BREXIT HEADLINES
Britain and EU exchange Brexit agreement drafts
Britain and the European Union have exchanged draft legal texts containing their proposals for how relations between the two sides should work after the end of a Brexit transition period on Dec. 31, a British government spokesman said on Wednesday.
Johnson says extension to Brexit transition period not being discussed
British Prime Minister said on Wednesday Brexit was not being regularly discussed in Downing Street at the moment because of coronavirus but he ruled out any extension to the transition period with the European Union which ends on Dec. 31 this year.
UK says EU trade talks will not take place as planned due to coronavirus
Trade talks between Britain and the European Union will not take place as scheduled on Wednesday because of the coronavirus outbreak, but London expects to share its draft version of the agreement with Brussels in "the near future," a British government spokeswoman said.
Nissan pushes on with new vehicle plan at UK factory despite Brexit warning
Nissan is pushing on with plans to build its new Qashqai sports utility vehicle at its British factory despite warnings over Brexit, announcing on Friday a 52-million pound investment in a new press line at the site.
Bentley says Brexit priority is deal with Europe, not the U.S.
Luxury carmaker Bentley said free trade with Europe not the United States was its priority as Britain negotiates its new relationship with the European Union, and worse terms could force it to do more work on its British-made cars abroad.
Peugeot CEO says UK should provide compensation if Brexit tariffs hit
Peugeot could only export cars to Britain and invest in local plants if the British government helped to offset any potential tariffs imposed after the country's exit from the European Union, Chief Executive Carlos Tavares said.
Talking about life after the divorce: EU and Britain set for new talks
Britain and the European Union kick off talks on Monday on how their relationship will shape up after Brexit, with half a trillion euros worth of annual trade and close security ties at stake in what are bound to be tense talks.
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