King Charles III is in Germany on his first step visit abroad as monarch. The visit is seen as Britain's outreach to Europe even after Brexit. Charles hailed the UK-Germany ties.

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King Charles, who is on his first state trip abroad, was on Wednesday greeted with military honours at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin. The British monarch is on his first overseas trip since assuming the throne.

He succeeded his mother Queen Elizabeth II in September. His trip as per Reuters is part of efforts to re-set the United Kingdom's relations with Europe in the post-Brexit era.

Charles III was earlier due to visit France, but the trip had to be cancelled after the nation witnessed violent protests over French President Emmanuel Macron's new pension law.

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According to Reuters, fighter jets escorted King Charles' place into Berlin. Charles also became the first visiting head of state to be given a ceremonial welcome at Berlin's famous landmark, the Brandenburg gate.

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"Today, exactly six years after Britain started its exit from the European Union, we are opening a new chapter in our relations," said German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.

Steinmeier said that the fact that the British King picked France and Germany — even before his coronation — for his initial state visit was an important "European gesture."

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The coronation of King Charles is slated to take place in May of this year.

As per Buckingham palace, Charles, who is accompanied on the three-day state visit by his wife Queen Consort Camilla, will visit Berlin, Brandenburg in the east and the northern port city of Hamburg. The British King will hold engagements on issues faced by the two countries; these include the Ukraine crisis and issues like sustainability. He will also be addressing the Bundestag or the German lower house of Parliament on Thursday. Additionally, he will meet one million Ukrainian refugees who had sought escape from&nbsp;the Russia-Ukraine war in Germany.

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King Charles, who is on his first state trip abroad, was on Wednesday greeted with military honours at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin. The British monarch is on his first overseas trip since assuming the throne. He succeeded his mother Queen Elizabeth II in September. His trip as per Reuters is part of efforts to re-set the United Kingdom's relations with Europe in the post-Brexit era. Charles III was earlier due to visit France, but the trip had to be cancelled after the nation witnessed violent protests over French President Emmanuel Macron's new pension law. Watch | UK: King Charles III first foreign state visit as King, heads to Germany × According to Reuters, fighter jets escorted King Charles' place into Berlin. Charles also became the first visiting head of state to be given a ceremonial welcome at Berlin's famous landmark, the Brandenburg gate. Also read | Climate crisis: UK govt told to fix 'lost decade' of minimal planning, mitigation "Today, exactly six years after Britain started its exit from the European Union, we are opening a new chapter in our relations," said German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. Steinmeier said that the fact that the British King picked France and Germany — even before his coronation — for his initial state visit was an important "European gesture." Also read | King Charles III sports a special piece of jewellery in first official portrait. See photo The coronation of King Charles is slated to take place in May of this year. As per Buckingham palace, Charles, who is accompanied on the three-day state visit by his wife Queen Consort Camilla, will visit Berlin, Brandenburg in the east and the northern port city of Hamburg. The British King will hold engagements on issues faced by the two countries; these include the Ukraine crisis and issues like sustainability. He will also be addressing the Bundestag or the German lower house of Parliament on Thursday. Additionally, he will meet one million Ukrainian refugees who had sought escape from the Russia-Ukraine war in Germany. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

King Charles III begins his first state visit abroad as Monarch; greeted with military honours in Berlin

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Two former prime ministers, Boris Johnson and Liz Truss, are to vote against Rishi Sunak's new Brexit deal for Northern Ireland in a debate later. Mr Johnson said the deal would either mean Northern Ireland remained tied to the EU, or the UK would not be able to take advantage of Brexit.

Boris Johnson and Liz Truss to vote against Sunak's NI Brexit deal

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The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) has been urged by other Stormont parties to get back in government following the announcement of the Windsor Framework. Watch the video to know more.

Brexit: DUP under pressure over new NI deal

The latest agreement between British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and the European Union on post-Brexit trade arrangements for Northern Ireland, according to U.S. President Joe Biden, is a "important step" in ensuring the Good Friday Agreement's peace is maintained.

Biden: Deal essential step to maintain good Friday agreement

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Monday (February 27) <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/live-northern-ireland-uk-and-eu-eye-deal-over-post-brexit-trade-566465">agreed to the crucial deal</a>, which is aimed at overhauling trade rules in Northern Ireland during their meeting in Windsor. The breakthrough is expected to resolve seriously strained relations since Brexit.&nbsp;

Sunak hailed the deal as a "new chapter", saying, "I believe the Windsor Framework marks a turning point for the people of Northern Ireland. This is the beginning of a new chapter in our relationship. We may have had our differences in the past but we are allies, trading partners and friends."

Meanwhile, Von der Leyen also said she agreed it marked a "new chapter" after more than a year of fraught talks. She said that it would allow "a stronger EU-UK relationship standing as close partners, shoulder to shoulder now and in the future".&nbsp;

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Notably, Von der Leyen said that the European Court of Justice would have the final say on European Union law and single market issues.&nbsp;

Stephen Farry MP, the deputy leader of the Alliance party in Northern Ireland, tweeted: "Very encouraged that UK and EU have concluded a deal on the Protocol. The preservation of dual market access and reduction of barriers are the key tests for us. We will be studying the Agreement in that context."&nbsp;

A UK-based journalist tweeted that the Tory MPs discussed in the tea room that Sunak has pulled off quite a deal and one MP, whose identity was not revealed, told him: "It is absolutely jaw dropping what @RishiSunak has managed to get out of the EU."&nbsp;

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Sunak vowed that the deal would be submitted to a vote in the UK parliament "at the appropriate time, and that vote will be respected". He further stated that the deal dismantled a de facto customs border that had sprung up in the Irish Sea, both to protect the EU's single market and a hard-won peace in Northern Ireland agreed upon 25 years ago.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader Jeffrey Donaldson said his party would "need to take time" to look at any deal on post-Brexit trading arrangements in the British province.&nbsp;

Donaldson said: "I'm neither positive nor negative - we need to take time to look at the deal, what's available and how does that match our seven tests."&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Monday (February 27) agreed to the crucial deal, which is aimed at overhauling trade rules in Northern Ireland during their meeting in Windsor.

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Monday (February 27) agreed to the crucial deal, which is aimed at overhauling trade rules in Northern Ireland during their meeting in Windsor. The breakthrough is expected to resolve seriously strained relations since Brexit. Sunak hailed the deal as a "new chapter", saying, "I believe the Windsor Framework marks a turning point for the people of Northern Ireland. This is the beginning of a new chapter in our relationship. We may have had our differences in the past but we are allies, trading partners and friends." Meanwhile, Von der Leyen also said she agreed it marked a "new chapter" after more than a year of fraught talks. She said that it would allow "a stronger EU-UK relationship standing as close partners, shoulder to shoulder now and in the future". ALSO READ | Pizza without tomato? UK veggie crisis might force Italian restaurants out of business Notably, Von der Leyen said that the European Court of Justice would have the final say on European Union law and single market issues. Stephen Farry MP, the deputy leader of the Alliance party in Northern Ireland, tweeted: "Very encouraged that UK and EU have concluded a deal on the Protocol. The preservation of dual market access and reduction of barriers are the key tests for us. We will be studying the Agreement in that context." A UK-based journalist tweeted that the Tory MPs discussed in the tea room that Sunak has pulled off quite a deal and one MP, whose identity was not revealed, told him: "It is absolutely jaw dropping what @RishiSunak has managed to get out of the EU." One Tory MP tells me: “This is such a good deal it will finish off Boris. He will have nowhere to go.” — Nicholas Watt (@nicholaswatt) February 27, 2023 × Very encouraged that UK and EU have concluded a deal on the Protocol. The preservation of dual market access and reduction of barriers are the key tests for us. We will be studying the Agreement in that context. — Stephen Farry MP (@StephenFarryMP) February 27, 2023 × Sunak vowed that the deal would be submitted to a vote in the UK parliament "at the appropriate time, and that vote will be respected". He further stated that the deal dismantled a de facto customs border that had sprung up in the Irish Sea, both to protect the EU's single market and a hard-won peace in Northern Ireland agreed upon 25 years ago. Meanwhile, Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader Jeffrey Donaldson said his party would "need to take time" to look at any deal on post-Brexit trading arrangements in the British province. Donaldson said: "I'm neither positive nor negative - we need to take time to look at the deal, what's available and how does that match our seven tests." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

UK PM Rishi Sunak hails 'new chapter' after finalising crucial deal with EU over Northern Ireland

On Monday, the leaders of Britain and the European Union will meet in London to finalise a fresh agreement to address the trade disruption and political unrest brought on by Brexit in Northern Ireland.

