Euroscepticism in the United Kingdom

Lords debate Committee's report on consumer protection after Brexit

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Friday, January 11, 2019
Brexit, European Union, Withdrawal from the European Union, Euroscepticism in the United Kingdom, International relations, Europe, Consumer protection, Brexit and arrangements for science and technology, Brexit negotiations

Consumer protection after Brexit debate takes place on 16 January

Key Points: 
  • On Wednesday 16 January the House of Lords debates the European Union Committee's report, Brexit: will consumers be protected?
  • The report called on the Government to explain exactly how it intends to ensure that UK citizens' consumer rights will be protected and enforced after the UK leaves the European Union.
  • The report also called on the Government to share its plan for how it intended to maintain the UKs access to the many EU based agencies and networks that contribute to the protection of consumers rights.
  • The Government's disappointing response was received in February last year, and this debate is the Committees first opportunity to discuss these issues with the Government.

Lords debate Committee's report on consumer protection after Brexit

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Friday, January 11, 2019
Brexit, European Union, Withdrawal from the European Union, Euroscepticism in the United Kingdom, International relations, Europe, Consumer protection, Brexit and arrangements for science and technology, Brexit negotiations

Consumer protection after Brexit debate takes place on 16 January

Key Points: 
  • On Wednesday 16 January the House of Lords debates the European Union Committee's report, Brexit: will consumers be protected?
  • The report called on the Government to explain exactly how it intends to ensure that UK citizens' consumer rights will be protected and enforced after the UK leaves the European Union.
  • The report also called on the Government to share its plan for how it intended to maintain the UKs access to the many EU based agencies and networks that contribute to the protection of consumers rights.
  • The Government's disappointing response was received in February last year, and this debate is the Committees first opportunity to discuss these issues with the Government.

Highlights - Customs' programme in the field of customs and customs control equipment - Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection

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Thursday, January 10, 2019
International relations, Customs services, Customs duties, International trade, United Nations General Assembly, United Nations General Assembly observers, International law, Brexit, Euroscepticism in the United Kingdom, Customs, European Union, World Customs Organization

On 15 January 2019, Parliament will vote the report on the Customs programme for cooperation in the field of customs.

Key Points: 
  • On 15 January 2019, Parliament will vote the report on the Customs programme for cooperation in the field of customs.
  • The report is securing that the Customs programme is assisting IT capacity building, making sure that the programme helps facilitate trade, and that it is not used to finance costs relating to Brexit.
  • The same day, the report on the Instrument for financial support for customs control equipment will also be voted.
  • The report focussed on ensuring that the equipment financed under the Instrument is used primarily for customs control, but may be used for additional purposes, that software directly necessary for the use of customs control equipment is included under the Instrument, as well as ensuring transparency of the actions and results of the Instrument.

Brexit statements

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Tuesday, January 8, 2019
Brexit, European Union, Withdrawal from the European Union, Euroscepticism in the United Kingdom, International relations, United Kingdom, Brexit and arrangements for science and technology, Brexit negotiations

Tuesday, January 8, 2019This paper provides links to a selection of statements both written and oral that have referenced Brexit in the title or in the statement since the EU referendum. This paper will be updated periodically.

Key Points: 

This paper provides links to a selection of statements both written and oral that have referenced Brexit in the title or in the statement since the EU referendum. This paper will be updated periodically.

Deeside Business Forum and Jack Sargeant AM Announce Golden Opportunity for Businesses to Influence Politicians on Brexit

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Tuesday, January 8, 2019
Small business, Public policy, Government, Other Government, Other Policy Issues, Professional services, Euroscepticism in the United Kingdom, European Union, Brexit negotiations, Negotiation, Brexit, International relations

PLANS for a conference that will let business leaders tell politicians exactly what they think about the impact of Brexit continue apace.

Key Points: 
  • PLANS for a conference that will let business leaders tell politicians exactly what they think about the impact of Brexit continue apace.
  • The event organised by Jack Sargeant AM and the Deeside Business Forum will give the business community the perfect opportunity to influence their elected representatives ahead of the Westminster vote on Theresa Mays Brexit deal scheduled for the following week.
  • Politicians will chair discussion groups where companies can share their views and ask questions about the impact of Brexit.
  • This is the only event in the UK where grassroots business representatives can debate the issues around Brexit directly with high profile politicians, said chairman of Deeside Business Forum Askar Sheibani.

