London: Britain’s approach to the next stage of Brexit negotiations seems to be based on “pure illusion”, European Council President Donald Tusk has said. Tusk told a news conference in Brussels that the UK was still trying to “cherry pick” its future relationship with the European Union (EU), BBC reported[Read More…]
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Belgian court orders Facebook to stop collecting users’ data
Brussels: A Belgian court has ordered Facebook to stop collecting data on users or face daily penalty of 250,000 euros. The court found the social media site guilty of breaching Belgium’s privacy laws, www.deredactie.be reported late Friday. The Belgian Commission for the Protection of Privacy (CPP) had taken Facebook to[Read More…]
Britain open to pay 40 billion euros for Brexit divorce bill
Amidst discussions on Brexit, a media reported stated that Britain is open to paying up to 40 billion euros ($47.1 billion) towards a so-called Brexit divorce bill to the European Union as long as a future UK-EU trade deal can be secured. Three separate sources within the UK civil service[Read More…]
Google accused of manipulating search results, EU may fine 1bn euros
According to a report in the Guardian, search engine giant Google has been reportedly accused of manipulating search results to promote its new Google shopping service. EU officials are expected to announce that Google has been guilty of abusing its market dominance. Earlier, Intel was charged over antitrust issues. The[Read More…]
Open to accommodate skilled Indian professionals: EU
American flag has 51 stars for Pence’s EU visit
Britain concerned about economy
Mike Pence visits Germany to meet world leaders
Britain to strengthen trade alliance with the world but will abide by the EU rules
Britain will respect its responsibilities under European Union treaties although it will strive to strengthen trade ties with world partners, the British finance minister said on Friday. “Of course we want to strengthen our trade ties with the very many trade partners we have around the world, but we are[Read More…]
Blow to Theresa May as high court says MPs must approve Brexit
Parliament must vote on whether the UK can start the process of leaving the European Union, the High Court has ruled. This means the government cannot trigger Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty – beginning formal discussions with the EU – on their own. Theresa May says the referendum –[Read More…]
Working to make India an investor friendly destination: Nirmala Sitharaman
Commerce and Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said the government is working at various levels to make India an investor friendly destination. Speaking at the India Summit 2016 organised by The Economist, she said the government is removing obstacles to make economy more vibrant and provide transparent and accountable[Read More…]
Brexit effect: PM David Cameron calls it quits
British Prime Minister David Cameron has resigned from his post, following his country’s referendum to leave the European Union. Britain is the first country to withdraw from the 28-member Union. This step marks an increase into the already existing uncertainty in UK’s political leadership. With the country’s ‘Leave’ campaign securing[Read More…]