Withdrawal from the European Union

ABP: £250m to Keep Britain Trading Through Brexit

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Monday, January 14, 2019

This programme of investment demonstrates the group's commitment to keeping Britain trading with Europe and the rest of the world after Brexit.

Key Points: 
  • This programme of investment demonstrates the group's commitment to keeping Britain trading with Europe and the rest of the world after Brexit.
  • ABP is actively working to support businesses anxious about the event of a No-Deal Brexit and the potential severe disruption this may cause at the Port of Dover.
  • Henrik Pedersen, Chief Executive Officer of ABP, said: "For ABP, 'keeping Britain trading' is a responsibility that we are passionately committed to.
  • "We want to send a strong message that ABP stands ready to keep Britain trading through Brexit, and we will continue to invest to drive trade and create jobs over the longer term."

ABP: £250m to Keep Britain Trading Through Brexit

Retrieved on: 
Monday, January 14, 2019

This programme of investment demonstrates the group's commitment to keeping Britain trading with Europe and the rest of the world after Brexit.

Key Points: 
  • This programme of investment demonstrates the group's commitment to keeping Britain trading with Europe and the rest of the world after Brexit.
  • ABP is actively working to support businesses anxious about the event of a No-Deal Brexit and the potential severe disruption this may cause at the Port of Dover.
  • Henrik Pedersen, Chief Executive Officer of ABP, said: "For ABP, 'keeping Britain trading' is a responsibility that we are passionately committed to.
  • "We want to send a strong message that ABP stands ready to keep Britain trading through Brexit, and we will continue to invest to drive trade and create jobs over the longer term."

Brexit: Analysis of How Immigration, the Irish Border and Changes to Tariffs will Effect Retail Markets with Sector Analysis of the Individual Retail Markets

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Friday, January 11, 2019

It covers macroeconomic and retail market modelling using different scenarios of the Brexit negotiations; analysis of how immigration, the Irish border and changes to tariffs will effect retail markets; and sector analysis of the individual retail markets.

Key Points: 
  • It covers macroeconomic and retail market modelling using different scenarios of the Brexit negotiations; analysis of how immigration, the Irish border and changes to tariffs will effect retail markets; and sector analysis of the individual retail markets.
  • As the UK approaches the 29th March 2019, companies are yet to fully comprehend the impact Brexit will have on retail.
  • The analysis of the report takes three key Brexit scenarios to look at the implications for retail.
  • If the Withdrawal Agreement is passed, we would see a minimised effect of lowered confidence on retail spend.

Brexit and the Impact on Retail - Thematic Research Report - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, January 11, 2019

The "Brexit and the Impact on Retail - Thematic Research" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Brexit and the Impact on Retail - Thematic Research" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • "Brexit and the Impact on Retail - Thematic Research" provides a comprehensive overview of the UK's proposed departure from the European Union and the subsequent impact on retail.
  • It covers macroeconomic and retail market modelling using different scenarios of the Brexit negotiations; analysis of how immigration, the Irish border and changes to tariffs will effect retail markets; and sector analysis of the individual retail markets.
  • As the UK approaches the 29th March 2019, companies are yet to fully comprehend the impact Brexit will have on retail.

Lords debate Committee's report on consumer protection after Brexit

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Friday, January 11, 2019

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

Retrieved on: 
Friday, January 11, 2019

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.

'Meaningful vote' on Brexit resumes in the Commons

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Wednesday, January 9, 2019

House of Commons debate the EU Withdrawal Agreement

Key Points: 
  • The House of Commons will resume the debate onthe EU Withdrawal Agreementon Wednesday 9 January 2019.
  • There will be a total of 5 days of debate, ending with a 'meaningful vote' on Tuesday 15 January 2019.
  • The 'meaningful vote' is the House of Common's decision on the EU Withdrawal Agreement.
  • The House of Commons Library produces briefing papers to inform MPs and their staff of key issues.

'Meaningful vote' on Brexit resumes in the Commons

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Wednesday, January 9, 2019

House of Commons debate the EU Withdrawal Agreement

Key Points: 
  • The House of Commons will resume the debate onthe EU Withdrawal Agreementon Wednesday 9 January 2019.
  • There will be a total of 5 days of debate, ending with a 'meaningful vote' on Tuesday 15 January 2019.
  • The 'meaningful vote' is the House of Common's decision on the EU Withdrawal Agreement.
  • The House of Commons Library produces briefing papers to inform MPs and their staff of key issues.

Brexit statements

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Tuesday, January 8, 2019

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.

Opposition ask for update on EU Withdrawal Agreement

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Tuesday, January 8, 2019

Opposition ask urgent question on Brexit negotiations

Key Points: 
  • The official Opposition,asked thePrime Ministerfor a statement on progress made in achieving legal changes to the EU Withdrawal Agreement and the timetable for a meaningful vote in the House of Commons.
  • Secretary of State for Exiting the EU, Stephen Barclay MP, responded on behalf on the Prime Minister, stating that there would be a business motion on Wednesday 9 January followed by main debate on the EU Withdrawal Agreement.
  • He also asked whatlegal assurances have been given by EU leaders and asked for clarification on what thePrime Ministeris requesting from the EU.
  • Transcripts of proceedings in the House of Commons Chamber are available in Hansard online three hours after they happen.