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Britain seeks out new friends in Africa, Asia and Latin America

The British foreign secretary is expected to say on Monday that his country must look beyond its "traditional" allies.

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UK eases financial rules in post-Brexit shake-up to boost global clout

The government says it's using "Brexit freedoms" to make the UK more competitive. But critics argue the new measures won't offset damage done by leaving the EU.

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Britain's Labour Party promises reforms, but won't reverse Brexit

Sir Keir Starmer's claims that re-joining the EU Single Market and Customs Union wouldn't boost the British economy have been widely disputed.

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Do Brits need to reapply for residency in the EU post-Brexit?

A UK national in Denmark is facing deportation after failing to apply for his residence permit on time.

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Brexit has intensified UK doctor shortages, finds study

Some 4,000 doctors in key areas like paediatrics and psychiatry are not in the UK as a result of Brexit, according to research.

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Supporters of Scottish independence from the UK remain defiant

Nicola Sturgeon has committed to running the next general election as a “de facto referendum” on Scottish independence.

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'Brexit festival' chief insists big cultural event was value for money

The €138m eight-month festival attracted only three million visitors in-person and 15 million online, way short of the 66 million organisers had hoped for.

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'I believe in Brexit': PM Sunak rejects 'any alignment with EU laws'

The UK prime minister batted away calls from business leaders for looser immigration rules and closer EU ties to overcome labour shortages and trade barriers.

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Hunt admits Brexit trade barriers but rejects rejoining single market

The UK finance minister acknowledged "trade barriers that exist between us and the EU" but insisted most can be removed over time outside the single market.

Food and Drink

British cheesemaker sells company to overcome Brexit barriers

British cheesemaker Simon Spurrell had to sell his business to a larger company in order to regain access to EU customers after Brexit left him with an estimated £600,000 black hole in lost EU sales.

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Hunt strives to play up UK's performance as he sets out austere budget

The UK finance minister said Britain was holding up against "unprecedented global headwinds" as he outlined a severe package of cuts and tax rises.

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How much is Brexit to blame for the UK's budget 'black hole'?

As Britain's Chancellor tries to plug a €63 billion gap in the public finances, calls are growing among businesses for the UK to rejoin the EU's single market.

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UK businesses struggling in new 'post-Brexit' reality

Food production in the UK is slowing down and many farmers say they are finding it difficult to cope. Some businesses are now are even calling for Britain to re-enter the single market.

Travel News

UK wants EU citizens to provide biometrics to visit

UK Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick has confirmed plans to introduce fingerprint and facial biometrics for EU citizens looking to visit the UK.

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Sunak 'pleased with progress' on Northern Ireland dispute after summit

The UK and Irish prime ministers both welcomed advances in the search for a breakthrough on post-Brexit trading arrangements after Thursday's meeting.

Travel News

Spain wants to scrap the 90 day rule for British tourists

Spain is set to lobby the EU over a rule that limits British tourists to 90 day visits.

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Brexit-backing boss says lack of overseas workers crippling UK economy

Simon Wolfson, head of the Next retail chain who backed the UK's exit from the EU, says what has resulted is "not the Brexit I wanted".

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UK demands post-Brexit access to EU science programmes

“The UK’s participation would be a win-win for the UK and the EU, but the UK cannot wait much longer,” said the UK's Europe minister Leo Docherty.

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Growing majority of Britons think Brexit was a mistake, new poll shows

A top pollster revealed that 57% of the UK's population think Brexit was not a good choice, as opposed to 43% who think it was.

Travel News

UK axes tax-free shopping for international travellers

The government believes it could save more than €2 billion but tourism chiefs say the u-turn is a ‘hammer blow’ for the sector.