Talks between Labour and the government aimed at breaking the Brexit impasse have ended without an agreement. Jeremy Corbyn blamed what he called the government’s “increasing weakness and instability”, saying the discussions had “gone as far as they can”.
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Cabinet Sets Summer Recess as Deadline for Passing Brexit Deal – live News Update 14-May-2019
Theresa May’s divided cabinet has agreed that Brexit talks with Labourshould continue, but set a fresh deadline of the summer recess for parliament to pass the necessary legislation to take Britain out of the EU.
Trade War 2019: Trump Says US-China Relations ‘Very Strong’
Trade War 2019 – That threat was made during talks Friday in Washington, hours after Trump upped the ante by imposing a second round of punitive duties on $200 billion in Chinese goods. China vowed retaliation, but hadn’t announced any details as of Saturday evening in Beijing.
Government was Warned About Brexit Ferry Payouts
The government was warned last year that its rushed procurement of no-deal Brexit ferry services would not withstand a legal challenge, the National Audit Office has revealed.
Upcoming Wedding Season To Push Gold Prices Higher
Gold Silver Reports – Trade tension between the US and China, uncertainty around Brexit and slowdown concerns have prompted investors globally to look for safe investments, one of which has traditionally been gold prices.
Brexit Bulletin: Theresa May Signals more Concessions Ahead
Today in Brexit: With a delay in the bag, Theresa May signals more concessions ahead.
EU leaders agree to delay Brexit Until 31 October – as it Happened
Europe has done it again. Despite French President’s Emmanuel Macron’s reluctance to give the UK a long Brexit extension, the EU leaders have agreed the apparently interminable process can be delayed until October 31, with a school report on Britain’s behavior in June.
Brexit Update: Parliament votes through Bill to prevent No Deal As it happened
Closing summary –
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