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Boris Johnson says 'difficult' to back Rishi Sunak's Brexit deal
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Boris Johnson says 'difficult' to back Rishi Sunak's Brexit deal

Johnson, whose supporters accuse Sunak of betrayal for having helped force the former leader out last year, broke his silence after the breakthrough deal was announced on Monday

UK government publishes plan to override parts of Brexit deal
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UK government publishes plan to override parts of Brexit deal

The UK government denies any potential breach of international law, arguing that the changes will mean the United Kingdom stays together.

'Beginning of wonderful friendship': Boris Johnson signs post-Brexit trade agreement with EU after MPs back deal
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'Beginning of wonderful friendship': Boris Johnson signs post-Brexit trade agreement with EU after MPs back deal

The House of Commons voted overwhelmingly by 521-73 to back the deal, despite serious Opposition misgivings, and the bill then passed the House of Lords late Wednesday

Businesses plead for post-Brexit deal as trade talks remain stuck; EU, UK warn citizens to brace for upheaval
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Businesses plead for post-Brexit deal as trade talks remain stuck; EU, UK warn citizens to brace for upheaval

A no-deal split would bring overnight tariffs and other barriers that would hurt both sides, although most economists think the smaller British economy would take a greater hit because the UK does almost half of its trade with the EU

Boris Johnson's controversial Brexit bill clears first hurdle, wins vote in House of Commons
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Boris Johnson's controversial Brexit bill clears first hurdle, wins vote in House of Commons

The bill aims to override parts of the Brexit deal and enable goods and services to flow freely across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland when the UK leaves the EU on 1 January

'UK govt shaming itself': Two former prime ministers pen op-ed panning Boris Johnson's proposed Brexit legislation
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'UK govt shaming itself': Two former prime ministers pen op-ed panning Boris Johnson's proposed Brexit legislation

In an article in The Sunday Times, John Major and Tony Blair, who played a crucial role in bringing peace to Northern Ireland, warned that the Internal Market Bill imperils that peace

UK will quit Brexit talks if no deal is reached by 15 October, says Boris Johnson; 8th round of negotiations tomorrow
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UK will quit Brexit talks if no deal is reached by 15 October, says Boris Johnson; 8th round of negotiations tomorrow

The key points are European boats’ access to UK fishing waters and a level playing field for competition so British firms can’t undercut the bloc’s environmental or workplace standards

Gold likely to surge up to Rs 42,000 by December-end as geopolitical uncertainties, weak rupee push prices, say analysts
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Gold likely to surge up to Rs 42,000 by December-end as geopolitical uncertainties, weak rupee push prices, say analysts

Spot gold prices are likely to bounce back while remaining above the critical support level of $1,458

Brexit delay looms over UK Parliament after British MPs reject Boris Johnson's bid to force new divorce deal, demand more time to debate pact
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Brexit delay looms over UK Parliament after British MPs reject Boris Johnson's bid to force new divorce deal, demand more time to debate pact

European Council President Donald Tusk said Tuesday he will recommend EU leaders grant another Brexit extension, hours after British MPs rejected Prime Minister Boris Johnson's bid to force his divorce deal through parliament this week

UK Parliament votes to postpone decision on Boris Johnson's Brexit deal, foils govt's plan to leave EU by October end
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UK Parliament votes to postpone decision on Boris Johnson's Brexit deal, foils govt's plan to leave EU by October end

In a major blow to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, UK lawmakers voted on Saturday to postpone a decision on whether to back his Brexit deal with the European Union.

Sensex jumps 246 points, Nifty above 11,600-mark on sustained buying across sectors; Yes Bank, Maruti among top gainers
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Sensex jumps 246 points, Nifty above 11,600-mark on sustained buying across sectors; Yes Bank, Maruti among top gainers

Yes Bank was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rallying up to 8.44%, followed by Maruti, PowerGrid, NTPC, L&T and SBI.

Sensex rallies 453 points to close above 39,000, Nifty tops 11,550-mark; Yes Bank biggest gainer soaring over 15%
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Sensex rallies 453 points to close above 39,000, Nifty tops 11,550-mark; Yes Bank biggest gainer soaring over 15%

Extending its gains for the fifth consecutive session, BSE Sensex rallied 453 points on Thursday

EU, Britain inch closer to Brexit deal ahead of summit today; France, Germany claim negotiations in 'final stretch'
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EU, Britain inch closer to Brexit deal ahead of summit today; France, Germany claim negotiations in 'final stretch'

The European Union and Britain inched ever closer to a Brexit deal, with the leaders of France and Germany saying they expected an agreement could be sealed at Thursday's EU summit

EU, Britain fail to each a breakthrough in Brexit talks; discussions likely continue today, claim sources
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EU, Britain fail to each a breakthrough in Brexit talks; discussions likely continue today, claim sources

European Union and British negotiators failed to reach a breakthrough in Brexit talks during a frantic all-night session and will continue seeking a compromise on the eve of Thursday's crucial EU summit

Boris Johnson submits ‘final’ Brexit proposal to EU but reiterates readiness for divorce without deal, seeks to define finer points by 11 Oct
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Boris Johnson submits ‘final’ Brexit proposal to EU but reiterates readiness for divorce without deal, seeks to define finer points by 11 Oct

Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday published his "final" Brexit proposals, warning EU leaders that Britain will walk out without a deal on 31 October if they do not accept his terms.

EU lawmakers, UK Supreme Court slam Boris Johnson for failing to negotiate Brexit, call PM 'father of lies'
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EU lawmakers, UK Supreme Court slam Boris Johnson for failing to negotiate Brexit, call PM 'father of lies'

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been accused by European Union officials of failing to negotiate seriously and branded the 'father of lies' by a lawyer in the UK Supreme Court

Boris Johnson could be heading 'full-speed' toward no-deal Brexit; EU skeptical after first in-person talks with UK fall through
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Boris Johnson could be heading 'full-speed' toward no-deal Brexit; EU skeptical after first in-person talks with UK fall through

On a day of commotion and conflicting signals, Johnson pulled out of a news conference because of noisy anti-Brexit demonstrators

Countdown to Brexit: From 2016 referendum to suspension of UK Parliament, here's a timeline of events
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Countdown to Brexit: From 2016 referendum to suspension of UK Parliament, here's a timeline of events

The UK parliament was suspended till 14 October last month with the country set to leave the European Union with a no-deal Brexit on 31 October

Britain likely to lose over $16 billion on exports to EU in case of no-deal Brexit, say UN economists
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Britain likely to lose over $16 billion on exports to EU in case of no-deal Brexit, say UN economists

Britain could lose at least $16 billion annually on exports to the European Union if it leaves without a deal and possibly billions more on trade beyond the bloc, UN economists said Tuesday.

British MPs, opposition party leaders write to Boris Johnson, urge him to recall parliament to debate Brexit
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British MPs, opposition party leaders write to Boris Johnson, urge him to recall parliament to debate Brexit

'What we need is a government that is prepared to negotiate with the European Union so we don't have a crash-out on the 31st,' said opposition party leader Jeremy Corbyn