Page 15 - Latest Updates on Brexit
UK manufacturers' job cut fastest since 2012 as Brexit concerns mount
The IHS Markit/CIPS manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) sank to 48.9 in November from 49.6 in October, a slightly smaller decline than an initial flash estimate of 48.3
 "UK manufacturers' job cut fastest since 2012 as Brexit concerns mount")
Irish economy to remain attractive even if Brexit deal doesn't happen: S&P
"The government has amassed substantial fiscal buffers to offset the risk of an external shock, such as a sudden falloff in corporate tax receipts or a no-deal Brexit," S&P said in a statement
UK will leave European Union by January 31 at the latest: Boris Johnson
At a news conference, Johnson claimed Brexit had been "delayed, diluted, denied" by obstructive politicians.
 "UK will leave European Union by January 31 at the latest: Boris Johnson")
Boris Johnson's Get Brexit Done manifesto seeks stronger ties with India
The 59-page manifesto includes promises such as training 50,000 new nurses, at a cost of 750 million pounds a year, and creating 50 million more doctor''s appointments.
UK to fall behind EU, US after Brexit, become a second-rate player: Tusk
Johnson paused from campaigning to visit Stainforth in South Yorkshire, where residents were mopping up and military personnel were laying sandbags. Residents suggested he took his time.
 "UK to fall behind EU, US after Brexit, become a second-rate player: Tusk")
EU's flawed agri subsidy system: Do 125,000 farmers deserve $14.3 bn?
In fact, the U.K.'s looming departure from the EU may leave a 98 billion-euro hole in the next EU budget and that shortfall has exposed deep discontent on the continent.
 "EU's flawed agri subsidy system: Do 125,000 farmers deserve $14.3 bn?")
Brexit impact: UK avoids recession scare with 0.3% growth in Sep quarter
The technical definition of a recession is two straight quarters of negative growth.
 "Brexit impact: UK avoids recession scare with 0.3% growth in Sep quarter")
UK election: Priti Patel promises new, faster visas for doctors from India
The main features of such a new visa would be a halving of fees and a quicker processing time of just two weeks for qualified doctors and nurses.
 "UK election: Priti Patel promises new, faster visas for doctors from India")
In election pitch, UK PM Johnson backs his deal over no-deal Brexit
Johnson had previously pledged to take Britain out of the European Union with or without a deal on Oct
John Bercow quits after 10 years as Speaker of Britain's House of Commons
His replacement as speaker will be chosen on Monday
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Best of BS Opinion: A Brexit nervous breakdown, PM's Diwali gift, and more
Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces for the day
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UK MPs back Boris Johnson's December 12 election plan by a mammoth majority
The development marks a win for British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's bid for a pre-Christmas poll to try and win a public mandate in favour of his Brexit.
A Brexit nervous breakdown
The fabric of Britain's unwritten constitution has been dangerously damaged by partisan passions over Brexit
Britain inches towards December election in a bid to break Brexit deadlock
If no party wins conclusively, the Brexit deadlock will continue
Johnson to push for early election after EU approves Brexit delay
MPs defeated a third attempt by Boris Johnson to call a snap poll, with the Conservative leader immediately announcing an alternative plan
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EU nations agree to Brexit extension until January 31: Donald Tusk
"The EU27 has agreed that it will accept the UK's request for a Brexit flextension until 31 January 2020," Tusk said in a tweet
 "EU nations agree to Brexit extension until January 31: Donald Tusk")
EU may delay Brexit till January 31, final decision likely today: Report
'The prospect of elections has strengthened significantly over the weekend,' the source added
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From quota to Kolpak, challenges staring South African cricket in its face
A top-notch team in international cricket across formats until recently, South Africa has been plagued by several issues that are dragging it to depths of mediocrity. Here's how Brexit could help it
 "From quota to Kolpak, challenges staring South African cricket in its face")
Stop holding Britain hostage: Boris Johnson presses for snap elections
But with the Labour Party waiting for the European Union to grant a Brexit delay and two other parties launching their bid for an earlier election, the govt's bid so far looks set to fail
'Man up' and accept a snap election, Boris Johnson tells Corbyn on Brexit
Johnson wants to call an election for December 12 that he hopes will give him a majority to pass the divorce deal he struck with EU leaders last week
