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The Chancellor unveiled a wide range of policies in today s Budget announcement to try to spark economic recovery following the impact of the Covid pandemic. Mr Sunak s announcement included details of the eight freeports in England. The English sites were confirmed as East Midlands Airport, Felixstowe and Harwich, Humber, Liverpool City, Plymouth, Solent, Thames and Teesside. The Chancellor said he is also in discussion with the other UK governments about locations in Scotland, Wales and Northe
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Brexit could lead to seismic changes to Europe s finance capitals, as Amsterdam s recent surge appears to indicate. The Dutch capital overtook London as the share trading capital of Europe earlier this month while the UK adjusts to its new life outside of the EU. The city s share trading volumes quadrupled to average £8billion per day in January. At the same time, average volumes in London fell sharply to £7.4billion last month. This shift comes after the EU refuses to recognise London s equivalence – meaning E
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The implementation of the Brexit trade deal hasn t calmed the chaotic relationship between London and Brussels as multiple disputes continue. The Government has come under pressure from the fishing industry in recent weeks, as many feel aggrieved as a result of the Brexit deal. The ill-feeling was worsened when the EU restricted the import of oysters, mussels, scallops, and cockles from the UK. Northern Ireland has also faced difficulties since January 1, with problems
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The EU put up a united stance against the UK during Brexit trade talks, with negotiator Michel Barnier backed up by other leaders in the bloc. This led to a long stalemate between Brussels and London and both sides sought to advance their interests. Fishing, trade and laws were all contentious issues, but eventually a deal was reached. As the UK officially left the bloc in January 2020, the EU was warned that its unity would be put to the test by Britain s withdrawal.
BREXIT tensions between the UK and France brewed for years before the 2016 referendum, epitomised by a French politician demanding Britain leave the EU.