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Johnson challenges lawmakers to deliver Brexit
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson challenged lawmakers to deliver on the Brexit vote and not thwart his plans to take Britain out of the European Union on October 31.
EU's Barnier not optimistic about avoiding a no-deal Brexit - Sunday Telegraph
The European Union's top Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier said he was not optimistic about avoiding a no-deal scenario as the EU could not meet Britain's demands that the backstop for the Irish border is removed from the withdrawal agreement.
Tusk: Domestic politics could drive Britain out of EU
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson might decide to go for Brexit at all costs, just to settle domestic political issues, European Council President Donald Tusk said on Friday.
France to run no-deal Brexit dress rehearsal - minister
France will test run for a month measures it has prepared for Britain's exit from the European Union so that companies are fully prepared ahead of Britain leaving at the end of October, including if it goes with no withdrawal deal, a government minister said on Friday.
Brexit planning has cut productivity of UK firms - Bank of England
The Brexit process has cut the productivity of British companies by between 2% and 5% since the 2016 vote to leave the European Union, according to a research paper published by the Bank of England on Friday.
UK farmers call for import tariffs on agricultural products in no-deal Brexit
Britain's National Farmers Union wrote to Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday calling for import tariffs on eggs, some dairy products, horticultural products and grains if Britain leaves the European Union without a trade deal.
Brexit: Johnson faces mounting legal, political, diplomatic challenges
Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Brexit plan was facing mounting legal, political and diplomatic challenges on Friday as Ireland accused Britain of being unreasonable and former British leader John Major sought to stop the suspension of parliament.
Factbox: Government ensnared in court battles over suspending parliament
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's decision to suspend parliament for more than a month before Brexit is being challenged in three court cases that will be heard over the next month.
EU leaders can see 'rough shape' of what is needed on Brexit - Johnson
Leaders of the European Union can see the "rough shape" of what needs to be done to help Britain and Brussels agree a new Brexit deal, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Friday.
Brexit endgame: It's Johnson vs parliament in historic showdown
After more than 1,000 days of political brawling, hordes of headlines and dizzying lurches in sterling, the battle of Brexit enters the endgame.
How do you stop a no-deal Brexit? Change the law, or change the government
British lawmakers will next week pull the trigger on their plans to stop Prime Minister Boris Johnson leading the country out of the European Union without an exit deal.
Johnson says lawmaker attempts to stop no-deal Brexit make it more likely
Lawmakers who are seeking to block a no-deal Brexit are making it more likely that Britain leaves the European Union without a deal, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Friday.
Worries mount for UK businesses and consumers as Brexit crisis builds - surveys
Confidence drained away from British businesses and consumers in August as the Brexit crisis deepened, according to surveys that suggested the political ructions were taking an increasing toll on the economy.
Labour plans to use parliament to thwart no-deal Brexit
The opposition Labour Party said on Thursday it would trigger an emergency debate in parliament next week to try to stop Prime Minister Boris Johnson taking Britain out of the European Union without a withdrawal deal.
From Magna Carta to Brexit: 800 years of constitutional crises in Britain
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson faces accusations of triggering the biggest constitutional crisis in decades after he announced that parliament would be suspended for around a month shortly before the country is due to leave the European Union.
EU will not budge if it thinks Brexit can be stopped - Johnson
The European Union will not give Britain the divorce deal it wants if it believes that Brexit can be stopped, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Friday.
Brexit: Northern Irish court sets September 6 for challenge to parliament suspension
A legal challenge seeking to place an interim block on British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's order to suspend parliament will be heard in a Northern Irish court next week, a judge said on Friday.
Johnson: 'movement under the keel' in Brexit talks - ITV reporter
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Friday there was "movement under the keel" in negotiations with the European Union on Brexit, an ITV reporter said.
Britain's banks face 25% earnings hit from no-deal Brexit - Citigroup
Britain's banks face a hit of up 25% to their earnings if Britain crashes out of the European Union without a deal, analysts at Citigroup said in a research note.
EU's 'door remains open' to UK Brexit proposals
The European Union insisted on Friday that it remains open to any concrete proposals from the British government on alternatives to Irish border backstop arrangement.
Show us viable backstop alternatives ASAP, Ireland's Coveney tells Raab
Irish Foreign Minister Simon Coveney urged his British counterpart on Friday to bring forward any viable alternatives to the backstop as soon as possible, his spokesman said following a 45-minute meeting between the pair.
All staff evacuated from Toyota headquarters, no one hurt in fire
All staff of Toyota Motor Corp were evacuated after a fire broke out on Friday at the company's headquarters in western and no one was injured, a spokeswoman said.nL3N25Q2TZ
Toyota won't build cars at UK factory the day after Brexit
Japan's Toyota will not build cars at its British factory the day after Britain leaves the European Union as part of plans to handle any disruption from a potentially disorderly Brexit.
No-deal Brexit will happen on October 31 if there is no backstop agreement - Maas
Germany expects Britain to crash out of the European Union on Oct. 31, Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said on Friday.
UK government pleased with initial Scottish court Brexit ruling - spokeswoman
The British government said it was pleased that a Scottish court had decided not to grant an interim injunction against Prime Minister Boris Johnson's decision to suspend parliament next month.
EU should not let itself be scared into Brexit renegotiation - Merkel ally
The European Union should not let itself be pressured into Brexit renegotiations following British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's decision to order the suspension of parliament for almost a month, a senior German conservative said on Thursday.
'Where do I go?' EU citizens face legal limbo after decades in Britain
Anna Amato was just two when she moved to Britain from Italy with her parents 55 years ago.
Former PM Major joins legal action to block Johnson suspending parliament
Former British Prime Minister John Major has asked to join legal action to try to block current Prime Minister Boris Johnson from suspending parliament before Brexit.
UK says it will hold twice-weekly Brexit talks with EU officials
British negotiators will hold twice-weekly talks with European Union officials next month in an attempt to rework the Brexit agreement that Britain's parliament has repeatedly rejected, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Thursday.
Ireland says Britain 'totally unreasonable' in Brexit backstop dispute
Ireland accused Britain of being "totally unreasonable" over Brexit on Friday, saying London had not made credible proposals to replace the Irish border backstop. But the British government insisted it had offered ways of solving the key sticking point.
Still time to block no-deal Brexit - senior UK lawmaker
A Conservative lawmaker at the centre of legislative efforts to block a no-deal Brexit on Oct. 31 said he still believed there was time to succeed, despite Boris Johnson's suspension of parliament.
Scottish Conservative leader Davidson quits, citing Brexit and family
Ruth Davidson quit as leader of the Conservative Party in Scotland on Thursday, delivering a blow to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson after she led a resurgence for the party in Scotland during her eight years in charge.
Corbyn to try on Tuesday to stop parliament shutdown
British Labour opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn said politicians would try to stop Prime Minister Boris Johnson's planned extended shutdown of parliament as soon as they returned to Westminster after their summer break.
UK economy weakest since 2012 as Brexit fears mount - survey
A gauge of Britain's economic health slumped to an almost seven-year low in August, dragged down by deepening pessimism among services companies, retailers and consumers who expect inflation to rise sharply as the Brexit crisis escalates.
EU ministers warn against no-deal Brexit
European Union ministers on Thursday urged Britain to choose an orderly Brexit, with some openly expressing concern that Prime Minister Boris Johnson's move to suspend parliament increased the risk of a chaotic split.
No-deal Brexit risk rises to 35% - JPMorgan economists
There is now a more than one-in-three chance that Britain leaves the European Union on Oct. 31 without a deal in light of Prime Minister Boris Johnson's move to suspend parliament, economists at U.S. investment bank JPMorgan said on Thursday.
Conservatives to call election in November - Northern Irish blog, citing sources
Britain governing Conservatives intend to call an election in November, Conservatives have told senior sources at northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), the editor of the Unionist Voice blog said on Thursday.
