EU
EU lagging behind on climate, gender equality goals
The bloc’s CO2 emissions were reduced by 2.7% from 2013 to 2018 but temperatures kept rising
EU forecasts ‘recession of historic proportions’ this year
The pandemic is expected to cause the deepest recession in living memory
European economies on course for unprecedented recession
The scale of the decline in business activity staggering, lends urgency to discussions about a rescue support package.
EU-UK trade talks kick off amid threats and deadlines
Must be concluded by the end of this year, or Prime Minister Johnson threatens to walk.
Canada-UK free trade: A post-Brexit opportunity
Needs to complete a deal with the EU first and foremost, but a deal with Canada should be its second priority.
UK and EU clash over trade with 11 months to make a deal
The European Union insists there can be no trade deal if Britain undercuts bloc regulations.
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Canada not rushing to post-Brexit deal with UK, business urges calm
Britain still bound by the continent’s sweeping free trade deal with Canada on goods and services.
Britain to seek Canada-style free trade deal with EU
But European officials warn Canada achieved largely tariff-free trade status by bringing many of its rules into line with EU regulations.
EU trade deal with Britain, no unfettered state aid: Chief Brexit official
State aid rules in any future trade deal would be more stringent than with nations like Canada or Japan because of the physical proximity of the EU.
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UK lawmakers OK Johnson’s Brexit bill, pave way to exit EU
Also has to be approved by Parliament’s upper chamber.
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UK’s Johnson seeks to rule out Brexit trade pact delay
Johnson’s Conservatives won an 80-strong majority in Parliament in last week’s general election.
EU to boost measures to protect trade after WTO impasse
A proposal to change some EU trade rules will enable it to act even when the WTO can’t give a final ruling.
China’s Jingye comes to the rescue of British Steel
Rescue deal potentially protects some 4,000 jobs and safeguards a strategic asset as Britain prepares to leave the EU.
China’s Xi on investment drive in EU member Greece
China’s state-owned shipping giant Cosco controls Greece’s largest port of Piraeus, near Athens.
Bank of England keeps rates on hold ahead of UK election
The central bank appears to be waiting for more clarity over Britain’s departure from the European Union.
