Articles by Gabriela Baczynska and Guy Faulconbridge

EU Braces for No-Deal Brexit if Johnson Becomes UK Prime Minister

The European Union is bracing for either a no-deal Brexit or another delay if Boris Johnson becomes Britain’s prime minister next week with a pledge to renegotiate a deal the bloc says it will not reopen. The three-year Brexit crisis …

EU Gives Britain 6-Month Brexit Extension, Despite French Resistance

European Union leaders gave Britain six more months to leave the bloc, more than Prime Minister Theresa May says she needs but less than many in the bloc wanted, thanks to fierce resistance from France. The summit deal in Brussels …

EU Leaders Approve Brexit Treaty, Which Faces Rejection in UK Parliament

European Union leaders finally sealed a Brexit deal on Sunday, saying the package agreed with Prime Minister Theresa May was the best Britain will get in a warning to the British parliament not to reject it. “Those who think that, …

Factbox: Key Elements of EU-UK Draft Deal for Post-Brexit Relationship

Britain and the European Union have agreed in principle on a text setting out their future relationship. The deal is pending endorsement by the bloc’s leaders at a summit on Sunday. Here are some key elements of the 36-page draft …

EU, UK Agree Draft Text for Post-Brexit Ties Although Some Wrangles Remain

Britain and the European Union have agreed a draft text setting out a close post-Brexit relationship, though wrangling with Spain over control of Gibraltar must still be settled before EU leaders meet on Sunday in order to rubber-stamp the pact. …

UK PM May’s Brexit Strategy Under Increasing Attack, as Political ‘Mess’ Grows

Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit strategy came under attack from all sides on Monday, increasing the risk that her plan for leaving the EU will be voted down by parliament and thrust the United Kingdom towards a potentially chaotic “no-deal” …

Brexit Countdown: UK-EU Divorce Talks Reach Stalemate

Britain said on Monday it could not agree a divorce deal with the European Union without a framework pact on future relations, throwing down the gauntlet to the bloc which also says it cannot move on talks until London does. …

EU Will Not Offer Post-Brexit Passporting for UK Insurers, Banks: Diplomats

European Union negotiators see no room for discussion with Britain on maintaining “passport” access to EU financial markets for its banks after Brexit, but they are willing to look at free trade in the sector, diplomats said. Speaking after EU …

UK, EU Agree to Brexit Divorce Deal, Paving Way for Next Stage of Talks on Trade

Britain and the European Union struck a divorce deal on Friday that paves the way for arduous talks on future trade ties, easing immediate pressure on Prime Minister Theresa May and boosting hopes of an orderly Brexit. May rushed to …