Next week is last chance for parliament to have a say on Brexit - MP Gauke
Next week will be the British parliament's last chance to ensure it has some control over the Brexit process before a possible no-deal exit, Conservative lawmaker David Gauke said.
EU will protect people, firms, Irish peace in all Brexit cases - Barnier
The European Union's Brexit negotiator said on Thursday that the bloc would protect its citizens, businesses and peace in Ireland "in all circumstances".
Merkel has no Brexit update, says up to Brussels and London to talk
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Thursday she had nothing new to report on Brexit but that she expected the European Commission was working on the issue.
Johnson's envoy brought no new ideas on backstop, Guardian reporter cites EU diplomat
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Europe adviser brought no new ideas on the Irish border backstop to meetings in Brussels, a Guardian reporter cited a European Union diplomat as saying.
Scottish court hearing on legality of parliament suspension due on Thursday
A hearing will take place in a Scottish court on Thursday over a bid to determine the legality of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's decision to suspend parliament ahead of a possible no-deal Brexit.
Labour Party tells Johnson - 'Bring it on'
The finance chief of Britain's main opposition Labour Party said they are still open to calling a vote of no confidence in Prime Minister Boris Johnson's government and would welcome the chance of a general election.
Resigning Scottish Conservative leader calls for respect to heal Brexit UK
The unity of the United Kingdom depends on mutual respect that has been lacking in political debate over Brexit, resigning Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson said on Thursday.
Dutch minister: Brexit talks with Britain have not bridged divides
Dutch Foreign Minister Stephan Blok said that serious talks took place in Brussels between the EU and Britain on Wednesday but that the sides have not managed to bridge divisions on Brexit terms.
UK government enforcer in upper house quits over parliament suspension
The British government's enforcer in the upper house quit on Thursday in protest at Boris Johnson's suspension of parliament, saying it risks undermining parliament at a critical time in the country's history.
UK says it is now up to EU - Insist on 'vassalage' and we leave without a deal
Britain's leader of the House of Commons Jacob Rees-Mogg said on Thursday it was now up to the European Union to decide if they were prepared to renegotiate a "reasonable" Brexit deal or force Britain to leave without a agreement.
Queen did not challenge suspension of UK parliament - Rees-Mogg
Britain's Queen Elizabeth did not question the government's request to suspend parliament for over a month ahead of Brexit, House of Commons Leader Jacob Rees-Mogg said on Thursday.
UK opposition Labour Party will seek emergency debate on Brexit next week
Britain's opposition Labour Party will seek an emergency debate on Brexit next week, the party's trade spokesman Barry Gardiner said on Thursday, outlining plans which could give them an opening to pass legislation to block a no-deal Brexit.
Johnson to suspend parliament before Brexit, opposition denounces 'coup'
Prime Minister Boris Johnson will suspend Britain's parliament for more than a month before Brexit, enraging opponents and raising the stakes in the country's most serious political crisis in decades.
Legal campaigner Miller asks courts to block UK parliament suspension
Legal campaigner Gina Miller said on Wednesday she will ask the courts to block Prime Minister Boris Johnson's decision to suspend Britain's parliament for more than a month before Brexit.
Conservatives' Scotland leader Davidson set to quit - media reports
Ruth Davidson, leader of the Conservative Party in Scotland, is set to quit due to political disagreements with Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the pressures of being a new mother, British media reported on Wednesday.
Former finance minister Hammond says move to block no-deal Brexit will have to be next week
British lawmakers who want to stop a possible no-deal Brexit will have to take action next week, former finance minister Philip Hammond said on Wednesday after Prime Minister Boris Johnson moved to suspend parliament from late September.
Deutsche Bank still sees 50:50 chance of no-deal Brexit
Deutsche Bank on Wednesday retained its estimate that there is a 50:50 chance Britain will crash out of the European Union without a deal with Brussels following Prime Minister Boris Johnson's move to suspend parliament.
EU's softer tone a ploy to sidestep blame in case of a no-deal Brexit
The European Union has softened its tone on Brexit in recent days, but officials and diplomats say this is more likely an attempt to sidestep blame in a worst-case outcome than a shift to accommodate Boris Johnson's demands.
UK petition to stop parliament suspension exceeds 450,000 signatures
A petition opposing Prime Minister Boris Johnson's decision to suspend parliament for a month in the run-up to the planned Brexit date of Oct. 31 gained more than 450,000 signatures in a matter of hours after Johnson's announcement.
Pound falls as UK parliament suspension to curb ability to avert no-deal Brexit
The pound fell to a six-day low on Wednesday, holding barely above $1.22 as Britain's Queen Elizabeth gave the nod to Prime Minister Boris Johnson's plan to suspend parliament, leaving lawmakers little time to prevent a no-deal Brexit.
Brexit: Ireland will not support removing backstop, says Coveney
Ireland's foreign minister said on Wednesday ratification of the Withdrawal Agreement was the only way to ensure Britain's orderly exit from the European Union and time was too short to renegotiate the Irish border backstop.
Few Britons back month-long parliament break before Brexit - YouGov
Only 27% of British people back the month-long suspension of parliament ordered by Prime Minister Boris Johnson, while 47% are opposed, a snap poll conducted on Wednesday by market research company YouGov showed.
Britain is reneging on its Irish border pledges - Ireland's Coveney
Britain seems to be reneging on its previous commitments on the Irish border in Brexit talks, Irish foreign minister Simon Coveney said on Wednesday, adding that a no-deal Brexit would only happen if Britain chose to go that way.
Queen approves British parliament suspension
Britain's Queen Elizabeth has approved Prime Minister Boris Johnson's plan to suspend parliament, a statement from the official body of advisers to the Queen, known as the Privy Council, said on Wednesday.
Britain is committed to leaving EU on October 31 - Barclay
The United Kingdom is committed to leaving the European Union on Oct. 31, said British Brexit minister Stephen Barclay on Wednesday, speaking just hours after UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson moved to limit parliament's ability to derail Brexit.
Trump says hard to target Johnson with no-confidence vote
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that it would be difficult for the leader of Britain's opposition Labour party to bring a no-confidence vote against British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, saying, "Boris is exactly what the U.K. has been looking for."
Ireland's Coveney: can't renegotiate Brexit backstop in short time
Ireland's Foreign Minister Simon Coveney on Wednesday said Britain's Withdrawal Agreement could not be renegotiated, especially in the short time ahead of an Oct. 31 deadline for Britain's exit from the European Union.
Corbyn writes to Queen over parliament suspension
The leader of the opposition Labour Party Jeremy Corbyn has written to Queen Elizabeth to express grave concern about Prime Minister Boris Johnson's plan to suspend parliament until Oct. 14th, a party source said on Wednesday.
It's Brexit, not Trump: Germany's export slump mainly caused by Britain
Germany's recent export slump was driven mainly by weaker sales to Britain rather than the broader trade war, data showed on Wednesday, after Brexit had an unusually big impact on Europe's largest economy in the second quarter.
Irish stance on backstop won't change due to UK parliament suspension - minister
Ireland will not change its position on Britain's EU withdrawal agreement or the "backstop" clause after Prime Minister Boris Johnson's reduced the number of days parliament will sit before Brexit, a minister said on Wednesday.
UK tells France to start no-deal Brexit mitigation talks
Britain's Brexit minister, Stephen Barclay, is due to say on Wednesday that Britain and France should immediately begin talks about how to minimise the disruption from a no-deal Brexit.
Explainer: What is a Queen's Speech and why has Johnson called one?
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is calling a Queen's Speech for Oct. 14, a move his opponents say is an attempt to limit opposition to Brexit weeks before the country is due to leave the European Union.
Johnson must be held to account by parliament - Corbyn
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson needs to be held accountable by lawmakers after pushing to increase the amount of time parliament does not sit, the leader of Britain's main Labour opposition party said on Wednesday.
Corbyn asks to meet queen over Brexit - Guardian
British opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn has asked to meet Queen Elizabeth to raise his concerns about Prime Minister Boris Johnson's plans to suspend parliament for longer than normal before Brexit, the Guardian newspaper said.
