit. The development comes midst growing… Read More ›
France preparing to install transport and customs measures as a failsafe to Brexit deal
With 4 lawmakers resigning from British Prime Theresa May’s government, the draft Brexit-deal is in peril. On Friday, French Transport Minister, Elisabeth Borne stated, France is preparing various measures, including those dealing with customs checks and controls at ports, in… Read More ›
Brexit Minister’s resignation deals a body blow to the British Pound
Following the resignation of Britain’s Brexit minister Dominic Raab, the forex, derivatives and money markets are seeing a bloodbath. Following the resignation of Britain’s Brexit minister Dominic Raab in protest of Prime Minister’s draft Brexit deal, the pound nose dived… Read More ›