UK PM Sunak to meet EU chief for NI talks

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen are due to hold “final talks” on Monday for the post-Brexit trading arrangements over the so-called Northern Ireland Protocol.

According to a statement released by Sunak's Downing Street office late on Sunday, the two leaders are expected "to meet late lunchtime Monday for final talks" in Berkshire, a county west of London.

All eyes will be on Sunak to clinch a new Brexit deal for Northern Ireland, amidst strong criticism from pro-UK unionists in Northern Ireland and hardline Brexiteers in his own Tory party ranks.

What is Northern Ireland Protocol?

The protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland, commonly referred to as the Northern Ireland Protocol, is part of the Brexit agreement that ensures that a hard border is avoided in Ireland after the UK formally left the EU on 31 January 2020.

Supporters believe that the deal offers Northern Ireland the best of both worlds, as it can not only remain in the EU's single market, but can also have access to the UK market.

Under the protocol, Northern Ireland followed some EU laws so that goods flow freely over the Ireland border without checks. And instead, goods coming from England, Scotland and Wales are checked when they arrive at the Northern Irish ports.

The EU has strict food rules and requires border checks when certain goods, such as milk and eggs, arrive from non-EU countries.

But Britain wants to change the current agreement as it fears that cameras or border posts, as part of these checks, could lead to instability.

The UK and the EU had signed the Northern Ireland Protocol as part of the Brexit withdrawal agreement in order to protect the Northern Ireland peace deal —also known as the Good Friday agreement —that ended the 30 years of political instability and allowed both nationalists and unionists to run the country.

How does the protocol work?

Under the protocol, inspections and document checks would be conducted between Great Britain—England, Scotland and Wales—and Northern Ireland. These take place at Northern Ireland's ports.

What changes does UK propose for the protocol?

Britain never fully implemented the protocol, saying that Northern Ireland could not afford such unnecessary checks as it would lead to more red tape apart from the economic costs of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The UK government wants different rules for goods coming from Great Britain to Northern Ireland and goods which then cross the border into the Republic of Ireland.

It has proposed two lanes—a red lane for the products destined for the Republic of Ireland and the rest of the EU. These would undergo full checks and customs controls.

And a green lane for the trusted traders transporting goods to Northern Ireland only. These would be exempt from checks and customs controls.

Paving the way for a such a scheme, London agreed in January to share UK data with Brussels on the flow of goods.

The UK also wants changes to tax rules. The industry in Northern Ireland follows EU rules on state sops and the sales tax, VAT. It means that the government payments to help firms in Northern Ireland and tax breaks must be within limits set by the EU, reports BBC.

The UK government wants these limits to be removed. Moreover, it also wants an independent body to settle disputes over the Northern Ireland Protocol, rather than the European Court of Justice.

Who opposes the protocol?

Unionist parties want Northern Ireland to remain part of the UK. They say that the current checks undermine Northern Ireland's place within the UK.

The&nbsp;Democratic Unionist Party&nbsp;(DUP)—the largest unionist party—has refused to participate in Northern Ireland's power-sharing government unless its concerns are resolved.

The party has prevented a Northern Ireland devolved government from forming, leaving it in a political gridlock.

What is the EU saying?

The European Commission on June 15 last year started legal action against the UK for not adhering to the protocol, and called on the government to return to negotiations.

The EU has opposed renegotiating the protocol, but has offered to work on how the rules apply, including:

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	<li>reducing customs and checks on goods,</li>
	<li>reducing the amount of paperwork,</li>
	<li>relaxing rules so chilled meats can still be sent across the Irish Sea.</li>
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But In January 2023, the two sides reached an agreement on sharing data on trade.&nbsp;This will allow the EU to access the UK's IT systems for detailed information about goods flowing from Great Britain to Northern Ireland.

What will happen on Monday?

In Berkshire, Sunak and von der Leyen will meet late at lunchtime for final talks. A cabinet meeting will then follow in the afternoon, where updates on those talks will be given, according to BBC.

If a final deal is agreed upon, the prime minister and Leyen will hold a short joint press conference in the late afternoon.

The prime minister would then give a House of Commons statement on the agreement.

(With inputs from agencies)

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen are due to hold “final talks” on Monday for the post-Brexit trading arrangements over the so-called Northern Ireland Protocol.

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen are due to hold “final talks” on Monday for the post-Brexit trading arrangements over the so-called Northern Ireland Protocol. According to a statement released by Sunak's Downing Street office late on Sunday, the two leaders are expected "to meet late lunchtime Monday for final talks" in Berkshire, a county west of London. All eyes will be on Sunak to clinch a new Brexit deal for Northern Ireland, amidst strong criticism from pro-UK unionists in Northern Ireland and hardline Brexiteers in his own Tory party ranks. What is Northern Ireland Protocol? The protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland, commonly referred to as the Northern Ireland Protocol, is part of the Brexit agreement that ensures that a hard border is avoided in Ireland after the UK formally left the EU on 31 January 2020. Supporters believe that the deal offers Northern Ireland the best of both worlds, as it can not only remain in the EU's single market, but can also have access to the UK market. Under the protocol, Northern Ireland followed some EU laws so that goods flow freely over the Ireland border without checks. And instead, goods coming from England, Scotland and Wales are checked when they arrive at the Northern Irish ports. The EU has strict food rules and requires border checks when certain goods, such as milk and eggs, arrive from non-EU countries. But Britain wants to change the current agreement as it fears that cameras or border posts, as part of these checks, could lead to instability. The UK and the EU had signed the Northern Ireland Protocol as part of the Brexit withdrawal agreement in order to protect the Northern Ireland peace deal —also known as the Good Friday agreement —that ended the 30 years of political instability and allowed both nationalists and unionists to run the country. How does the protocol work? Under the protocol, inspections and document checks would be conducted between Great Britain—England, Scotland and Wales—and Northern Ireland. These take place at Northern Ireland's ports. What changes does UK propose for the protocol? Britain never fully implemented the protocol, saying that Northern Ireland could not afford such unnecessary checks as it would lead to more red tape apart from the economic costs of the COVID-19 pandemic. The UK government wants different rules for goods coming from Great Britain to Northern Ireland and goods which then cross the border into the Republic of Ireland. It has proposed two lanes—a red lane for the products destined for the Republic of Ireland and the rest of the EU. These would undergo full checks and customs controls. And a green lane for the trusted traders transporting goods to Northern Ireland only. These would be exempt from checks and customs controls. Paving the way for a such a scheme, London agreed in January to share UK data with Brussels on the flow of goods. The UK also wants changes to tax rules. The industry in Northern Ireland follows EU rules on state sops and the sales tax, VAT. It means that the government payments to help firms in Northern Ireland and tax breaks must be within limits set by the EU, reports BBC. The UK government wants these limits to be removed. Moreover, it also wants an independent body to settle disputes over the Northern Ireland Protocol, rather than the European Court of Justice. Who opposes the protocol? Unionist parties want Northern Ireland to remain part of the UK. They say that the current checks undermine Northern Ireland's place within the UK. The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP)—the largest unionist party—has refused to participate in Northern Ireland's power-sharing government unless its concerns are resolved. The party has prevented a Northern Ireland devolved government from forming, leaving it in a political gridlock. What is the EU saying? The European Commission on June 15 last year started legal action against the UK for not adhering to the protocol, and called on the government to return to negotiations. The EU has opposed renegotiating the protocol, but has offered to work on how the rules apply, including: reducing customs and checks on goods, reducing the amount of paperwork, relaxing rules so chilled meats can still be sent across the Irish Sea. But In January 2023, the two sides reached an agreement on sharing data on trade. This will allow the EU to access the UK's IT systems for detailed information about goods flowing from Great Britain to Northern Ireland. What will happen on Monday? In Berkshire, Sunak and von der Leyen will meet late at lunchtime for final talks. A cabinet meeting will then follow in the afternoon, where updates on those talks will be given, according to BBC. If a final deal is agreed upon, the prime minister and Leyen will hold a short joint press conference in the late afternoon. The prime minister would then give a House of Commons statement on the agreement. (With inputs from agencies)

