Romania’s seasonal workers sidestep lockdown out of necessity
Romanian workers are in high demand as farms and home care firms in western Europe clamour for help from the east, even with borders closed because of the coronavirus pandemic
Britain can agree quick Brexit trade deal with EU, minister insists
Britain's Conservative government stated that a future trade deal with the European Union should be expected by the end of this year and before the Brexit deadline on January 31.
EU extends Brexit deadline ahead of parliamentary vote on poll date
EU member states have agreed to grant Britain a three-month delay on its departure from the European Union called "flextension", with the possibility of exiting earlier than January 31 if the withdrawal agreement is ratified.
Disunited Kingdom: hard Brexit threat tests historic ties
Boris Johnson's Brexit roadshow was meant to show how much he valued the United Kingdom but instead he found his plans were met with scepticism in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
Three pro-EU Conservative lawmakers defect in blow to Britain’s May
The British prime minister Theresa May is trying to reach an agreement with the EU regarding the Brexit and the Irish border problem amid the resignation of three members of parliament from her Conservative Party.
Support for breakup of United Kingdom
According to new surveys Brexit could boost support for an independent Scotland and a united Ireland.
War on plastic leaves manufacturers clutching at straws
For decades, plastic straws have been essential props for cocktail makers, smoothie lovers and fast food addicts. But that may be starting to change.
EU launches probe into UK tax scheme for multinationals
The EU has announced a major probe into a British scheme protecting multinationals from tax avoidance rules, in the latest move to get international companies to pay their share.
Right-wing populist parties in the EU
How have right-wing populist parties performed in different European countries over the last election period?