Page 25 - Latest Updates on Brexit
British PM Theresa May to present 'new, bold offer' in Brexit Bill
Corbyn said he would be willing to consider a new offer, including for example new legislation that entrenched workers' rights in law.
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Theresa May steps down, to resign as UK's Conservative leader on June 7
She stepped down after failing to win over her ministers with a revised strategy over her plans for the UK's withdrawal from the European Union
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Pro-EU lawmakers seek to block no-deal Brexit by stopping govt funds
Senior veteran Conservative lawmaker Ken Clarke added his influential weight to their bid, saying he would vote for the amendment
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Seafood exporters upbeat on UK post Brexit, view it as 'fairer' than EU
In 2016, the EU had toughened its inspection norms for aquaculture products from India
 "Seafood exporters upbeat on UK post Brexit, view it as 'fairer' than EU")
New anti-Brexit party 'Renew' plans roadmap to restore Britain in EU
The party's first major challenge will be to contest the local elections scheduled for May this year, with the next General Election due in 2022
Brexit: EU's Michel Barnier 'not optimistic' of avoiding a no-deal outcome
The EU negotiator also said discussions about alternatives to the backstop could not begin until Britain had approved the divorce deal struck with Johnson's predecessor Theresa May late last year
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UK stands to lose $16 bn on EU exports in case of no-deal Brexit: UN
The economists said "this is a conservative estimate," since it only takes into account the raising of tariffs from the current zero percent that Britain pays on exports within the EU
 "UK stands to lose $16 bn on EU exports in case of no-deal Brexit: UN")
UK's new immigration system to place English language skills higher
Along with English language proficiency, educational qualifications and work experience are some of the other factors that are likely to be at the heart of a new immigration system
Britain must come out of the EU on October 31, says Boris Johnson
Johnson said this in a speech in Wakefield in northern England
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What no-deal Brexit means for Britain: Shortage of fuel, food and medicine
A government source blamed the leak on an unnamed former minister who wanted to influence negotiations with the EU
 "What no-deal Brexit means for Britain: Shortage of fuel, food and medicine")
UK's democracy in practice
Its principles were witnessed during the Brexit debate
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UK PM urges EU leaders to end opposition to renegotiate terms of Brexit
Johnson, who took office late last month, says he wants to leave the European Union with a deal but insists the current terms are unacceptable
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Boris Johnson officially becomes UK PM with no ifs or buts' Brexit promise
The 55-year-old former foreign secretary and London Mayor laid out his vision as Prime Minister in his first speech on the steps of Downing Street after a meeting with Queen Elizabeth II
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Northern Ireland can stay with bloc in custom union after Brexit: EU
Ireland and the EU have called for any Brexit agreement to avoid a hard border including customs checks, in order to protect the 1998 Good Friday agreement
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Best of BS Opinion: The importance of exports, the power of youth activists
Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces for the day
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EU rejects UK's request for talks as Johnson insists on no delay in Brexit
The European Commission said that Johnson's new Brexit proposals do not provide any basis for finalising a separation agreement, according to Sky News
Brexit minister suggests Britain is open to compromise in EU talks
Barclay reiterated Prime Minister Boris Johnson's latest plans for a managed withdrawal from the bloc on October 31 were "a broad landing zone" ahead of "intense negotiations in the coming days"
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Brexit: UK Parliament to decide the fate of Boris Johnson's deal today
The UK's 650 members of Parliament will convene in Westminster for only the fourth Saturday sitting since World War II to decide whether to endorse the Brexit agreement Johnson struck with EU
Britain to remain economically reliant on foreign workers for decades
Even if it succeeds in eventually extricating itself from the EU, the UK can ill-afford to raise the drawbridge to overseas workers
'Good progress' towards post-Brexit transition deal with EU: Officials
The talks have focused on reaching agreement on the transition phase, during which Britain will follow EU rules
