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British PM Sunak pledges to 'give everything' for new Brexit deal

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Sunday pledged to give everything he has got to fix the lingering problems of Brexit and clinch a new deal with the European Union (EU) that resolves the problematic Northern Ireland Protocol. The protocol, agreed by his former boss Boris Johnson, was struck to prevent a hard border between UK territory Northern Ireland and EU member-state Ireland. However, in practice, it has proved controversial and created a standoff between the UK and EU over a resolution until now, when hopes of a new deal have been revived after intensive talks. I voted for Brexit and I believe in Brexit because it offers vast opportunities for families and businesses across our whole country, writes Sunak in The Daily Telegraph'. He notes that while Brexit was about restoring the UK's sovereignty, the Northern Ireland Protocol had undermined that and created "serious barriers to trade within the United Kingdom, and that is unacceptable". "My job is to seize this ...

UK PM Rishi Sunak set for his biggest political test yet with Brexit deal

Sunak oversaw a diplomatic flurry in recent days, holding meetings with parties in Northern Ireland and with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to lay the groundwork

Rishi Sunak privately drafting plans to rebuild Britain's ties with EU

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has privately asked senior ministers and officials to draw up plans for rebuilding the UK's relations with the European Union after years of acrimony since Brexit

Why state must cede power to communities

The general assumption that states must have a monopoly of power is fundamentally flawed. It is leading to broken societies

UK starting to have second thoughts about Brexit as economy faces recession

More than six years after voting to leave the European Union, the UK is facing a prolonged recession and a deep cost-of-living crisis

As British voters cool on Brexit, UK softens tone towards European Union

The British government on Sunday denied a report that it is seeking a Swiss-style relationship with the European Union that would remove many of the economic barriers erected by Brexit even as it tries to improve ties with the bloc after years of acrimony. Health Secretary Steve Barclay told Sky News I don't recognise the Sunday Times report, insisting the U.K. was still determined to use the Brexit freedoms we have by diverging from the EU's rules in key areas. Switzerland has a close economic relationship with the 27-nation EU in return for accepting the bloc's rules and paying into its coffers. The U.K. government said Brexit means we will never again have to accept a relationship with Europe that would see a return to freedom of movement, unnecessary payments to the European Union or jeopardise the full benefit of trade deals we are now able to strike around the world. But despite the denials, the new Conservative government led by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak wants to restore .

Eager to secure trade deal with India, says UK's Suella Braverman

Home Secretary Suella Braverman has said the UK is eager to secure a trade deal with India to boost both economies and that Brexit has meant that Britain no longer has a Eurocentric mindset towards trade or visas. Addressing a Diwali event organised by UK-based India Global Forum (IGF) in London on Tuesday evening, the Indian-origin Cabinet minister spoke of being a proud member of the British Indian community and hailed the contribution made by the Indian diaspora to British life. In an apparent effort to override her recent controversial remarks about Indians forming the largest group of visa overstayers, the minister said the UK's villages, towns and cities have been profoundly enriched by immigration from India. Naturally, there is an economic imperative for our countries to work together, which is why we are so eager to secure a trade deal, said Braverman. But the boost to our economies is not the only virtue in making our friendship even stronger. We have a shared vision that

From Brexit to Partygate: A timeline of Boris Johnson's chequered career

Johnson's time as prime minister was marred by his handling of the coronavirus pandemic and a steady stream of ethics allegations

UK's job vacancy crisis could last 3-5 yrs brought by Covid, Brexit: Expert

As Britain's economy grapples with the impact of a record number of job vacancies, a labour market expert has warned that the problem may continue for another three to five years

UK to bring new law unilaterally changing post-Brexit trade rules

Britain's government is expected to introduce legislation Monday that would unilaterally change post-Brexit trade rules for Northern Ireland amid opposition from lawmakers

When it comes to making the Budget, India needs to learn from the UK

The setting up of an OBR-like fiscal council has been thwarted by bureaucrats scared of losing turf and being accountable to the evidence

Britain considering return of pound, ounce in post-Brexit measures

Boris Johnson is reportedly set to announce a return to imperial measurements of pounds and ounces as a post-Brexit move away from the metric system to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee next week.

UK confirms plan to change N Ireland Protocol amid tensions with EU

The UK announced its plan to introduce legislation to make changes to the Northern Ireland Protocol amid mounting tensions with the European Union (EU) over post-Brexit arrangements.

Brexit: UK and EU at impasse over changes to Northern Ireland protocol

The two sides have been trying for months to overcome a deadlock over the Northern Ireland protocol, which sets the trading rules for the British region that London agreed before it left the EU

A new indispensable power

No other capital should matter as much to New Delhi as Brussels

Rees-Mogg becomes minister for Brexit opportunities in Johnson reshuffle

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday reshuffled his Cabinet and appointed Jacob Rees-Mogg as the minister for Brexit Opportunities and Government Efficiency.

Boris Johnson tries to change subject from 'partygate' woes

Johnson's opponents accused the government of trying to water down a report that could trigger an attempt to oust the prime minister by his own party

UK Brexit Bill to make it easier to repeal, amend law copied from EU

New legislation would facilitate changes to ensure the regulations better suit Britain, says Boris Johnson's govt.

Major UK firm plan investment surge, easing production challenge: Deloitte

Some 37% of chief financial officers viewed higher capital spending as a priority for 2022.

Battered by Brexit

Considering that there has been little serious debate on Brexit in India this book is to be welcomed