Summary

  • Barack Obama says David Cameron was 'distracted' after the 2011 intervention in Libya

  • In a magazine interview, the US president also says he told the PM to 'pay your fair share' on defence spend

  • The White House issues a statement praising the close relationship between the PM and the president

  • Labour is to announce a new "fiscal credibility rule" to balance "day-to-day" spending with the amount it raises in taxes

  • Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby says people worried about immigration are not racists

  1. Patel 'looking at' tougher pet theft measurespublished at 11:07 Greenwich Mean Time 12 February 2021

    An estimated 250% recent rise in "dognapping" is "absolutely shocking", the home secretary says.

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  2. FM says UK ministers lacking urgency on portspublished at 09:39 Greenwich Mean Time 12 February 2021

    First minister says UK government lacks urgency addressing falling freight numbers at Welsh ports.

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  3. Brexit: Trade friction 'not teething problems'published at 07:31 Greenwich Mean Time 12 February 2021

    Jeremy Miles MS says it is irresponsible for UK officials to claim trade changes were "unexpected".

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  4. Welsh fishermen 'devastated' by Brexit trade dealpublished at 06:11 Greenwich Mean Time 12 February 2021

    New rules could create a "perfect storm" for the £39m sector, says Welsh Fishermen's Association.

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  5. UK-EU talks on NI trade 'frank but constructive'published at 02:17 Greenwich Mean Time 12 February 2021

    The two sides vow to implement the Northern Ireland Protocol and "address all outstanding issues".

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  6. Inquiry into suspension of Brexit border checkspublished at 20:04 Greenwich Mean Time 11 February 2021

    Stormont committee backs investigation into what led to checks being suspended at NI ports.

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  7. Adam Curtis on his new documentary seriespublished at 16:51 Greenwich Mean Time 11 February 2021

    A new series of documentaries from Adam Curtis, are viewed by some as an event with a capital E. He is a a British film maker like few others, occupying a distinct place in the genre, for his use of the form as a vast collage, using archive footage, music and his own voice, to create a tapestry that delves into big ideas, from philosophy, to culture and politics, and in the case of his latest, six hour long films, sets out to tell us, no more and no less, than how we got from there, to here. Adam Curtis talks to Razia Iqbal about his new series - it's called Can't Get You Out of My Head.

    (Photo: Adam Curtis poses for a portrait during the Tribeca Film Festival at the Tribeca Grand Hotel on 28 April 2005 in New York City. Credit: Scott Gries/Getty Images)

  8. Brexit lorry area to close earlier than plannedpublished at 15:52 Greenwich Mean Time 11 February 2021

    Lorry drivers having the correct paperwork means delays at the port have been avoided.

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  9. London loses out as Europe's top share trading hubpublished at 14:41 Greenwich Mean Time 11 February 2021

    Amsterdam ousts London in the wake of Brexit changes, as the Bank of England warns over EU financial rules.

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  10. Foster: EU has 'head in sand' over NI Protocolpublished at 13:21 Greenwich Mean Time 11 February 2021

    European Commission's Maros Sefcovic and Michael Gove will discuss post-Brexit trading rules later.

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  11. Irish PM calls on 'big beasts' of EU to 'cool it'published at 12:21 Greenwich Mean Time 11 February 2021

    Micheál Martin says Ireland risks being "collateral damage" in the UK-EU post-Brexit relationship.

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  12. Taoiseach: UK and EU 'need to cool it'published at 11:10 Greenwich Mean Time 11 February 2021

    Irish prime minister Micheál Martin says that both sides needed to dial down their rhetoric or else risk destabilising the Irish peace process.

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  13. Food traders say Brexit impact 'could get worse'published at 07:54 Greenwich Mean Time 11 February 2021

    They are warning of price rises and potential shortages when new Brexit rules on imports start in April.

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  14. EU warns NI protocol is 'the only way' post-Brexitpublished at 23:33 Greenwich Mean Time 10 February 2021

    The European Commission's vice-president says "swift solutions" must be found to "teething problems" in trade.

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  15. Small businesses 'drowning' since Brexitpublished at 20:05 Greenwich Mean Time 10 February 2021

    Food and wine importers are concerned about the future of their businesses since leaving the EU.

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  16. DUP boycott Brexit discussion with Irish TDspublished at 19:26 Greenwich Mean Time 10 February 2021

    It comes as NI businesses tell MPs they need longer "grace periods" for Irish Sea border checks.

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  17. NI port staff return after security concernspublished at 13:19 Greenwich Mean Time 10 February 2021

    Post-Brexit checks at border posts were stopped a week ago after allegations of intimidation.

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  18. Why is travelling from GB to NI with pets no longer plain sailing?published at 11:46 Greenwich Mean Time 10 February 2021

    One of the issues raised by the NI protocol is that of pet travel between Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

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  19. MP Joanna Cherry describes 'campaign of abuse'published at 10:01 Greenwich Mean Time 10 February 2021

    The Edinburgh MP has told a political magazine she was subjected to abuse due to her stance on transgender issues.

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  20. Bridlington lobster firm blames closure on Brexit rulespublished at 09:14 Greenwich Mean Time 10 February 2021

    A firm which sells live lobsters and crabs to Europe has announced it is to close as a result of new post-Brexit regulations.

    ShellfishImage source, OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images

    Baron Shellfish, which employs three people in Bridlington said it would need to hire two more staff to do the extra paperwork required.

    Owner Sam Baron said it meant the business was no longer viable.

    The government said it recognised there were issues and was working with the industry to resolve them.

    New regulations came into force on 1 January regarding live exports to the European Union, with a requirement for extra checks and documentation.

    Mr Baron, who set up the firm with his father 40 years ago, said he had weathered the coronavirus pandemic and still had a loyal customer base in places like Spain and France.

    However, he said the new regulations were "the final straw".

    In a statement, a government spokesperson said: "We recognise the temporary issues the fishing industry is facing.

    "We are working closely with fishing industry representatives right across the UK, and the authorities in EU Member States, to ensure that goods can continue to flow smoothly to market."