Timeline - Key dates in Britain's Brexit crisis
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson wants to renegotiate the terms of the country's divorce from the European Union but whether he succeeds or not, he has pledged that Brexit will happen "do or die" on Oct. 31.
DUP says agreement with Johnson's party to be reviewed
The Northern Ireland party that props up British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's government on Wednesday said it supported his decision to suspend parliament but said the move would require a review of the two parties' "Confidence and Supply" deal.
Instant view: Johnson plan to restrict parliamentary time before Brexit
Britain's Boris Johnson will limit lawmakers' opportunities to derail his plans for Brexit by announcing his new legislative agenda on Oct. 14 - his boldest move yet in the push to take the country out of the European Union on Oct. 31.
Johnson's parliament plan is a threat to democracy - Corbyn
Prime Minister Boris Johnson's plan to extend the period during which parliament does not normally sit shortly before Brexit is "an outrage and a threat to our democracy", the leader of Britain's main opposition Labour Party said on Wednesday.
EU Commission urges Britain to present Brexit proposal soon
The European Commission said on Wednesday it wanted to see a concrete proposal from Britain to resolve the deadlock over Brexit as soon as possible, without giving a specific deadline.
Johnson's parliament suspension plan a 'constitutional outrage' - speaker
Prime Minister Boris Johnson's plan to extend the period during which parliament does not normally sit is a "constitutional outrage" designed to stop lawmakers debating Brexit, speaker of the lower house John Bercow was quoted as saying by the BBC.
Labour's Abbott says Johnson aiming for a coup against parliament
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's move to limit lawmakers' opportunity to derail his Brexit plans represents a coup against parliament, Labour home affairs spokeswoman Diane Abbott said on Wednesday.
Johnson says MPs likely to vote on his plans October 21-22
British lawmakers are likely to vote on Prime Minister Boris Johnson's legislative plans on Oct. 21 and 22, Johnson said on Wednesday, setting up a showdown between parliament the prime minister over his Brexit plans.
Johnson says will schedule Queens Speech for October 14
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Wednesday he would schedule a Queen's Speech for Oct. 14 in order to launch new legislation and he denied he was seeking to prevent parliament from obstructing his Brexit plans.
Queen could be asked to suspend parliament on Wednesday - BBC journalist
Britain's Queen Elizabeth could be asked as early as Wednesday to agree to suspend parliament, senior BBC journalist Nick Robinson said on Twitter.
Suspension of UK parliament makes no-confidence vote more likely - MP Grieve
A move by British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to suspend parliament ahead of Brexit makes a no-confidence vote in his government more likely, pro-EU Conservative lawmaker Dominic Grieve said, adding he could back such a motion.
Javid promises more spending, fuels election speculation
New British finance minister Sajid Javid said he will announce higher public spending on health, education and the police next week in order to "clear the decks for Brexit," a move seen by many as preparation for an early election.
UK employers want more staff, but fear shortages as Brexit nears - survey
British employers plan to hire more staff even as they remain pessimistic about the economy in the run-up to Brexit, according to a survey published on Wednesday which showed no sign of a weakening of the strong labour market.
Johnson tells Juncker no Brexit deal if backstop remains
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson told European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker by phone on Tuesday that there was no prospect of a Brexit deal unless the Irish border backstop was abolished, his office said.
Opposition parties unite to try to force PM to seek Brexit delay
Opposition parties said they would try to pass a law which would force Prime Minister Boris Johnson to seek a delay to Britain's departure from the European Union and prevent a potentially chaotic no-deal exit at the end of October.
UK wants 'flexible and creative' fix for Irish border after Brexit - government spokeswoman
The British government is working "at pace to find a wide range of flexible and creative solutions" to run the border with Ireland after Brexit, a government spokeswoman said on Tuesday.
Brexit: Ireland says UK proposals don't come close to replacing backstop
Measures proposed by Britain to replace the "backstop" in its European Union Withdrawal Agreement do not yet come close to what is needed and it is possible that no solution exists, Irish Foreign Minister Simon Coveney said on Tuesday.
Juncker tells Johnson EU support for Ireland is steadfast
EU Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker told Boris Johnson on Tuesday he would look at any concrete proposals the British prime minister had on the Northern Irish backstop but underlined that the bloc's support for Ireland was steadfast.
Javid says he will spend more on services, but keep budget rules
New British finance minister Sajid Javid said on Tuesday he will announce an increase in public spending on health, education and the police on Sept. 4, but he will stick with the budget rules drawn up by his predecessor.
UK advert for post-Brexit EU citizen scheme ruled misleading
A radio ad that said EU citizens living in Britain only needed a passport or ID card to apply online for settled status after Brexit was misleading, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) ruled.
Farage offers Johnson an electoral pact for no-deal Brexit
Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage offered British Prime Minister Boris Johnson an electoral pact if he goes for a no-deal EU exit, but warned that if he tried to fudge Brexit then he would face a battle over every seat at the next election.
Dutch PM Rutte tells Johnson EU remains open to 'concrete proposals'
Netherlands Prime Minister Mark Rutte on Tuesday said he had spoken with his British counterpart Boris Johnson by phone about Britain's likely departure from the European Union on Oct. 31.
Irish finance minister says no-deal Brexit risk growing
Ireland believes the risk of Britain leaving the European Union without a deal is growing, but it has not yet decided whether to base its October budget on that scenario, Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe said on Tuesday.
Corbyn offers to work with Conservative MPs to stop no-deal Brexit
Britain's opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn has written to 116 Conservative and independent lawmakers who have voted against a no-deal Brexit to offer to work together to find a practical way to prevent such an outcome.
UK opposition parties agree to work together to stop no-deal Brexit
Britain's opposition parties said on Tuesday they had agreed to work together to try and prevent a no-deal Brexit, including through passing legislation or holding a vote of no-confidence in the government.
UK opposition will try to change law to force Johnson to seek Brexit delay
British opposition parties will try to pass a law to force Prime Minister Boris Johnson to seek a delay to Britain’s departure from the European Union and prevent a no-deal exit at the end of October, according to a lawmaker.
Changes UK wants in Brexit deal relate to Irish border backstop - Johnson's spokeswoman
The changes Britain is seeking to its divorce deal with the European Union relate to the Irish border backstop and alternatives to that policy should be discussed "without delay", Prime Minister Boris Johnson's spokeswoman said on Tuesday.
EU's Juncker, Johnson to hold phone call on Tuesday
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will speak on the phone on Tuesday, a spokeswoman for Juncker said.
UK would still have to pay its EU budget bill - Moscovici
Britain would still have to honour all its financial obligations made during its membership of the European Union even if a 'no-deal' Brexit occurred, said EU Economics Commissioner Pierre Moscovici on Tuesday.
Johnson says prepared to take Brexit talks down to last minute
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he was prepared to take Brexit talks with the European Union down to the very last minute before the Oct. 31 exit deadline, and if necessary to take a decision to leave without a deal on that day.
Johnson's Europe adviser to visit Brussels on Wednesday - The Telegraph
Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Europe adviser, David Frost, will visit Brussels on Wednesday to discuss alternatives to former Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit plan agreed with the European Union, The Telegraph reported on Monday.
EU should not listen to lawmakers who want to stop Brexit - UK official
EU leaders should pay no heed to British lawmakers who say they can stop Brexit, a senior UK government source said on Monday, repeating Prime Minister Boris Johnson's line that Britain will leave the bloc on Oct. 31 with or without a deal.
Britain must settle EU bill even after no-deal Brexit - EU executive
The European Union expects Britain to honour all financial obligations made during its membership of the bloc even after a no-deal Brexit, a spokeswoman for the European Commission said on Monday.
Australian PM says Johnson convinced him he can deliver Brexit
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said his meeting with counterpart Boris Johnson had left him convinced that the British leader could deliver Brexit, speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a G7 summit.