Lords examines Financial Services (Implementation of Legislation) Bill

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Tuesday, January 8, 2019
European Union, Brexit, Europe, International relations, Withdrawal from the European Union, Euroscepticism in the United Kingdom, European Union (Withdrawal) Act, Brexit negotiations, Brexit and arrangements for science and technology

Limiting of regulations and financial competitiveness on agenda

Key Points: 
  • Lord Bates (Conservative), minister of state in the Department for International Development, responded on behalf of the government.
  • This bill will aim to provide the government with powers to implement and make changes to 'in flight' files of EU financial services legislation.
  • The powers will last for two years after UK withdrawal from the EU, in the event of a 'no-deal' scenario.
  • 'In flight' refers to pieces of EU legislation that:
    have been adopted by the EU but not yet enacted, and so would not apply under the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018

Top UK Business Leaders Say Digital and Technology Challenges Will Be the Number One Priority in the Future MCA Survey Reveals

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Monday, January 7, 2019
Brexit, Euroscepticism in the United Kingdom, Withdrawal from the European Union, Automation, European Union, International relations, Europe

Digital and technology advice, business transformation and strategy are the key priorities UK business leaders say they will need most help from consultants on in the future according to a new survey conducted by the MCA, the Management Consultancies Association.

Key Points: 
  • Digital and technology advice, business transformation and strategy are the key priorities UK business leaders say they will need most help from consultants on in the future according to a new survey conducted by the MCA, the Management Consultancies Association.
  • Efficiency emerged as the top most important current business challenge across the public and private sector, followed by Brexit, digital deployment and dealing with disruption from AI and automation.
  • 65% of Government & Public Sector leaders cited efficiency as the leading business challenge, followed by Recruitment & Retention, Productivity, Digital deployment, dealing with AI and tech and then finally Brexit.
  • In contrast more than half of Financial Services and Manufacturing leaders saw Brexit as the leading future business challenge.

Economic Indicators, December 2018

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Saturday, December 22, 2018
Brexit, Euroscepticism in the United Kingdom, Withdrawal from the European Union, Gross domestic product, Economic growth, European Union, International relations, Time

Friday, December 21, 2018Analysis of the latest UK and international economic indicators

Key Points: 
  • House of Commons Library

    Decembers developments

    The economy

    GDP growth in Q3, 2018 was 0.6% - unrevised from previous ONS estimates.

  • The MPC now expects GDP growth of 0.2% in Q4, 2018, down from its previous estimate of 0.3%.
  • Economic impact of Brexit

    The Government has published its analysis of the long-term economic impact of Brexit.

  • up to the end of 2023) economic analysis of the effects of Brexit.

UK aid: frequently asked questions

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Saturday, December 22, 2018
International relations, Global politics, Brexit, Euroscepticism in the United Kingdom, Withdrawal from the European Union, Aid, European Union, Department for International Development, Development aid, Aid effectiveness

Friday, December 21, 2018What is aid? What is the UN 0.7% aid target and why has the UK adopted it? Which government departments spend UK aid? What impact does UK aid have? What will be the impact of Brexit on UK aid? These and other questions are answered in an accessible way in this briefing paper.

Key Points: 
  • What is the UN 0.7% aid target and why has the UK adopted it?
  • Which government departments spend UK aid?
  • What will be the impact of Brexit on UK aid?
  • Although it has perhaps been less intense, debate about UK aid has continued during the current parliament.

This week in the Commons: Friday 21 December 2018

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Friday, December 21, 2018
Westminster system, Withdrawal from the European Union, Euroscepticism in the United Kingdom, Brexit, European Union, Government of the United Kingdom, House of Commons of the United Kingdom, Government, International relations

Catch up with this week's business in the House of Commons

Key Points: 
  • This week in the Commons: Friday 21 December 2018
    In the last sitting week of 2018, the House of Commons MPs continued to debate Brexit, the Mental Capacity (Amendment) Bill passed its second reading and Backbench Businessdebates focusedthe Chamber's attention ondisability supportand the Ronhingya refugee crisis.
  • The Mental Capacity (Amendment) Bill received its second reading in the Commons on Tuesday 18 December.
  • The Opposition's reasoned amendment to the Bill was rejected after a division, 304 to 229, after which the second reading passed without division.
  • The Bill will now proceed to committee stages, and submission of evidence is open.