The European Union said on Tuesday talks on post-Brexit ties with Britain would ...
BRUSSELS - The European Union said on Tuesday talks on post-Brexit ties with Britain would kick off next Monday, but warned that the process would be “very hard” and could fail if London fails to secure the Irish border as previously agreed.
With both sides talking tough ahead of the negotiations, Ireland warned that even a basic trade deal would be impossible by the end of this year if London does not honour border obligations under its exit deal. That message was reinforced by the EU’s Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier, who also said the first round of talks would take place in Brussels from next Monday to Thursday, followed by a second round in London later in March.
Under the complex divorce settlement between the world’s fifth-largest economy and the biggest trading bloc, Northern Ireland remains in the UK’s customs area but tariffs would apply on goods crossing from mainland Britain to Northern Ireland if they were headed further to Ireland or elsewhere in the EU.“We will comply with our obligations,” a Johnson spokesman said on Monday. “Beyond the limited changes...
Britain’s current trade with the EU, in the customs union and single market of which it will remain a member until Dec. 31, is now made up of 45% exports and 53% of imports.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Brexit: EU set to tell Boris Johnson's UK to ban chlorinated chicken - Business InsiderBoris Johnson is suspected of plotting to abandon UK food standards to win a Brexit trade deal with Trump.
Read more »
EU ministers to approve negotiating mandate for UK trade dealEuropean Union governments are set to adopt a negotiating mandate for their exec...
Read more »
Harry Dunn's family urges UK to block Julian Assange's extradition to USThe family of a British teenager killed in a crash involving the wife of an American diplomat has called for the United Kingdom to block the extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to the U.S.
Read more »
UK football authorities ban children from heading footballs in trainingChildren 11 and under in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland will no longer be allowed to head soccer balls during training sessions
Read more »
BBC Is 'Primary Incubator of Storytelling Talent' in U.K., Drama Boss SaysPiers Wenger also addresses lower 'Doctor Who' ratings, the rise in co-productions, talk of subscription models for the BBC and competition from streaming giants. 'We are fortunate in not having an algorithm.'
Read more »
Disney Plus Launches Plan Discounts in U.K., Europe Ahead of March DebutDisney, looking to lock in Disney Plus customers in the U.K. and European markets prior to its official launch next month, is offering 14%-17% discounts on the streaming service — if users si…
Read more »