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    Brexit negotiations

    The point was that in general, the UK's gains in flexibility/agility would be cancelled out by the loss of the political/financial/economic clout that being in the EU provides. This may still prove to be the case in certain matters. Time will tell. This pandemic won't be over until the...
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    Brexit negotiations

    It'll be interesting to see how this row unfolds, as it could be a bellwether for how future interactions and disputes play out. I don't think anyone ever questioned that a post-Brexit UK could be more nimble than the EU. But where the EU has the upper hand is its economic and political clout...
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    Brexit negotiations

    I was just about to post a similar article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-55786974 A cheese company needs a £180 certificate for every £30 gift box they ship to the EU, and as a result, they've scrapped a £1m investment in a UK warehouse and are looking to set one up in France instead...
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    Brexit negotiations

    I actually think Brexit will solidify pro-EU sentiment quite strongly for the following reasons: 1). The UK clearly hasn't been able to have its cake and eat it. There's a long list of downsides and sacrifices already emerging, with many of those being relatable to normal people who would vote...
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    Brexit negotiations

    We've always had control of our non-EU immigration policies, and the points-based system has always existed. We've simply created one for the EU now as well. For skilled jobs, it's now much more difficult for the employer and employee, and risky too. If you have issues with your job or your...
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    Brexit negotiations

    I think this is what a lot of people without experience in the relevant fields don't understand. Leaving the EU, for the most part, doesn't create impermeable barriers. But it takes a situation where EU trade with the UK used to be as easy as trade with France, Germany and Italy, to a situation...
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    Brexit negotiations

    Singapore is a city-state tax haven. It has significant geographical advantage in the Asian market which allows it to make large amounts of income via its cargo ports. Combine that with its large manufacturing and financial services sectors, and it's capable of comfortably supporting its 5m...
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    Brexit negotiations

    On another note, man who votes for Brexit regrets it when Brexit will ruin his entirely EU-dependent business: https://www.theneweuropean.co.uk/brexit-news/sky-news-brexit-regret-6873634 Some people knew what they were voting for, but not everyone it seems.
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    Brexit negotiations

    It's still $13 trillion vs $2.6 trillion. Just one member of the EU alone (Germany) out of 27 members is 42% larger than us. And with a much wider range of economies, there's something for everyone in terms of international trade. Many non-EU countries will export products that the UK doesn't...
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    Brexit negotiations

    Sure, it's a barrier. But to claim we have full control of our borders simply isn't true, is it? Nor is the claim of full sovereignty, full regulatory control or full escape from ECJ jurisdiction. If you don't have time to deal with my "whining" then perhaps you shouldn't have tagged me in...
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    Brexit negotiations

    - A part of our country (Northern Ireland) remains under the jurisdiction of the EU, with internal restrictions and checks between parts of the UK now required. That's a rather dramatic sacrifice of the sovereignty we seemed so keen to claw back. Or is this not a problem for you providing it...
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    Brexit negotiations

    A deal has been reached. Now the interesting part begins: an analysis of what's been agreed and which side moved the most. If what I suspect is correct, the ERG won't be happy. Boris, like Theresa, will have found that it's easy to talk the talk until he ended up in the driving seat with...
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    Covid - Bankruptcy help

    The Self-Employment Income Support Scheme will be launching in a couple of days, with a grant of up to £7,500 available. You can see if you're eligible here: https://www.tax.service.gov.uk/self-employment-support/enter-unique-taxpayer-reference I assume you haven't looked at this specific form...
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    Where does all the pollution go?

    - Particulate matter, much like dust settling on shelves. - Organic matter, which Scalloway pointed out. Plants grow, they die, they decompose into soil, and then new plants grow on top. Rinse and repeat. - Subsidence. Back in those days they hadn't mastered the science of geology or...
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    Brexit negotiations

    We were under the umbrella of EU-brokered trade deals though, which we had significant influence over. And while they weren't tailored specifically to our needs, they had the leverage of the EU behind them in terms of market size. It's a web of different pros and cons. The fact remains though...
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