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[ad_1] Britain is heading into a new chapter in its relationship with the rest of Europe with Boris Johnson vowing to pit the country against the EU in a race for economic success. After nine months of tortuous talks, a Brexit deal was struck at 1.44pm GMT on Christmas Eve, …

[ad_1] The Brexit trade and security deal, finalized on Christmas Eve, is 2,000 pages long, including annexes. It will enter into force once approved by both parties. The devil of what has been agreed will be in the details, and will be studied in detail in the coming days. These …

[ad_1] Jasmine Cameron-Chileshe in London UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson hailed the deal with the EU as a “comprehensive Canada-style free trade deal” that would provide certainty to businesses. The new agreement will preserve trade in goods between the EU and the UK free of tariffs and quotas and is …

[ad_1] On Christmas Eve, a week before the end of the Brexit transition period, a landmark agreement was reached on the UK’s future trade and security relationship with the European Union. As the country leaves the single market and customs union on December 31, new agreements will enter into force …

[ad_1] Weather warnings are in place for much of the UK on Boxing Day, and Storm Bella is expected to bring heavy rain and winds of up to 80 mph. It comes as parts of the country have already suffered floods in recent days, and emergency services have received hundreds …

[ad_1] Hopes rose on Wednesday that a Brexit trade deal could be sealed within hours, as intense talks between EU and UK teams continued to secure a deal before Christmas. British officials said that while the two sides were still arguing over fishing and other issues, including competition rules for …

[ad_1] Lufthansa transports 80 tonnes of fruit and vegetables to help restock UK supermarket shelves amid fears that lifting the French blockade will not prevent shortages in stores. The German airline said it was carrying a cargo of lettuce, cauliflower, broccoli, strawberries and citrus fruits, and was considering additional special …

[ad_1] The British Retail Consortium has warned that there could be supply problems for some fresh produce until the backlog of trucks in Dover is eliminated. Thousands of trucks have been stranded in Dover after France closed its borders earlier this week in reaction to a highly infectious new strain …

[ad_1] As the Trump show nears its final episode, America prepares for the most potentially dramatic, disturbing and outlandish twists yet. Donald Trump’s recent conduct has led critics to suggest that he has lost touch with reality and has raised alarms for an increasingly desperate and deranged takeover in the …

[ad_1] By John CampbellBBC News NI Business and Economics Editor ScreenshotBorder checkpoints have been set up near Belfast docks When the Brexit transition ends on January 1, there will be a new trade border between Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK. Northern Ireland will remain in the EU …