Coronavirus, Brexit tame Premier League spending
January 08, 2021 | 09:00
Premier League clubs shrugged off the coronavirus crisis to splash out £1.2 billion ($1.6 billion) in the summer transfer window but reality is expected to bite in a depressed market this month.
Brexit deal met with relief across Europe
January 06, 2021 | 10:16
After four long years of debate, negotiation, elections, and more debate, the United Kingdom has finally and officially left the European Union. Nevertheless, even though a bare bones exit deal was agreed at the last minute and welcomed in some quarters, remaining issues for the UK economy are mounting as it forges new relationships with the rest of the world, including Vietnam.
British business breathe easy after no-deal Brexit averted
December 25, 2020 | 10:48
Business breathed a sigh of relief on Thursday after London and Brussels announced a post-Brexit trade deal, but called for greater clarity over services, and for the move to a new regime as smooth as possible.
Canada and Britain sign interim deal to avoid tariff increase after Brexit
December 23, 2020 | 15:26
Canada and Britain have signed a temporary agreement to avoid an increase in tariffs between the two countries after the British exit from the European Union in early 2021, Ottawa said Tuesday.
EU, UK each demand concessions as post-Brexit talks stall
December 21, 2020 | 15:00
British and EU negotiators had dug in their heels and were each demanding more concessions from the other as post-Brexit trade talks dragged on into Sunday, deadlocked on fishing rights.
EU's Barnier says just hours left for Brexit talks
December 18, 2020 | 16:04
Chief EU negotiator Michel Barnier warned Friday that post-Brexit trade talks were at a "moment of truth" with just hours left to reach an agreement with Britain.
UK and EU extend Brexit talks after ditching deadline
December 14, 2020 | 09:21
The European Union and Britain will return to the negotiating table on Monday after agreeing to abandon a supposed make-or-break deadline for a post-Brexit trade pact.
EU chief publishes 'no deal' Brexit contingency plan
December 10, 2020 | 20:54
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday published a back-up plan to protect road and air travel and fishing rights if Britain leaves the union without a trade deal.
URGENT: Brexit talks stuck on fish, fair trade and enforcement
December 07, 2020 | 15:57
Negotiations on a post-Brexit trade deal between Britain and the European Union are still blocked over fishing rights, rules for fair trade and an enforcement mechanism, European diplomats said Monday.
Brexit talks in crisis as decision day dawns
December 07, 2020 | 15:00
Post-Brexit trade talks between the EU and UK reached a decisive point Monday, with the outcome highly uncertain and the threat of a wrenching "no-deal" divorce mounting by the hour.
Britain inks post-Brexit trade deal with Japan
October 23, 2020 | 13:04
Britain and Japan are set to sign a trade deal on Friday at a ceremony in Tokyo, marking London's first major post-Brexit agreement as it holds an intense round of negotiations with the European Union.
Vietnamese, UK firms look to bilateral FTA post-Brexit
October 08, 2020 | 08:00
An online dialogue on policies and markets held on October 6 offered Vietnamese and UK enterprises an insight into the opportunities and challenges in trade and investment ties between the two nations following the UK’s withdrawal from the EU.
UK PM gives October 15 deadline for Brexit deal
September 07, 2020 | 12:36
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has given an October 15 deadline for a post-Brexit trade agreement with the European Union, brushing off fears about "no-deal" chaos if talks fail.
France won't rule out 'no deal' on UK future ties
June 17, 2020 | 09:00
PARIS: France does not rule out Europe failing to reach a deal on its post-Brexit relationship with Britain but very much wants to avoid such an outcome, its foreign minister was quoted as saying Tuesday (Jun 16).
EU and UK begin talks on post-Brexit relationship
March 02, 2020 | 15:05
With Brexit "done" as far as London is concerned, UK and EU negotiators on Monday begin talks aimed at forging a future relationship - while brandishing red lines that may yet prove to be irreconcilable.
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