Europe News From Ukraine to EU-UK ties: Big summit of European leaders kicks off European leaders gather during the European Political Community Summit at the iconic Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire, with Ukraine and migration as top items on the agenda. 18/07/2024
Travel News When is the new EES EU border system starting? The EU's post-Brexit Entry/Exit System (EES) is expected to launch this autumn but the exact date is under question. 18/07/2024
United Kingdom UK looks to rebuild relations with Europe under new leadership Eight years after Britain voted to leave the EU, young Europeans living in London are ready for change. 17/07/2024
Business What would a UK-EU thaw mean for financial services? An improved Brexit deal under new UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour government could aid the City of London – but it won’t bring back lost jobs, experts say. 15/07/2024
United Kingdom Starmer: UK will 'reset' relations with the EU The UK's new prime minister says the UK has been too "inward looking" on the world stage. 12/07/2024
Travel News What are Eurostar’s plans for the upcoming Entry/Exit System? The entire transition is likely to cost around €10 million - but Eurostar is confident its plans will go smoothly from the start. 12/07/2024
Business Dyson prepares to axe more than a quarter of its UK workforce The technology firm is cutting UK jobs as part of a worldwide push to downsize and remain competitive. 09/07/2024
Europe News UK's new foreign minister visits Poland for talks on Ukraine David Lammy is seeking to tighten UK relations with the EU and stress the new government is just as supportive of Ukraine in its war against Russia. 07/07/2024
Europe News UK election results 2024: Labour set for historic victory Keir Starmer will be the next Prime Minister with a majority of 170, if the results are confirmed. 04/07/2024
United Kingdom Why the EU should be watching closely as the UK heads to the polls Analysts say that a likely Labour-led government could offer new-found stability to a recently tumultuous UK-EU relationship. 02/07/2024
Business Brexit blooms: Plant firms call for action over border hold-ups The UK’s Horticultural Trades Association and sister groups from across Europe warn that new border checks aren’t working. 01/07/2024
Europe News UK expats in Spain show little interest in election back home Spain hosts the largest British expat community in Europe. In the seaside town of Rojales, many UK citizens say they feel at home, but Brexit has complicated their lives. 01/07/2024
United Kingdom UK poised for political shift as Labour sets sights on election win Opinion polls suggest Labour could win the biggest majority of any post-war government. 01/07/2024
Europe News Starmer vows to re-negotiate 'botched' post-Brexit trade deal with EU The Labour leader says he wants to secure a better deal with the EU on trade, R&D as well as security and defence. 27/06/2024
Travel News EU Entry/Exit System: What to expect, according to travel agents From ferry companies to flight-free travel agents, there is confusion and scepticism about the new scheme. 16/06/2024
Economy UK exports of clothing and footwear to the EU strangled by red tape A new study suggests that since Brexit complex regulations and red tape at the border have deterred clothing and footwear exports from the UK to Europe. However, beauty and health products, as well as gardening and DIY product exports remain robust. 07/06/2024
Experiences EU Entry/Exit System: Why I’m getting a French passport before October As a Brit, the introduction of the EES means I’m more desperate than ever to get my French citizenship. 18/05/2024
Europe News EU and UK 'getting closer' to clinching post-Brexit deal on Gibraltar Lengthy discussions in Brussels failed to yield an agreement following long-standing divisions over border checks and airport management. 16/05/2024
Travel News Why did UK airports’ e-gates fail - and will it happen again? Several of the UK’s busiest airports saw their e-gates system fail on Tuesday - but is it concerning or par for the course? 08/05/2024
Travel News UK backtracks on new EU Entry/Exit scheme at Dover-Calais crossing UK government ministers appear to have acknowledged uncertainty around the EES scheme and have put in place a quasi-soft launch to counteract any difficulties. 07/05/2024