Irish foreign minister says businesses should prepare for no-deal Brexit
There has been no sign of a breakthrough in Brexit talks and businesses should continue to prepare for Britain to leave the European Union without a withdrawal agreement, Irish Foreign Minister Simon Coveney said on Monday.
Nearly 100 companies move to Netherlands ahead of Brexit - Dutch agency
Nearly 100 companies have relocated from Britain to the Netherlands or set up offices there to be within the European Union due to the United Kingdom's planned departure from the bloc, a Dutch government agency said on Monday.
Trump dangles 'very big' trade deal in front of Brexit Britain
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Sunday said he and President Donald Trump were "gung-ho" about a post-Brexit trade deal but cautioned the United States would be tough negotiators and that he would not rush talks.
PM Johnson says 39 billion pound divorce bill not due in no-deal Brexit
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Sunday that if Britain leaves the European Union without a deal, it will no longer legally owe the 39 billion pound divorce bill agreed by his predecessor Theresa May.
PM Johnson told Tusk - We leave EU on October 31 whatever the circumstances
Prime Minister Boris Johnson told European Council President Donald Tusk that Britain would be leaving the European Union on Oct. 31 whatever the circumstances, a British official said on Sunday after the two met at a G7 summit in France.
U.S.-UK trade deal within a year of Brexit will be tight - PM Johnson
It will be tight to meet the United States' desire to do a post-Brexit trade deal with Britain within a year, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Sunday.
Labour Party says it is offering other parties 'fail safe' way to stop no-deal Brexit
Britain's opposition Labour Party is offering opponents of a no-deal Brexit a "fail safe" procedure in order to stop that outcome, the party's trade spokesman Barry Gardiner said on Sunday.
Trump tells Brexit Britain: We'll have a major trade deal
Brexit Britain will have a major trade deal with the United States, U.S. President Donald Trump told Boris Johnson on Sunday, adding that the new British prime minister was the right man to take his country out of the European Union.
Labour's McDonnell privately says party should campaign to prevent Brexit - report
The finance chief of Britain's main opposition Labour Party has said privately that the party should campaign to prevent Brexit, the Sunday Times newspaper reported http://bit.ly/30xzqCv.
Who would be Brexit's Mr No-Deal? Johnson and Tusk trade barbs
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and European Council head Donald Tusk sparred on Saturday over who would be to blame should Britain leave the EU on Oct. 31 without a divorce deal in place.
Encouraged by Johnson's visit, UK officials now hoping rest of EU agrees to work on Brexit solution
Britain is hoping the rest of the European Union falls in behind France and Germany and agrees to work on solving a deadlock over Brexit, with officials sensing a glimmer of hope after meetings this week, but conscious of the need for a wider consensus in Europe.
Up to Britain to propose Irish border solutions - Germany
It is up to Britain to come up with proposals to solve the issue of the Irish border backstop, a German government spokesman said on Friday.
Le Brexit breakthrough? Europe says 'Nein', 'non', 'no'
After sterling soared and some British newspapers roared at a supposed Brexit victory for Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Europe's power brokers had a more sobering message: the basic divorce deal is not changing.
Dutch PM Rutte - no easy alternative for Irish backstop
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte on Friday said he would be willing to listen to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's alternative plans for the Irish backstop, but said there is no easy solution.
Barnier - EU waiting for 'realistic, operational & compatible' proposals from UK
European Union Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier said he was ready to examine "realistic" proposals from Britain regarding its departure from the bloc, while reiterating the view that the previously agreed withdrawal deal was the best arrangement possible.
Too late for new Brexit deal, France's Macron tells Johnson
French President Emmanuel Macron told Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday that there was not enough time to wholly rewrite Britain's Brexit divorce deal before an Oct. 31 deadline.
Merkel - '30 days' Brexit remarks were meant to highlight urgency
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said she had not given Britain 30 days to find a solution for the so-called Irish backstop but had wanted to highlight how short time was before Britain's planned European Union exit date of Oct. 31.
Britain-EU talks must respect single market integrity, Irish stability - Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Boris Johnson held constructive talks on Thursday and agreed that exchanges between Britain and the European Union in search of a Brexit deal should continue until the end of September, an official in Macron's office said.
Explainer: What is the Brexit backstop alternative paper Johnson praised?
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson referred for the second successive day on Thursday to "an excellent paper" endorsed by pro-Brexit members of parliament proposing alternatives to replace the so-called Irish backstop.
Boris Johnson puts his feet up in Macron's palace
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson may have taken a month to embark on his first trip abroad, but he was quick to make himself at home in President Emmanuel Macron's gilded palace, putting his feet up on the furniture.
EU position on Brexit remains unified - Commission
The European Union remains unified on Brexit, a spokeswoman for the bloc's executive said on Friday, after reports in some UK newspapers suggested British Prime Minister Boris Johnson might have convinced German and French leaders to change their stance.
Pound jumps after Germany's Merkel says Brexit backstop solution possible by October 31
The British pound jumped more than half a cent on Thursday to nearly a one-month high after German Chancellor Angela Merkel said a solution to the Irish border issue could be found before the Oct. 31 deadline for Britain to leave the European Union.
Johnson on Brexit at meeting with Macron
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson met French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday. Following are key Johnson quotes when he spoke alongside Macron just after his arrival:
Irish businesses most exposed to Brexit aren't ready, government warns
Some of the Irish businesses most exposed to the risk of Britain crashing out of the European Union in 10 weeks are not very well prepared, Ireland's government warned on Thursday.
France's Macron: No time to negotiate new Brexit deal
French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday told Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson there was not enough time in the month ahead to negotiate a new Brexit Withdrawal Agreement.
Johnson in Paris: we will not set up border checks in Ireland
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Thursday that under no circumstances would the United Kingdom set up border checks on the boundary between EU member Ireland and the British region of Northern Ireland.
Encouraged by Merkel, Johnson tells Macron: I want a Brexit deal
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson told French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday that he wanted a Brexit deal and believed it was still possible to reach one in time for the Oct. 31 deadline.
France's Macron to Johnson: Britain's destiny is your choice alone
French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday told Prime Minister Boris Johnson that it was for him to choose Britain's destiny and that while a no-deal scenario was not the European Union's wish, the bloc would be ready for it.
'We want detail,' senior EU official tells Brexit Britain
The European Union is seeking detailed proposals soon from London on Brexit, a senior official in Brussels said, as British Prime Minister Boris Johnson pursued efforts to convince the bloc's leaders to change the terms of the divorce.
North Ireland force lacks resources to police hard border in event of no-deal Brexit - chief constable
Northern Ireland's police force does not have sufficient resources to effectively control the border with the Republic of Ireland if checkpoints are reinstated in the event of a no-deal Brexit, its chief said on Thursday.
Miracle needed to solve Irish border problem - Luxembourg foreign minister
A miracle would need to happen for the European Union and Britain to find a solution to the Irish border problem to avoid a no-deal Brexit, Luxembourg's Foreign Minister Jean Asselborn said in remarks published on Thursday.
UK and South Korea to sign post-Brexit continuity trade deal
Britain and South Korea will sign a continuity Free Trade Agreement on Thursday to allow businesses to keep trading freely after Brexit at the end of October, the British government said.
After Germany hints at compromise, France tells UK: no new Brexit deal
German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday challenged Britain to come up with alternatives to the Irish border backstop within 30 days, but French President Emmanuel Macron cautioned there would be no renegotiation of the Brexit deal.
France's Macron says no-deal Brexit would be Britain's fault
French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday said a no-deal Brexit would be of Britain's own making and not the European Union's, adding that any trade pact London cut with Washington would not mitigate the cost of leaving the bloc without a deal.
Merkel: With imagination, Irish 'backstop' issue can be solved in 30 days
German Chancellor Angela Merkel suggested on Wednesday that Britain and the EU could find a solution to the sticking point of the Irish backstop in the next 30 days, a possible signal she is willing to compromise with Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
Johnson on Brexit at meeting with Merkel
Britain wants to do a swift Brexit deal but the "undemocratic" Irish border backstop must be axed in full to prevent a no-deal exit, Prime Minister Boris Johnson told German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday.
