General
Britain and EU unveil text of Brexit trade deal as UK calls for end to ‘ugly’ divisions
Britain has published the text of its narrow trade agreement with the European Union, just five days before it exits one of the world’s biggest trading blocs in its most significant global shift since the loss of empire.
Key points:
- Senior UK minister Michael Gove says it is time to heal “ugly” Brexit divisions
- The UK will lose access to the EU’s security database and other membership perks
- EU members are expected to endorse the agreement next week
EU ambassadors and politicians on both sides of the English Channel will now pore over the “EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement,” which contains over 1,246 pages of text.
EU envoys are expected to meet on Monday to discuss the document, drawn up over nine intense months of talks.
-
Noosa News23 hours agoAustralian chocolate gains a competitive edge in global cocoa shortage
-
Noosa News16 hours agoInvestigations underway after dead body found on Townsville road
-
General22 hours agoAustralia’s Iran embassy staff leave after US warning
-
Noosa News24 hours agoWinter solstice is on Saturday but it won’t bring Australia’s coldest weather