Plans to extend Scottish 'embassies' paused amid spending pressures PLANS to expand the Scottish Government’s overseas offices in Europe are on hold as ministers prepare for spending cuts. The National (Scotland) · Aug 25, 2024
Slaying the myths about tougher post-Brexit red tape for UK travellers to Europe The Man Who Pays His Way: Can we all start singing from the same post-Brexit hymn sheet, please? The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2024
'You feel embarrassed': Lorraine Kelly tears into Brexit in Times Radio interview SCOTTISH TV presenter Lorraine Kelly has said she is “fed up with going away to Europe and apologising” about Brexit. The National (Scotland) · Aug 24, 2024
Dover boss warns increased post-Brexit red tape will leave port unable to cope by Easter Exclusive: Families heading for France in cars will provide fingerprints beneath a giant canopy, but concerns raised extra EU bureaucracy will lead to even larger queues The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2024
OPINION - There is no such thing as 'Getting Brexit Done' – youth mobility edition The phrase 'no plans' – that is, minister 'X' says the government has no plans to do policy 'Y' – is the flammable/inflammable of British political messaging. In that, for all intents and purposes, it conveys the same meaning as 'yes, we will absolutely do that that thing at some… Evening Standard · Aug 22, 2024
Dining across the divide: ‘I kept telling him he was far more leftwing than he thought he was’ They disagreed about how trans people are treated – were they more aligned on private schools or Brexit? The Guardian - UK · Aug 22, 2024
London mayor Sadiq Khan hints at Brexit disconnect with Keir Starmer Mayor of London suggests UK could rejoin the EU in ‘medium to long term’ The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2024
What is Etias and when will I need to apply for one when travelling to the EU? The online permit will cost €20 (£17) and is valid for three years The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2024
Brexit red tape forces UK cargo airline to fly to US for routine servicing Boss of One Air calls on Labour not to ignore the problem when it opens talks with the EU about a trading reset The Guardian - UK · Aug 18, 2024
Rise in DNA tests being used to claim citizenship of other countries Many people want to uncover their ancestry, but – driven by Brexit – others also hope to regain access to the EU The Guardian - UK · Aug 18, 2024
‘It enriches your mind in every way’: the fight to keep the UK learning German With A-level entries for the language halving in a decade, a new initiative is hoping to save it from the academic scrapheap The Guardian - UK · Aug 17, 2024
Dining across the divide: ‘He used that sad argument that the UK doesn’t have enough for everybody who wants to come in’ They clashed on immigration, but agreed that the UK is worse off now than before Brexit The Guardian - UK · Aug 15, 2024
Brexit delays to seed imports could hit crop production, say growers Tomato and pepper growers call for UK to strike deal with EU to avoid disruption and duplicate testing The Guardian - UK · Aug 13, 2024
The Guardian view on nature-friendly farming: England’s green subsidies are working Editorial: Wildlife has benefited from the post-Brexit farm payments system, strengthening the case for an extension The Guardian - UK · Aug 12, 2024
Evening Standard · Aug 11, 2024 'UK antiques fairs aren’t a patch on their European cousins — here’s how to shop the markets this summer' Be prepared to go off the beaten path, says the interior designer, who always takes an extra suitcase and a bum bag stuffed with cash
The Guardian - UK · Aug 10, 2024 There can be no excuses. The UK riots were violent racism fomented by populism Culture wars have poisoned political debate, normalised Islamophobia and opened wounds that a generation blighted by nativism hoped had closed
The National (Scotland) · Aug 9, 2024 Nigel 'no mates' Farage finally loses the Brexiteers amid far-right rioting IF you have tears, prepare to shed them now; we come to bury Nigel Farage, not to praise him.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2024 Reform UK chair was member of Conservatives until last week Exclusive: Zia Yusuf’s membership remained active until last week, when it was revoked after being pointed out by the Guardian
The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2024 Starmer warned just ‘tinkering’ with EU Brexit deal will not save UK economy Exclusive: New economic report has blown open the Brexit debate in the UK as the Labour government seeks to strike a fresh deal with the EU
The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2024 Experts warn new EU deal needed with ‘Brexit uncertainty’ still damaging confidence in UK economy Brexit renegotiation and a massive increase in public investment are needed if Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves want to turn around the UK’s flagging economic fortunes, a major thinktank has said
Evening Standard · Aug 6, 2024 UK jobs shortage list: Which sectors need workers most? The immigration salary list sets out the occupations that are in short supply
The Guardian - UK · Aug 6, 2024 Tim Martin of Wetherspoon’s: ‘For a while I was hated based on false information’ Britain’s most famous and most outspoken pub landlord is not afraid of controversy. But even he was shaken by the rough ride he got over Covid furloughs
Evening Standard · Aug 5, 2024 'Stop Brexit guy' Steve Bray faces trial over speakers outside Parliament after crackdown on noisy protest Steve Bray told Westminster magistrates court: “We stick to the law as we know it”
The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2024 UK food industry says lack of testing capacity forcing imports back to EU for checks Trade bodies blame lack of lab facilities at Brexit border posts for longer delays and shorter shelf life of food
The Guardian - UK · Aug 3, 2024 British firms strive to create a buzz around insect farming Protein from flies and larvae is taking off, if more for chicken feed than human lunches. But what’s bugging the whole sector is a post-Brexit rules snarl-up