Johnson sees ample scope for Brexit deal if backstop goes
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he was confident he could renegotiate Britain's exit from the European Union if the bloc lifted its requirement for a "backstop" to ensure free movement across the border with Northern Ireland.
UK miscounted EU, other immigrants before Brexit vote
Britain has undercounted its long-term immigrants from the European Union by almost a quarter of a million and overestimated how many non-EU students stayed in the country after their studies, statisticians said on Wednesday.
Corbyn invites MPs to meet next week to discuss how to stop no-deal Brexit
UK Labour opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn MP has invited leaders of other political parties and senior lawmakers from across parliament to meet to discuss all tactics available to stop Britain leaving the EU without a deal, Labour said on Wednesday.
Protesters cry 'stop Brexit' as Johnson meets Merkel in Berlin
Protesters cried "stop Brexit" as British Prime Minister Boris Johnson arrived for talks with Angela Merkel at the German Chancellery in Berlin on Wednesday.
No-deal Brexit likely to reduce Britain's power trading liquidity by 10-20%
The liquidity of Britain's short-term power markets is likely to fall by 10-20% if the country leaves the European Union without a deal at the end of October, a senior executive at the EPEX SPOT power exchange told Reuters.
France now sees 'no deal' as baseline Brexit scenario - Elysee source
France believes 'no-deal' is now the most likely Brexit scenario after British Prime Minister Boris Johnson demanded the European Union reopen the divorce deal and drop the Irish backstop, an official in President Macron's office said on Wednesday.
Merkel aims to work out friction-free Brexit with Johnson
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said she would discuss how to make sure Britain's divorce from the European Union is as smooth as possible when she holds talks later on Wednesday with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
EU's Tusk, Johnson to meet in France on Sunday
European Council President Donald Tusk will hold a face-to-face meeting with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson at 1030 GMT on Sunday on the sidelines of a G7 summit in France, Tusk's schedule showed on Wednesday.
UK fast-tracks firms for customs roll as it readies for Brexit
Britain will automatically enrol nearly 90,000 companies in a customs system in order to reduce the risk of Brexit disruption, the government said, its latest attempt to show it can leave the European Union without a deal if necessary.
Germany readies for possible realities, such as disorderly Brexit
Germany is preparing for a no-deal Brexit although Berlin would still prefer an orderly British divorce from the European Union, a German government spokesman said on Wednesday before Prime Minister Boris Johnson meets Chancellor Angela Merkel.
Conservatives take 14 percent point lead over Labour - Kantar poll
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Conservative Party has opened up a 14 percentage point lead over the opposition Labour Party as Johnson's tougher stance on Brexit wins back supporters, according to a poll published on Wednesday.
No-deal Brexit stockpiling counterproductive, hospitals will have what they need - Gove
Britain's National Health Service will have access to what it needs in a no-deal Brexit and any stockpiling is counterproductive, Michael Gove, the minister in charge of coordinating no-deal Brexit planning, said on Wednesday.
Air traffic will not collapse on Brexit - German junior minister
German air transport is prepared for every scenario regarding Britain's planned exit from the European Union, a junior minister said on Wednesday.
German finance minister - Brexit deal will not be changed
German Finance Minister Olaf Scholz said on Wednesday that Britain should not expect changes to the existing Brexit deal, adding that the situation had not changed with the change of government in Britain.
UK abstention from meetings will not block EU business - Commission
Britain's decisions to absent itself from the bulk of European Union meetings remains in line with its current status within the bloc, the EU executive said on Wednesday.
German president - Reopening Brexit talks on backstop unlikely
Germany's president said on Wednesday it was unlikely that negotiations over the so-called Irish backstop, a key point of discord between London and the European Union on Britain's exit from the bloc, would be reopened.
Germany's BDI - British PM irresponsible to call for Withdrawal Agreement to be reopened
Germany's BDI industry association said on Wednesday that British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's call to re-open the Withdrawal Agreement was irresponsible and said German firms had no choice but to prepare for a hard Brexit on October 31.
British PM should have left letter if he wanted results in Berlin, Paris - German lawmaker
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson should not have sent his letter urging the European Union to reopen the Brexit divorce deal if he wanted to achieve results in meetings with European leaders, a senior German conservative said on Wednesday.
German Europe Minister - Northern Ireland peace, EU single market non-negotiable
Peace in Northern Ireland and the integrity of the EU single market are non-negotiable for the EU, Germany's Minister for European Affairs Michael Roth said hours before British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will meet Chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin.
EU rebuffs Johnson's Brexit gambit
The European Union on Tuesday rebuffed Prime Minister Boris Johnson's demand that it reopen the Brexit divorce deal, saying Britain had failed to propose any realistic alternative to an agreed insurance policy for the Irish border.
EU being a bit negative but we will get there on Brexit deal - Johnson
The European Union is being "a big negative" about the prospects of reaching a Brexit deal but it can be done, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Tuesday.
Merkel - Irish border solution possible, but not by reopening Withdrawal Agreement
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Tuesday the EU would think about practical solutions regarding the post-Brexit border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, but not by revisiting the Withdrawal Agreement.
Sterling briefly jumps after Merkel says will think about Brexit backstop solutions
Sterling briefly jumped on Tuesday after German chancellor Angela Merkel said the European Union would think about practical solutions to the backstop, an agreed insurance policy for the Irish border that London wants scrapped.
Britain to 'unshackle' officials from most EU meetings ahead of Brexit
Britain will "unshackle" its officials from most European Union meetings so they can focus on Brexit, reducing attendance by up to half, the Brexit ministry said on Tuesday.
Explainer: A guide to the Brexit backstop, and why there's a UK-EU standoff
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has made a fresh push to drop the so-called Irish backstop from the Brexit deal, renewing a demand the EU has repeatedly rejected.
Ireland disappointed with Johnson's opening Brexit bid - foreign minister
Ireland expressed disappointment on Tuesday at a demand from British Prime Minister Boris Johnson that the Brexit backstop insurance policy for the Irish border be replaced with a pledge.
Johnson digs in on need to change Brexit deal after EU rebuttal
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson wants to reopen the deal to leave the European Union and to replace the Irish border backstop, his office said on Tuesday, stressing the need for a renegotiation even though the EU said a new deal was not possible.
Exclusive: EU contests Johnson letter, says backstop only way to keep Irish border open - document
The European Union "contests" British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's call for the Brexit backstop to be dropped and regrets his bid to scrap a "necessary, legally operative solution" to avoid erecting an Irish border, a document seen by Reuters says.
EU's Tusk accuses Johnson of pushing towards post-Brexit Irish border controls
European Council President Donald Tusk said on Tuesday British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's demands to drop the Brexit backstop came with no "realistic alternatives" and amounted to seeking a return to controls along the sensitive Irish border.
EU executive says Brexit backstop only way to avoid hard border in Ireland
The European Union executive said the backstop option was the only means identified by both London and the bloc to avoid a return to extensive border checks on the island of Ireland after Brexit.
Finnish PM tells Johnson that EU won't reopen Brexit deal
Finland's Prime Minister Antti Rinne told his British counterpart Boris Johnson that the European Union would not renegotiate the Brexit deal, a spokesman for Rinne said on Tuesday.
Fate of Brexit deal in hands of the EU: Conservative chairman
The European Union needs to show flexibility over the Irish border "backstop" because the issue of whether Britain leaves the bloc with or without a deal is now mainly up to Brussels, Conservative party chairman James Cleverly said on Tuesday.
UK plans to end EU freedom of movement immediately in no-deal Brexit
Britain said on Monday it would end European Union freedom of movement rules immediately after it leaves the bloc on Oct. 31 but Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the country would not be hostile to immigration.
