590,000 applied for EU Settlement Scheme in October
More than half a million EU citizens applied last month to live and work in the UK after Brexit.
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European markets close in the red after Donald Trump criticises EU over trade
The European markets slid lower after Donald Trump accused the EU of imposing “terrible” trade barriers as traders wait to hear if he will impose tariffs on cars and auto parts.
Glasgow named culture capital of UK
Glasgow is the cultural and creative capital of the UK, according to the European Commission.
Government pauses ‘£100m’ ad campaign for October 31 Brexit preparations
The Government has “paused” its advertising campaign in preparing the public for Brexit on October 31 after Boris Johnson accepted a delay from the EU.
Operation Brock to launch on Kent motorways as part of Brexit preparations
The government is going ahead with its preparations for a no-deal Brexit by activating measures to manage traffic on Kent’s motorways despite the EU considering an extension.
Labour must rule out no-deal in EU trade talks before agreeing election – Blair
Tony Blair has urged Labour to ensure a no-deal Brexit is ruled out completely – including if upcoming EU trade talks turn “ugly” – before agreeing to an election.
Corbyn: No pacts with other parties in any forthcoming general election
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has said there will be no pacts with any other parties in any forthcoming general election.
Labour happy to back general election once no-deal Brexit off table: Corbyn
Jeremy Corbyn has said that Labour will be very happy to fight a general election once “all vestiges” of a no-deal Brexit have been taken off the table.
Minister blames Speaker for making October Brexit ‘very difficult’
A senior Government minister admitted it was “very difficult” for Britain to leave the European Union in five days’ time.
EU mulls Brexit delay as leak raises fears of PM plan to cut workers’ rights
Deliberations in Brussels over a Brexit delay have continued into the weekend, as a leaked document indicates the UK could deviate away from EU employee and environmental rights after exit day.
Major says ‘young will win’ as he predicts new alliance with EU in future
Sir John Major has said he believes Britain will rejoin the EU or form a “new alliance” with the bloc within the next generation.
Boris Johnson tells Donald Tusk he does not want a Brexit delay
Boris Johnson has told Donald Tusk that there should be no Brexit delay and that it is in the EU and UK’s interests that Britain leaves the bloc on October 31, Downing Street has said.
Sturgeon welcomes prospect of general election before Christmas
Nicola Sturgeon has declared she would be “very happy” for a general election to be held before Christmas as she hit out at Boris Johnson over his Withdrawal Agreement Bill.
Opposition parties signal backing for election if Brexit delayed until 2020
Opposition parties have signalled they will back a general election this autumn if the European Union grants a delay to Brexit until next year.
UK faces Brexit delay as Johnson vows to push for general election
The Prime Minister has vowed to push for an election if EU leaders sanction a Brexit extension of up to three months.
Scottish and Welsh First Ministers oppose Brexit Bill
The First Ministers of Scotland and Wales are joining forces to voice their opposition to Boris Johnson’s Brexit Bill.
UK faces Brexit delay as Boris Johnson looks to general election
The Prime Minister has vowed to push for an election if EU leaders sanction a Brexit extension of up to three months.
Decision on recalling Scottish Parliament deferred after PM’s Brexit defeat
A decision on whether to recall the Scottish Parliament has been deferred after Boris Johnson was forced to put his plans to leave the EU on October 31 on hold.
Boris Johnson puts his Brexit plans on hold after hammer blow Commons defeat
Boris Johnson’s plans to take Britain out of the EU in just nine days’ time – “do or die” – have hit the buffers after a humiliating Commons defeat.
Boris Johnson’s Brexit pledge dealt hammer blow as MPs reject timetable plan
Boris Johnson’s “do or die” pledge to deliver Brexit on October 31 has been dealt a hammer blow after MPs voted to reject his plan to force it through the Commons in just three days.