Many UK exporters say Brexit trade deal hurts business; price rises loom; US jobless claims rise – as it happened Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news The Guardian - UK · Feb 17, 2022
Macron announces French troop withdrawal from Mali In a joint announcement from the Élysée Palace on Thursday, France and allied nations announced that they were withdrawing troops from Mali due to a breakdown in relations with the ruling junta after nine years of fighting a jihadist insurgency. Read FRANCE 24's live coverage of the day’s events as… France 24 · Feb 17, 2022
Latest Ukraine updates: US warns Russia preparing for invasion Ukraine news from February 17: Russian deputy foreign minister says claims it plans to invade are ‘baseless’. Al Jazeera · Feb 17, 2022
Biden to host call with Nato allies as invasion fears grow – as it happened US president says threat of Russian invasion ‘very high’, after Ukraine government source says shelling ‘looks like provocation’ The Guardian - AU · Feb 17, 2022
Brexit: 71% of UK exporters say government’s Brexit trade deal is bad for business Just one in eight companies say the deal has been beneficial for them, British Chambers of Commerce finds The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2022
EU’s one-size-fits-all policy for phone chargers makes Apple a misfit Why is the European Commission keen to standardise smartphone chargers? The Hindu · Feb 16, 2022
UN, Haiti seek $2 billion to help in earthquake aftermath The U.S., European Union and others have pledged $600 million in additional funds to help hundreds of thousands still struggling six months after a powerful earthquake struck Haiti's southern region The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2022
EU launches reset with Africa after pandemic disruption The EU welcomed more than 40 African leaders to Brussels on Thursday in an effort to reassert its influence on a continent where China and Russia have made hefty investment inroads, and where many felt let down by Europe's COVID-19 vaccines rollout. Reuters · Feb 16, 2022
Department upbeat on negotiations The Trade Negotiations Department targets concluding the negotiation framework on a free trade agreement (FTA) with the EU this year and wrapping up FTA negotiations with Turkey and Pakistan. Bangkok Post · Feb 16, 2022
Post-Brexit trade deal holding back exporters, business group says In a survey by the British Chambers of Commerce, only one in eight firms said the trade deal was helping them Birmingham Post · Feb 16, 2022
EU border agency to help Cyprus with migrant repatriations The chief of the European Union’s border agency says the repatriation of migrants is Cyprus’ “most urgent need” and his organization is ready to facilitate flights to return individuals who had their asylum claims rejected The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2022
Taliban delegation holds talks with EU, US diplomats in Doha Western envoys meet Taliban members as the group seeks recognition and badly-needed funds amid a humanitarian crisis. Al Jazeera · Feb 16, 2022
In vaccine-sceptic France, candidates walk tightrope on Covid measures Vaccination debates and Covid-19 restrictions have sown divisions both on and off the presidential campaign trail in France, which ranks among the most vaccine-sceptic nations in the world. FRANCE 24 takes a look at what the candidates have said regarding the measures to contain Covid-19. France 24 · Feb 16, 2022
Brexit benefits: What are the opportunities Keir Starmer and Jacob Rees-Mogg are talking about? Here are the main Brexit benefits and opportunities, and whether they are real The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2022
The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2022 Sky reveals inflation-busting price increases for TV and broadband Average customer faces increase of £43 a year while EU roaming charges of £2 a day to be introduced in May
The Hindu · Feb 16, 2022 India sets up control room to help nationals based in Ukraine European Ambassadors in India attend solidarity event against ‘aggressive acts’
Glasgow Live · Feb 16, 2022 Sky to increase broadband, mobile and TV prices in April amid rise in EU roaming charges Sky and Sky Mobile are set to increase their prices for those with TV, phone and broadband packages by around five percent. But who is affected and can you leave if you're not happy?
Input · Feb 16, 2022 EU may launch its own competitor to Elon Musk's Starlink After plans were twice rejected, the European Commission approved plans for a system to compete with SpaceX and Amazon.
The Conversation · Feb 16, 2022 AU-EU summit: what stands in the way of a deeper relationship The triennial high-level summits between the European Union (EU) and the African Union (AU) are often criticised as being photo opportunities without substance. Nevertheless, even photo opportunities are important. They show that European leaders are willing to receive their African counterparts on par with full honours.
France 24 · Feb 16, 2022 Polish judicial reforms key to EU rule-of-law conditionality row On February 16, the European Union's top court rejected a legal challenge by Poland and Hungary to a conditionality mechanism that would link EU funds for member states to respect for the rule of law. The Polish government stands by its controversial judicial reforms, despite criticism from local judges. On…
Reuters · Feb 16, 2022 EU leaders to meet on Russia on Thursday - EU officials European Union leaders will meet to discuss the buildup of troops by Russia on the Ukrainian border on Thursday at 1130 GMT, EU officials said, not in reaction to any particular developments but to exchange views and update each other.
The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2022 European companies' Russian ties could make sanctions tough It's not simple for Europe to plan sanctions against Russia in case it invades Ukraine
The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2022 EU summit aims to counter China, Russia influence in Africa European Union leaders are hosting their African counterparts during a two day-meeting in Brussels starting Thursday
The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2022 UK has been slower than some countries in giving Covid jabs to younger children Progress has been slower than in adults, with authorities blaming hesitancy among parents and some doctors as well as mixed messaging from experts
Irish Mirror · Feb 16, 2022 Covid Ireland: Face mask rules could be dropped everywhere bar one exception as NPHET meets Due to the varying rules in effect across all EU countries, at this point, it may not be possible to drop this restriction