UK exporters still struggling with post-Brexit rules, says trade body British Chambers of Commerce asks for policy ‘reset’ after poll finds companies want greater flexibility The Guardian - UK · Dec 22, 2024
“They better be careful”: Trump repeats tariff threats on EU “The golden age of America is upon us!” Trump declared. The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2024
Slovak PM Fico's Pro-Russia Stance Amid Ukraine Conflict Slovakia's PM Fico's visit to Moscow and divergent stance on Ukraine crisis in contrast to EU leaders. Putin hailed Russian troops in Ukraine as 'heroes' a... Top News · Dec 22, 2024
Volodymyr Zelenskyy tells Ukraine’s diplomats to fight for Nato membership Comments come after Vladimir Putin threatens ‘more destruction’ in response to Kazan drone attack The Guardian - UK · Dec 22, 2024
Rachel Reeves’ push to improve EU ties remains boxed in by red lines Chancellor’s visit to EU meeting looks for smoother trade to improve growth but youth mobility scheme remains sticking point The Guardian - UK · Dec 22, 2024
Peter Mandelson is being sent to Washington to join the battle for Donald Trump’s ear In choosing the UK’s new ambassador, Keir Starmer is gambling that the rewards will justify the risks The Guardian - UK · Dec 22, 2024
Faced with Trump and Farage, Britain’s natural ally is Europe The Labour party’s determination to stick to Brexit simply condemns the UK to fight a lone hand against the far-right forces ranged against it The Guardian - UK · Dec 22, 2024
Diplomats defend Mandelson after US aide’s ‘absolute moron’ jibe Confirmation of role as ambassador drew attack by Trump campaign adviser on X The Guardian - UK · Dec 21, 2024
Hungary's Orbán blames immigration and EU for the deadly attack in Germany Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is drawing a direct link between immigration and an attack in Germany where a man drove into a Christmas market teeming with holiday shoppers, killing at least five people and injuring 200 others The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2024
Australia declines to follow EU in forcing airlines to pay passengers for delayed and cancelled flights Albanese government bows to pressure from Qantas and other airlines and omits compensation scheme from aviation customer rights charter The Guardian - AU · Dec 21, 2024
Trump ‘gave permission’ for aide to call Mandelson an ‘absolute moron’ President-elect’s former campaign chief hit out at Keir Starmer’s choice for UK ambassador to the US The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2024
European Super League beefs up like Gordon Ramsay’s Christmas dinner The plan for more games between bigger clubs is dull and loses context while making a few people rich The Guardian - UK · Dec 21, 2024
European Leaders Express Solidarity After Tragic German Christmas Market Attack European leaders express solidarity and condolences for the tragic incident at a German Christmas market, highlighting unity in times of adversity. Top News · Dec 20, 2024
Dear Nio Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for December 21 Investors expect the electric vehicle company to officially launch a new model and its Firefly brand. Barchart · Dec 20, 2024
The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2024 Trump threatens EU with tariffs unless it makes ‘large scale’ purchase of US gas and oil Europe is the largest importer of American gas and was expected to increase its purchases in the future
Evening Standard · Dec 20, 2024 Unionists back first triggering of Stormont Brake The mechanism allows a minimum of 30 Stormont MLAs from at least two parties to refer a proposed law change to the UK Government.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 20, 2024 Appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to US divides Labour MPs Ministers hail peer as a heavyweight but others question the selection of a previously outspoken critic of party policy
The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2024 Trump team warns Starmer’s ‘horrible, arrogant’ ambassador pick means Britain will be ‘locked out’ of key discussions President-elect’s team deeply unhappy at Starmer’s choice for Britain’s new top diplomat
Radio France Internationale · Dec 20, 2024 EU mobilises for cyclone-ravaged Mayotte as Macron hits back at angry crowds The European Union has responded to France's request for assistance for its overseas territory of Mayotte, devastated by Cyclone Chido, as President Emmanuel Macron told angry locals they would be "10,000 times" worse off if they were not in France.
Barchart · Dec 20, 2024 Crude Prices Fall on US Government Shutdown Threat and US-EU Trade Concerns January WTI crude oil (CLF25 ) is down -0.67 (-0.95%), and January RBOB gasoline (RBF25 ) is up +0.0158 (+0.82%). Crude oil prices are trading lower today due to concern about the possibility of an all-out US-EU trade war after incoming-President Trump today said he would slap tariffs on the...
The Guardian - UK · Dec 20, 2024 EU should spare carmakers from ‘punitive’ emissions fines, says Scholz Germany’s chancellor backs auto industry as Volkswagen considers unprecedented plant closures
International Business Times · Dec 20, 2024 EU, Swiss Hail 'Historic' New Deal Resetting Relations The European Union and Switzerland announced Friday they had sealed a new set of agreements aimed at recalibrating relations between the two neighbours.
Android Central · Dec 20, 2024 Android doesn't need the Apple ecosystem features the EU wants to give it The European Union wants to help platforms like Android by giving it Apple-exclusive features — but that should give you pause.
Al Jazeera · Dec 20, 2024 Trump threatens tariffs if EU doesn’t buy more oil and gas from US EU spokesman says 27-nation bloc, which already buys most US oil and gas exports, open to talks with president-elect.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 20, 2024 European city mayors urge Ursula von der Leyen to tackle EU’s housing crisis Leaders of 10 major cities call for action to address ‘one of the most pressing challenges’ facing society