Trump and Johnson discuss Brexit, economic issues in call
Prime Minister Boris Johnson and U.S. President Donald Trump discussed Brexit and a U.S.-Britain free trade deal during a phone call on Monday ahead of a Group of Seven summit in France this weekend.
U.S. Senator Schumer says he would oppose any U.S.-UK trade deal imperiling Irish border
U.S. Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said on Monday he would oppose any post-Brexit trade deal between the United States and Britain if it undermined the Good Friday agreement, which helped end three decades of violence in Northern Ireland.
Johnson to EU: Let's replace backstop with commitment to alternative arrangements
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson wrote to European Council President Donald Tusk on Monday to propose replacing the Irish backstop with a commitment to put in place alternative arrangements by the end of a post-Brexit transition period.
Johnson tells Germany and France: do a Brexit deal
Prime Minister Boris Johnson called on France and Germany on Monday to change their position on Brexit and negotiate a new exit deal for Britain, reiterating his stance that he is ready to leave the European Union without a deal if they do not.
EU says ready for no-deal Brexit, 'British would be the biggest losers'
The European Commission said on Monday that the EU was ready for a no-deal Brexit and that Britain would suffer most under such a scenario.
PM Johnson calls on Germany and France to compromise on Brexit
Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday called on Germany and France to compromise on Brexit, cautioning that the United Kingdom would be ready to leave the European Union without a deal on Oct. 31 if necessary.
PM Johnson to deliver Brexit message to Macron, Merkel
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will deliver his message on Brexit to French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel during visits this week, a government spokeswoman said on Monday.
France's Macron to discuss Brexit with PM Johnson on Thursday
French President Emmanuel Macron will meet British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Aug. 22 to discuss Brexit as well as the crises in Iran and Syria, an official from Macron's office said on Monday.
Merkel: We're prepared for any Brexit outcome
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Sunday that she would meet British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday evening to discuss Britain's planned departure from the European Union, adding that Berlin was also prepared for a disorderly Brexit.
No-Deal Brexit document leaked by former minister - UK government source
Documents detailing the negative impact of a no-deal Brexit were leaked by a former minister in an attempt to try and influence the government's negotiations with the European Union, a government source said on Sunday.
Leaked Brexit documents show worst-case scenario - minister
Leaked British government documents warning of the impact of a no-deal Brexit are based on a worst-case scenario, said Michael Gove, the minister in charge of coordinating preparations for leaving the European Union without a deal.
Gibraltar says leaked Brexit warnings out of date and wrong
Leaked warnings about Gibraltar's ability to cope with a no-deal Brexit are wrong and out of date, the British territory said after the Sunday Times reported official planning documents.
Parliament cannot stop Brexit, Johnson to tell Macron and Merkel
Prime Minister Boris Johnson will tell French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel that the Westminster parliament cannot stop Brexit and a new deal must be agreed if Britain is to avoid leaving the EU without one.
Senior UK Conservative lawmaker says he could not back Corbyn-led government
A Conservative lawmaker at the centre of efforts to block a no-deal Brexit said on Saturday he was pessimistic about his chances because he and other party colleagues could not support a caretaker government led by opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn.
Javid aims to take advantage of cheap borrowing - Times
New Chancellor Sajid Javid is looking at how best to take advantage of record-low borrowing costs when he sets out his first budget later this year, according to an interview published late on Friday.
Veteran MPs asked to lead potential anti-Brexit government
Veteran MPs from the ruling Conservative and opposition Labour parties have both said they would be willing to lead an emergency government to halt a no-deal Brexit, the leader of the pro-EU Liberal Democrats said on Friday.
Johnson to meet Macron, Merkel next week - Guardian
Boris Johnson will travel to meet his French and German counterparts on Tuesday and Wednesday next week, in his first foreign engagements since becoming prime minister last month, a Guardian reporter said on Friday.
UK lawmakers opposed to Labour plan should consider no-deal Brexit threat - Corbyn
The leader of the opposition Labour Party, Jeremy Corbyn, said lawmakers who oppose his proposal to lead an emergency government should consider the threat posed to Britain by a no-deal exit from the European Union.
UK government would win no confidence vote says energy minister - Sky News
Prime Minister Boris Johnson's government would win a vote of no confidence put forward by the opposition Labour Party, energy minister Kwasi Kwarteng said on Friday.
Rival plans to stop no-deal Brexit clash, limiting their chances
Opposition parties launched rival campaigns to topple Prime Minister Boris Johnson and stop him taking Britain out of the European Union without a deal, illustrating fractures in the anti-Brexit movement that make neither scheme likely to succeed.
Ireland well-placed to respond to growing no deal Brexit risk - minister
The growing possibility of a no deal Brexit will present a very difficult shock for Ireland but is one its strongly growing economy is well-placed to respond to, Irish Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe said on Thursday.
Some Conservative lawmakers open to Corbyn Brexit talks - Sky
Four senior lawmakers who are opposed to a no-deal Brexit are open to discussing the leader of the opposition's plan to try to bring down Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Sky News reported on Thursday.
Labour's Corbyn cannot lead a caretaker UK government - Liberal Democrat leader
Jeremy Corbyn, the veteran socialist leader of Britain's opposition Labour Party, cannot run an emergency government to stop a no-deal Brexit, the head of the Liberal Democrat Party Jo Swinson said on Thursday.
Germany believes no-deal Brexit 'highly likely' - Handelsblatt
Germany's government expects Britain to crash out of the European Union on Oct. 31 without a deal in place on their future relations, the Handelsblatt business daily reported on Thursday, citing a finance ministry document.
We will not rule out any option to stop Brexit - Scottish leader Sturgeon
The leader of the Scottish National Party, Nicola Sturgeon, said on Thursday her party and its 35 lawmakers would explore any option to stop Brexit in parliament and did not rule out backing opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn.
Explainer: UK to loosen budget purse strings as Brexit nears
Prime Minister Boris Johnson's government has made billions of pounds of new spending commitments in its first three weeks in office, even before the potential costs of a disruptive, no-deal Brexit are taken into account.
UK offers £25 million contract to maintain drug supply after Brexit
Britain is asking logistics providers to bid for a 25 million pound express freight contract to deliver medicines into the country on a daily basis after it has left the European Union on Oct. 31.
U.S.-British trade pact won't pass Congress if Good Friday deal harmed - Pelosi
There is no chance the U.S. Congress would approve a planned U.S.-British trade deal if Britain's exit from the European Union undermines the landmark 1998 Good Friday peace agreement for Northern Ireland, House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Wednesday.
'Collaborators' are undermining Britain's Brexit bet, PM says
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Wednesday some British lawmakers hoping to block Brexit were engaged in "terrible" collaboration with the European Union by undermining London's negotiating hand and so making no deal more likely.
With 78 days to Brexit, British parliament ready to take on PM
The British parliament is set for a September showdown between Prime Minister Boris Johnson's "do or die" pro-Brexit government and those implacably opposed to leaving the European Union without a divorce deal.
Explainer: Is it too late to hold an election before Brexit? Yes, probably
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has repeatedly said he will take Britain out of the European Union on Oct. 31 with or without an exit deal. His opponents say they will try to stop a no-deal exit even if that means forcing an early election.
Merkel wants close Britain-EU partnership after Brexit
Germany wants Britain to maintain a close partnership with the European Union after its divorce from the bloc, Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Wednesday.
British parliament can block no deal Brexit, Hammond says
Britain's former finance minister, Philip Hammond, said on Wednesday he was confident that parliament could block a no-deal Brexit if unelected people around Prime Minister Boris Johnson tried to force such a disorderly outcome.
More Britons support 'Brexit by any means' than oppose it, poll shows
(This August 12 story corrects headline and lead to remove reference to majority, adds further details on poll in paragraph 4 and 6)
Scottish court to hear no-deal Brexit suspension case next month
A legal bid to prevent British Prime Minister Boris Johnson suspending parliament to stop lawmakers blocking a no-deal Brexit will be heard at a Scottish court next month.
