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Briferendum Aftermath Series

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In an unexpected outcome, people of the United Kingdom voted in favor of leaving the European Union in June 23rd referendum. For so many months, we have kept our readers updated on the referendum through our "Briferendum Series". Now with the referendum in place, we can hardly call it an end, instead, it's a new beginning of an era of greater uncertainties. With this non-binding referendum, there are so many possible scenarios that may play out including a second referendum. In this series, we once again vow to keep our readers up to the minute as the path ahead unfolds.

Briferendum Aftermath Series

Briferendum Aftermath Series: Supports for Scottish independence on the rise

Feb 08, 2017 08:55 am UTC| Commentary

According to a BMG survey for Herald Scotland, the support for Scottish independence are on the rise as it is now clear that the government UK Prime Minister Theresa May, who was in favor of remaining in the bloc is...

Briferendum Aftermath Series

Why Britain's Brexit white paper could fail to please anyone

Feb 04, 2017 01:22 am UTC| Insights & Views

As Britain gears up to leave the European Union, one of the biggest questions is how to grant those who supported Brexit their wish for full sovereignty from the European institutions they see as meddling in national...

Briferendum Aftermath Series

Experts read the Brexit white paper – so you don't have to

Feb 03, 2017 16:41 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics

Following months of criticism that her government is failing to provide sufficient information about its thinking on leaving the European Union, Theresa May has published a white paper, setting out the plan. The...

Briferendum Aftermath Series

What the Brexit White Paper says (and doesn't say) about trade

Feb 03, 2017 04:35 am UTC| Insights & Views

Two of the 12 priorities set out in the UK governments Brexit White Paper are focused on trade: Ensuring free trade with European markets Securing new trade agreements with countries outside the EU In terms of...

Briferendum Aftermath Series

Article 50 debate: it's sad to see Labour giving the Tories free rein over Brexit

Feb 02, 2017 13:52 pm UTC| Insights & Views

The debates in the House of Commons over whether to trigger Article 50 have produced some interesting arguments. Many of the parliamentarians showed themselves to be passionately in favour of Brexit, others were far more...

Briferendum Aftermath Series

Briferendum Aftermath Series: UK government will release Brexit White Paper today

Feb 02, 2017 09:06 am UTC| Commentary

Theresa Mays government has won the approval to trigger Article 50 from the House of Commons with 498-114 majority votes and now in aconcession to some members of the parliament, Ms. Mays government will release a Brexit...

Briferendum Aftermath Series

Briferendum Aftermath Series: Article 50 legislation passes House of Commons

Feb 02, 2017 07:21 am UTC| Commentary

Last night, British Prime Minister Theresa Mays government was able to pass the Article 50 legislation successfully through the House of Commons. It was a big bi-partisan win for the government. The government has a...

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Economy

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Oil Prices Rise as U.S.-Iran Talks Fuel Diplomacy Hopes

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Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket Explodes During Launch Pad Test, Delaying Space Ambitions

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Technology

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