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Northern Ireland must remain part of customs union after Brexit - EU
Leaked documents from the European Commission show that the EU will demand that Northern Ireland remains part of the customs union to avoid a hard border post-Brexit.
EU demands clarity on Brexit divorce bill when talks resume
A day before Brexit talks resume, chief EU negotiator Michel Barnier challenged the Prime Minister and her troubled government on whether she planned on following the US's model of social and economic deregulation or continuing to operate within Europe's mainstream.
Penny Mordaunt replaces Priti Patel as International Development Secretary
Conservative MP Penny Mordaunt has been named the new International Development Secretary on Thursday, following the departure of Priti Patel.
Catalan separatists bring region to standstill in general strike
A general strike organised by independence supporters in Catalonia has left many of the region’s roads blocked, bringing much of its industry to a standstill as several local government officials remain in jail.
'Do not underestimate us' Trump tells North Korea
US President Donald Trump has warned North Korea and its leader Kim Jong-un to "not underestimate" his administration, and also called on Russia and China to sever economic ties with the regime.
Britain's GDP 'may fall £16bn' in Brexit cliff-edge scenario
If Brexit negotiations totally break down, Britain's gross domestic product is likely to fall 2% in the year after due to significant increase in trade disruption even if the government is able to agree a basic trade arrangement.
May and Patel under pressure over Israeli meeting disclosures
Theresa May is reportedly close to sacking international development secretary Priti Patel over a series of undisclosed meetings she had while on holiday in Israel, though the Prime Minister came under pressure herself after reports emerged that her office knew more than it let on.
Wetherspoon chairman attacks fellow bosses for Brexit 'misinformation'
JD Wetherspoon's chairman has accused bosses of other companies of spreading misinformation about the impact of Brexit as the pub chain reported higher first-quarter sales.
Boris Johnson under pressure as jailed British woman requests meeting
Boris Johnson is currently fighting off renewed calls for him to resign after a British citizen had her prison sentence extended due to comment made by the Foreign Secretary.
Trump strikes conciliatory tone on North Korea during Asia tour
US President Donald Trump departed from previous rhetoric on North Korea during a press conference in South Korea on Tuesday, where he urged Pyongyang to "come to the table".
Saudi purge deepens as central bank expands scope of corruption crackdown
The Saudi Arabian government's crackdown on corruption was set to expand its reach beyond the princes and billionaires that are already facing charges as the kingdom's central bank called on other banks to freeze the accounts of dozens of individuals.
May commits to Brexit transition period, Corbyn to 'common ground'
Theresa May indicated to British businesses that the government is intent on arranging a post-Brexit transition period in order to avoid a “cliff edge” split from the European Union in 2019, while opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn stressed Labour had more "common ground" with business than was thought.
Trump hits out at Japan over trade deficit
US President Donald Trump has criticised Japan over the trade relationship between the two countries, which he described as "not fair" and added that a process had already begun to change it.
Twitter to investigate after employee shuts down Trump account
US President Donald Trump saw his Twitter account shut down temporarily after an employee at the tech firm engaged in a minor act of sabotage on Thursday.
Brexit secretary Davis to consider option for Britons to retain EU citizenship
David Davis has said he would consider a Brexit clause which would allow UK citizens to retain their European citizenship.
UK development minister in storm over 'undisclosed' Israel meetings
UK International Development Secretary Priti Patel found herself at the centre of a storm on Friday over undisclosed meetings in Israel while on holiday in August.
Catalan ministers provisionally sent to jail, sparking protests in the region
Protesters have taken to the streets across Catalonia after eight former members of the regional government were sent to jail, the majority without bail, after being charged for rebellion, sedition and the misuse of public funds.
Treasury committee criticises Hammond over Bank of England diversity
MPs have criticised the chancellor over his commitment to encouraging diversity at the Bank of England.
Trump calls for death penalty for New York terror suspect
Donald Trump has called for the suspect in Tuesday’s terror attack in New York to be given the death penalty, as the fallout from the incident continues.
Ousted Catalan leaders attend court as Puigdemont stays in Brussels
Nine former members of the Catalonia regional government have appeared at a high court hearing in Madrid to answer charges of rebellion.