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Sunak set for speech with business leaders amid gloomy economic backdrop

Rishi Sunak will give a speech at the CBI conference on Monday.

The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2022

Make tough choices on Brexit and immigration to boost growth, says CBI

Senior politicians are expected to attend the business body’s two-day conference.

The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2022

Why Franco-Thai relations matter

Under Thailand's Apec Host Year theme of "Open. Connect. Balance", Thailand has worked hard to promote trade and investment that is open to all opportunities, reconnect the region, and drive Apec towards a balanced, inclusive, and sustainable post-Covid19 growth through the Bio-Circular-Green (BCG) Economy Model.

Bangkok Post · Nov 20, 2022

Belgium’s trade in Russian diamonds continues despite moral pressure

Poland and the Baltic states are pressing for diamonds to be included in the EU’s next round of sanctions

The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2022

‘We couldn’t fail them’: how Pakistan’s floods spurred fight at Cop for loss and damage fund

With the deadly devastation fresh in the world’s mind, Pakistan pushed for damage funds with other frontline countries

The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2022

As British voters cool on Brexit, UK softens tone towards EU

The British government is denying a report that it is seeking a “Swiss-style” relationship with the European Union that would remove many of the economic barriers erected by Brexit

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2022

‘Categorically untrue’ UK considering Swiss-style links with EU

Downing Street has rubbished suggestions that the UK could pursue a Switzerland-like arrangement with the EU in the future.

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2022

Brexit: who wants a Swiss-style EU deal and what would it look like?

As reports suggest some in government want closer ties with Brussels, we look as what these might mean

The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2022

Tory minister admits Brexit has caused 'greater friction' and 'difficulties' over trade

Steve Barclay was forced to deny reports the UK Government is considering adopting a Swiss-style relationship with the EU.

Daily Record · Nov 20, 2022

Top Tory rejects closer ties with EU as Rishi Sunak faces new Brexit civil war

Rishi Sunak was hit by a furious Tory backlash over claims that his Government is considering a Swiss-style relationship with the EU to ease Brexit barriers to trade

Daily Mirror · Nov 20, 2022