‘Potential disruption’ to UK energy due to Brexit, claims nuclear industry chief
Britain’s electricity supply could be hit if the Government leaves Euratom without new measures being put in place, a leading industry body has warned.
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Norway, UK relations will survive political uncertainty, top diplomat says
A top diplomat said yesterday that Norway would remain a “close and valued” partner of the UK against a backdrop of political uncertainty.
Government grants immigration loop-hole for offshore windfarm workers
The UK Government has extended the immigration right to remain of non-European Economic Area nationals who work in the offshore wind sector.
Britain will not stay in EU by back door, say Hammond and Fox
Chancellor Philip Hammond and International Trade Secretary Liam Fox have come together to declare that a post-Brexit transition would not be a “back door“ to Britain remaining in the EU.
Bank told to provide details of preparations made by firms for cliff-edge Brexit
The Bank of England has been asked to reveal how City firms are preparing for a cliff-edge Brexit, in one of Nicky Morgan’s first moves as Treasury Select Committee chairman.
‘Brexit will help North Sea cut red tape’, UK minister says
A UK Government minister tasked with managing Brexit said there are opportunities for the struggling oil and gas sector to cut red tape after Britain leaves the EU.
Brexit’s impact on Aberdeen ‘not as bad as thought’, minister says
The impact of Brexit on Aberdeen’s economy will not be as bad as predicted, according to junior Brexit minister Robin Walker.
Gove promises ‘Green Brexit’ in first environment speech
Michael Gove is promising to deliver a “green Brexit”, which sets global gold standards on policies ranging from pesticides to wildlife protection and animal welfare.
Brexit having negative impact on economy
Brexit uncertainty is having a negative impact on economic growth and the housing market, according to a new report.
New appeal for MPs to ‘work together’ on Brexit ahead of repeal bill publication
The Brexit Secretary made a fresh appeal for MPs to “work together” on Britain’s exit from the European Union ahead of the publication on Thursday of the major Repeal Bill to remove the supremacy of Brussels law.
Brexit not the priority for European Union countries, admits Philip Hammond
Brexit is not a dominant issue for European Union countries, Philip Hammond acknowledged as he called for jobs and prosperity to be the first priority in the negotiations.
May’s EU citizens proposals get cautious welcome from Euro chiefs
Theresa May has won a guarded welcome from fellow European leaders for proposals which could see three million EU citizens win the right to stay on in Britain after Brexit.
Ken Clarke urges change of course on Brexit amid ‘hopeless splits’
Former chancellor Ken Clarke has urged the Prime Minister to change her approach to Brexit in an effort to restore public confidence in politics.
Employers ‘totally unprepared’ for migration fall after Brexit, study finds
Firms are being urged to step up their preparations for Brexit after a new study found that employers are “totally unprepared” for a fall in migration once Britain leaves the EU.
May’s Brexit appeal resonates in Scottish Nationalist stronghold
The Scottish town of Peterhead, the U.K.’s largest fishing port, always had a rebellious streak.
Manifestos ‘ignore disruption Brexit will cause’ warns Think Tank
None of the three major national parties has factored the likely disruption and cost of Brexit into their general election manifestos, a new report has warned. Despite the likely hit to the economy and the considerable workload resulting from Brexit, the Conservative, Labour and Liberal Democrat manifestos all operate on the assumption that - aside from the negotiations themselves - it will be “business as usual” for government, said the report by the think tank UK in a Changing Europe.
Carbon market industry figures predict UK to remain in EU ETS after Brexit
A survey has found that almost half of respondents think that the UK will stay in the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) after Brexit.
Inability of Aberdeen economy to cope with North Sea losses should be ‘wake-up call’ says business boss
Scotland should focus on a UK-wide Brexit deal rather than constitutional issues in order to grow the economy, the head of a leading business group has said.
UK’s oil and gas trades bill could double post Brexit, industry warns
The UK's oil and gas trades bill could nearly double to £1.1billion a year in a worst case post-Brexit scenario, the North Sea industry has warned.
McCaig urges PM to give North Sea priority in Brexit talks
MPs warn of soaring bills unless cross-border Irish interconnector built
Northern Ireland is facing soaring energy bills unless work begins immediately on a cross-border interconnector, an influential committee of MPs has warned.
STUC calls for new Holyrood powers as part of Brexit process
Scotland should be given new powers so it can take a “distinctly different“ approach to issues such as immigration and employment rights, union leaders have argued.
General election needed to stop opposition parties ‘frustrating Brexit’, says May
Theresa May has said a snap general election is necessary to prevent opposition parties at Westminster “frustrating” the Brexit process.
North Sea task force set up to make sure Aberdeen keeps millions rolling in
An Aberdeen councillor is banking on a new task force to make sure Aberdeen benefits from European Union funding post-Brexit.
Brexit could trigger fresh row over Rockall ownership
Brexit could reignite an age-old controversy over ownership of an isolated Atlantic islet off the Donegal coast.