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UK Regulatory Decisions Strain Post-Brexit Financial Ties with EU

The UK's delayed implementation of Basel III banking rules and proposed cap on card transaction fees have angered the EU, creating friction in their post-Brexit financial services relationship despite ongoing talks and some areas of cooperation.

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UK Scraps Tariffs on Chinese E-bikes, Sparking Industry Backlash

The UK government scrapped tariffs on non-folding Chinese e-bikes from Friday, potentially saving consumers £200 per bike but sparking criticism from UK manufacturers who fear a flood of cheap imports into an already struggling market.

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EU Links Security, Fishing Rights in Post-Brexit Talks

The EU is demanding that security and defense be included in post-Brexit talks with the UK, linking them to fishing rights and freedom of movement for young adults, a move criticized by UK Conservatives who want to prioritize a US trade deal instead.

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Labour Vows to Maintain EU Human Rights Laws and Pursue Closer UK-EU Ties

Labour's Brexit pointman Nick Thomas-Symonds pledged to uphold European human rights laws and pursue closer UK-EU ties, emphasizing economic collaboration and security, despite warnings of potential conflicts with the US and criticism from Conservative MPs.

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Post-Brexit Border Failures Allow Illegal Meat into UK

Post-Brexit border checks are failing to prevent illegal meat from entering the UK, leading to widespread availability of uninspected products in shops, despite government claims of robust controls; a senior health official blames the system's design and funding issues.

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UK-US Trade Deal Stalled by Agricultural Standards Dispute

Negotiations for a UK-US trade deal are stalled due to US demands for access to British agricultural markets, conflicting with UK's higher food standards; a limited deal on financial and digital services is a possibility, but a comprehensive agreement depends on a compromise on agricultural standard...

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UK Government Faces HS2 "Bat Tunnel" Dilemma

The UK government faces intense criticism over the £100 million HS2 bat tunnel in Buckinghamshire, highlighting a conflict between infrastructure development and environmental regulations; currently, there's no clear solution to prevent similar projects, potentially leading to political and legal ch...

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Muted Brexit Anniversary Highlights Deep Divisions in the UK

Five years after Brexit, the UK government largely ignored the anniversary, while supporters highlighted increased trade deals and a restored work ethic as positive outcomes, despite a 4% GDP drop, revealing deep divisions over its impact.

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EU Prioritizes UK Security Pact Despite Fishing Rights Dispute

EU President António Costa confirmed that fishing rights will not block a security and defence pact with the UK, despite some member states wanting a "package approach"; an EU-UK summit on May 19th will begin negotiations on various areas including security and fishing rights.

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US Tariffs Spark Global Trade Tensions

The US imposed 25% tariffs on Canadian goods and an additional 10% on Chinese goods, prompting retaliation; however, Mexico avoided tariffs by addressing US border concerns. This protectionist approach risks global trade conflicts.

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Reform UK Overtakes Labour in Polls Amidst Brexit's Lingering Impact

A recent poll shows Nigel Farage's Reform UK party surpassing Labour in popularity, highlighting the influence of anti-establishment sentiment and voter frustration in British politics, despite Labour leader Keir Starmer's attempt to engage with the European Union.

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Starmer's EU Carbon Scheme Plan Faces Business Cost Backlash

Keir Starmer's plan to link the UK and EU carbon markets is projected to increase energy costs for British businesses by £2 billion annually, potentially impacting consumers through higher electricity bills, though some industries support the move to avoid EU tariffs.

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