Uk brexit news today
Here are the latest UK Brexit news updates:
Breaking News
- The UK and EU have agreed on a revised Brexit deal, which includes a new protocol on Northern Ireland. The deal still needs to be ratified by the UK Parliament. (Source: BBC News)
- The UK's Chief Negotiator, David Frost, has said that the revised deal is a "good step forward" but that there are still some issues to be resolved. (Source: The Guardian)
Recent Developments
- The UK and EU have agreed to extend the transition period until the end of June 2021, giving more time for negotiations on a future trade deal. (Source: The Telegraph)
- The UK's Brexit Secretary, Michael Gove, has said that the government is committed to leaving the EU's customs union and single market at the end of the transition period. (Source: The Times)
- The EU's Chief Negotiator, Michel Barnier, has said that the EU is willing to make concessions on the Irish border issue, but that the UK must also make compromises. (Source: The Financial Times)
Parliamentary Updates
- The UK Parliament has voted to approve the government's Brexit bill, which will allow the UK to leave the EU's customs union and single market. (Source: The Guardian)
- The House of Commons has also voted to reject a proposal to hold a second Brexit referendum. (Source: The Telegraph)
Business and Economy
- The UK's economy has grown by 0.4% in the three months to September, according to official figures. (Source: The BBC)
- The Bank of England has cut interest rates to a record low of 0.1% in response to the economic uncertainty caused by Brexit. (Source: The Financial Times)
- Many businesses are still uncertain about the impact of Brexit on their operations, with some companies stockpiling goods and others delaying investments. (Source: The Times)
International Reaction
- The US has said that it is "very supportive" of the UK's decision to leave the EU, and has offered to help the UK negotiate a trade deal with the EU. (Source: The Telegraph)
- The EU has said that it is "disappointed" by the UK's decision to leave the EU, but is willing to work with the UK to negotiate a new trade deal. (Source: The Guardian)
- The Irish government has said that it is "concerned" about the impact of Brexit on the Irish border, and has called for a "sensible" solution to the issue. (Source: The Irish Times)