World News
UK could quickly re-enter EU with ‘Switzerland plus’ deal, senior MEP says
Source: World news | The Guardian · Published
Bernd Lange, who was involved in Brexit talks, says deal could be negotiated within months of any decision to deepen ties The UK could re-enter the EU in a “Switzerland plus” package that could be negotiated within months of any decision to deepen ties with the bloc, the head of
Bernd Lange, who was involved in Brexit talks, says deal could be negotiated within months of any decision to deepen ties The UK could re-enter the EU in a “Switzerland plus” package that could be negotiated within months of any decision to deepen ties with the bloc, the head of a European parliament committee has said. Bernd Lange, who was heavily involved in Brexit negotiations, said: “I would love to see the UK back.” He said the EU missed the UK in decision-making because of its strong history of promoting open markets and democracy. Continue reading...
Related stories
Minus 17 to European dreams as Bournemouth fairytale continues
It was a night 127 years in the making as Bournemouth added another chapter to their fairytale with victory in their first-ever European home game.
feeds.bbci.co.uk ·
EU’s von der Leyen pledges to ‘not lift any sanctions unless Russia stops the war’ as leaders discuss Ukraine – Europe live
European leaders are meeting in Brussels amid worsening relations between Washington and Kyiv Irish PM Micheál Martin got asked about Ukraine on his arrival, too. He said “the very severe pressure that Ukraine is under needs a European response,” with the opening of the accession
World news | The Guardian ·
Pornography showing strangulation and incest to be banned in UK from early November
Campaigners welcome legislation which follows recommendations by 2025 review into pornography regulation Pornography that depicts strangulation and incestuous relationships will be banned from early November, the UK government has announced. The content will be outlawed from 6 No
World news | The Guardian ·
UK law could deny Fayed accusers recognition as victims of human trafficking
‘Unfair’ immigration and asylum bill could fail to support sexual violence survivors, anti-slavery commissioner says Survivors of sexual violence could wrongly be denied recognition as victims of human trafficking under credibility tests in a new UK law, the independent anti-slav
World news | The Guardian ·
Tories call for 5-year freeze on minimum wage to tackle youth unemployment
Labour says idea is ‘tin-eared’ as report says fixing rate will cost low-paid workers almost £9,000 over five years A shadow minister has called for the government to freeze the minimum wage for five years, a move that could cost low-paid workers almost £9,000. The call came in a
World news | The Guardian ·