Aftermath of the 2016 United Kingdom European Union membership referendum

Brexit Damaged the Value of British Citizenship and Three in Four Brits Think it Weakened the British Cultural Brand, New CS Global Partners Survey Shows

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Thursday, March 28, 2019
European Union, Brexit, Nationality law, Euroscepticism in the United Kingdom, Aftermath of the 2016 United Kingdom European Union membership referendum, British nationality law, Canadian nationality law

The study found that Brexit, in particular, triggered 39.72% of British nationals to search for second citizenship, while 58.87% believed that the value of British citizenship has decreased in light of Brexit.

Key Points: 
  • The study found that Brexit, in particular, triggered 39.72% of British nationals to search for second citizenship, while 58.87% believed that the value of British citizenship has decreased in light of Brexit.
  • "This is the strongest consensus we have observed so far, regardless of one's position on Brexit," explains Micha-Rose Emmett, CEO of CS Global Partners.
  • The 2019 CS Global Partners survey highlights an important distinction between citizenship of a country and its passport.
  • As a government advisory and legal experts in citizenship, CS Global Partners outline a number of potential changes affecting British nationals post-Brexit.

AM Best Confirms Plans to Continue Providing Ratings in the U.K. and EU post-Brexit

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Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Professional services, Finance, Insurance, Brexit, European Union, Credit rating agencies, Contents, Euroscepticism in the United Kingdom, International organizations, Aftermath of the 2016 United Kingdom European Union membership referendum, AM Best, Brexit negotiations

AM Best confirms that it expects to be able to continue providing credit ratings that can be used for regulatory purposes in both the United Kingdom (U.K.) and European Union (EU) post-Brexit.

Key Points: 
  • AM Best confirms that it expects to be able to continue providing credit ratings that can be used for regulatory purposes in both the United Kingdom (U.K.) and European Union (EU) post-Brexit.
  • The new operation, AM Best (EU) Rating Services B.V. (AMB-EU), is positioned to continue to provide ratings to be used for regulatory purposes post-Brexit across the EU member states.
  • Both AMB-EU and AMBERS will also endorse ratings issued by other AM Best companies outside of Europe.
  • AM Best is a global rating agency and information provider with a unique focus on the insurance industry.

Immigration Minister Caroline Nokes speaks to Committee

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Tuesday, March 12, 2019
Immigration to the United Kingdom, Caroline Nokes, Minister of State for Immigration, European Union, Brexit, Travel visa, Aftermath of the 2016 United Kingdom European Union membership referendum, Cultural globalization

EU Home Affairs Sub-Committee takes evidence on Wednesday 13 March at 10.00am

Key Points: 
  • This evidence session with the Immigration Minister follows two previous hearings on post-Brexit asylum and immigration policy.
  • The Committee heard evidence on future UK-EU asylum cooperation on 6 February, and subsequently wrote to Caroline Nokes asking a number of questions on matters arising from that session.
  • The Committee will take the opportunity to ask the Minister about both topics on 13 March.
  • Rt Hon Caroline Nokes MP, Minister of State for Immigration
    Which medium-skilled jobs are being considered for inclusion in the Tier 2 visa, and when will the list be announced?

Immigration Minister Caroline Nokes speaks to Committee

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Tuesday, March 12, 2019
Immigration to the United Kingdom, Caroline Nokes, Minister of State for Immigration, European Union, Brexit, Travel visa, Aftermath of the 2016 United Kingdom European Union membership referendum, Cultural globalization

EU Home Affairs Sub-Committee takes evidence on Wednesday 13 March at 10.00am

Key Points: 
  • This evidence session with the Immigration Minister follows two previous hearings on post-Brexit asylum and immigration policy.
  • The Committee heard evidence on future UK-EU asylum cooperation on 6 February, and subsequently wrote to Caroline Nokes asking a number of questions on matters arising from that session.
  • The Committee will take the opportunity to ask the Minister about both topics on 13 March.
  • Rt Hon Caroline Nokes MP, Minister of State for Immigration
    Which medium-skilled jobs are being considered for inclusion in the Tier 2 visa, and when will the list be announced?

