British Labour Party Could Cancel Heathrow Expansion if Elected
November 3, 2019 No Responses

British Labour Party Could Cancel Heathrow Expansion if Elected

The British Labour Party’s John McDonnell has said the Heathrow Airport expansion could be scrapped under Labour’s plans to tackle the climate crisis. The shadow chancellor said the controversial plans for a third runway may be blocked if the party...
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Ireland and Scotland to Hold Bilateral Talks on Trade, Research and Culture
November 3, 2019 No Responses

Ireland and Scotland to Hold Bilateral Talks on Trade, Research and Culture

A review is taking place into how Ireland and Scotland can develop links between the two countries. The Irish and Scottish governments have launched a bilateral review, which will look at areas where they already work together as well as...
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Fosun Buys Thomas Cook Brand Name for $14.2m
November 1, 2019 No Responses

Fosun Buys Thomas Cook Brand Name for $14.2m

The Thomas Cook brand name will live on after the Chinese conglomerate Fosun snapped up the rights from liquidators of the bust travel firm. Fosun will pay $14.2m (£11m) to use the Thomas Cook name and website, along with hotel...
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Spirit AeroSystems Buys Bombardier’s Belfast Operations
October 31, 2019 No Responses

Spirit AeroSystems Buys Bombardier’s Belfast Operations

Aircraft manufacturer Bombardier’s Northern Ireland operations have been sold to US firm Spirit AeroSystems. Bombardier employs more than 3,500 people in Northern Ireland, primarily in East Belfast. The Canadian-owned multi-national is reorganizing its busin...
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May’s Chief Brexit Negotiator ‘Slower’ to Recognize Importance of Free Movement of Goods
October 29, 2019 No Responses

May’s Chief Brexit Negotiator ‘Slower’ to Recognize Importance of Free Movement of Goods

Theresa May’s chief EU negotiator has admitted that he was “slower” to realize that the movement of goods would be such a central issue in settling the UK’s post-Brexit relationship with Ireland. Olly Robbins – the man who masterminded Mrs...
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Tánaiste Predicts Irish Firms Moving North to Take Advantage of Brexit Deal
October 24, 2019 No Responses

Tánaiste Predicts Irish Firms Moving North to Take Advantage of Brexit Deal

The Tánaiste has predicted that Irish companies may move north of the border such is the “extraordinary” competitive advantage the Brexit deal offers the region. Simon Coveney said the terms of the agreement between the UK and EU presented an...
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NI Minister Insists Border Checks After Brexit Will Be Minimal
October 23, 2019 No Responses

NI Minister Insists Border Checks After Brexit Will Be Minimal

Julian Smith has insisted that checks between Northern Ireland and Great Britain will be minimal after Brexit. The Northern Ireland Secretary was unable to give any further detail on the nature of the checks proposed in the British Prime Minister’s...
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Truck Drivers Hold Brexit Protest on Border
October 20, 2019 No Responses

Truck Drivers Hold Brexit Protest on Border

More than 150 lorry drivers have staged a protest at the Irish border in a bid to highlight the importance of free-flowing movement. A convoy of trucks made their way from Donegal and crossed the border into Co Derry. Truck...
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Boris Johnson Confident Trade Deal Can Be Secured Within 14 Months
October 19, 2019 No Responses

Boris Johnson Confident Trade Deal Can Be Secured Within 14 Months

Boris Johnson has insisted 14 months will be enough time to secure a trade agreement with the EU, amid concerns the UK could still leave without a deal. The British Prime Minister was challenged by former British Conservative minister David...
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UK Agrees to Further Talks Before Decommissioning Disused Oil Rigs
October 18, 2019 No Responses

UK Agrees to Further Talks Before Decommissioning Disused Oil Rigs

The UK has agreed to hold further talks with other European countries before deciding whether to approve Shell’s plans to decommission four disused oil rigs in the Atlantic. Germany had called a special meeting of the OSPAR Commission, which oversees...
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