More than £100m of public money spent on Scottish food producers in one year
More than £100 million of public money has been used to support food producers in Scotland over the last year.
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Hundreds of Police Scotland officers to go on standby amid Brexit fears
Police Scotland has confirmed plans to put 360 officers on standby to deal with incidents that may arise because of Brexit.
Another outcome to Withdrawal Agreement not realistic – Dutch foreign minister
The Dutch foreign minister has said another outcome to the Withdrawal Agreement is “not realistic” during a visit to the Irish border.
BBC News at Six gaffe shows PM travelling to Brussels in Second World War plane
A “simple human error” by BBC producers made it appear as if Theresa May was travelling to Brussels in a fleet of Second World War bombers to reopen negotiations with the EU.
Belgians lobbying BBC to move to Brussels after Brexit, reveals director-general
Belgian officials are lobbying for a BBC move to Brussels after Brexit, the director-general has revealed.
Mark Francois remarks ‘were obscene, wrong and should be condemned’
Scottish constitutional relations secretary Mike Russell has labelled comments made by Tory MP Mark Francois about “German bullying” as obscene.
Time-limited backstop would be ‘useless’, warns Michel Barnier
The EU’s chief negotiator Michel Barnier has dealt a significant blow to Theresa May’s hopes of agreement on her Plan B Brexit deal by ruling out a time-limit on the Irish backstop.
No-deal Brexit can only be stopped by MPs backing another solution, says Barnier
A no-deal Brexit can only be stopped if MPs come together around “a positive majority for another solution”, the EU’s chief negotiator Michel Barnier has said.
Article 50 row as McDonnell says Labour could back Brexit delay plan
The prospect of Britain remaining in the EU after March has increased after shadow chancellor John McDonnell signalled Labour could back plans to seek an Article 50 extension to avoid a no-deal Brexit.
Labour ‘highly likely’ to support plan to delay Brexit if no deal – McDonnell
Labour are “highly likely” to support a plan to delay the UK’s exit from the EU if a Brexit deal is not achieved by the end of next month, the shadow chancellor has suggested.
No-deal Brexit would mean hard border in Ireland, says Brussels
A no-deal Brexit will lead to a hard border in Ireland, the European Commission has said.
Labour ‘not in any way backing second referendum with amendment’
Labour has distanced itself from backing a second referendum after tabling an amendment allowing MPs to vote on ways to end the “Brexit deadlock”.
May faces fresh Commons fights over Brexit
Fresh Commons clashes over launching a second Brexit referendum and blocking a no-deal EU withdrawal loom as Theresa May faces new challenges to her authority.
Brexit Plan B? All you need to know as Theresa May lays out fresh plans to MPs
Theresa May is due to lay out her fresh plans to get a Brexit deal through Parliament on Monday.
‘Time is almost up,’ Europe warns the UK
The European Commission has said that the risk of a disorderly UK exit from the EU has increased as a result of Theresa May’s defeat, warning: “Time is almost up”.
New year ushered in with fireworks and European solidarity
The words “London is open” rang in the new year as the capital welcomed 2019 with a dazzling riverside fireworks display.
Varadkar concern over potential external interference in 2019 European elections
The Irish Premier said he and other EU leaders have discussed concerns about potential external interferences in the 2019 European elections.
French-born Aberdeen politician will refuse to apply for permission to live in UK
An Aberdeen councillor who moved to Scotland from France more than 30 years ago will refuse to apply to remain in the UK after Brexit, labelling the process a "disgraceful indignity".
European Union not trying to keep Britain in, says Juncker
Jean-Claude Juncker has called on the United Kingdom to “get your act together” over Brexit, branding some Britons “entirely unreasonable” for expecting Brussels to put forward a solution.
Brexit woes to see France ‘leapfrog UK as sixth biggest economy next year’
France will overtake the United Kingdom to become the world’s sixth biggest economy next year as the impact of Brexit bites, a reports has said.
Time for Britons to come together, urges Theresa May amid Brexit divisions
Britons should “dispense” the titles Leave and Remain and instead “find common ground”, Prime Minister Theresa May has urged.
New £800,000 support scheme to be launched for EU citizens affected by Brexit
Europeans living in Scotland affected by immigration changes due to Brexit will be able to get support from a new £800,000 scheme.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Brexit likely to prove disaster for Scotland
European immigrants – resented or respected and necessary?
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.