Seven years on, we need to finally stop blaming Brexit – just look at the numbers December 6, 2023 Brexit is a convenient scapegoat for the UK's economic woes, but if we did into the data we'll see a different story, writes Paul Ormerod.
Can’t beat them? Join them. European automakers rev up stakes in Chinese EV makers October 30, 2023 European automakers are revving up their stakes in Chinese electric vehicle makers in a bid to crack the market amid cut-throat competition.
Ford, Volkswagen and BMW ask Europe for delay to ‘cliff-edge’ post-Brexit tariffs October 25, 2023 Chief executives at a slew of major European carmakers have called for an "urgent" delay to looming post-Brexit tariffs on electric vehicles.
Rishi Sunak at G20 in India with hopes for post Brexit trade deal talks September 8, 2023 Rishi Sunak is set to land in New Delhi for the G20 summit in what No10 called a “historic moment”, amid trade deal negotiations to land an agreement with India. The prime minister, travelling with his wife Akshata Murty, will meet Indian prime minister Narendra Modi for bilateral talks. And officials have not ruled out [...]
Brexit: Sunak closing in on UK rejoining EU Horizon science scheme September 6, 2023 Rishi Sunak appears set to announce that the UK will rejoin the European Union’s £85bn Horizon science research programme. Sources familiar with the negotiations between the two sides said on Wednesday that the Prime Minister has given the go-ahead for a deal to be finalised. The level of compensation for the UK being frozen out [...]
Ryanair chief O’Leary slams EU inaction over French air traffic control strikes July 24, 2023 Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary has hit out at the European Commission this morning over its handling of strike action by staff at French air traffic control, describing it as a “shambles.” Following Ryanair’s first quarter results, O’Leary told analysts on a conference call that the continuing failure of the commission to take action to address [...]
Brits want to stop the boats, but they also want closer trade ties with the EU July 24, 2023 Sunak's new laws to stop illegal immigration via boats on the Channel is overwhelming popular among voters, but those same people also want a warmer relationship with Europe, writes Eliot Wilson.
Ultra-high food prices here to stay as Russia exits Black Sea grain deal with Ukraine July 17, 2023 Soaring food costs may not fall as quickly as markets had hoped, retail and pub industries have warned amid a Russian supply squeeze.
Michael O’Leary slams aviation minister as Ryanair quits ‘waffling and useless’ govt advisory group July 12, 2023 Ryanair pulled out of a key advisory group launched by the UK government to support its aviation strategy, slamming the body as a “talking shop” that delivered no real change for passengers or the sector. Michael O’Leary, the budget airlines combative CEO, said yesterday that aviation minister Baroness Vere should disband the “useless council,” instead [...]
Easyjet cancels 1,700 summer flights amid French air traffic controller strikes July 10, 2023 180,000 holidaymakers have been hit by Easyjet summer flight cancellations this morning, as the airline battles with the ongoing impacts of French Air Traffic Controller (ATC) walk-outs and the war in Ukraine. Around 1,700 departures in July, August and September are set to be grounded, with the majority of flights affected at Gatwick Airport, where [...]