Westminster dealings ‘demoralising’, say ex-ministers of devolved nations Former ministers describe UK government as devoid of understanding of issues in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland The Guardian - UK · Sep 2, 2022
What is the ‘Festival of Brexit’? Everything we know about ‘hugely expensive and deeply unpopular’ celebration Figures reveal £120m government-sponsored events series attracts just 2.8m visitors The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2022
UUP leader warns of ‘bleak outlook’ even with return of proper Executive UUP Leader, Doug Beattie warned of a “bleak outlook” this winter, even if the return of a fully functioning Stormont Executive is agreed. Northern Ireland’s political leaders met with the head of the region’s civil service Jayne Brady at Stormont Castle.The DUP has blocked the formation of a new Executive… Evening Standard · Sep 1, 2022
Brexit, Northern Ireland and the SNP: conundrums on next PM’s plate The union is in a fragile state, with Sturgeon pushing for a fresh referendum and EU relations frayed over the NI protocol The Guardian - UK · Sep 1, 2022
Michael Gove slammed for claiming Brexit is done despite Northern Ireland protocol fight Michael Gove has been criticised for claiming Brexit is done despite a continuing fight over controversial plans to rewrite the Northern Ireland protocol. Evening Standard · Sep 1, 2022
'Festival of Brexit' costing £120m attracts less than 0.4% of 66 million visitor target The controversial Unboxed celebration, which was branded an "irresponsible use of public money" by MPs, has reportedly attracted just 238,000 visitors since it launched in March - well short of lofty expectations Daily Mirror · Sep 1, 2022
'Mention Brexit and we'll walk', Scottish festival bosses told Tories ORGANISERS of the Scottish events which came from the Tories’ “Festival of Brexit” said they would pull out if any MP mentioned that term… The National (Scotland) · Sep 1, 2022
‘Festival of Brexit’ falls spectacularly short of 66 million visitor target Director mourns ‘politicisation’ of project – as just 0.36% of target achieved The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2022
UK pound records biggest monthly decline since 2016 as economic uncertainty grows STERLING has recorded its biggest monthly decline against the dollar since the wake of the Brexit referendum in 2016. The National (Scotland) · Sep 1, 2022
Scots nurse trapped 2500 miles away from family amid post-Brexit visa mess A NURSE in Scotland’s NHS and his eight-year-old son have been stuck 2500 miles away from their family for weeks after an airline refused to… The National (Scotland) · Aug 31, 2022
‘Festival of Brexit’ label puts visitors off Unboxed project, says organiser Investigation reveals the £120m creative event series has attracted fraction of target numbers The Guardian - UK · Aug 31, 2022
Ex-Brexit supremo Lord Frost considering standing as MP to serve in Truss cabinet Politician in senior role ‘really should be elected’, says peer who led negotiations with Brussels The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2022
The Queen and Boris Johnson: Constitutional problems, parties and apologies Mr Johnson, who will tender his resignation to the head of state next week, had a controversial time as PM. The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2022
Scotland's population to decline with stagnating migration after Brexit, report predicts SCOTLAND'S population is to drop with stagnating net migration following Brexit, a new study has precited The National (Scotland) · Aug 31, 2022
The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2022 UK urged to re-engage with protocol talks, as EU prepares retaliatory laws Irish MEP Sean Kelly said that the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill demonstrated the UK Government’s ‘willingness to be aggressive and headstrong’.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 31, 2022 Eurostar to axe London to Disneyland service amid Brexit consequences and impact of Covid EUROSTAR is set to axe its direct train service from London to Disneyland Paris from June 5 next year.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 31, 2022 Brexit is the monster under the bed Liz Truss is desperately trying to ignore The likely winner of the leadership contest insists Brexit was the right path to take with the vehemence of a zealous convert, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr
Wales Online · Aug 30, 2022 Nine things you need to consider when deciding whether to support an independent Wales A combination of Covid and Brexit has driven support for independence
The National (Scotland) · Aug 30, 2022 Brexit slams Scottish nurseries with staffing issues, new report finds BREXIT has heaped pressure on Scotland’s nurseries with a third of EU staff leaving the sector since 2018, a new report has found.
Daily Mirror · Aug 30, 2022 Eurostar axes direct trains to Disneyland Paris - in part due to Brexit Eurostar will stop running its services from St Pancras to Marne-la-Vallée, the closest station to Disneyland Paris, from June 2023, making the trip much more difficult for Brits
The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2022 ‘Raising money is difficult’: British startups finding it harder to access funding Four founders – one of whom ended up moving his company to the US – on the challenges facing UK businesses
Wales Online · Aug 29, 2022 Direct Disneyland Paris trains axed from next June Brexit fallout blamed for move
The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2022 Eurostar to axe direct Disneyland Paris trains, partly blaming Brexit Exclusive: ‘This appears to be another example of the fallout from leaving the EU for travelling Brits’ – Julia Lo Bue-Said, CEO, Advantage Travel Partnership
The National (Scotland) · Aug 28, 2022 Alan Sugar: Boris Johnson and Michael Gove should face jail over Brexit claims Boris Johnson and Michael Gove should face jail for misleading the public over Brexit, according to the controversial business magnate Alan Sugar
The Guardian - UK · Aug 28, 2022 ‘It will benefit the powerful’: row over Brixham fish market levelling up plan Conservationists and smaller fishers say expansion scheme is ‘good for the big boys’ but will not benefit Devon port