Explained: Northern Ireland Protocol—the bone of contention of Brexit

United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said that he is giving everything he can to strike a new post-Brexit deal with the European Union. Talking about the Northern Ireland's trade and events, Prime Minister Sunak called it vital to 'ensure a return to power sharing in the province'.

PM Sunak: Brexit is an unfinished business

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of Britain on February 26 vowed to fix the Brexit challenges, saying that his administration will pursue a new deal with the European Union to resolve the Northern Ireland Protocol. This protocol is a trading arrangement, negotiated during Brexit talks by previous Prime Ministers Theresa May and Boris Johnson, that allows goods to be transported across the Irish land border without the need for checks.

The protocol has been a bone of contention following the economic fallout that London has been facing in the aftermath of Britain's exit from the European Union. The protocol was struck to prevent a hard border between UK territory Northern Ireland and EU member-state Ireland.

"I voted for Brexit and I believe in Brexit because it offers vast opportunities for families and businesses across our whole country," Sunak wrote in The Daily Telegraph.

Sunak wrote that while Brexit was about restoring the UK's sovereignty, the Northern Ireland Protocol had undermined that and created "serious barriers to trade within the United Kingdom, and that is unacceptable".

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"My job is to seize this opportunity, confront the hard choices, and give everything I have&nbsp;got. And I promise you this: I won’t agree on any deal which doesn’t fix the problems and deliver for Northern Ireland and our precious Union. That is the best way to finish the job, to unleash the opportunities of Brexit for every part of our United Kingdom and, finally, to get Brexit done,” he wrote.

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The Northern Ireland Protocol Bill was drafted for the UK to legally undo parts of the Brexit agreement through a Parliament vote. Against this, the European Union took legal action that led months of impasse until the latest round of talks launched by the Sunak administration.

“No British Prime Minister could ever sit back and just allow these problems to continue. That’s why my predecessors were right to create the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill – and why I supported them in doing so,” Sunak noted.&nbsp;

"For as long as the European Union refused to reopen negotiations on the Protocol itself, this Bill was the only way forward. I have no doubt that it helped to create the conditions where the EU has been prepared to engage constructively. But my predecessors were also right to say this Bill was a last resort. Like them, I have always said a negotiated solution would be a better outcome," he wrote.

Meanwhile, the Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar has said the deal over trade between Britain and Northern Ireland was "inching towards a conclusion".

(With inputs from agencies)

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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of Britain on February 26 vowed to fix the Brexit challenges, saying that his administration will pursue a new deal with the European Union to resolve the Northern Ireland Protocol.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of Britain on February 26 vowed to fix the Brexit challenges, saying that his administration will pursue a new deal with the European Union to resolve the Northern Ireland Protocol. This protocol is a trading arrangement, negotiated during Brexit talks by previous Prime Ministers Theresa May and Boris Johnson, that allows goods to be transported across the Irish land border without the need for checks. The protocol has been a bone of contention following the economic fallout that London has been facing in the aftermath of Britain's exit from the European Union. The protocol was struck to prevent a hard border between UK territory Northern Ireland and EU member-state Ireland. "I voted for Brexit and I believe in Brexit because it offers vast opportunities for families and businesses across our whole country," Sunak wrote in The Daily Telegraph. Sunak wrote that while Brexit was about restoring the UK's sovereignty, the Northern Ireland Protocol had undermined that and created "serious barriers to trade within the United Kingdom, and that is unacceptable". ALSO WATCH | Northern Ireland Protocol: What does the UK want to change? × "My job is to seize this opportunity, confront the hard choices, and give everything I have got. And I promise you this: I won’t agree on any deal which doesn’t fix the problems and deliver for Northern Ireland and our precious Union. That is the best way to finish the job, to unleash the opportunities of Brexit for every part of our United Kingdom and, finally, to get Brexit done,” he wrote. ALSO READ | Boris Johnson might not support Rishi Sunak’s Northern Ireland deal The Northern Ireland Protocol Bill was drafted for the UK to legally undo parts of the Brexit agreement through a Parliament vote. Against this, the European Union took legal action that led months of impasse until the latest round of talks launched by the Sunak administration. “No British Prime Minister could ever sit back and just allow these problems to continue. That’s why my predecessors were right to create the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill – and why I supported them in doing so,” Sunak noted. "For as long as the European Union refused to reopen negotiations on the Protocol itself, this Bill was the only way forward. I have no doubt that it helped to create the conditions where the EU has been prepared to engage constructively. But my predecessors were also right to say this Bill was a last resort. Like them, I have always said a negotiated solution would be a better outcome," he wrote. Meanwhile, the Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar has said the deal over trade between Britain and Northern Ireland was "inching towards a conclusion". (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

British PM Sunak to 'confront the hard choices' on Brexit with new deal

Boris Johnson has hinted he may not support a proposed deal over the Northern Ireland protocol from Rishi Sunak, heaping pressure on the prime minister to revive a controversial bill that would unilaterally override parts of the Brexit treaty.

Boris Johnson hints he may not support Rishi Sunak’s Northern Ireland deal

Boris Johnson was urged to let Rishi Sunak to “get on” with resolving the impasse over the Northern Ireland Protocol as the prime minster races to win backing for his Brexit deal.

Pressure piles on UK PM Rishi Sunak

A damning study conducted by a senior Bank of England policymaker has revealed that Brexit hurt the UK economy astronomically as it suffered business investment loss to the tune of $35 billion (£29 bn) since 2016, roughly amounting to $1,200 (£1,000) per household.&nbsp;

Jonathan Haskel, a member of the Bank of England's monetary policy committee, inferring from his report said private sector investment had basically flatlined post the 2016 referendum to leave the European Union.&nbsp;

"Current productivity penalty is about 1.3 per cent of GDP. That 1.3 per cent of GDP is about £29 billion, or roughly £1000 per household," Haskel was quoted as saying by The Overshoot.&nbsp;

"At the end of the forecast period, the penalty goes up to something like 2.8 per cent of GDP, which is very close to the 3.2 per cent number we found using the totally different reduced form methodology based on goods trade volumes."&nbsp;

In the last six years, the UK has suffered far more when compared to other major economies of the region.

The bad news is that the productivity gap has left long-lasting gashes which are not expected to heal unless there is a drastic turnaround in policy.&nbsp;

Haskel added that the economic boom between 2012-2016 plateaued afterwards and the UK quietly dropped to the bottom of G7 countries, investment-wise.&nbsp;

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The Brexit saga

UK decided to leave the EU in 2016 after a lengthy campaign that divided the country into two halves, the remainers and the leavers.

