No 10 and regulator contradict Hancock's 'because of Brexit' Covid vaccine claim
Both Downing Street and the UK’s medicines regulator have contradicted a claim by Matt Hancock that Brexit helped the UK become the first western country to license a vaccine against coronavirus.
No 10 and regulator contradict Hancock's 'because of Brexit' Covid vaccine claim
Both Downing Street and the UK’s medicines regulator have contradicted a claim by Matt Hancock that Brexit helped the UK become the first western country to license a vaccine against coronavirus.
No 10 and regulator contradict Hancock's 'because of Brexit' Covid vaccine claim
Both Downing Street and the UK’s medicines regulator have contradicted a claim by Matt Hancock that Brexit helped the UK become the first western country to license a vaccine against coronavirus.
Several papers blame French demands for access to fish in UK waters for the setback in the Brexit talks. According to the Financial Times, President Macron wants to preserve a substantial chunk of existing fishing rights for the French fleet - and is also insisting on a strict UK state-aid regime. The Daily Telegraph quotes UK sources as saying Paris has been "lobbying hard" among EU member states to agree fresh demands on these issues.
A number of papers report that Sir Keir Starmer faces the prospect of unrest over his plans for Labour to vote in favour of any Brexit deal. The Times says at least one shadow cabinet member and several shadow ministers will consider resigning if Labour backs an agreement. According to the paper, they believe the party should abstain and wash its hands of the consequences of a hard Brexit.
"France derails Brexit talks," is the Times' main headline. It says the suspension of trade negotiations last night came after the EU's chief negotiator, Michel Barnier, "ambushed" Britain at the insistence of French President Emmanuel Macron.
The European Union is said to want access to the UK's fishing waters for up to ten years after the end of the transition period, according to the Daily Telegraph. It says a senior government source described the EU's demands as "ridiculous" and "frankly laughable". The paper reports Boris Johnson could now make a "personal plea" to Mr Macron this weekend to break the deadlock.
The latest development is neatly characterised by the Daily Mail's main headline as "Le bust-up". According to the paper, a close ally of Mr Macron said he would veto any trade deal that went against French interests.
The Financial Times reports that - despite the "brinkmanship and briefings" - bookmakers are putting the chances of an agreement being reached at more than 80%.
The Guardian reports that if an agreement is reached later than the beginning of next week, government officials are preparing to ask MPs to remain in parliament until two days before Christmas to pass the legislation.
Many papers lead on the resumption of Brexit talks tomorrow in Brussels, with pictures of Boris Johnson speaking on the phone to European Commission president, Ursula von Der Leyen.
The Sun on Sunday says it was a "caustic" call in which the prime minister said the EU's "unrealistic demands" had reached their limits.
"Boris won't budge" says the Sunday Express, which is among the papers with the headline, "Final Throw of the Dice".
A government source tells the Sunday Times the chances of an agreement are no better than 50/50 - and that Mr Johnson could announce no-deal in a televised address to the nation. The paper says he'll blame the EU - in particular the French.
The paper has spoken to thirteen cabinet ministers who say they would back Boris Johnson if he concludes no-deal is necessary. One - who voted Remain - says, "we can't be seen to sell out on sovereignty issues".
The Observer reports that millions of doses of the Pfizer Biontech vaccine could be flown to the UK from Belgium on military aircraft - to avoid delays at ports caused by Brexit. The paper says ministers are not prepared to allow the vaccine to the held up, whether or not a deal with the EU can be agreed.
There's plenty of discussion in the papers about the prospect of a post-Brexit trade deal between the UK and the EU.
The Guardian has the most positive headline with talk of a "breakthrough" on fishing rights.
The paper cites Brussels sources as saying the level of access for EU fishing boats in British waters is "all but finalised" - with a transition period of between five and seven years.
But it warns of a "final hurdle" that France and Germany is demanding Britain follows EU competition laws.
The main headlines in the Daily Telegraph and the Financial Times both describe talks as being "on a knife edge".
The Telegraph says the EU has "backed down" over fishing arrangements after previously insisting on access to British waters for 10 years. It says a climbdown on the issue would be "hugely embarrassing" for French President Emmanuel Macron.
The Times reports that the French and German leaders have "closed ranks" to confront Prime Minister Boris Johnson with what the paper describes as a "final offer".
It says the German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Mr Macron have agreed to weaken EU demands on competition rules, but says that came with a renewed warning that the French president was ready to abandon the talks.
The Daily Mail headline says it is the UK prime minister, "Bullish Boris", who is ready to walk away within 48 hours - unless the EU drops demands he believes would curb UK independence.
It says Mr Macron wants EU powers to levy tariffs on the UK if it doesn't stick to EU guidelines on issues such as workers' rights and the environment.
The Metro believes a no-deal Brexit is "looming larger" and carries a photograph of the UK's chief negotiator, Lord Frost. Its headline calls him "Frosty the 'no' Man".
Builders run short of supplies as UK port holdups raise Brexit concerns
Builders are running short of everything from power tools and screws to timber and roof tiles as the gridlock at UK ports holds up crucial deliveries and sets off alarm bells in the run-up to Brexit.
Toyota warns over future of its UK car making under No Deal Brexit
The boss of Toyota in Europe says a No Deal Brexit would be a ‘disaster’ that could put the brakes on the chances of the Japanese giant building future planned electric cars in the UK.
Ultimately it could threaten the viability of their UK factories altogether, he suggested. The warning comes as the Japanese carmaker unveiled plans to build its first fully electric car – a crossover sports utility vehicle – with five more zero-emissions vehicles in the pipeline by 2025, the bulk of them battery-powered.
