Brexit – Page 2 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Bank of England warns of possible disruptions to UK’s financial system after Brexit

Posted on December 14, 2020December 14, 2020By Editor

The Bank of England said on Friday that the UK’s banking system remains resilient to a wide range of possible economic outcomes due to Brexit but the end of transition period on 31 December might bring disruptions. … Read More >Bank of England warns of possible disruptions to UK’s financial system after Brexit

Shows

CrossTalk Bullhorns, QUARANTINE EDITION: Talk of secession

Posted on December 14, 2020December 14, 2020By Editor

It’s not over yet, folks! The latest on Brexit. We tell you what you need to know. Also, what should we make of the talk of secession in the United States? Is a divorce in the cards? … Read More >CrossTalk Bullhorns, QUARANTINE EDITION: Talk of secession

EU

EU risks losing access to Norwegian waters by New Year, says minister as Brexit fishing debacle escalates

Posted on December 13, 2020December 13, 2020By Editor

Norway’s fisheries and seafood minister has warned Brussels and London that Norwegian waters will be closed to fishermen from the EU and UK unless a tripartite agreement on fishing is reached before January 1. … Read More >EU risks losing access to Norwegian waters by New Year, says minister as Brexit fishing debacle escalates

UK

UK government unveils rural revolution as nation prepares for end of EU subsidies

Posted on December 1, 2020December 1, 2020By Editor

Environment Secretary George Eustice has rolled out the UK government’s plan for a rural revolution, as the nation prepares for EU farm subsidies to be phased out when the Brexit transition period ends. … Read More >UK government unveils rural revolution as nation prepares for end of EU subsidies

Journalism & Mass media

The huckster and the hack: UK govt report undermines stars of Cambridge Analytica-Russiagate scandal

Posted on November 4, 2020By Editor

Self-styled whistleblower Christopher Wylie and The Guardian reporter Carole Cadwalladr earned film deals and flashy awards by blaming Brexit and Trump on a sweeping conspiracy between data firm Cambridge Analytica and Russia. … Read More >The huckster and the hack: UK govt report undermines stars of Cambridge Analytica-Russiagate scandal

UK

Brexit ‘trade talks are over’: UK sees no point in more negotiations unless EU changes its stance

Posted on October 17, 2020October 17, 2020By Editor

The UK sees no point in continuing trade talks with the EU unless it “fundamentally changes” its position, a spokesman for Britain’s PM Boris Johnson has said, blaming the bloc for failed negotiations. … Read More >Brexit ‘trade talks are over’: UK sees no point in more negotiations unless EU changes its stance

Fisheries are Britain’s bargaining chip in Brexit spat with EU, business development leader tells Boom Bust

Posted on October 17, 2020October 17, 2020By Editor

Tensions are on the rise across north-European seas, as Brexit talks hit a rocky patch, imperiling the fate of trade between the UK and the EU. Boom Bust looks at the key issues. … Read More >Fisheries are Britain’s bargaining chip in Brexit spat with EU, business development leader tells Boom Bust

UK

‘The deadline lapsed yesterday’: EU launches legal action against UK over ‘problematic’ Brexit bill

Posted on October 2, 2020October 2, 2020By Editor

The EU has activated a legal process against the UK after it failed to amend its controversial ‘Internal Market Bill’ which Brussels considers inconsistent with the previously agreed Brexit withdrawal agreement. … Read More >‘The deadline lapsed yesterday’: EU launches legal action against UK over ‘problematic’ Brexit bill

UK

Shetland’s right to choose? Islands vote to ‘explore independence’ from Scotland

Posted on September 12, 2020September 12, 2020By Editor

Councillors on Scotland’s Shetland Islands archipelago have voted in favor of exploring “financial and political self-determination” amid growing public funding cuts under Nicola Sturgeon’s SNP government. … Read More >Shetland’s right to choose? Islands vote to ‘explore independence’ from Scotland

Op-ed

‘Russian doll’ Britain: As UK quits Europe and Scotland tries to quit UK, it’s no surprise tiny Shetland Islands want freedom too

Posted on September 12, 2020September 12, 2020By Editor

With the choppy political waters in Britain and the country’s future unclear, the small subarctic islands of Shetland have declared they want independence. Given their remote location, they’ve every right to go it alone. … Read More >‘Russian doll’ Britain: As UK quits Europe and Scotland tries to quit UK, it’s no surprise tiny Shetland Islands want freedom too