Tories were the biggest proponent of leaving the EU citing it would help the UK grow economically having cut the flab of paying the 27-nation bloc.&nbsp;

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However, Brexit, a worldwide pandemic and now a war in Europe has broken the back of the country. It hasn't helped the cause that Britain hasn't had a stable political government at 10, Downing Street.&nbsp;

Current Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's predecessor Liz Truss brought one of the most fatal economic packages on the table, which, if implemented, could have spelt the death knell of the UK.&nbsp;

'Brexit has failed' was among the top trends in Britain last weekend. According to a YouGov poll, about 70 per cent of Britons born between 1985 and 1994 said that the Brexit decision was the wrong one.&nbsp;

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A damning study conducted by a senior Bank of England policymaker has revealed that Brexit hurt the UK economy astronomically as it suffered business investment loss to the tune of $35 billion (£29 bn) since 2016, roughly amounting to $1,200 (£1,000) per household.

A damning study conducted by a senior Bank of England policymaker has revealed that Brexit hurt the UK economy astronomically as it suffered business investment loss to the tune of $35 billion (£29 bn) since 2016, roughly amounting to $1,200 (£1,000) per household. Jonathan Haskel, a member of the Bank of England's monetary policy committee, inferring from his report said private sector investment had basically flatlined post the 2016 referendum to leave the European Union. "Current productivity penalty is about 1.3 per cent of GDP. That 1.3 per cent of GDP is about £29 billion, or roughly £1000 per household," Haskel was quoted as saying by The Overshoot. "At the end of the forecast period, the penalty goes up to something like 2.8 per cent of GDP, which is very close to the 3.2 per cent number we found using the totally different reduced form methodology based on goods trade volumes." In the last six years, the UK has suffered far more when compared to other major economies of the region. The bad news is that the productivity gap has left long-lasting gashes which are not expected to heal unless there is a drastic turnaround in policy. Haskel added that the economic boom between 2012-2016 plateaued afterwards and the UK quietly dropped to the bottom of G7 countries, investment-wise. Read more: From Brexit to 'Bregret': More young Britons vent discontent, say 'Brexit has failed' The Brexit saga UK decided to leave the EU in 2016 after a lengthy campaign that divided the country into two halves, the remainers and the leavers. Tories were the biggest proponent of leaving the EU citing it would help the UK grow economically having cut the flab of paying the 27-nation bloc. WATCH | UK PM Rishi Sunak hails Brexit as 'Huge opportunity' However, Brexit, a worldwide pandemic and now a war in Europe has broken the back of the country. It hasn't helped the cause that Britain hasn't had a stable political government at 10, Downing Street. Current Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's predecessor Liz Truss brought one of the most fatal economic packages on the table, which, if implemented, could have spelt the death knell of the UK. 'Brexit has failed' was among the top trends in Britain last weekend. According to a YouGov poll, about 70 per cent of Britons born between 1985 and 1994 said that the Brexit decision was the wrong one. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Brexit cost the UK economy $35 billion, says top Bank of England policymaker

Britain's decision to exit the European Union after a 2016 referendum, in what popularly came to be known as 'Brexit', is shaping up as Bregret – a term that has come into vogue to depict the sense of regret associated with Brexit.&nbsp;'Brexit has failed' was among the top trends in Britain this weekend, with people referring to the reports suggesting that it is taking far more time for British businesses to execute imports and exports with other European countries after Brexit.&nbsp;

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"Incredible isn't it (sic), that a commercial business would choose to invest in a country where there are no barriers to trade across 27 EU states and numerous well negotiated trade deals with the rest of the world. Who saw that one coming?," a user wrote on Twitter with hashtags saying 'Brexit has failed' and 'Brexit Reality'. The user was referring to a report of vaccine-major AstraZeneca choosing to set up a £320 million factory in Ireland instead of Britain.&nbsp;

"Never mind all those trade deals we were supposed to be raking in after Brexit, it seems this Tory Brexit government can’t even make a trade deal with a company headquartered in Cambridge!," wrote another user on the micro-blogging site on a report citing AstraZeneca Chief Executive Officer (CEO) that discouraging UK tax policies and business climate have been factors that are deterring investments.&nbsp;

<h2>From Brexit to Bregret: The young-old divide in Britain</h2>

A YouGov poll conducted shortly after Brexit had said that 64 per cent of voters over 65 had opted to leave the EU, while the youngest category, 18- to 24-year olds, had voted by 71 per cent to 29 per cent to stay.

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But at the end of 2022, the oldest group of Britons continued to believe that Brexit was right. However, about 70 per cent of Britons born between 1985 and 1994 said that the Brexit decision was the wrong one.&nbsp;

Britain withdrew from the European Union on January 31, 2020 under former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, a top Conservative Party leader. The UK had been a member state of the EU and its predecessor the European Communities (EC) since January 1973.&nbsp; 
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Britain's decision to exit the European Union after a 2016 referendum, in what popularly came to be known as 'Brexit', is shaping up as Bregret – a term that has come into vogue to depict the sense of regret associated with Brexit.

Britain's decision to exit the European Union after a 2016 referendum, in what popularly came to be known as 'Brexit', is shaping up as Bregret – a term that has come into vogue to depict the sense of regret associated with Brexit. 'Brexit has failed' was among the top trends in Britain this weekend, with people referring to the reports suggesting that it is taking far more time for British businesses to execute imports and exports with other European countries after Brexit. ALSO READ | Brexit woes haunt UK with shortfall of 330,000 non-EU workers: Think tanks "Incredible isn't it (sic), that a commercial business would choose to invest in a country where there are no barriers to trade across 27 EU states and numerous well negotiated trade deals with the rest of the world. Who saw that one coming?," a user wrote on Twitter with hashtags saying 'Brexit has failed' and 'Brexit Reality'. The user was referring to a report of vaccine-major AstraZeneca choosing to set up a £320 million factory in Ireland instead of Britain. "Never mind all those trade deals we were supposed to be raking in after Brexit, it seems this Tory Brexit government can’t even make a trade deal with a company headquartered in Cambridge!," wrote another user on the micro-blogging site on a report citing AstraZeneca Chief Executive Officer (CEO) that discouraging UK tax policies and business climate have been factors that are deterring investments. From Brexit to Bregret: The young-old divide in Britain A YouGov poll conducted shortly after Brexit had said that 64 per cent of voters over 65 had opted to leave the EU, while the youngest category, 18- to 24-year olds, had voted by 71 per cent to 29 per cent to stay. ALSO WATCH | UK PM Rishi Sunak hails Brexit as 'Huge opportunity' × But at the end of 2022, the oldest group of Britons continued to believe that Brexit was right. However, about 70 per cent of Britons born between 1985 and 1994 said that the Brexit decision was the wrong one. Britain withdrew from the European Union on January 31, 2020 under former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, a top Conservative Party leader. The UK had been a member state of the EU and its predecessor the European Communities (EC) since January 1973. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Recently, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak defended Brexit, insisting that leaving the EU had brought significant achievements and offered a "huge opportunity", three years after the withdrawal agreement entered force.

UK PM Rishi Sunak hails Brexit as 'Huge opportunity'

The Brexit immigration curbs have caused the United Kingdoms a shortfall of nearly about 330,000. The shortage is tying itself to the already existing labour fuelling inflation.

World Business Watch: Brexit fallout costs Britain 330,000 workers

The United Kingdom's exit from the European Union has led to a shortfall of 330,000 people in the UK labour force, a report by think tanks, Centre for European Reform (CER) and UK in a Changing Europe said. This shortfall mostly ṭook place in the low-skilled economy.

The departure from the EU in 2020 led to an increase in immigration from non-EU countries, but not enough to compensate for the loss of workers from neighbouring countries, the joint findings of the two think-tanks said.

The number was published after two think tanks took account of Office for National Statistics figures on net immigration. The UK reported a net reduction in immigration of 540,000 by June 2022.

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After Brexit, the UK has a post-Brexit points system immigration system in place. This has made it more difficult for those without qualifications to move to the UK to work.

The post-Brexit points system immigration system has been into force since January 2021.

Between the 18-month period of January 2021 and June 2022, the research found a shortfall of 460,000 EU workers in the United Kingdom.

Transport, warehousing worst-hit

Blue collar jobs such as the ones in transport and warehousing were the worst hit, with a reduction of 128,000 of EU workers, or 8 per cent of total employment in that sector, research found.