No Deal would bring in tariffs and increase the cost of the firm exporting its UK built vehicles – of which nine out of ten go to the European Union, he said.
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Both Downing Street and the UK’s medicines regulator have contradicted a claim by Matt Hancock that Brexit helped the UK become the first western country to license a vaccine against coronavirus.
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/no-10-and-regulator-contradict-hancock-s-because-of-brexit-covid-vaccine-claim/ar-BB1bynuX?ocid=msedgntp
Several papers blame French demands for access to fish in UK waters for the setback in the Brexit talks. According to the Financial Times, President Macron wants to preserve a substantial chunk of existing fishing rights for the French fleet - and is also insisting on a strict UK state-aid regime. The Daily Telegraph quotes UK sources as saying Paris has been "lobbying hard" among EU member states to agree fresh demands on these issues.
A number of papers report that Sir Keir Starmer faces the prospect of unrest over his plans for Labour to vote in favour of any Brexit deal. The Times says at least one shadow cabinet member and several shadow ministers will consider resigning if Labour backs an agreement. According to the paper, they believe the party should abstain and wash its hands of the consequences of a hard Brexit.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-the-papers-55181829
The European Union is said to want access to the UK's fishing waters for up to ten years after the end of the transition period, according to the Daily Telegraph. It says a senior government source described the EU's demands as "ridiculous" and "frankly laughable". The paper reports Boris Johnson could now make a "personal plea" to Mr Macron this weekend to break the deadlock.
The latest development is neatly characterised by the Daily Mail's main headline as "Le bust-up". According to the paper, a close ally of Mr Macron said he would veto any trade deal that went against French interests.
The Financial Times reports that - despite the "brinkmanship and briefings" - bookmakers are putting the chances of an agreement being reached at more than 80%.
The Guardian reports that if an agreement is reached later than the beginning of next week, government officials are preparing to ask MPs to remain in parliament until two days before Christmas to pass the legislation.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-the-papers-55195900
The Sun on Sunday says it was a "caustic" call in which the prime minister said the EU's "unrealistic demands" had reached their limits.
"Boris won't budge" says the Sunday Express, which is among the papers with the headline, "Final Throw of the Dice".
A government source tells the Sunday Times the chances of an agreement are no better than 50/50 - and that Mr Johnson could announce no-deal in a televised address to the nation. The paper says he'll blame the EU - in particular the French.
The paper has spoken to thirteen cabinet ministers who say they would back Boris Johnson if he concludes no-deal is necessary. One - who voted Remain - says, "we can't be seen to sell out on sovereignty issues".
The Observer reports that millions of doses of the Pfizer Biontech vaccine could be flown to the UK from Belgium on military aircraft - to avoid delays at ports caused by Brexit. The paper says ministers are not prepared to allow the vaccine to the held up, whether or not a deal with the EU can be agreed.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-the-papers-55203726
The Guardian has the most positive headline with talk of a "breakthrough" on fishing rights.
The paper cites Brussels sources as saying the level of access for EU fishing boats in British waters is "all but finalised" - with a transition period of between five and seven years.
But it warns of a "final hurdle" that France and Germany is demanding Britain follows EU competition laws.
The main headlines in the Daily Telegraph and the Financial Times both describe talks as being "on a knife edge".
The Telegraph says the EU has "backed down" over fishing arrangements after previously insisting on access to British waters for 10 years. It says a climbdown on the issue would be "hugely embarrassing" for French President Emmanuel Macron.
The Times reports that the French and German leaders have "closed ranks" to confront Prime Minister Boris Johnson with what the paper describes as a "final offer".
It says the German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Mr Macron have agreed to weaken EU demands on competition rules, but says that came with a renewed warning that the French president was ready to abandon the talks.
The Daily Mail headline says it is the UK prime minister, "Bullish Boris", who is ready to walk away within 48 hours - unless the EU drops demands he believes would curb UK independence.
It says Mr Macron wants EU powers to levy tariffs on the UK if it doesn't stick to EU guidelines on issues such as workers' rights and the environment.
The Metro believes a no-deal Brexit is "looming larger" and carries a photograph of the UK's chief negotiator, Lord Frost. Its headline calls him "Frosty the 'no' Man".
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-the-papers-55210652
https://uk.yahoo.com/finance/news/pound-reaction-as-uk-threatens-to-pull-out-of-brexit-talks-084540931.html
Builders are running short of everything from power tools and screws to timber and roof tiles as the gridlock at UK ports holds up crucial deliveries and sets off alarm bells in the run-up to Brexit.
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/money/news/builders-run-short-of-supplies-as-uk-port-holdups-raise-brexit-concerns/ar-BB1bHaDq?ocid=msedgntp
The boss of Toyota in Europe says a No Deal Brexit would be a ‘disaster’ that could put the brakes on the chances of the Japanese giant building future planned electric cars in the UK.
Ultimately it could threaten the viability of their UK factories altogether, he suggested.
The warning comes as the Japanese carmaker unveiled plans to build its first fully electric car – a crossover sports utility vehicle – with five more zero-emissions vehicles in the pipeline by 2025, the bulk of them battery-powered.
No Deal would bring in tariffs and increase the cost of the firm exporting its UK built vehicles – of which nine out of ten go to the European Union, he said.
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/cars/news/toyota-warns-over-future-of-its-uk-car-making-under-no-deal-brexit/ar-BB1bHqoW?ocid=anaheim-ntp-feeds