Unionists urge May to bring focus back to Brexit deal after confidence vote win
Unionist parties in Northern Ireland have said that Theresa May must now focus on the task at hand after dramatically defeating a bid to oust her as Tory leader.
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Theresa May defers Brexit vote over Northern Ireland concerns
Theresa May has called off tomorrow night’s crunch Commons vote on her Brexit deal in the face of almost certain defeat.
Debates on North Sea fishing reach stalemate
Crunch talks affecting the future of North Sea fishing seemed to have reached an impasse last night.
People want us to get on with Brexit, says Northern Ireland Secretary
The people of Northern Ireland “want the Government to get on with it” and deliver the best EU deal for them, the Secretary of State has said.
May denies being too ‘feart’ to debate Sturgeon over Brexit
Theresa May has hit back at claims she is too “feart” to go up against Nicola Sturgeon in a TV debate on Brexit, as the Prime Minister insisted her withdrawal deal will be “good for the UK as a whole”.
Leaked Scottish Government report shows energy job concerns post-Brexit
A leaked Scottish Government report has outlined deep concerns over the impact to energy sector jobs post-Brexit.
EU warns Italy over possible legal action amid budget eurozone rules breach
The European Commission has warned Italy that its budget plans are in serious breach of the rules underpinning the euro single currency and that the country could face legal action.
UK initiative launches Europe-wide manifesto for gender equality in music
An industry leader will launch a Europe-wide manifesto calling for gender equality in music, both on stage and behind the scenes.
More Polish citizens in UK considering leaving for homeland, ambassador says
More and more Polish citizens living in the UK after considering moving back to their homeland amid ongoing uncertainty over Brexit, the ambassador has said.
Europe ‘could be willing’ to renegotiate Brexit, Sturgeon says
European leaders could be willing to renegotiate a Brexit deal to keep the UK in the single market if Theresa May fails to get her draft agreement through the House of Commons, Nicola Sturgeon has said.
Europe ‘could be willing’ to renegotiate Brexit, Sturgeon says
European leaders could be willing to renegotiate a Brexit deal to keep the UK in the single market if Theresa May fails to get her draft agreement through the House of Commons, Nicola Sturgeon has said.
What is the backstop in Brexit? Ireland’s Google questions answered
As Brexit chaos reigns supreme in Westminster, here are answers to the top questions on Brexit that people in Northern and the Republic of Ireland have asked Google in the last four hours.
Pound and UK companies battered by Brexit deal resignations
The pound plummeted on Thursday as a series of ministerial resignations dealt a blow to Theresa May’s Brexit deal.
Oil and Gas UK welcomes publication of draft Brexit deal
Oil and Gas UK (OGUK) has welcomed the long-awaited publication of the draft Brexit withdrawal agreement.
Has Theresa May got the numbers for her Brexit plan?
Theresa May said “difficult days lie ahead” as she announced her Brexit deal had been approved by the Cabinet.
New Zealand opens first Irish embassy in preparation for Brexit
New Zealand’s deputy prime minister has said that opening an embassy in Dublin was one of the first decisions his government made after Brexit.
Concerns for Belfast as Bombardier prepares to axe 5,000 jobs
Bombardier has refused to rule out job cuts in the UK as the aerospace firm announced plans to axe 5,000 roles.
Brexit talks ongoing, says Brokenshire amid reports of Brussels concessions
Brexit negotiations are continuing, Communities Secretary James Brokenshire has insisted amid reports that major concessions had been made by Brussels.
Rise in cost of financial assistance to students in Scotland
A record number of students are receiving financial assistance from the Scottish Government, according to a report.
Scottish economy ‘robust’ despite uncertainty over UK’s Brexit future
A new report suggests the Scottish economy is in a strong place despite increasing concerns over the UK’s post-Brexit future.
Brexit likely to prove disaster for Scotland
European immigrants – resented or respected and necessary?
Consumers may see ‘immediate, ‘catastrophic’ effect with no-deal Brexit – Which?
Millions of consumers could face “immediate” and “catastrophic” consequences in the event of a no-deal Brexit, the watchdog Which? has said.
Theresa May warns of two main issues holding up Brexit negotiations
Theresa May has sent a warning to the EU, saying the organisation and the UK remain a "long way apart" in Brexit negotiations.
EU rules Luxembourg did not give selective tax deal to McDonald’s
The European Union has ruled that Luxembourg did not give McDonald’s a special tax deal and that the non-taxation of some of its profits did not amount to illegal state aid.
Singer Saara Aalto says Eurovision should happen ‘every week’
Finnish singer Saara Aalto has said Eurovision is an important international event that should happen “every week”.
British TV will still be ‘European’ post-Brexit
Television and media productions made in the United Kingdom will still be classed as “European” after Brexit.
Brighter future for seabirds as Shiants declared rat free
A £1 million pound project to eradicate black rats off a group of Scottish Islands has come to an end as experts declare the island to be a secure haven for nesting seabirds.
North-east’s £3.2million transport boost to be highlighted in a series of public talks
The ways in which the north-east will benefit from a £3.2million boost for interconnected transport funding are to be highlighted with a series of public talks.
Campaign group slams fishing body for ‘betrayal’
An industry pressure group has turned up the heat in a clash with the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF).
Peer meets with fisher chief over Brexit plan
Scottish fishing chiefs and their call for a nine-month “bridge” to adapt to life after Brexit received a sympathetic hearing from a Tory peer yesterday.
MSP calls for support to save EU-backed football scheme from Brexit axe
A north-east MSP has called for assurances over the future of an under-threat exchange programme which benefits young footballers.
Business in the north: What’s coming up this week
In a room in Brussels today two men will sit down together to start a process that will have significant and lasting implications for businesses in the north, north-east and throughout the UK.