Author: STEPHEN CASTLE
U.K. Parliament Approves Post-Brexit Trade Deal
After the House of Commons overwhelmingly endorsed the 1,200-page agreement, the House of Lords also voted in favor of British ratification.
Brexit Deal Poses Threat to Boris Johnson and U.K. Conservative Party
Conservatives are united for now over the British prime minister’s trade deal, but as details emerge, he could face challenges from hard-liners and business groups.
Tariffs, Traffic and Red Tape: What a ‘No-Deal’ Brexit Could Mean for Britain
If British and E.U. negotiators fail to reach a trade deal before a Dec. 31 deadline, disruptions at ports and on roads could ensue, and goods are likely to get more expensive because of new duties.
U.K. to Halt Subsidies for Fossil Fuel Projects Abroad
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been positioning himself as a leader in fighting global warming, an area where he can make common cause with President-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr.
As Brexit Talks Stall, Boris Johnson Offers the E.U. an Olive Branch
After weeks of hardball, the British prime minister has dropped a threat to break international law. The move could help Britain’s talks on a trade deal with the European Union.
England’s Lockdown Will Lift, but Many Pub Doors Will Stay Closed
Some Conservative lawmakers are calling Boris Johnson’s plans to continue restricting most of England’s bars and restaurants “authoritarian.”
English Gyms Find Themselves on the Front Lines of Lockdown Revolt
Despite police raids and the threat of heavy fines, some health clubs have stayed open in an act of defiance against a coronavirus lockdown.
The Issue That Might Sink the Brexit Trade Talks: Fishing
In cash terms, the fishing industry contributes little to the British economy. So why is it proving such a sticking point in negotiations?