The new UK-EU deal at a glance

Sam Francis Political reporter Henry Zeffman on what UK – EU deal means for your holiday The UK and the EU have reached a new agreement setting out post-Brexit relations on areas including fishing rights, trade and defence. Here’s a look at some of the key things in the deal. Fishing EPA A new deal…

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Peers criticise £9.6m House of Lords front door

Peers have criticised the new front door to the House of Lords, after ministers revealed it cost £9.6m and still does not work properly. The Peers’ Entrance began a multi-year security upgrade in 2023, but is still not fully accessible for disabled peers, and requires a permanent member of staff on site “to press the…

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Who are the winners and losers?

Ben Chu, Tom Edgington and Tamara Kovacevic BBC Verify Getty Images A deal to “reset” relations between the UK and the EU following Brexit has been agreed at a summit in London. The agreement covers a range of issues, including defence, fishing, the trade in food products and the ability of young people to move…

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Bangladesh leader declines to meet Tulip Siddiq

Joshua Nevett Political reporter Reuters Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus has refused to meet Labour MP Tulip Siddiq to discuss corruption allegations against her during his visit to London. Yunus told the BBC the allegations were a “court matter” and said he had confidence in Bangladesh’s Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), which is investigating Siddiq. The ACC…

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