Legal experts questioned on environmental protection plans post-Brexit

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Saturday, February 23, 2019
European Union, Brexit, Euroscepticism in the United Kingdom, Withdrawal from the European Union, Environmental protection, Aftermath of the 2016 United Kingdom European Union membership referendum, Events, Brexit negotiations, Environmental governance in China

The Environmental Audit Committee further explores plans relating to the Draft Environment Bill

Key Points: 

The Environmental Audit Committee holds the second session as part of its inquiry into the draft Environment (Principles and Governance) Bill. MPs hear from legal experts on the proposed environmental principles and enforcement by the Office for Environmental Protection, post-Brexit.

Legal experts questioned on environmental protection plans post-Brexit

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Saturday, February 23, 2019
European Union, Brexit, Euroscepticism in the United Kingdom, Withdrawal from the European Union, Environmental protection, Aftermath of the 2016 United Kingdom European Union membership referendum, Events, Brexit negotiations, Environmental governance in China

The Environmental Audit Committee further explores plans relating to the Draft Environment Bill

Key Points: 

The Environmental Audit Committee holds the second session as part of its inquiry into the draft Environment (Principles and Governance) Bill. MPs hear from legal experts on the proposed environmental principles and enforcement by the Office for Environmental Protection, post-Brexit.

Legal experts questioned on environmental protection plans post-Brexit

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Saturday, February 23, 2019
European Union, Brexit, Euroscepticism in the United Kingdom, Withdrawal from the European Union, Environmental protection, Aftermath of the 2016 United Kingdom European Union membership referendum, Events, Brexit negotiations, Environmental governance in China

The Environmental Audit Committee further explores plans relating to the Draft Environment Bill

Key Points: 

The Environmental Audit Committee holds the second session as part of its inquiry into the draft Environment (Principles and Governance) Bill. MPs hear from legal experts on the proposed environmental principles and enforcement by the Office for Environmental Protection, post-Brexit.

European Union (Referendum on Withdrawal Agreement)

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Tuesday, February 19, 2019
Brexit, European Union, Countries, Europe, Withdrawal from the European Union, United Kingdom invocation of Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union, United Kingdom, Referendum, Aftermath of the 2016 United Kingdom European Union membership referendum

A Bill to require the holding of a referendum in which one option is to endorse the agreement between the United Kingdom Government and the European Union on the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union and the other option is for the United Kingdom to continue to be a member of the European Union; to require the Prime Minister to seek an extension of the period of two years specified in Article 50(3) of the Treaty on European Union to a period ending after that referendum; and for connected purposes.

Key Points: 
  • A Bill to require the holding of a referendum in which one option is to endorse the agreement between the United Kingdom Government and the European Union on the United Kingdoms withdrawal from the European Union and the other option is for the United Kingdom to continue to be a member of the European Union; to require the Prime Minister to seek an extension of the period of two years specified in Article 50(3) of the Treaty on European Union to a period ending after that referendum; and for connected purposes.

Academics on the protocol on Ireland / Northern Ireland questioned by Committee

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Saturday, February 9, 2019
Brexit, European Union, Brexit negotiations, Aftermath of the 2016 United Kingdom European Union membership referendum

EU Select Committee takes evidence on 12 February 2019 at 4.00pm

Key Points: 
  • The Lords EU Committee takes evidence from academics on the Protocol on Ireland / Northern Ireland in the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement.
  • Tuesday 12 February 2019 in Committee Room 4A, Palace of Westminster
    Victoria Hewson, Senior Counsel, International Trade and Competition Unit, Institute of Economic Affairs
    The implications of the Protocol for Northern Ireland's relationship with Great Britain, Ireland, and the EU

Academics on the protocol on Ireland / Northern Ireland questioned by Committee

Retrieved on: 
Saturday, February 9, 2019
Brexit, European Union, Brexit negotiations, Aftermath of the 2016 United Kingdom European Union membership referendum

EU Select Committee takes evidence on 12 February 2019 at 4.00pm

Key Points: 
  • The Lords EU Committee takes evidence from academics on the Protocol on Ireland / Northern Ireland in the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement.
  • Tuesday 12 February 2019 in Committee Room 4A, Palace of Westminster
    Victoria Hewson, Senior Counsel, International Trade and Competition Unit, Institute of Economic Affairs
    The implications of the Protocol for Northern Ireland's relationship with Great Britain, Ireland, and the EU