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Farage: I will miss MEPs booing and shouting at me
Nigel Farage today (6 July) said he would miss being the “pantomime villain” of the European Parliament, at a Strasbourg press conference held after he stepped down as leader of the UK Independence Party.
EU policy plans held hostage by post-Brexit Brits
The British vote to quit the European Union has frozen long-term policy planning at the European Commission, which is unable to make contingency plans for the UK’s exit until it receives formal notice of Britain’s intention to leave the EU.
A Brussels Brit: Brexit referendum is good, painful and necessary
The Brexit campaign has at times been difficult for British people living in Brussels, but the referendum is a vital challenge to the complacency and arrogance all too evident in the upper echelons of the European Union, writes James Crisp.
Brexit will shock world economy, warns G20
A potential British exit from the European Union would be a "shock" that ranks among rising downside risks and vulnerabilities for the world economy, G20 finance ministers said Saturday (27 February) after a meeting in China.
Juncker tells divided MEPs to back EU-UK Brexit deal
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker today in Strasbourg (3 February) told Members of the European Parliament to back the deal struck by David Cameron and Donald Tusk to keep Britain in the EU.
Commission warns that UK reform deal must be accepted by all member states
Britain and the EU have made progress on reforms that would help keep London in the 28-nation bloc. But there was no agreement, and all member states must accept a deal, the European Commission said on Monday (1 February).
Cameron clears schedule to talk Brexit with Juncker on Friday
UK Prime Minster David Cameron yesterday (27 January) ditched meetings with Sweden and Denmark’s leaders to discuss the negotiations over British demands for EU reform with Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker.
House of Lords warned EU will punish UK if it votes for Brexit
The UK’s House of Lords has been warned that Britain will be made an example of by the European Union, if it votes to quit the bloc in the upcoming referendum.
UKIP must replace Farage with fresh face, says party’s only MP
Britain's anti-EU UK Independence Party needs a fresh face as leader after failing to make inroads in an election for a parliamentary seat earlier this month, its only lawmaker has told the BBC.
December deal for EU reform difficult says Commission’s Brexit boss Faull
It will be difficult but not impossible for officials renegotiating Britain's EU membership to have a framework ready for substantial discussion at next month's European Union summit, the EU's chief negotiator said on Wednesday.
Bank of England’s Carney to spell out Brexit risks
Bank of England Governor Mark Carney will spell out how Britain's membership of the European Union affects the central bank's ability to manage the economy and protect the country's banking sector in a speech on Wednesday (21 October).
I won’t duck fight with EU, Britain’s Cameron tells Tories
British Prime Minister David Cameron on Wednesday (7 October) promised not to “duck a fight” with the European Union over his country’s renegotiation of membership, ahead of a referendum on the UK’s 42-year membership of the bloc.
Under-18s could vote in Brexit referendum
UK Prime Minister David Cameron today (10 June) agreed to allow Members of Parliament to vote on whether 16 and 17 year olds should be allowed to participate in the country's in-out referendum on European Union membership.
UK’s Green VAT ruled illegal by EU judges
European Union judges today (4 June) told the United Kingdom its lower rate of value-added tax (VAT) for home energy efficiency renovation is illegal.
Brexit will lead to clamour for Scottish independence, says Sturgeon
If Scotland leaves the European Union because of an English vote in the United Kingdom’s referendum on EU membership, the backlash could result in another Scottish UK independence vote, Nicola Sturgeon said today (2 June).
Access to EU energy market vital for UK, says National Grid CEO
A place in Europe's energy market is vital for Britain, the head of National Grid said on Thursday (21 May), joining an increasing chorus of business leaders speaking out on the impact of a European Union referendum. VideoPromoted content
Cable: Success of the single market is the right direction for UK
Vince Cable, Britain’s business secretary and Liberal Democrat MP, set out his vision of a healthy, prosperous European Union at a Lisbon Council event on 20 January 2013. Cable's speech addressed what Europe can do to restore dynamism to its economy, how to boost growth and create new jobs, and how to demonstrate its relevance to its 500 million citizens.
Farage blames ‘fifth column’ for Charlie Hebdo murders
UK Independence Party leader Nigel Farage has blamed “multiculturalism” and “uncontrolled immigration” in Europe for Wednesday’s (7 January) deadly attacks on the offices of satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo.
UK report: short shrift for sceptics
A UK report designed to form the bedrock of efforts by Prime Minister David Cameron to renegotiate the position of the UK within the EU has made few recommendations for repatriation of laws.
Mandelson: ‘Britain’s camp has emptied out’
Britain has lost its ability to influence the EU effectively according to former Trade Commissioner Peter Mandelson.
Mandelson: Germany needs to look out for its neighbourhood
Germany’s high-value European property could lose its value if the country fails to watch out for its neighbourhood, the former EU Trade Commissioner tells EURACTIV in a wide-ranging interview.
British townsfolk to burn Barroso on bonfire
British townsfolk will burn an effigy of former European Commission President José Manuel Barroso this evening, as part of their Guy Fawkes Night celebrations. VideoPromoted content
Parliament confirms Hill as EU Commissioner
Jonathan Hill was confirmed by the European Parliament on Wednesday as EU Commissioner for Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union, after facing questions by MEPs over his commitment to the EU and whether he would use the position to work in favour of the City of London. Hill was the only Commissioner called back to a second hearing with MEPs.