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The Chancellor unveiled a wide range of policies in today s Budget announcement to try to spark economic recovery following the impact of the Covid pandemic. Mr Sunak s announcement included details of the eight freeports in England. The English sites were confirmed as East Midlands Airport, Felixstowe and Harwich, Humber, Liverpool City, Plymouth, Solent, Thames and Teesside. The Chancellor said he is also in discussion with the other UK governments about locations in Scotland, Wales and Northe
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The implementation of the Brexit trade deal hasn t calmed the chaotic relationship between London and Brussels as multiple disputes continue. The Government has come under pressure from the fishing industry in recent weeks, as many feel aggrieved as a result of the Brexit deal. The ill-feeling was worsened when the EU restricted the import of oysters, mussels, scallops, and cockles from the UK. Northern Ireland has also faced difficulties since January 1, with problems
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Brexit was greeted with mixed feelings across Europe as many EU leaders expressed concern over the impact of an imminent UK departure. This was seen during Brexit trade talks, as member states urged London and Brussels to come to a deal to avoid turbulence on both a political and economic front. However, other European countries, such as Switzerland, watched the negotiations closely. The country is outside of the EU, and embroiled in its own tense negotiations with Brussels over a pa
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The UK was a major player in the EU, and its departure could lead to a split in Brussels over economic policy and the eurozone. This is according to experts from Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, who believe power could shift towards France and Germany. Erik Brattberg, Kinga Brudzinka and Bernardo Pires de Lima said that this will be countered by other nations forming smaller factions as has previously been seen during disputes over the EU budget. This will culm