Sunak tries to delay Brexit rules in bid to save thousands of UK car industry jobs Rishi Sunak government rasies issue with Brussels – as ministers warned of ‘existential threat to UK car industry’ The Independent UK · May 17, 2023
EU passes the world's first regulatory framework for crypto Satoshi Nakamoto does not approve of this message. PC Gamer · May 17, 2023
CHP Offers Hope For Democracy, Erdogan Falls Below 50% Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, CHP, and the united opposition represent a beacon of hope for democracy, human rights, freedom, cooperation Zenger · May 17, 2023
Rising Antisemitism Focus At European Jewish Association Conference The EJA proposed a motion arguing that antisemitism is unique and shouldn't be grouped with other forms of hate. Zenger · May 17, 2023
Government ‘committed’ to ensuring NI can trade freely with rest of the UK The Deputy Prime Minister was responding to a question from DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson in the House of Commons. The Independent UK · May 17, 2023
Our allies don't go to Russia, EU commissioner tells Bosnian Serb leader The head of the European Union body responsible for enlargement warned aspiring member Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday that EU allies do not visit Russia, referring to an announced visit to Moscow by Bosnian Serb nationalist leader Milorad Dodik. Reuters · May 17, 2023
UK pushes EU to delay Brexit deal rules in bid to stop Vauxhall shutting factories Rishi Sunak government has raised issue with Brussels, as electric car giant demands changes to deal The Independent UK · May 17, 2023
‘Nigel Farage can admit Brexit has failed. Why can’t Oliver Dowden?’ – SNP Mhairi Black accused the UK Government and the Opposition of ignoring the economic damage caused by the UK’s exit from the EU. The Independent UK · May 17, 2023
Scholz under pressure after sharp rise in illegal border crossings into Germany Chancellor’s plans to tighten border controls as refugee numbers increase criticised by humanitarian groups The Guardian - UK · May 17, 2023
Scotland locked out of key European energy group by UK 'arrogance' THE UK Government has been accused of locking Scotland out of a key European energy group through its "arrogance". The National (Scotland) · May 17, 2023
Why are leading carmakers urging UK to overhaul Brexit deal? Ford, Stellantis and Jaguar Land Rover have criticised extra costs under trade and cooperation agreement The Guardian - UK · May 17, 2023
Greece's Alexandroupolis port gets $26 million EU funding Greece has secured 24 million euros ($26 million) in European Union funding to upgrade its northern Aegean Sea port of Alexandroupolis, privatisation agency HRADF said on Wednesday. Reuters · May 17, 2023
Microsoft president clarifies EU cloud agreement, popular games will be 'automatically' licensed to competitors and 'this will apply globally' This is what got the Activision Blizzard deal over the line with EU regulators. PC Gamer · May 17, 2023
Russia freezes bank accounts of Finland's diplomatic missions, prompting cash payments Finland's foreign minister says Russia has frozen the bank accounts of Finnish diplomatic representations in Moscow and St. Petersburg The Independent UK · May 17, 2023
The Independent UK · May 17, 2023 Automaker warns over UK operations and calls for Brexit trade deal renegotiation The world’s fourth-biggest carmaker by sales has warned of a potential existential threat to large parts of the British car industry unless the government moves to alter the terms of its Brexit trade deal with the European Union
The National (Scotland) · May 17, 2023 Vauxhall owner sounds major Brexit warning as Government told to get better deal THE owner of a major UK car manufacturer has urged the Government to secure a better Brexit deal – warning that without one, they will not meet a…
The National (Scotland) · May 17, 2023 Keir Starmer accused of flip-flopping again - this time on housing and EU voters The Labour leader faced a furious backlash earlier this month after he announced that the party will abandon its commitment to free university…
Daily Mirror · May 17, 2023 Rishi Sunak pleads for EU help in stopping migrant boats crossing the Channel The Prime Minister and European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen agreed to bolster cooperation in tackling illegal migration across the Strait of Dover - the world's busiest shipping lane
The Independent UK · May 17, 2023 India hits back at EU’s criticism over Russian oil: ‘Look at your regulations’ Brussels’s chief diplomat says EU will ‘have to act’ against ‘circumvention of sanctions’
Liverpool Echo · May 17, 2023 Vauxhall factory could be closed unless government's Brexit deal changed, warns owner The world’s fourth biggest car maker committed to making electric vehicles at its Ellesmere Port plant two years ago
WEKU · May 17, 2023 How a European law might get companies around the world to cut climate pollution The European Union will tax certain imports based on the amount of carbon dioxide companies emit making them. Experts say the move could lead other major economies to do the same.
WEKU · May 17, 2023 China dominates the solar power industry. The EU wants to change that Germany was a pioneer in the solar power industry, but succumbed to competition from China. Now, Germany — and the European Union — are trying to revitalize the industry once again.
Birmingham Post · May 17, 2023 Vauxhall-maker Stellantis warns over future of Ellesmere Port factory unless Brexit deal changed The world’s fourth biggest car maker committed to making electric vehicles at its Ellesmere Port and Luton plants two years ago
The Guardian - UK · May 17, 2023 Ford, Vauxhall owner and JLR call for UK to renegotiate Brexit deal Carmakers call on Britain to change rules on batteries that they say threaten electric vehicle production
The Guardian - UK · May 17, 2023 Hunt says government to open immigration for key sectors, but only in ‘short term’ – as it happened Jeremy Hunt says the government can open borders for care homes and construction workers that are facing worker shortages