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In recent past, the disbalance in the UK economy with shrinking labour force in the UK and soaring number of job vacancies has been attributed to the loss of freedom of movement and disappearance of people over the age of 50 from the workforce. 
 
In wholesale and retail, the reduction was numbered at 103,000 EU workers, while in the hospitality and food sector it was 4 per cent, or 67,000. Manufacturing and construction were down 2 per cent each, and there was a decline of 32,000 EU workers in administrative and support areas.

"In more skilled sectors, such as healthcare, education and ICT, an increase in non-EU workers more than compensated for losses of those from the EU," the report found.

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The United Kingdom's exit from the European Union has led to a shortfall of 330,000 people in the UK labour force, a report by think tanks, Centre for European Reform (CER) and UK in a Changing Europe said. This shortfall mostly ṭook place in the low-skilled economy. The departure from the EU in 2020 led to an increase in immigration from non-EU countries, but not enough to compensate for the loss of workers from neighbouring countries, the joint findings of the two think-tanks said. The number was published after two think tanks took account of Office for National Statistics figures on net immigration. The UK reported a net reduction in immigration of 540,000 by June 2022. ALSO READ | As inflation soars in UK, Britons see real-time value of their wages plummet; biggest fall since 2009 After Brexit, the UK has a post-Brexit points system immigration system in place. This has made it more difficult for those without qualifications to move to the UK to work. The post-Brexit points system immigration system has been into force since January 2021. Between the 18-month period of January 2021 and June 2022, the research found a shortfall of 460,000 EU workers in the United Kingdom. Transport, warehousing worst-hit Blue collar jobs such as the ones in transport and warehousing were the worst hit, with a reduction of 128,000 of EU workers, or 8 per cent of total employment in that sector, research found. ALSO WATCH | UK: What has led to a cost of living crisis? Austerity for the poor, profits for rich × In recent past, the disbalance in the UK economy with shrinking labour force in the UK and soaring number of job vacancies has been attributed to the loss of freedom of movement and disappearance of people over the age of 50 from the workforce. In wholesale and retail, the reduction was numbered at 103,000 EU workers, while in the hospitality and food sector it was 4 per cent, or 67,000. Manufacturing and construction were down 2 per cent each, and there was a decline of 32,000 EU workers in administrative and support areas. "In more skilled sectors, such as healthcare, education and ICT, an increase in non-EU workers more than compensated for losses of those from the EU," the report found. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Brexit woes haunt UK with shortfall of 330,000 non-EU workers: Think tanks

The United Kingdom last month claimed that the government has secured new free trade deals with over 70 countries since 2016 (since Brexit). In a Twitter post, politician Michael Gove also claimed via an infographic that the trade is over £800bn worth of new free trade.&nbsp;

Now, a statistics watchdog in the UK has called out the Conservatives, stating that claim is misleading.&nbsp;

According to the UK Statistics Authority (UKSA), the £800bn figure also includes the roll-over agreements which continued pre-Brexit trade arrangements.&nbsp;

The issue was raised when the &nbsp;Scottish National Party (SNP)'s trade spokesperson Drew Hendry, wrote UKSA to complain about the Tory graphic.&nbsp;

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While responding to the complaint, UKSA chair Sir Robert Chote replied in a letter that he thought the £800bn figure referred to £559bn in net trade with EU countries last year and around £245bn in post-2016 deals with around 70 non-EU countries.&nbsp;

Chote stated that the information shared by Michael Gove on Twitter is "misleading to describe the £800bn figure as a measure of ‘new global trade' resulting from the recent deals".&nbsp;

As quoted by UK-based media outlets, he added: "That would imply that there had been no trade with these countries before the recent deals and that there would be none now without them."&nbsp;

He also said that the Tory party was contacted to get details&nbsp;as he mentioned that there was no source for the figure "so the public can verify the numbers".&nbsp;

"We have spoken to the Conservative party and asked that any future communications include a link or reference to the source of statistics," he said.&nbsp;

He also issued a warning that the party should provide sources for such figures in the future. "Under the principles of intelligent transparency, we would expect the infographic to include a source for the figure so that the public can verify the numbers, understand the definitions used and put the data into context," Chote wrote to Hendry.&nbsp;

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The United Kingdom last month claimed that the government has secured new free trade deals with over 70 countries since 2016 (since Brexit). In a Twitter post, politician Michael Gove also claimed via an infographic that the trade is over £800bn worth of new free trade. Now, a statistics watchdog in the UK has called out the Conservatives, stating that claim is misleading. According to the UK Statistics Authority (UKSA), the £800bn figure also includes the roll-over agreements which continued pre-Brexit trade arrangements. The issue was raised when the Scottish National Party (SNP)'s trade spokesperson Drew Hendry, wrote UKSA to complain about the Tory graphic. It’s International Trade Week - and just to confirm - I don’t think people in this country have had enough of exports pic.twitter.com/fdP9TgbnmA — Michael Gove (@michaelgove) November 2, 2022 × While responding to the complaint, UKSA chair Sir Robert Chote replied in a letter that he thought the £800bn figure referred to £559bn in net trade with EU countries last year and around £245bn in post-2016 deals with around 70 non-EU countries. Chote stated that the information shared by Michael Gove on Twitter is "misleading to describe the £800bn figure as a measure of ‘new global trade' resulting from the recent deals". As quoted by UK-based media outlets, he added: "That would imply that there had been no trade with these countries before the recent deals and that there would be none now without them." He also said that the Tory party was contacted to get details as he mentioned that there was no source for the figure "so the public can verify the numbers". "We have spoken to the Conservative party and asked that any future communications include a link or reference to the source of statistics," he said. He also issued a warning that the party should provide sources for such figures in the future. "Under the principles of intelligent transparency, we would expect the infographic to include a source for the figure so that the public can verify the numbers, understand the definitions used and put the data into context," Chote wrote to Hendry. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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The UK government is set to unveil on Friday (December 9) post-Brexit plans to overhaul and preserve its powerful financial services industry. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Finance minister Jeremy Hunt will outline reforms "to drive growth and secure the UK's position as a world-leading financial services hub", the Treasury said in a statement.

Under the plans that will be unveiled, banks without major investment activities will be released from a ringfencing regime that currently seeks to separate retail and investment banking arms.

The country's financial regulators will be given a "new remit" to help deliver economic growth.

And a "widespread review" will see the Conservative UK government repeal "hundreds of pages of EU law", the Treasury added.

On this point however, the British government may be at odds with devolved Scottish government. The Scottish government in Edinburgh has voiced &nbsp;"deep concerns" about the plans to ditch EU legislation.

Scottish government has urged London to think again. It has said that repealing the EU law will have a "damaging impact... on people and businesses across the UK."

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The UK government is set to unveil on Friday (December 9) post-Brexit plans to overhaul and preserve its powerful financial services industry. Finance minister Jeremy Hunt will outline reforms "to drive growth and secure the UK's position as a world-leading financial services hub", the Treasury said in a statement.