Trump adviser Bolton: U.S. would enthusiastically support a UK choice for no-deal Brexit
The United States would enthusiastically support a no-deal Brexit if that is what the British government decided to do, U.S. national security adviser John Bolton said on Monday during a visit to London aimed at reassuring Britain over UK-U.S. ties.
PM expects EU to cave in to save Ireland from 'no-deal' Brexit - the Sun
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson believes the European Union will cave in at the last minute and do a Brexit deal with him to "save Ireland", the Sun newspaper on Monday, citing a source.
U.S. would enthusiastically support a UK choice for no-deal Brexit - Trump adviser
The United States would enthusiastically support a no-deal Brexit if that is what the British government decided to do, U.S. national security adviser John Bolton told reporters on Monday.
U.S. security adviser Bolton: 'We want to be helpful on Brexit'
U.S. national security adviser John Bolton told British officials in London that President Donald Trump's administration wanted to be helpful about Brexit and was ready to move fast on drawing up a trade deal between the two countries.
Trump looks forward to meeting Britain's Johnson in 'near future' - White House
U.S. President Donald Trump spoke by phone with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday about a number of subjects, including trade and security, the White House said on Monday.
No-deal Brexit could deepen Europe's shortage of medicines - experts
As the Oct. 31 deadline for Britain to leave the European Union approaches, health professionals are warning that shortages of some medicines could worsen in Europe in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
A vote of no confidence in PM Johnson? Labour says: it's an option
Britain's opposition Labour Party said on Monday that a vote of no confidence in the government of Prime Minister Boris Johnson was a possibility and that it was talking to other parties in parliament on options.
PM Johnson to meet Ireland's Varadkar over Brexit - report
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has accepted an offer to meet Irish leader Leo Varadkar to discuss Brexit and the Northern Irish backstop, the Sunday Telegraph said citing UK government sources.
EU's Juncker tells Britain: no-deal Brexit will hurt you the most
A no-deal Brexit would hurt Britain more than the rest of Europe no matter how much Prime Minister Boris Johnson's government pretends otherwise, outgoing European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said in remarks published on Saturday.
Johnson to reinstate the system of business councils
Prime Minister Boris Johnson will revive the system of business councils used by his predecessor to advise on issues facing the economy as Britain prepares to leave the European Union.
Johnson eyes fund to help businesses at risk of post-Brexit collapse - The Times
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is drawing up plans for a bailout fund to prop up businesses in the event of a no-deal Brexit, The Times reported.
No-deal Brexit preparation is top priority, Johnson tells officials
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson wrote to all government employees on Friday to tell them that preparing for a no-deal exit from the European Union is his and their top priority, according to a copy of the email seen by Reuters.
Brexit hazard warning lights: UK economy contracts for first time since 2012
The British economy shrank unexpectedly for the first time since 2012 in the second quarter, dragged down by a slump in manufacturing just as Prime Minister Boris Johnson prepares to leave the European Union with or without a divorce deal.
Britain will spend 'whatever it takes' on no deal - Gove
Britain will spend "whatever it takes" before its departure date from the European Union to prepare for the possibility of leaving without a divorce deal, the minister responsible for planning for a no-deal Brexit said on Friday.
Fundamentals of UK economy strong, Javid says after second-quarter contraction
British finance minister Sajid Javid said the fundamentals of the UK economy were strong after figures showed it had contracted in the second quarter, but he said it was a challenging period for the global economy as a whole.
Javid not expecting recession 'at all' after GDP drops
Britain's new finance minister, Sajid Javid, said he did not think Britain's economy would fall into a full-blown recession, after official figures showed the economy contracted for the first time since 2012 during the three months to June.
I'm not afraid of a no-deal Brexit, Javid says
Britain's finance minister said on Friday he wanted to clinch a sensible Brexit deal with the European Union but if that was not possible then he was not frightened by a no-deal exit.
As UK accelerates post-Brexit freeport plans, Truss takes lessons from U.S.
Britain is accelerating its post-Brexit plans to develop freeports to boost trade, Trade Secretary Liz Truss said on Thursday after meeting with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross to discuss similar U.S. projects and a U.S-UK trade deal.
UK delays public spending review to focus on Brexit
Chancellor Sajid Javid said he would delay a long-planned review of public spending due this year to allow officials to focus on preparing for Brexit on Oct. 31.
It's up to EU to avoid no-deal Brexit, says Raab
Britain's foreign minister on Thursday pressed the European Union to amend the terms of Britain's EU withdrawal agreement, saying Brussels would have to take responsibility for a no-deal Brexit if it does not compromise.
UK must leave EU on Oct. 31, PM Johnson says when asked about prospect of resigning
Parliament should honour the 2016 Brexit referendum and leave the European Union on Oct. 31, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Thursday when asked if he would resign if his government lost a vote of no-confidence.
Britain plans to relax immigration rules for scientists
Britain will relax its immigration rules to attract more elite scientists after Brexit by seeking to fast-track visas, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Thursday.
Forcing a no-deal Brexit would be 'abuse of power', says Labour's Corbyn
Forcing through a no-deal Brexit during an election campaign would be "an unprecedented, unconstitutional and anti-democratic abuse of power" by British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, opposition Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said on Thursday
An archetypal rebel - how Johnson's chief adviser is driving Brexit
Boris Johnson has lost no time in making his mark as British prime minister. In two weeks, he has toured the country telling Britons a spending squeeze will end and they will leave the European Union on Oct. 31 no matter what.
PM Johnson to hold election soon after Brexit if lawmakers sink government - FT
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will hold an election in the days following Brexit if lawmakers sink his government with a vote of no-confidence, the FT reported on Thursday, citing unidentified senior aides to the prime minister.
PM Johnson urges lawmakers to back October 31 Brexit
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged lawmakers to support an Oct. 31 Brexit, saying they had promised to honour the result of the country's 2016 decision to leave the European Union.
Trade war, Brexit hit Savills half-year profit
Real estate services provider Savills Plc posted lower pretax profit for the first half, as uncertainty due to the U.S.-China trade dispute and Brexit led to fewer commercial transactions in Asia and Britain, respectively.
Sterling rout not yet over as no-deal Brexit odds jump - Reuters poll
Sterling's recent slide is not yet over as the chances Britain and the European Union part ways without a withdrawal deal have jumped again after arch-Brexiteer Boris Johnson took over as prime minister last month, a Reuters poll found.
Brexit uncertainty hitting hiring in Britain - Adecco CEO
Britain's prolonged and messy departure from the European Union is hurting hiring sentiment among the country's employers, the chief executive of staffing company Adecco Group told Reuters on Thursday.
Britain will manage risks of Brexit - Foreign Secretary Raab
Britain will manage the risks of its withdrawal from the European Union "come what may," and is determined to forge ahead with Brexit, its Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said on Wednesday after talks with his U.S. counterpart in Washington.
Huge appetite for post-Brexit U.S.-UK trade deal but needs lot of work - Raab
British foreign minister Dominic Raab said on Wednesday after a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump that there was a huge appetite for forging a post-Brexit trade deal between the two countries but it still would require a lot of work.
Britain would face food shortages in no-deal Brexit, industry body says
Britain will experience shortages of some fresh foods for weeks or even months if a disorderly no-deal Brexit leaves perishable produce rotting in lorries at ports, Britain's food and drink lobby warned on Wednesday.
No-deal Brexit could disrupt food supplies for months - food federation
A disorderly no-deal Brexit would be a disastrous outcome for the food industry that could lead to serious disruption lasting weeks or months, an executive at the Food and Drink Federation said on Wednesday.
Ireland scrambles to help firms with Brexit customs burden
Ireland is offering businesses up to 60,000 euros each to train staff on filing customs returns as it scrambles to prepare for the possibility of Britain, its nearest neighbour and a big trading partner, leaving the European Union without a deal.
Irish minister predicts Britain will crash out of EU in October
Britain will leave the European Union in October without a divorce deal, an Irish government minister predicted, causing a severe economic shock that could require pan-EU financial support for countries including Ireland.
