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Johnson warned last-gasp talks for a Brexit trade deal with the European Union could fail, and urged the public to prepare for a "no deal."

Johnson heads to Brussels as time runs out for Brexit deal

The EU fears Britain slashing its regulations, which could allow its companies to undercut European firms.

Last-ditch effort to save Brexit trade talks from failure

Johnson has insisted Britain will "prosper mightily" whatever the outcome of the talks, but he will face severe political and economic fallout if he cannot seal a deal.

'Global Britain' defends slashing aid budget

Finance minister Rishi Sunak told Sky News that Britain was facing an "economic emergency" because of the pandemic.

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UK govt suffers parliamentary defeat over Brexit bill

Without a deal, Britain would leave the EU single market and customs union on January 1.

Johnson and EU chief to speak as post-Brexit talks go to wire

Prime Minister Boris Johnson and EU chief Ursula von der Leyen will speak on the state-of-play of the "EU-UK negotiations".

Finland's success story in fighting Covid-19

Finland: Europe's quiet success in Covid-19 fight

In the last two weeks, the Nordic country has recorded 45.7 new cases per 100,000 population -- the lowest rate in the EU according to the WHO.

Coronavirus update: Merkel eyes 'lockdown light' to tame virus

Merkel said she understood that the coronavirus measures were asking a lot of citizens, and stressed that they would only ever be temporary.

Japan's Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi

Britain inks post-Brexit trade deal with Japan

The deal covers sectors from food to textiles and tech and largely replicates the existing EU-Japan arrangement.

New urgency as UK reopens stalled Brexit talks with EU

London abruptly froze the talks on Friday after EU leaders said it was up to Britain, not the EU, to make concessions on state subsidies, etc.

Barnier warns 'little time left' as Brexit stalemate drags on

If no deal is found and implemented before December 31, Britain will end up trading with the EU on bare bones WTO regulations.

Asian markets dip as US stimulus hopes fade ahead of deadline

Investors are also keeping tabs on post-Brexit trade talks, with Britain welcoming signals that the European Union was ready to intensify them.

European Commission vice president Maros Sefcovic

UK insists EU must go further to break Brexit deadlock

David Frost held a "constructive discussion" with his EU counterpart Michel Barnier, with the bloc confirming it is willing to hold ramped-up talks this week.

UK, EU to discuss 'structure' of Brexit talks after walkout threat

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said there was no point in holding any more talks without a dramatic softening of the EU's position.

EU leaders tell London to budge on post-Brexit deal, drawing UK anger

Britain left the European Union on January 31, but Barnier and Frost have been locked in months of inconclusive talks on a follow-on trade arrangement.

Brexit talks' fate hangs in balance at EU Summit

The British side has accused Brussels of trying to force concessions by running down the clock.

Boris Johnson to talk to EU chief as Brexit talks run out of time

Arriving in Luxembourg before meeting Barnier, European ministers warned that talks were reaching a critical stage.

Britain needs to improve tax transparency

UK urged to do more to open up tax havens to public scrutiny

Data leaks, including the FinCEN files and the Panama Papers, show that the Caribbean archipelago was a major global hub for money laundering and tax evasion.

UK, Ukraine to sign Post-Brexit 'partnership agreement'

It will replace key elements of an existing partnership agreement between Ukraine and the European Union.

Covid-19 discontent as UK Tories convene for annual conference

In combatting the renewed outbreak, Johnson has been accused by some of his own lawmakers of governing by diktat.

UK expats count Brexit impact as banks shut accounts

One of the first direct consequences of Brexit, the move by UK lenders to shut expat services is said to affect tens of thousands of people across Europe.

Defying EU ultimatum, British MPs approve post-Brexit Bill

Despite expressions of disquiet even from some members of the ruling Conservatives, the House of Commons passed the bill by 340 votes to 256.

EU-UK trade talks resume under Brexit bill cloud

Chief negotiators Michel Barnier and the UK's David Frost met last week.

Turkey, Greece agree to talks on Mediterranean tensions

Greece and Turkey have held talks on continental shelf disputes before -- the last were in 2016.

Boris Johnson says he has 'every hope' of avoiding no-deal with EU

The proposed law, which overrides parts of the Brexit treaty relating to trade in Northern Ireland, could torpedo already fraught trade talks with the EU.