Page 13 - Brexit

The French fishermen who could sink Britain's post-Brexit ambitions

The fishing row shows how just one small industry - which plays a tiny economic role but has outsize political influence - can undo Britain's ambitions of landing a wider deal

Brexit: Indian exporters cautious but hopeful ahead of Wednesday vote

India's second and third-largest markets for outbound IT services, which stood at $136 billion in 2018-19, according to Nasscom

Pompeo tries to salvage a post-Brexit Britain alliance amid growing rift

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been touting the prospects of a big new trade deal with the United States that can fill the void of Britain's departure from the European Union on Friday

Brexit Day to be sealed as EU Parliament is set to cast final vote

The EU underlines that the next, thornier phase of the split -- working out a treaty to define the future relationship between the two sides -- is about to begin

PM Boris Johnson signs agreement for Britain to leave European Union

'Today I have signed the Withdrawal Agreement for the UK to leave the EU on January 31st, honouring the democratic mandate of the British people,' Johnson said

Abating uncertainties on trade, Brexit to help global growth: Lagarde

The US also expects the second phase of negotiations for a trade deal with China to begin soon

Boris Johnson's Brexit bill hits hiccup on EU citizens' right to residence

At present EU nationals can register online to confirm their settled status, but receive no physical proof.

Will work 'day and night' for post-Brexit trade deal with Britain: EU chief

European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said that formal talks would begin at the end of February or early March and simultaneously cover a range of issues

UK PM Boris Johnson rejects Scottish call for new independence referendum

Scots voted then by 55 percent to 45 percent against breaking away from the rest of the United Kingdom, and Johnson said Edinburgh had agreed to abide by that decision

PM Boris Johnson calls on public to crowdfund Big Ben Brexit bongs

Some eurosceptic lawmakers have been pushing for a celebratory peal to mark Brexit at 2300 GMT on January 31, despite the tower in which the world-famous bell is housed being closed for repairs

Brexit: Miles to go

The harder part of the negotiations begins

Why equities will remain in favour

The global equity markets overall may prove directionless in 2020, but individual stocks still look capable of powering ahead. Investors will need to focus on stock-picking

After years of delay, House of Commons paves way for Brexit on Jan 31

The MPs ratified the agreement by voting 330 votes in favour to 231

Best of BS Opinion: A Brexit nervous breakdown, PM's Diwali gift, and more

Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces for the day

With clock ticking, British MPs scrutinise Brexit deal to leave EU in time

After his stunning victory in last month's general election, Johnson is expected to have little trouble getting the legislation enshrining his EU divorce terms through parliament

Putin's Russia is 20 years old and stronger than ever. or is it?

While Putin has repeatedly ruled out amending the constitution to allow another term, most recently during his annual press conference, no other option for staying in power, if that's what he does

Amid Brexit preparations, EU chief writes a 'love letter' to express grief

"I know you now. And I love you. For who you are and what you gave me. I'm like an old lover. I know your strengths and weaknesses," European Commission Vice-President Frans Timmermans wrote

Kylie Minogue calls on Britons to visit Australia, forget Brexit woes

Australia has launched a new tourism campaign starring singer Kylie Minogue aiming to attract British tourists fatigued by Brexit to escape on a laid-back Down Under holiday. The three-minute advertisement, which premiered ahead of the queen's televised Christmas Day address in Britain, begins with a primly dressed Minogue apparently at Sandringham, the monarch's country home, before the set disappears to show the pop star on a beach of the same name in Australia. London-based Minogue begins by singing "This year's been tough and confusing, but progress is moving" before antipodean comedian Adam Hills jumps in with "Well, at a glacial pace". "But all of Australia loves you, and we'll never judge you," the 51-year-old former Neighbours star continues. The "Matesong" video later alludes to Brexit again with the lyrics "negotiating tricky trade deals is a shocker". Tourism Australia said the Aus$15 million ($10 million) campaign was its largest investment in the British market for mo

UK MPs back Boris Johnson's deal to 'get Brexit done' by Jan 31 deadline

The lawmakers voted 358 to 234 in favour of the so-called divorce agreement with the 28-member economic bloc, handing Johnson a decisive 124-vote majority

Divorce finally? Britain's new parliament votes on Johnson's Brexit deal

A snap election last week put Johnson's Conservatives in control of parliament and dispelled doubts over whether Britain would become the first nation to leave the European Union.