Brussels proposes extending EU banks’ access to UK clearing houses
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UK leaves door open to joining EU trading scheme
It comes after the EU's trade chief says the UK could join a customs union as part of post-Brexit "reset".BBC News - 2h -
What is the pan-Europe customs area that the EU is open to the UK joining?
Trade chief has said membership of Pan-Euro-Mediterranean convention could be part of ‘reset’ discussions. EU trade chief says it ‘could consider’ UK joining PEM Business live – latest ...The Guardian - 4h -
EU could consider UK joining pan-Europe customs scheme, says trade chief
The UK joining the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean Convention is up for discussion in reset talks, says Maros Sefcovic.BBC News - 6h -
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Trump presidency will help to ‘occupy Brussels’, says Orbán
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Bank of England proposes ‘concierge’ service to welcome foreign firms
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UK government rejects attempt to block EU law in Northern Ireland
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TikTok no longer accessible in US
TikTok blocked access to American users late Saturday night, just hours before a law banning the popular video-sharing platform was set to go into effect. “A law banning TikTok has been enacted in ...The Hill - 4d -
Santander considers UK exit amid frustrations with high street banking
Spanish group reviewing its presence in the country as returns lag other marketsFinancial Times - 4d -
Brussels orders X to hand over documents on algorithm
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UK to raise price of travel permits for EU visitors by 60%
Increase aims to reduce reliance of migration and borders system on taxpayer funding, says Home OfficeFinancial Times - 6d -
Top EU official denies softer approach to Big Tech, cites 'very clear legal basis' for regulation
There are growing questions about how the EU is going to enforce tech regulation, particularly as President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House.CNBC - 6d -
Mark Carney, the 'unreliable boyfriend' who ran UK's central bank
Carney is now running for the Liberal Party leadership in Canada. What does his time in London tell us?BBC News - 6d -
Russian diplomats accessed private area of UK parliament in security breach
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UK must rejoin EU customs union, says Lib Dem Davey
Sir Ed also called for Donald Trump to be offered a state visit to the UK, but only if he delivered support for Ukraine.BBC News - Jan. 16 -
UK economy's disappointing November growth fuels the case for Bank of England rate cut
The U.K. economy grew at a lackluster pace of 0.1% in November, data from the Office of National Statistics showed Thursday.CNBC - Jan. 16 -
UK and EU urged to follow US and block funding for World Anti-Doping Agency
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EU threatens to curb access for makers of Chinese medical devices
Report finds Beijing is discriminating against bloc’s manufacturers in same fieldFinancial Times - Jan. 14 -
Spain proposes 100% tax on property purchases for non-EU buyers
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez unveils plan to tackle housing crisisFinancial Times - Jan. 13 -
Former Brown adviser to lead UK’s ‘reset’ talks with EU
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EU Competition Regulator Conditionally Clears Synopsys' $35 Billion Ansys Deal
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UK presses ahead with gene editing plans despite EU warnings
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Banks Are Racking Up Wins Even Before Trump Is Back in White House
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Meta’s changes to policing will lead to clash with EU and UK, say experts
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White House readies nicotine proposal in administration's final days
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Trump White House seeks to limit staff who have direct access to the president
The number of individuals with direct access to the president will be more limited when Donald Trump takes office in two weeks.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
Wall Street notches another win as Fed's Barr clears the way for gentler banking regulator
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UK house prices dipped in December, says Halifax
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Newsom proposes 'balanced' budget with no deficits
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Musk extends political tentacles into UK, Germany
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UK-EU youth mobility scheme key to better EU relations, says top diplomat
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