David Cameron repeatedly lobbied the British government on behalf of a finance firm for the public good, and not his own financial gain, he told MPs Thursday. The former U.K. ….. Read More
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‘Hostile environment’: After Brexit, some EU citizens in the UK are worried about their future
Anti-Brexit protester Steve Bray (L) and a pro-Brexit protester argue as they demonstrate outside the Houses of Parliament in Westminster on January 08, 2019 in London, England. Jack Taylor | ….. Read More
British tourists can get cut-price alcohol and perfume in Europe from next week
Get set for tax-free shopping! It’s the return of the booze cruise as British tourists can get cut-price alcohol and perfume in Europe from next week British tourists will be ….. Read More
EU nationals in the UK don’t trust government bodies, watchdog says
LONDON — There is a “significant lack of trust and confidence” in British public bodies by Europeans living in Britain, according to the U.K. watchdog on citizens’ rights. The Independent Monitoring ….. Read More
MEPs urge von der Leyen to tackle UK immigration detention of EU nationals
LONDON — A group of MEPs urged European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to press the U.K. to stop holding EU nationals in immigration centers. At least 30 EU nationals ….. Read More
David Cameron’s 62 messages to former colleagues pleading for help for Lex Greensill
David Cameron texted ministers and officials 62 times as he desperately lobbied for Greensill Capital, it was revealed yesterday. The former prime minister also made 11 phone calls and sent ….. Read More
Barnier seeks limelight with pledge to shut borders
PARIS — In a shock pledge amid a stuttering presidential bid, former Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier has told French TV he wants to suspend immigration to France for 3-5 years ….. Read More
5 takeaways from Boris Johnson’s new legislative plan
Press play to listen to this article LONDON — Boris Johnson outlined 30 new laws his government intends to pass in the coming year — talking up his domestic investment plans ….. Read More
Commission ‘concern’ over UK’s immigration detention of EU nationals
LONDON — The European Commission said Monday that the condition and length of detention of some EU nationals in U.K. immigration removal centers is a “source for concern.” POLITICO reported last week ….. Read More
Italian minister criticizes UK’s decision to hold EU nationals in immigration centers
LONDON — Italy’s deputy interior minister has criticized the U.K. government for holding EU citizens without work visas in immigration removal centers. POLITICO reported last week that tens of EU nationals, ….. Read More
