Northern Ireland’s pro-Remain parties unite to defend open border
Pro-Remain parties in Northern Ireland have come together to insist that the Brexiteer Democratic Unionists do not represent the majority view in the region.
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Brexit customs backstop should only last a short time, Michael Gove says
Any Brexit backstop option that keeps the UK aligned with the EU customs union should only be in place for a “short time”, Environment Secretary Michael Gove has said.
Pets At Home profits slump as price cuts take toll
Profits at Pets At Home fell last year as the group counted the cost of an investment drive, with its new chief executive pressing ahead with a turnaround plan.
Halfords profits dip on currency hit
Halfords has posted lower annual profits after being forced to stomach rising costs linked to the Brexit-hit pound.
Gove: Brexit has strengthened the union
Michael Gove has revealed that he believes Brexit has strengthened unionism and forced the “nationalist threat” from the SNP into retreat.
Karen Bradley vows to seek the best Brexit deal for Northern Ireland
Karen Bradley has promised to seek the best Brexit deal for Northern Ireland after meetings with businesses about the Irish border.
Brexit has made Britain more welcoming to immigrants – Michael Gove
Brexit has led to Britain adopting one of the warmest attitudes in the EU towards migration and strengthened unionism, Michael Gove has said.
Ryanair cautious on fuel costs as full-year profit rises
Ryanair has booked a solid increase in full-year profits, but warned that rising oil prices could take the gloss off its performance over the next 12 months.
Boris Johnson: Brexiteers should not fear betrayal over customs union
Boris Johnson has told Brexiteers they should not fear betrayal as the Government draws up a “backstop” scheme which would keep the UK in the EU’s customs union beyond 2020.
Cabinet ministers visit Northern Ireland over customs arrangements
David Davis and Greg Clark are visiting Northern Ireland as part of their work on future customs arrangements with the EU after Brexit.
Barry Gardiner interview labelled ‘car crash’
Shadow international trade secretary Barry Gardiner faced questions over whether he tells the truth in private or on television in a heated interview that has been labelled a “car crash”.
United Nations warns Britain it must keep its ‘green’ Brexit promise
Weakening environmental protections after Brexit would damage Britain’s reputation internationally, the United Nations (UN) has warned.
Pig and poultry sectors told to focus on animal welfare after Brexit
Focusing on the UK’s reputation for excellent animal welfare will help pig and poultry producers respond to the opportunities and challenges created by Brexit, according to sector experts.
Access to European markets a necessity for UK livestock sector
Livestock leaders of the UK’s farming unions are adamant that the UK Government must adopt a post-Brexit trade policy which prioritises tariff-free, frictionless access to European markets.
Wells Fargo sets sights on post-Brexit boost to Dublin office
Wells Fargo is leaning towards a Brexit contingency plan that could see the US bank bulk up its Dublin office with hundreds of staff.
May told Brexit customs ‘backstop’ plan must be short-term
A proposal to keep the UK closely tied to the EU’s customs union beyond the end of 2020 could only be acceptable to Tory Eurosceptics on a short-term basis, a former party leader said.
Theresa May: I’ll put forward a plan to break Irish border deadlock soon
Theresa May has told EU leaders she will “shortly” table proposals to resolve the vexed issue of the Irish border which is threatening to derail the Brexit negotiations.
PM urged to help Macedonia join EU as Britain gets ready to leave
Theresa May has been urged to help Macedonia join the European Union as Britain prepares to leave the multinational organisation.
Mothercare axes 50 stores and reinstates ousted boss amid brutal annual figures
Mothercare is to swing the axe on 50 underperforming stores and re-hire the chief executive it sacked just weeks ago as part of a wide-ranging shake-up.
Theresa May insists UK will leave customs union despite reports of delay
Theresa May has insisted the UK will leave the EU customs union amid speculation the departure could be delayed for years until a replacement system is agreed.
Home Secretary presses EU leaders on UK expat rights
The Home Secretary has pressed European leaders for details of arrangements for British expats seeking to remain in the EU after Brexit.
Brexit agreement in question without real progress in talks, says Varadkar
The EU Withdrawal Agreement could be in question if real and substantial progress is not made in negotiations by June, the Irish premier has said.
Mothercare swings axe on 50 stores and brings back ousted chief executive
Mothercare is to swing the axe on 50 underperforming stores and re-hire the chief executive it sacked just weeks ago as part of a wide-ranging shake-up.
Blackford: Tories could be wiped out again in Scotland over devolution disrespect
SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford has warned the Prime Minister that the Scottish Tories could be wiped out again in Scotland amid claims of their disrespect for the devolution settlement.
MP marks Commons return in neck brace with Brexit salvo
A former Cabinet minister warned MPs risk denying the wishes of constituents over Brexit as he returned to the Commons in a neck brace following a riding accident.
May should step aside if she fails to win good Brexit deal, says Corbyn
Jeremy Corbyn has called on the Prime Minister to “step aside” if she cannot negotiate a good deal for Britain in the Brexit talks.
Brexit customs partnership would ease Irish border issue, says Bradley
A customs partnership after Brexit would make it easier to deal with the Irish border question, the Northern Ireland Secretary has said.
Burberry sees higher profits despite UK sales hit
Luxury fashion firm Burberry has said its overhaul is starting to bear fruit as it posted higher annual profits despite falling UK sales as the pound’s bounce-back dented tourist demand.
Holyrood vote is a “wake-up call” for Westminster
Holyrood’s refusal to give consent to the EU Withdrawal Bill must act as a wake-up call for the prime minister Alistair Carmichael has warned.
Spectre of ‘21st Century type clearance’ raised
Failure to provide targeted financial support to farmers and crofters in the Highlands and Islands after Brexit could lead to a modern version of the Highland Clearances.
Holyrood could be overruled by Westminster after MSPs refuse Brexit bill consent
The Scottish Parliament faces being overruled by Westminster after MSPs confirmed they would not support key Brexit legislation.
Government plans ‘detailed, ambitious’ Brexit white paper amid customs deadlock
The Government is to produce a white paper that is the “most significant publication on the EU since the referendum”, Brexit Secretary David Davis has said.