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Queen Elizabeth II approves government's Brexit bill
Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday formally approved the landmark law facilitating Britain's departure from the European Union at the end of this month.
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Brexit bill clears UK parliament, set to become law
In a series of votes, the elected lower House of Commons rejected five amendments and sent the bill back to the Lords, who agreed to back down. Royal assent could be given as early as Thursday.
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UK PM raises visas in pitch for post-Brexit trade with Africa
Boris Johnson told African leaders at the start of the first UK-Africa Investment Summit in London that he wanted to make Britain their 'investment partner of choice'.
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As Brexit nears, Johnson pushes for deeper trade ties with Africa
After securing Britain’s departure from the EU, the world’s largest trading bloc, on 31 January, Johnson is keen to develop business ties with countries outside Europe.
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HAJI MOHAMED DAWJEE: Why I can’t talk about #Megxit anymore
Are Harry and Meghan self-indulgent when it comes to hanging on to titles because it seems as though they want the perks of royalty without the responsibilities, asks Haji Mohamed Dawjee.
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British MPs finally approve Brexit deal
Britain is set to end almost 50 years of membership in the European integration project.
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British MPs set to finally seal Brexit deal
Britain's main opposition Labour party, bruised by its worst beating at the polls since 1935, said it would vote against Brexit on Thursday knowing that the battle has been lost.
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Brexit in sight as British MPs scrutinise divorce deal
Lawmakers begin three days of debate on legislation to enshrine Boris Johnson's divorce deal, with few hurdles to its passing expected after he won a comfortable majority at recent elections.
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CARTOON: Impeached and Impaired
By Dr Jack & Curtis.
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EU chief doubts securing post-Brexit trade deal in 2020
Britain is due to leave the European Union on 31 January but will remain in a transitional arrangement until the end of next year while negotiators debate future trade ties.
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Queen admits 'bumpy' year in Christmas message
The 93-year-old monarch, whose husband Philip is receiving treatment in hospital, will use her televised address on Wednesday to reflect on the need for reconciliation.
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PM Johnson wins vote on Brexit deal in time for Christmas
The 358 to 234 vote paves the way for Prime Minister Boris Johnson to deliver on his winning general election promise to "get Brexit done" by 31 January.
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Brexit deal: what's in it
The EU divorce deal before the British parliament on Friday makes a few subtle but potentially consequential changes to the one Prime Minister Boris Johnson struck with Brussels in October. Here is a summary of the accord:
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Britain's new parliament votes on Johnson's Brexit deal
The all-but-certain outcome in the House of Commons will help Johnson meet his winning campaign promise to "get Brexit done" at any cost on 31 January.
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With a 'radical' agenda, Johnson sets sights on quick Brexit
British Prime Mnister Boris Johnson said he would not allow any more 'dither and delay', ruling out any extension beyond 2020 to the transition period to negotiate a free trade deal with the EU, and suggesting he would hold trade talks with other countries at the same time.
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Judith February's 2020 wish for Ramaphosa - to sift the truth
Rampahosa would have the backing of citizens and big business, if he provided an honest and firm rendering of the challenges that face us, writes Judith February.
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WC govt committed to supporting exporters as Brexit looms - Finance MEC Maynier
South Africa currently enjoys preferential trade with the United Kingdom under an agreement with the Southern African Development Community and the European Union.
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Post-Brexit UK will be full of opportunities for SA businesses - Nigel Casey
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson won a larger-than-expected majority in the nation’s elections last week after electioneering on a promise to get Brexit done by the end of January.
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'Brexit election' raises hopes and fears in Northern Ireland
Thursday's snap general became a re-run of the 2016 EU membership referendum in which Johnson championed the Brexit cause.