The UK government is set to unveil on Friday (December 9) post-Brexit plans to overhaul and preserve its powerful financial services industry. Finance minister Jeremy Hunt will outline reforms "to drive growth and secure the UK's position as a world-leading financial services hub", the Treasury said in a statement. Under the plans that will be unveiled, banks without major investment activities will be released from a ringfencing regime that currently seeks to separate retail and investment banking arms. The country's financial regulators will be given a "new remit" to help deliver economic growth. And a "widespread review" will see the Conservative UK government repeal "hundreds of pages of EU law", the Treasury added. On this point however, the British government may be at odds with devolved Scottish government. The Scottish government in Edinburgh has voiced "deep concerns" about the plans to ditch EU legislation. Scottish government has urged London to think again. It has said that repealing the EU law will have a "damaging impact... on people and businesses across the UK." (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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European Commission (EC) President Ursula von der Leyen said that the island of Ireland cannot have any hard border and that any solution reached must ensure the smooth functioning of the single market.&nbsp; 
 
"Ireland can always count on the EU to stand by the Good Friday Agreement, there can be no hard border on the island of Ireland," the EC president stated on Thursday, on her visit to the Irish parliament in Dublin to mark the completion of 50 years of Ireland's membership of the European Union (EU).&nbsp;

"Joining the EU has unleashed Ireland's&nbsp;immense potential and has profoundly transformed this country," Ursula von der Leyen said. The EC president further expressed her confidence in reaching a positive conclusion over Northern Ireland's post-Brexit trade issue if Britain is willing to reach a solution.&nbsp;

She had encouraging talks with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and added that a workable solution appeared to be within reach.&nbsp;

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The EC president said that the GDP of Ireland has increased from half to double the EU average after it became a part of the bloc and added that Ireland will need Europe's help to become non-reliant on Russian energy.&nbsp;

She called Ireland "a wind energy superpower", and added that it "can become a net exporter of energy" to help the EU replace Russian fuel, Xinhua news agency reported.&nbsp;

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Before addressing the parliament, Von der Leyen held talks with Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin. The two leaders talked about the EU's current agenda, which included the need to strengthen the partnership of the EU with allies like the UK and the US.

Technical talks over the Northern Ireland Protocol, which makes checks on few goods being transported to Northern Ireland from the remaining United Kingdom mandatory, resumed earlier in October after seven months of silence.&nbsp;

"We have always shown flexibility, we will always have a constructive approach to these issues," said the EC president before meeting Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin in Dublin. "If there is the political will in the UK, I am very confident that we can reach a positive conclusion," she added.&nbsp;

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European Commission (EC) President Ursula von der Leyen said that the island of Ireland cannot have any hard border and that any solution reached must ensure the smooth functioning of the single market.

European Commission (EC) President Ursula von der Leyen said that the island of Ireland cannot have any hard border and that any solution reached must ensure the smooth functioning of the single market. "Ireland can always count on the EU to stand by the Good Friday Agreement, there can be no hard border on the island of Ireland," the EC president stated on Thursday, on her visit to the Irish parliament in Dublin to mark the completion of 50 years of Ireland's membership of the European Union (EU). "Joining the EU has unleashed Ireland's immense potential and has profoundly transformed this country," Ursula von der Leyen said. The EC president further expressed her confidence in reaching a positive conclusion over Northern Ireland's post-Brexit trade issue if Britain is willing to reach a solution. She had encouraging talks with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and added that a workable solution appeared to be within reach. ALSO READ | How the Northern Ireland protocol divides Britain and the European Union The EC president said that the GDP of Ireland has increased from half to double the EU average after it became a part of the bloc and added that Ireland will need Europe's help to become non-reliant on Russian energy. She called Ireland "a wind energy superpower", and added that it "can become a net exporter of energy" to help the EU replace Russian fuel, Xinhua news agency reported. WATCH | Breaking Northern Ireland deadlock: UK PM Sunak to meet Ireland's Martin × Before addressing the parliament, Von der Leyen held talks with Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin. The two leaders talked about the EU's current agenda, which included the need to strengthen the partnership of the EU with allies like the UK and the US. Technical talks over the Northern Ireland Protocol, which makes checks on few goods being transported to Northern Ireland from the remaining United Kingdom mandatory, resumed earlier in October after seven months of silence. "We have always shown flexibility, we will always have a constructive approach to these issues," said the EC president before meeting Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin in Dublin. "If there is the political will in the UK, I am very confident that we can reach a positive conclusion," she added. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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According to a new study, Brexit has added an average $7.2 billion to household food bills in the two years to the end of 2021. The increase in prices would disproportionately hit poorer people, said researchers.

Study: Brexit added $7.2 billion to UK food bills in two years

Britain on Monday (October 7) cancelled plans to build a new "national flagship" to host trade events and promote its post-Brexit interests around the world, as the government cuts spending amid gloomy economic forecasts.

The ship was championed by former prime minister Boris Johnson after Britain came out of the European Union grouping. It was aimed at providing a global platform for high level trade negotiations and British business products.

It was also expected to play a role in delivering the country's foreign and security policies, including by hosting summits and other diplomatic talks.

But new leader Rishi Sunak and defence minister Ben Wallace have torpedoed the plans as finance minister Jeremy Hunt prepares to deliver a painful financial statement on November 17.&nbsp;

"In the face of the Russian illegal and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine and (Vladimir) Putin's reckless disregard of international arrangements designed to keep world order, it is right that we prioritise delivering capabilities which safeguard our national infrastructure," Wallace told parliament.

Wallace told the MPs that he had &nbsp;"directed the termination of the national flagship competition with immediate effect" in order to bring forward the first multi-role ocean surveillance ship (MROSS) in its place.

Wallace said the MROSS would "protect sensitive defence infrastructure and civil infrastructure" and "improve our ability to detect threats to the seabed and cables".

The main opposition Labour party's defence spokesman John Healey said it was right that the "previous prime minister's vanity project" had been scrapped.

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Britain on Monday (October 7) cancelled plans to build a new "national flagship" to host trade events and promote its post-Brexit interests around the world, as the government cuts spending amid gloomy economic forecasts. The ship was championed by former prime minister Boris Johnson after Britain came out of the European Union grouping. It was aimed at providing a global platform for high level trade negotiations and British business products. It was also expected to play a role in delivering the country's foreign and security policies, including by hosting summits and other diplomatic talks. But new leader Rishi Sunak and defence minister Ben Wallace have torpedoed the plans as finance minister Jeremy Hunt prepares to deliver a painful financial statement on November 17. "In the face of the Russian illegal and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine and (Vladimir) Putin's reckless disregard of international arrangements designed to keep world order, it is right that we prioritise delivering capabilities which safeguard our national infrastructure," Wallace told parliament. Wallace told the MPs that he had "directed the termination of the national flagship competition with immediate effect" in order to bring forward the first multi-role ocean surveillance ship (MROSS) in its place. Wallace said the MROSS would "protect sensitive defence infrastructure and civil infrastructure" and "improve our ability to detect threats to the seabed and cables". The main opposition Labour party's defence spokesman John Healey said it was right that the "previous prime minister's vanity project" had been scrapped. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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Tens of thousands of&nbsp;protesters staged a rally, urging Britain&nbsp;to rejoin the European Union. The protesters&nbsp;called&nbsp;Brexit a failure as they marched on Parliament Square. The centre of London was covered in blue European flags.&nbsp;

As per police estimation, around 15,000 protesters were in Westminster, central London on Saturday (October 22) during the planned protests. As quoted by Evening Standard, Peter Corr, the rally co-organiser, said: "It's patriotic to want to re-join the EU."&nbsp;

As quoted by the news agency Reuters, one of the protesters Jules Beck said: "It's just all a mess. The fact the economy is tanking is largely to do with leaving the EU."&nbsp;

The march took place while the ruling Conservative party was looking for a new leader after the departure of Liz Truss, Britain's shortest-serving prime minister.&nbsp;

Under the pressure of turmoil in financial markets brought on by economic proposals, Truss resigned after 44 days in office. Several critics have blamed Britain's departure from the EU for poor growth.&nbsp;

Although, people are protesting, but the pro-EU protest on Saturday was significantly less than those preceding Britain's withdrawal when attendance was in the hundreds of thousands.&nbsp;

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"We should negotiate a deal, get the Customs Union back, the single market, and progress from there," as quoted by media reports, activist Steve Bray said on being asked how Britain could re-join the EU. Bray has been protesting against leaving the EU since 2019.&nbsp;

One of the protesters (unidentified) said: "Because I think it’s one of the biggest mistakes in peacetime that the UK has ever made – to leave the EU. I think we have really hurt ourselves economically but also in terms of basic politics. It really hurt families, communities, the country. I am really worried about the UK getting split up because of it."&nbsp;

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Tens of thousands of protesters staged a rally, urging Britain to rejoin the European Union. The protesters called Brexit a failure as they marched on Parliament Square.

