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New Russia sanctions over poisoning of former spy, daughter
US made the determination this week that Russia had used the Novichok nerve agent.
UK top diplomat warns no Brexit deal ‘now a very real risk’
Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt says a change of approach from EU negotiators is needed.
Britain’s Boris Johnson says ‘not too late to save Brexit’
He was sharply critical of British PM Theresa May in parliament. The comments followed the politician’s resignation from May’s government.
Opposition leader Scheer off to London to talk trade ahead of Brexit
Relationship building will include promoting the idea of a free trade deal between Canada and Britain.
UK government made no analysis of Brexit’s economic impact
Parliamentary committee warned of a profound shift in the way the economy operates, similar in scale to the 2008 financial crisis.
Canada and UK form alliance to phase out coal to combat climate change
To include Finland, France, Italy, Mexico, New Zealand and several US states.
Britain’s cybersecurity chief warns of Russian interference
May said Russia was weaponizing information and meddling in elections to undermine the international order.
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Canada’s push to eliminate coal power takes on US clean coal in Bonn
Coal power is responsible for more than 40% of global carbon dioxide emissions.
Leaving EU with no trade deal will hit UK industries hard
Four industries would lose $23 billion of exports annually if trade between the two sides reverts to World Trade Organization rules.
Bombardier fight: UK’s May slams Boeing for undermining partnership
LONDON — British Prime Minister Theresa May warned Thursday of growing protectionism in the global economy, slamming plane maker Boeing for its role in the U.S. government decision to impose a massive tariff that could cost thousands of jobs in…
UK’s May, Trudeau say Canada CETA deal a ‘basis’ for new talks
Deal eliminates over 90% of trade barriers between Canada and the EU.
Globalized auto industry vulnerable to new Brexit borders
A Brexit agreement that creates new tariffs and increases vehicle costs is no small problem for consumers.
EU ruling could complicate new trade deals, including UK’s
Singapore deal signed in 2013 could only be concluded by EU institutions with member states, so couldn’t be ratified.
UK set to file for EU divorce, triggering 2 years to Brexit
Britain and the EU have two years to unpick a tapestry of rules, regulations and agreements.
EU warns of ‘serious consequences’ if no Brexit deal
British PM plans to officially trigger two years of negotiations on March 29.