UK politicians do not get to choose which votes they respect - Johnson's top adviser
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson believes politicians do no get to choose which votes they respect, his senior adviser Dominic Cummings said on Wednesday, a pointed remark aimed at lawmakers who have vowed to prevent a no-deal Brexit.
Raab praises Trump's warmth, wants a U.S. trade deal
British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab praised U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday, adding that he was looking forward to clinching a post-Brexit free trade deal with the United States.
Ireland to 'radically reset' budget expectations in no deal Brexit - minister
Ireland would have to "radically reset" expectations for what the government can do in its budgets for the coming years if Britain crashes out of the European Union without a deal, Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe said on Wednesday.
No-deal Brexit puts UK security at threat - senior police officer
A disorderly no-deal Brexit would block British police from accessing European data on serious criminals, damaging safety and security from October 31, the country's head of counter-terrorism said.
'Ready and willing' to do a Brexit deal, Britain tells EU
Britain is "ready and willing" to do a deal to leave the European Union if Brussels renegotiates the agreement, a senior government source said on Tuesday, denying that a no-deal Brexit was Prime Minister Boris Johnson's central plan.
Raab says Brexit will allow Britain to work even more closely with Canada
British foreign minister Dominic Raab said on Tuesday that he was confident that Brexit would allow Britain and Canada to work even more closely together.
Irish PM urges Britain, EU to start talks on future relationship
Ireland's prime minister urged Britain and the European Union on Tuesday to use the time until Brexit, set for Oct. 31, to explore alternative arrangements as part of a joint political declaration on their future relationship.
Gove says Britain deeply saddened by EU refusing to negotiate on Brexit
Michael Gove, the British minister responsible for planning for a no-deal Brexit, said on Tuesday he was saddened the European Union was refusing to reopen discussions on a divorce deal but that Britain remained open to negotiate a new agreement.
Irish finance minister believes UK would rather avoid no-deal Brexit
Britain would rather avoid leaving the European Union without a transition deal but is willing to contemplate it if necessary, Irish Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe said on Tuesday after talks with British counterpart Sajid Javid.
PM Johnson tells Japan's Abe smooth Brexit transition needed
Prime Minister Boris Johnson stressed the importance of a smooth transition out of the European Union "whatever the circumstances" to Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in a call last week, his office said in a statement on Tuesday.
Explainer: Parliament vs prime minister: Can a no-deal Brexit be blocked?
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set for a battle of wills with parliament over Brexit that will test the country's unwritten constitution.
DUP calls on the EU and Ireland to engage in talks
The deputy leader of the Northern Irish party that props up the British government on Tuesday called on Dublin and Brussels to engage with Britain on finding an alternative to the "backstop".
EU open to Brexit discussions but prepared for no-deal - spokeswoman
The European Commission is willing to discuss Brexit with Britain over the coming weeks, a spokeswoman said on Tuesday.
Explainer: Is it too late to hold an election before Brexit? Yes, probably
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has repeatedly said he will take Britain out of the European Union on Oct. 31 with or without an exit deal. His opponents say they will try to stop a no-deal exit even if that means forcing an early election.
Britain ready and willing to do a Brexit deal - government source
Britain is "ready and willing" to do a Brexit deal with the European Union, a senior government source said on Tuesday, after a newspaper reported that Prime Minister Boris Johnson was aiming for a no-deal Brexit.
Rolls-Royce CEO says company ready for a no-deal Brexit if needed
Britain's Rolls Royce said it was prepared to cope with the fallout from a disorderly Brexit after the aero-engine maker spent around 100 million pounds to increase inventory among other preparations, its chief executive said.
No deal Brexit is Johnson's central scenario, EU diplomats say - Guardian
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's central scenario is a no-deal Brexit and he has no intention of renegotiating the Withdrawal Agreement, European diplomats were quoted as telling The Guardian newspaper.
Raab seeks to boost post-Brexit ties with the Americas
British foreign minister Dominic Raab will travel to Canada, the United States and Mexico this week to seek to boost ties with non-European countries ahead of Brexit, his office said.
Brexit agreement is 'the best deal possible', EU Commission says
The deal reached on Britain's withdrawal from the European Union is the "best possible" and is not up for negotiation but the European Commission is ready to talk with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, a spokeswoman for the bloc's executive said on Monday.
After Brexit pledges, Johnson announces cash injection for health
Prime Minister Boris Johnson will announce a 1.8 billion pound cash injection for Britain's public health system on Monday, seeking to honour his Brexit pledges as he pushes through the country's departure from the European Union.
EU must change its negotiating terms for Brexit, says Barclay
The European Union's chief Brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier, must go back to the bloc's leaders to change the terms of the talks because Britain's parliament will not accept the current deal, British Brexit minister Stephen Barclay said on Sunday.
Johnson ready to fast-track health funding to meet Brexit pledge
Prime Minister Boris Johnson will fast-track funding for Britain's public health service, announcing 1.8 billion pounds to upgrade 20 hospitals, part of the new leader's push to meet his Brexit pledges.
DUP open to cross-border deal on food, if backstop time limited - Sunday Times
The Northern Ireland party propping up Britain's government has urged Prime Minister Boris Johnson to seek a time-limit to the Irish "backstop" in exchange for agreeing to an all-Ireland food customs regime, the Irish edition of the Sunday Times reported without citing sources.
Parliament can stop a no-deal Brexit in September - Ashworth
There will be opportunities in September for lawmakers to stop Britain from leaving the European Union without a deal, the health policy chief for the main opposition Labour Party said on Sunday.
Johnson's top aide says lawmakers can't stop no-deal Brexit - Sunday Telegraph
Lawmakers will be unable to stop a no-deal Brexit on Oct. 31 by bringing down Britain's government in a vote of no confidence next month, Prime Minister Boris Johnson's top aide has advised, according to the Sunday Telegraph.
MPs want powers for watchdog to police market perimeter
Britain should not wait for Brexit to bring unregulated financial activities under the Financial Conduct Authority's umbrella as consumers face "fast paced" risks, a report from MPs said on Friday.
UK plans to create up to 10 freeports to boost post-Brexit trade
Britain plans to create up to 10 freeports to boost trade and manufacturing by cutting cost and bureaucracy after it leaves the European Union, the government said on Thursday.
Britain to spend an extra £2.1 billion on no-deal Brexit planning
Britain said it is ramping up preparations for a no-deal Brexit by spending an extra 2.1 billion pounds to stockpile medicines, hire more border officials and fund one of the biggest peacetime advertising campaigns.
Factbox: Britain's £6.3 billion no-deal Brexit spending spree
Britain is doubling spending on preparations for a no-deal Brexit this year as Prime Minister Boris Johnson sets his sights on leaving the European Union with or without a divorce deal at the end of October.
Javid: our economy is strong enough to cope with no-deal Brexit
The United Kingdom's economy is strong enough to cope with a no-deal Brexit and while the government wants a better divorce deal it will exit on Oct. 31 without a deal unless the European Union agrees to a better one, finance minister Sajid Javid said.
Irish PM open to talks with Johnson 'without precondition'
Ireland's Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said on Friday he was ready to meet Britain's new Prime Minister Boris Johnson to discuss his Brexit plans "without precondition".
Ford warns no-deal Brexit risk has risen
Ford warned on Thursday that the chances of a no-deal Brexit has risen in the last few months as new Prime Minister Boris Johnson ramps up preparations for a possible disorderly exit in October.
UK wants a Brexit deal but has the mettle for a no deal - finance ministry
The United Kingdom wants a Brexit deal but has the mettle to leave the European Union without a deal if necessary, deputy finance minister Rishi Sunak said on Thursday.
Johnson holds Belfast talks on Brexit backstop riddle
Britain's new Prime Minister Boris Johnson held talks with allies in Northern Ireland on Wednesday in a bid to solve the Irish border conundrum that has scuppered all efforts to secure an orderly withdrawal from the European Union.