Tens of thousands of protesters staged a rally, urging Britain to rejoin the European Union. The protesters called Brexit a failure as they marched on Parliament Square. The centre of London was covered in blue European flags. As per police estimation, around 15,000 protesters were in Westminster, central London on Saturday (October 22) during the planned protests. As quoted by Evening Standard, Peter Corr, the rally co-organiser, said: "It's patriotic to want to re-join the EU." As quoted by the news agency Reuters, one of the protesters Jules Beck said: "It's just all a mess. The fact the economy is tanking is largely to do with leaving the EU." The march took place while the ruling Conservative party was looking for a new leader after the departure of Liz Truss, Britain's shortest-serving prime minister. Under the pressure of turmoil in financial markets brought on by economic proposals, Truss resigned after 44 days in office. Several critics have blamed Britain's departure from the EU for poor growth. Although, people are protesting, but the pro-EU protest on Saturday was significantly less than those preceding Britain's withdrawal when attendance was in the hundreds of thousands. ALSO READ | A 44-day stint as PM, putting UK economy into turmoil, entitle Liz Truss to $129,000 a year WATCH | UK: Is Britain ready to risk it with Boris Johnson again? × "We should negotiate a deal, get the Customs Union back, the single market, and progress from there," as quoted by media reports, activist Steve Bray said on being asked how Britain could re-join the EU. Bray has been protesting against leaving the EU since 2019. One of the protesters (unidentified) said: "Because I think it’s one of the biggest mistakes in peacetime that the UK has ever made – to leave the EU. I think we have really hurt ourselves economically but also in terms of basic politics. It really hurt families, communities, the country. I am really worried about the UK getting split up because of it." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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The Brexit was an extremely polarising event in the British history and a new report shows that it led to a drop of almost 16 per cent trade from the United Kingdom to Europe. When it comes to trade from Europe to the UK, the figures showed that trade suffered by almost 20 per cent.

According to the report titled ‘How has Brexit changed EU-UK trade flows’, the trade between the UK and the rest of the world has somewhat been constant in comparison to other years. However, when it comes to Europe, the disparity in numbers shows a clear impact of the Brexit decision.

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The study was published on Wednesday by the Economic and Social Research Institute.

The main reason behind the drop in trade is the impact of Brexit on the supply chains. With a number of borders coming under fresh consideration, the delivery of goods has taken a hit.

Peter Norris, co-convener of the Brexit monitoring group, the UK Trade and Business Commission, had also said that “recovering lost trade with Europe should be a top priority” for the country.

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“The government can do this by removing the barriers to trade which Brexit created.”

It was evident from the fact that one of the main countries with whom UK’s trade has suffered the most is Ireland. In the aftermath of Brexit, a lot has been discussed about the borders between UK and Ireland with the disruption in supply chain causing a major dent in the business relations.

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The Brexit was an extremely polarising event in the British history and a new report shows that it led to a drop of almost 16 per cent trade from the United Kingdom to Europe.

The Brexit was an extremely polarising event in the British history and a new report shows that it led to a drop of almost 16 per cent trade from the United Kingdom to Europe. When it comes to trade from Europe to the UK, the figures showed that trade suffered by almost 20 per cent. According to the report titled ‘How has Brexit changed EU-UK trade flows’, the trade between the UK and the rest of the world has somewhat been constant in comparison to other years. However, when it comes to Europe, the disparity in numbers shows a clear impact of the Brexit decision. Also read | Several leaders call upon Truss to quit following 'chaos' in the country The study was published on Wednesday by the Economic and Social Research Institute. The main reason behind the drop in trade is the impact of Brexit on the supply chains. With a number of borders coming under fresh consideration, the delivery of goods has taken a hit. Peter Norris, co-convener of the Brexit monitoring group, the UK Trade and Business Commission, had also said that “recovering lost trade with Europe should be a top priority” for the country. Also read | 'Will not' provide weapons to Ukraine, says Israeli defence minister “The government can do this by removing the barriers to trade which Brexit created.” It was evident from the fact that one of the main countries with whom UK’s trade has suffered the most is Ireland. In the aftermath of Brexit, a lot has been discussed about the borders between UK and Ireland with the disruption in supply chain causing a major dent in the business relations.

Trade from UK to EU declined by 16 per cent due to Brexit, reveals new study

The dispute over the Northern Ireland Brexit arrangements seems to be coming to an end finally as the Irish foreign minister travelled to London to take part in talks with his British counterpart. On Thursday, Ireland’s Simon Coveney will be meeting UK’s James Cleverly to discuss the matter.

“Both sides have agreed to engage this week, for the first time really since mid-February,” Coveney told reporters in Dublin according to The Guardian.

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“The mood music has changed quite fundamentally. We welcome that and we will work on, not only the relationships to rebuild trust, but also work on solutions in a practical way,” he added.

Since the implementation of Brexit agreements, a lot of controversy has existed over the Northern Ireland border that connects the UK with Europe. Coveney will also hold meeting with Northern Ireland minister Steve Baker with regards to the intricacies regarding the situation.

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Baker, the former leader of the Eurosceptic wing of the Conservatives, tweeted about the negotiations. “Neither of you seem to have bothered with my comments on resolve. But the EU and the Irish have. And on red lines, the point is not to discuss them in public. Not to have none.“

The Northern Ireland issue featured heavily in the campaign promises made by newly elected British Prime Minister Liz Truss, and she is expected to handle the situation personally. He will also be meeting with top Northern Ireland officials in the near future to discuss a possible resolution of the issue concerning the EU trade situation.

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The dispute over the Northern Ireland Brexit arrangements seems to be coming to an end finally as the Irish foreign minister travelled to London to take part in talks with his British counterpart.

The dispute over the Northern Ireland Brexit arrangements seems to be coming to an end finally as the Irish foreign minister travelled to London to take part in talks with his British counterpart. On Thursday, Ireland’s Simon Coveney will be meeting UK’s James Cleverly to discuss the matter. “Both sides have agreed to engage this week, for the first time really since mid-February,” Coveney told reporters in Dublin according to The Guardian. Also read | OPEC+ is 'aligning with Russia' with oil production cuts: White House “The mood music has changed quite fundamentally. We welcome that and we will work on, not only the relationships to rebuild trust, but also work on solutions in a practical way,” he added. Since the implementation of Brexit agreements, a lot of controversy has existed over the Northern Ireland border that connects the UK with Europe. Coveney will also hold meeting with Northern Ireland minister Steve Baker with regards to the intricacies regarding the situation. Also read | In a protest-hit speech, Truss pledges to steer country through 'stormy days' Baker, the former leader of the Eurosceptic wing of the Conservatives, tweeted about the negotiations. “Neither of you seem to have bothered with my comments on resolve. But the EU and the Irish have. And on red lines, the point is not to discuss them in public. Not to have none.“ The Northern Ireland issue featured heavily in the campaign promises made by newly elected British Prime Minister Liz Truss, and she is expected to handle the situation personally. He will also be meeting with top Northern Ireland officials in the near future to discuss a possible resolution of the issue concerning the EU trade situation.

UK ends standoff with EU as Northern Ireland Brexit deal nears resolution

As the United Kingdom government steps up efforts to scrap EU laws after Brexit, wildlife groups and activists have criticised its plans to do away with legislation governing pesticide use.

The government has recently announced plans to repeal 570 environmental laws being carried over from Britain's time in the European Union.

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Vowing that it would not stand by and let this happen, the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) called PM Liz Truss's government's&nbsp;plans an "unprecedented attack on nature".

The society also introduced an application on its website that automatically emails MPs to demand that the protections be retained. It has already attracted more than 68,000 users.

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Ranil Jayawardena, the minister of the environment, responded to the criticism by claiming&nbsp;on Twitter that the assertions are "simply untrue."

