Euroscepticism in the United Kingdom

Manufacturing: statistics and policy

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Tuesday, November 13, 2018
Brexit, Euroscepticism in the United Kingdom, Withdrawal from the European Union, European Union, Productivity, Manufacturing, Politics, United Kingdom

Monday, November 12, 2018Data on the manufacturing sector, analysis of recent trends and pressures facing the sector, a summary of government policy and a discussion of the potential impact of the UK’s decision to leave the European Union.

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  • House of Commons Library

    Data on the manufacturing sector, analysis of recent trends and pressures facing the sector, a summary of government policy and a discussion of the potential impact of the UKs decision to leave the European Union.

  • These trends partly explain why productivity in manufacturing has (until recently) grown more quickly than productivity in the whole economy.
  • The impact of Brexit

    The UKs decision to leave the EU could have a major impact on the manufacturing industry.

  • Issues such as investment, supply chains and access to skilled labour after Brexit will also have an impact on manufacturing.

Chris Grayling MP questioned on post-Brexit transport arrangements 

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Tuesday, November 13, 2018
Withdrawal from the European Union, European Union, Brexit, Euroscepticism in the United Kingdom, Europe, International relations, Brexit negotiations, Brexit and arrangements for science and technology

The EU Internal Market Sub-Committee is hearing from the Secretary of State for Transport on 14 November at 10.15am 

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Questions likely to be covered in the session include:
If the UK and the EU reach a deal, what can we expect on potential future UK-EU transport arrangements from the Political Declaration? 
What opportunities does Brexit present to boost the UK’s maritime sector?

Chris Grayling MP questioned on post-Brexit transport arrangements 

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Tuesday, November 13, 2018
Withdrawal from the European Union, European Union, Brexit, Euroscepticism in the United Kingdom, Europe, International relations, Brexit negotiations, Brexit and arrangements for science and technology

The EU Internal Market Sub-Committee is hearing from the Secretary of State for Transport on 14 November at 10.15am 

Key Points: 

Questions likely to be covered in the session include:
If the UK and the EU reach a deal, what can we expect on potential future UK-EU transport arrangements from the Political Declaration? 
What opportunities does Brexit present to boost the UK’s maritime sector?

Impact of Brexit on the UK Automotive Industry and Mitigation Strategies, Q4 2018: Insight into CETA/CETA Plus, No Deal (WTO) & Soft Brexit (Chequers) Scenarios

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Monday, November 12, 2018
European Union, Politics, Brexit, Euroscepticism in the United Kingdom, United Kingdom, United Kingdom European Union membership referendum, Brexit and arrangements for science and technology, Brexit negotiations

The "Impact of Brexit on the UK Automotive Industry and Mitigation Strategies" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Impact of Brexit on the UK Automotive Industry and Mitigation Strategies" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The Brexit vote on 23 June 2016 is considered by many to beginning of UKs slowdown in the world economy.
  • This study talks about what the potential scenarios could be, leading up to the UK exiting the EU.
  • The report also details the impact Brexit is going to have on the automotive aftermarket industry.

Beleave Introduces 90 New Cannabis Varieties as it Secures Genetics Acquisition Agreements

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Monday, November 12, 2018
BeLeave, Euroscepticism in the United Kingdom, United Kingdom European Union membership referendum, Cannabis

TORONTO, Nov. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ - Beleave Inc. (CSE: BE) (OTCQX: BLEVF) ("Beleave" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has secured genetics acquisition agreements for a broad range of cannabis seed varieties from diverse lineages.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Nov. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ - Beleave Inc. (CSE: BE) (OTCQX: BLEVF) ("Beleave" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has secured genetics acquisition agreements for a broad range of cannabis seed varieties from diverse lineages.
  • In the coming months, Beleave will be completing construction and upgrades on new facilities in Ontario and British Columbia.
  • Once completed, they will greatly increase the Company's production capacity allowing Beleave to help supply the demands of Canada's growing cannabis market.
  • Whether it's our increasing production capacity, expanded global distribution, or these new cannabis varieties; Beleave is ready."

Healthcare (International Arrangements) Bill 2017-19

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Saturday, November 10, 2018
Brexit, European Union, Withdrawal from the European Union, International relations, Trade blocs, Europe, Euroscepticism in the United Kingdom, Aftermath of the United Kingdom European Union membership referendum, Brexit negotiations, Brexit and arrangements for science and technology

Friday, November 9, 2018This briefing paper analyses the Healthcare (International Arrangements) Bill 2017-19. The Bill is one of a series of 'Brexit Bills' intended to adjust UK legislation in preparation for Brexit. The aim is to allow the UK to maintain reciprocal healthcare arrangements with the EU and its Member States post-Brexit.

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  • House of Commons Library

    This briefing paper analyses the Healthcare (International Arrangements) Bill 2017-19.

  • The aim is to allow the UK to maintain reciprocal healthcare arrangements with the EU and its Member States post-Brexit.
  • If a deal is reached it is expected that the powers to maintain reciprocal healthcare arrangements during an implementation period will stem from the proposed EU (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill.
  • At present, the Secretary of State has only limited domestic powers to fund overseas healthcare, or implement complex reciprocal healthcare agreements with other states.

