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Brexit is ‘settled’, Sir Keir Starmer says amid calls for customs deal with EU
The Prime Minister will meet European Council leaders on Monday as he continues efforts to ‘reset’ Britain’s relationship with the trade bloc.
Starmer praises ‘real progress’ in UK’s ties with Germany as he hosts Scholz
The Prime Minister hosted the German Chancellor at his country residence ahead of a visit to Belgium on Monday
EU-UK customs union a ‘red line’, Cooper insists amid calls for talks
The Liberal Democrats have called for Sir Keir Starmer to begin talks with the EU which could pave the way for a customs union with the bloc.
Trump tariffs risk ‘really damaging impact’ on global economy – Yvette Cooper
The US president’s tariffs have sparked fears of a new era of trade wars across the globe.
Starmer must ‘fire starting gun’ on customs union as he meets EU leaders – Davey
Sir Ed Davey said a deal with the EU could strengthen the UK against the risk of American trade tariffs.
Tories urge Starmer not to accept more EU influence amid drive for closer ties
Kemi Badenoch challenged the Prime Minister to meet five ‘tests’ of maintaining UK sovereignty following Brexit.
Demonstrators attack foreign embassies in Congo’s capital
The attacks were in protest at the advance of Rwanda-backed M23 rebels into a major city in the country’s conflict-battered east
Belgium sack Domenico Tedesco with Thierry Henry among contenders to take over
Henry was an assistant coach under Tedesco’s predecessor Roberto Martinez.
Belgium bringing in new year ban on disposable electronic cigarettes
On January 1, the country will become the first in the EU to introduce a ban on health and environmental grounds.
Migrant Channel crossings top 34,000 for year so far
Crossings resumed on Thursday after an eight-day hiatus, with more than 600 arriving in a single day.