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. Brexit paperwork 'a nightmare' for small traderspublished at 07:07 Greenwich Mean Time 9 January 2021

    Small business owners say they're facing supply uncertainty due to the new rules on importing goods.

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  2. Chocolates and beer: Buying from Belgium after Brexitpublished at 00:09 Greenwich Mean Time 9 January 2021

    Companies that trade with the UK say higher prices and less choice are on the way.

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  3. Salmond accuses Sturgeon of misleading parliamentpublished at 22:04 Greenwich Mean Time 8 January 2021

    He claims her evidence to an inquiry into sexual harassment allegations against him was "untrue".

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  4. Poots warns of Brexit job cuts and food shortagespublished at 21:47 Greenwich Mean Time 8 January 2021

    Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove says "work is ongoing" to improve trade from GB to NI.

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  5. Brexit sees M&S cut hundreds of products in NIpublished at 21:27 Greenwich Mean Time 8 January 2021

    Criticism of new Brexit trade rules is growing as firms warn of more bureaucracy, higher costs and delays.

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  6. Seafood bodies call for 'lighter touch' on exportspublished at 19:05 Greenwich Mean Time 8 January 2021

    Scottish seafood and food trade bodies call on the UK government to help resolve delays to EU exports.

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  7. No Brexit prescriptions deal 'means son could die'published at 18:39 Greenwich Mean Time 8 January 2021

    Joanne Griffiths says her son is in danger because she cannot get cannabis oil from the Netherlands.

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  8. Were there hold-ups in first week after Brexit?published at 17:22 Greenwich Mean Time 8 January 2021

    Low traffic at borders has meant there have been few problems in Kent, but there have been other issues.

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  9. Beyond Brexitpublished at 16:18 Greenwich Mean Time 8 January 2021

    At this pivotal moment in the history of the United Kingdom, four key protagonists in the event that became known as Brexit reflect on the long-term consequences of our momentous decision to leave the European Union. After four years of fraught debate, and with the transition period over, what are their hopes now for Britain beyond the EU?

    Producer: Eliane Glaser

  10. Brexit: The reality dawnspublished at 07:52 Greenwich Mean Time 8 January 2021

    Hauliers and ferry firms are among companies finding the new trading reality is complex and costly.

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  11. Brexit stops NI epileptic girl's cannabis medicinepublished at 06:41 Greenwich Mean Time 8 January 2021

    The parents of Sophia Gibson, nine, are "devastated" the drug is no longer available in the UK.

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  12. Brexit barriers 'heartbreaking' for the artspublished at 06:30 Greenwich Mean Time 8 January 2021

    Industry leaders say uncertainty over future funding is causing concern.

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  13. Why are there empty shelves in some supermarkets?published at 22:15 Greenwich Mean Time 7 January 2021

    Leading supermarkets confirm new Brexit arrangements are restricting supplies to Northern Ireland.

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  14. UK-Ireland lorry traffic at Welsh port slumpspublished at 19:18 Greenwich Mean Time 7 January 2021

    Lorry traffic between Holyhead and Dublin is down to about one-third of usual capacity.

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  15. Bid to improve trans rights 'breaches law'published at 18:01 Greenwich Mean Time 7 January 2021

    Plans to expand the legal definition of the word "women" falls foul of equalities laws, the Court of Session hears.

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  16. John Lewis scrapping overseas deliveriespublished at 16:40 Greenwich Mean Time 7 January 2021

    The retailer says its move is not Brexit related, but other firms have paused deliveries due to new rules.

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  17. Vets help firms complete Irish Sea border formspublished at 15:14 Greenwich Mean Time 7 January 2021

    NI's chief vet Dr Robert Huey says his staff have spent the past week assisting firms with forms.

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  18. Up to 6,000 still to apply for EU settled statuspublished at 10:25 Greenwich Mean Time 7 January 2021

    Vulnerable people need help applying to stay in Wales as post-Brexit rules kick in, charities say.

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  19. Covid holds up baby's request for settled statuspublished at 10:07 Greenwich Mean Time 7 January 2021

    Mirasol's father says he has been unable to travel to retrieve her documents during the pandemic.

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  20. 'No clear road map' post-virus for businessespublished at 19:53 Greenwich Mean Time 6 January 2021

    The prime minister hosted a briefing with 245 business leaders alongside the chancellor on Wednesday.

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