Proposed technical solutions to Northern Ireland border examined

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Friday, November 9, 2018
Geography of Europe, Nomenclature of Territorial Units for Statistics, Europe, Island countries, Brexit, Euroscepticism in the United Kingdom, Withdrawal from the European Union, Republic of Ireland–United Kingdom border, Aftermath of the United Kingdom European Union membership referendum, Northern Ireland, Jo Grimond, Parliament of the United Kingdom

Northern Ireland Affairs Committee holds follow-up evidence sessions on border between Northern Ireland and Ireland

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  • Following its inquiry on Brexit and the Northern Ireland land border, the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee will carry out a two-part exploration of technical solutions to the border.
  • Tuesday 13 November in the Grimond Room, Portcullis House
    Lars Karlsson, President of KGH Border Services, Author of Smart Border 2.0: avoiding a hard border on the island of Ireland for customs control and the free movement of persons
    Wednesday 14 November in the Grimond Room, Portcullis House
    In its report on the Northern Ireland land border, the Committee called on the Government to introduce detailed proposals for how an 'open and invisible' border between Northern Ireland and Ireland would be maintained after Brexit.
  • In the first session on Tuesday 13 November, the Committeehears from Lars Karlsson, an international border expert and author of a report for the European Parliament Constitutional Affairs Committee which proposed a technical solution for the Northern Ireland land border.
  • In the second session on Wednesday 14 November, the Committee questions Hans Maessen, a post-Brexit border solutions adviser and a proponent of the Maximum Facilitation (Max Fac) solution to the Northern Ireland border.

Proposed technical solutions to Northern Ireland border examined

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Friday, November 9, 2018
Geography of Europe, Nomenclature of Territorial Units for Statistics, Europe, Island countries, Brexit, Euroscepticism in the United Kingdom, Withdrawal from the European Union, Republic of Ireland–United Kingdom border, Aftermath of the United Kingdom European Union membership referendum, Northern Ireland, Jo Grimond, Parliament of the United Kingdom

Northern Ireland Affairs Committee holds follow-up evidence sessions on border between Northern Ireland and Ireland

Key Points: 
  • Following its inquiry on Brexit and the Northern Ireland land border, the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee will carry out a two-part exploration of technical solutions to the border.
  • Tuesday 13 November in the Grimond Room, Portcullis House
    Lars Karlsson, President of KGH Border Services, Author of Smart Border 2.0: avoiding a hard border on the island of Ireland for customs control and the free movement of persons
    Wednesday 14 November in the Grimond Room, Portcullis House
    In its report on the Northern Ireland land border, the Committee called on the Government to introduce detailed proposals for how an 'open and invisible' border between Northern Ireland and Ireland would be maintained after Brexit.
  • In the first session on Tuesday 13 November, the Committeehears from Lars Karlsson, an international border expert and author of a report for the European Parliament Constitutional Affairs Committee which proposed a technical solution for the Northern Ireland land border.
  • In the second session on Wednesday 14 November, the Committee questions Hans Maessen, a post-Brexit border solutions adviser and a proponent of the Maximum Facilitation (Max Fac) solution to the Northern Ireland border.

Proposed technical solutions to Northern Ireland border examined

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Friday, November 9, 2018
Geography of Europe, Nomenclature of Territorial Units for Statistics, Europe, Island countries, Brexit, Euroscepticism in the United Kingdom, Withdrawal from the European Union, Republic of Ireland–United Kingdom border, Aftermath of the United Kingdom European Union membership referendum, Northern Ireland, Jo Grimond, Parliament of the United Kingdom

Northern Ireland Affairs Committee holds follow-up evidence sessions on border between Northern Ireland and Ireland

Key Points: 
  • Following its inquiry on Brexit and the Northern Ireland land border, the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee will carry out a two-part exploration of technical solutions to the border.
  • Tuesday 13 November in the Grimond Room, Portcullis House
    Lars Karlsson, President of KGH Border Services, Author of Smart Border 2.0: avoiding a hard border on the island of Ireland for customs control and the free movement of persons
    Wednesday 14 November in the Grimond Room, Portcullis House
    In its report on the Northern Ireland land border, the Committee called on the Government to introduce detailed proposals for how an 'open and invisible' border between Northern Ireland and Ireland would be maintained after Brexit.
  • In the first session on Tuesday 13 November, the Committeehears from Lars Karlsson, an international border expert and author of a report for the European Parliament Constitutional Affairs Committee which proposed a technical solution for the Northern Ireland land border.
  • In the second session on Wednesday 14 November, the Committee questions Hans Maessen, a post-Brexit border solutions adviser and a proponent of the Maximum Facilitation (Max Fac) solution to the Northern Ireland border.

Kevin Keagan Joins Beleave as Chief Communications Officer

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Wednesday, October 24, 2018
Euroscepticism in the United Kingdom, United Kingdom European Union membership referendum, BeLeave, WNEK-FM

TORONTO, Oct. 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ - Beleave Inc. (CSE: BE) (OTCQX: BLEVF) ("Beleave" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that Kevin Keagan has joined the Company as Chief Communications Officer, and a member of the Executive Team.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Oct. 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ - Beleave Inc. (CSE: BE) (OTCQX: BLEVF) ("Beleave" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that Kevin Keagan has joined the Company as Chief Communications Officer, and a member of the Executive Team.
  • "We are thrilled to have Kevin join our team," said Andrew Wnek, Beleave CEO.
  • "I am excited to be joining Beleave at this time of great change and opportunity in the cannabis space," said Keagan.
  • Beleave has also developed a network of medical cannabis clinics in Ontario and Quebec under the Medi-Green banner.