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‘Brexit finish line’ crossed as Britain passes EU exit bill

The House of Commons removed an amendment forcing the British government to let unaccompanied migrant children join relatives in the UK.

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'EU more vital than US': UK businesses call for more Brexit clarity

Sixty-one percent of UK directors describe the EU as more important to them than any other countries, including the US.

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UK going its own way on trade is a non-starter, says EU minister

Irish foreign minister reacts to Sajid Javid's recent comments about the UK not being "rule takers".

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UK government in Brexit defeat over EU citizens’ rights

The British government says it will continue with its planned post-Brexit EU settlement scheme despite losing three votes in parliament.

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The Brief: 2020 - the most critical year yet for climate diplomacy

Governments in Europe are declaring climate emergencies, the EU is touting its Green Deal, but unless other countries get on board is there any hope for climate action? That's where climate diplomacy comes in.

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Pro-Brexit UK pub chain wants to cut drink prices on January 31

The chain, which has 875 pubs across the UK, plans to cut the prices of several European drinks by up to 60p (€0.70) for a month from January 31.

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British territory Gibraltar 'could stay in Schengen Area after Brexit'

Gibraltar's chief minister, Fabian Picardo, says the territory should remain accessible to the rest of the EU after January 31.

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Lights, flags... but no bong: Britain marks Brexit on January 31

Brexiteers are livid that an attempt to have London's iconic Big Ben 'bong for Brexit' have had to be shelved.

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UK MEPs sit for last time in Strasbourg as Catalan duo make debut

There were mixed feelings among British MEPs this week as they sat in Strasbourg for the final time before Brexit. But there was delight among Catalan separatists after Carles Puigdemont and Toni Comin were finally allowed to take their seats.

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Brexit Party 'a disgrace' says UK MEP after final Strasbourg sitting

Catherine Rowett, Green Party MEP, says Britain 'united in our hatred' of Brexit.

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MEPs from the UK prepare to leave the European Parliament

They're heading into their final plenary session before they come out of the EP at the end of the month.

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Flybe: Should the government bail out the regional airline?

Some argue #Flybe is vital for regional connectivity in the UK and must be saved. But environmentalists say the government cannot be serious about tackling climate change and then bail out an airline.

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MEPs warn of ‘grave concerns’ over post-Brexit citizens’ rights

A European Parliament resolution accuses the British government of failing to safeguard the future of EU nationals living in the UK.

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Back to work: Northern Ireland parliament sits after 3-year deadlock

Northern Ireland's parliament at Stormont sat for the first time in three years on Saturday after Irish nationalists and British unionists agreed a deal.

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No Big Ben 'bong for Brexit' says Downing Street

The 'world's most iconic timepiece' will not chime to mark the UK's exit from the EU, Downing Street has indicated

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How Europe could still sink Boris Johnson’s Brexit plans

The UK is unlikely to reach a deal with Europe that does not involve 'selling Britain's fishing industry down the river'.

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UK parliament passes Brexit bill after years of deadlock

Britain's House of Commons has voted 330-231 to pass the Brexit bill — finally paving way for the UK's January 31 departure from the European Union after years of political deadlock.

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Does Brexit mean the end of Erasmus for British students?

Britain's government has said it will continue the scheme post-2020 'if it is in our interests'

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Michel Barnier: Full UK-EU trade deal in 2020 is 'unrealistic'

It's again raised fears about the possibility of a no-deal Brexit.

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Best of friends? Von der Leyen warns UK of Brexit 'trade-offs'

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the bloc hopes to be the UK's "best friend" going forward but that "with every choice comes a consequence".