Image copyright Getty Images Image caption The rest of the world offers more potential growth in services than the EU, Mr Fox will say Any form of customs union with the EU after Brexit would be a “complete sell out” for the UK, International Trade Secretary Liam Fox is to argue. The UK would find […]
Media captionMark Rowley said four far-right terror attacks were foiled last year The retiring head of counter-terrorism policing in the UK has warned of the growing threat of far-right terrorism. Assistant Commissioner Mark Rowley, who will retire from the Met Police next month, said four extreme-right terror plots were disrupted last year. Ten Islamist-inspired plots […]
Image copyright Reuters Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has backed the UK being in a permanent customs union with the EU in a speech setting out his approach to Brexit. He said this would avoid the need for a “hard border” in Northern Ireland and ensure free-flowing trade for business. The policy shift could lead to […]
Image copyright PA Image caption The measure is largely aimed at cheap, high-strength alcohol in supermarkets and off-licenses The Scottish government has recommended that the minimum price for a unit of alcohol should be set at 50p. The minimum pricing scheme will come into force in May, after ministers won out in a lengthy legal […]
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Business minister Claire Perry said the cap should be in place by the end of 2018 New legislation to free people from “rip off” energy tariffs should be operating next winter, a move which would protect 11 million customers. The law will allow energy regulator Ofgem to limit how […]
Image copyright BBC News Image caption In a speech in Flintshire, Mr Lidington will claim changes to the repeal bill will “strengthen devolution” Changes to a proposed Brexit law will “strengthen and enhance” devolution settlements, a cabinet minister will claim. First Minister Carwyn Jones has repeatedly claimed the EU (Withdrawal) Bill amounts to a “power […]
Image copyright Reuters Image caption David Lidington is preparing to make a major speech after controversial comments about devolved EU powers A senior UK minister is to warn the Scottish government it could cause the British economy to become “disjointed”. Cabinet minister David Lidington said negotiations could be damaged if a successful deal is not […]
Image copyright EPA A Labour government would negotiate “full tariff-free” access to EU markets for UK businesses after Brexit, Jeremy Corbyn is to say in a speech. The Labour leader is expected to confirm his support for permanent membership of a customs union after the UK leaves the EU in March 2019. He will also […]
Media captionSir Keir Starmer: “We’ve long championed being in a customs union with the EU” Jeremy Corbyn is to confirm a shift in the Labour Party’s position on remaining in the customs union after Brexit, Sir Keir Starmer has indicated. The shadow Brexit secretary said Labour’s front bench was “unanimous” in its backing for striking […]
Michael Wolff, the author of the controversial book about the Trump administration, has called Tony Blair an “complete liar” for denying he was trying to get a job with the White House. In his book Fire and Fury, Mr Wolff claims he overheard a conversation between Mr Blair and the president’s son-in-law Jared Kushner where […]
