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It's Brexit, stupid: the appeal of Boris Johnson
The former foreign minister and ex-London mayor is accused of lying, incompetence and using divisive rhetoric, and also faces questions over his colourful...
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Boris Johnson launches leadership bid: We leave EU on 31 Oct deal or no deal
Prime Minister Theresa May is due to resign on Friday having failed to deliver Brexit on time.
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May to agree departure after latest Brexit deal bid
The government has said lawmakers will be able to debate and vote on the Withdrawal Agreement Bill, the legislation required to enact May’s Brexit deal, in the week starting 3 June.
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British PM eyes final Brexit battle in June
After talks with opposition Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn on Tuesday evening, May announced that MPs would vote on legislation to implement the Brexit deal in the week starting 3 June.
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UK PM congratulates ANC’s Ramaphosa over election win
Taking to Twitter, May has described the polls this week as an "election success" and says she looks forward to working with Ramaphosa and the country to build a better future for the both nations.
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EU rich-poor divide widens but still a worldwide low
The internationally accepted Gini coefficient formula that measures income disparities gives the 28-nation EU, as a whole, one of the best rankings in the world for equality, alongside that of Canada.
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No-deal Brexit 'day after day more likely' - EU's Barnier
The EU's chief negotiator warned that if Theresa May cannot get this withdrawal agreement past the House of Commons, then there are only two other options available before London leaves the union on or shortly after 12 April.
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EU urges May to seize Labour opening as way out of Brexit impasse
EU officials are still urging her to grasp an offer from the Labour opposition to break an impasse over the terms of Britain’s EU exit.
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Game over for gamers? UK studios count Brexit costs
UK developers have been quietly churning out video games like the urban crime smash series for decades to great critical acclaim - and commercial gain.
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British MPs seek greater control of Brexit
The Conservative leader is seeking to salvage her agreement but critics say it is time for parliament to take greater control to avoid possible catastrophe.
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British PM turns to Brexit 'Plan B'
Britain will leave the European Union on 29 March without a deal unless MPs can force a delay or get their act together in time and come up with an alternative plan that Brussels is also happy with.
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EU says Britain must hold European elections if no Brexit before 2 July
Britain is due to leave the EU at midnight of 29th March, but the British parliament has rejected a withdrawal agreement Prime Minister Theresa May negotiated with the EU.
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Dutch say Britons must apply to stay if no Brexit deal
The Dutch move is aimed at calming fears of chaos for people and businesses in the event that there is no withdrawal agreement for Britain to leave the bloc on 29 March.
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The short, sharp shock of no-deal Brexit
The possibility of Britain breaking off from its main trading partner without any arrangements in place are growing as the 29 March exit date nears.
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France, Britain agree action plan on migrant Channel crossings
Attempts to cross the English Channel have been increasing since October, with authorities on both sides struggling to stop them.
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UK to spend over £100m on ferries to cope with no-deal Brexit
Extra ships will be needed to work new routes across the Channel in the event that the main French terminal of Calais and Britain’s Dover and Folkestone are clogged up by customs checks.
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Ireland unveils 'stark' contingency plans for no-deal Brexit
Ireland on Wednesday disclosed its first major set of contingency plans in case Britain crashes out of the European Union without a withdrawal deal, including possible emergency measures to avoid any shortages of medicines and food.
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UK restaurant closures surge as consumers lose appetite to spend
Restaurant chains such as Carluccio’s, Prezzo, Jamie’s Italian and Strada have closed outlets in the last year, and there are few signs of any pick-up in demand.
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New Brexit vote would 'break faith' with British, says May
May will state her opposition to a second Brexit referendum on Monday, telling parliament such a vote would “break faith” with British people and do “irreparable damage” to politics.