"We're introducing new schemes that will support our farmers to produce high quality food and support them in enhancing our natural environment."

"Last year we passed our world-leading Environment Act. We are committed to halting the decline of nature by 2030 and will not undermine our obligations to the environment in pursuit of growth," he added.

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"The government wants de-regulation that will lead to yet more poo in rivers, less wildlife and land that's unable to adapt to climate change," said Craig Bennett, the chief executive officer of the Wildlife Trusts of 46 independent conservation charities, adding that people were "furious at the new threats".

Steve Backshall, a well-known wildlife television host,&nbsp;on Wednesday, cautioned that repealing pesticide regulations might have a fatal impact on bee populations and cause river pollution.

The 5.7 million-member National Trust heritage organisation also reacted angrily. Its director-general Hilary McGrady remarked that rather than stepping up efforts to assist the environment the government appears to be "heading in the opposite direction".

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As the United Kingdom government steps up efforts to scrap EU laws after Brexit, wildlife groups and activists have criticised its plans to do away with legislation governing pesticide use.

As the United Kingdom government steps up efforts to scrap EU laws after Brexit, wildlife groups and activists have criticised its plans to do away with legislation governing pesticide use. The government has recently announced plans to repeal 570 environmental laws being carried over from Britain's time in the European Union. Also read | UK Treasury justifies latest economic measures after sharp criticism from IMF Vowing that it would not stand by and let this happen, the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) called PM Liz Truss's government's plans an "unprecedented attack on nature". The society also introduced an application on its website that automatically emails MPs to demand that the protections be retained. It has already attracted more than 68,000 users. Also read | As pound slips, Bank of England steps in to buy bonds and restore parity Ranil Jayawardena, the minister of the environment, responded to the criticism by claiming on Twitter that the assertions are "simply untrue." "We're introducing new schemes that will support our farmers to produce high quality food and support them in enhancing our natural environment." "Last year we passed our world-leading Environment Act. We are committed to halting the decline of nature by 2030 and will not undermine our obligations to the environment in pursuit of growth," he added. Watch | Bank of England steps in to calm markets with emergency bond "The government wants de-regulation that will lead to yet more poo in rivers, less wildlife and land that's unable to adapt to climate change," said Craig Bennett, the chief executive officer of the Wildlife Trusts of 46 independent conservation charities, adding that people were "furious at the new threats". Steve Backshall, a well-known wildlife television host, on Wednesday, cautioned that repealing pesticide regulations might have a fatal impact on bee populations and cause river pollution. The 5.7 million-member National Trust heritage organisation also reacted angrily. Its director-general Hilary McGrady remarked that rather than stepping up efforts to assist the environment the government appears to be "heading in the opposite direction". (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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The EU has called on the new British prime minister, Liz Truss, to have a broader view of Britain's relationship with Europe while urging her to respect the Brexit agreement.

Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, tweeted her congratulations and mentioned shared challenges like climate change and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. von der Leyen is anticipated to call Truss in the coming days.

She said: “I look forward to a constructive relationship, in full respect of our agreements.”

Maroš Šefčovič, the EU’s top official in charge of relations with the UK, said a positive relationship between the two was of great strategic importance. “I stand ready to work intensively and constructively with my new UK interlocutor to foster such a partnership, in full respect of our agreements,” The Guardian reported.&nbsp;

A few weeks after Truss told Tory members at a hustings event in August that she was unsure whether he was "friend or foe," the French president, Emmanuel Macron, praised Truss and said that "the British nation is our ally."

“Congratulations to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/watch-liz-truss-snubs-rishi-sunak-avoids-handshake-at-tory-leadership-results-announcement-513285">Liz Truss</a> on her election,” Macron tweeted. “The British people are our friends, the British nation is our <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/liz-truss-wins-to-become-uks-15th-prime-minister-under-queen-elizabeth-ii-a-look-at-her-predecessors-513214">ally</a>. Let us continue working together to defend our shared interests.”

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Behind the scenes, EU officials are not optimistic that their relationship will improve with Truss, the author of a measure that would nullify important provisions of the Northern Ireland protocol and possibly ignite a trade conflict.

The hope on this side is for things to get better and for there to be a more positive relationship, but no one is holding their breath, according to an EU ambassador.

The diplomat opined that Truss's reliance on euroskeptic Conservative parliamentary party members did not augur well for her capacity to reach agreements.

They added: “Looking at where Liz Truss got her support I don’t really expect her to have that much room for manoeuvre. But I would gladly be proved wrong.”

Once in position at No. 10, sources anticipate that Truss will approach EU ties differently.

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“Obviously the reservations that were there beforehand remain given that she was the foreign secretary that brought through the [Northern Ireland] bill before the summer,” one EU diplomat said. “From an EU perspective, there is always a window of opportunity with the new prime minister, because the EU will be open to talks and negotiations.”

When <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/liz-truss-becomes-new-uk-prime-minister-what-are-the-challenges-in-store-for-her-513144">Truss</a> is invited to attend a summit of European leaders in October, her willingness to cooperate with the EU will be put to the test. Truss will become prime minister on Tuesday. She will be asked to speak about the establishment of the European Political Community, a pan-European organisation tasked with fostering security and other ties between the European nations.

In Moscow, Truss is best known for her meeting with Sergey Lavrov, the foreign minister of Russia, in February. Lavrov expressed displeasure with her contributions, calling them "simply slogans yelled from the tribunes."

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The EU has called on the new British prime minister, Liz Truss, to have a broader view of Britain's relationship with Europe while urging her to respect the Brexit agreement.

The EU has called on the new British prime minister, Liz Truss, to have a broader view of Britain's relationship with Europe while urging her to respect the Brexit agreement. Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, tweeted her congratulations and mentioned shared challenges like climate change and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. von der Leyen is anticipated to call Truss in the coming days. She said: “I look forward to a constructive relationship, in full respect of our agreements.” Maroš Šefčovič, the EU’s top official in charge of relations with the UK, said a positive relationship between the two was of great strategic importance. “I stand ready to work intensively and constructively with my new UK interlocutor to foster such a partnership, in full respect of our agreements,” The Guardian reported. A few weeks after Truss told Tory members at a hustings event in August that she was unsure whether he was "friend or foe," the French president, Emmanuel Macron, praised Truss and said that "the British nation is our ally." “Congratulations to Liz Truss on her election,” Macron tweeted. “The British people are our friends, the British nation is our ally. Let us continue working together to defend our shared interests.” Also read | Priti Patel resigns as UK Home Secretary, to be replaced by another Indian-origin MP Behind the scenes, EU officials are not optimistic that their relationship will improve with Truss, the author of a measure that would nullify important provisions of the Northern Ireland protocol and possibly ignite a trade conflict. The hope on this side is for things to get better and for there to be a more positive relationship, but no one is holding their breath, according to an EU ambassador. The diplomat opined that Truss's reliance on euroskeptic Conservative parliamentary party members did not augur well for her capacity to reach agreements. They added: “Looking at where Liz Truss got her support I don’t really expect her to have that much room for manoeuvre. But I would gladly be proved wrong.” Once in position at No. 10, sources anticipate that Truss will approach EU ties differently. Also read | What does Liz Truss's victory mean for UK-India ties? “Obviously the reservations that were there beforehand remain given that she was the foreign secretary that brought through the [Northern Ireland] bill before the summer,” one EU diplomat said. “From an EU perspective, there is always a window of opportunity with the new prime minister, because the EU will be open to talks and negotiations.” When Truss is invited to attend a summit of European leaders in October, her willingness to cooperate with the EU will be put to the test. Truss will become prime minister on Tuesday. She will be asked to speak about the establishment of the European Political Community, a pan-European organisation tasked with fostering security and other ties between the European nations. In Moscow, Truss is best known for her meeting with Sergey Lavrov, the foreign minister of Russia, in February. Lavrov expressed displeasure with her contributions, calling them "simply slogans yelled from the tribunes." You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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