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BREXIT

Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Mar 6, 2019
In Brussels, May's top lawyer struggles to secure last-minute movement on Brexit deal
Talks between U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May's top government lawyer and European Union negotiators, intended to win concessions from the bloc on Brexit, ended with no agreement in Brussels on Tuesday.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Mar 5, 2019
Brexit hasn't triggered a general Japanese retreat from Britain
The headline-grabbing departures are only a tiny fraction of the dozens of Japanese companies in the U.K. and the150,000 jobs that they provide.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / ANALYSIS
Feb 28, 2019
After months of setbacks, Theresa May's Brexit deal starts to fall into place
Wednesday night's votes in Parliament suggest that Prime Minister Theresa May is closer to leading Britain out of the European Union with a Brexit deal than at any other point since her negotiations with Brussels began. Instead of another humiliating defeat, Parliament told her to stay the course. Crucially,...
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Feb 28, 2019
May gains two-week Brexit reprieve from British lawmakers
British Prime Minister Theresa May won a two-week reprieve on Wednesday from British lawmakers, who postponed a threatened rebellion aimed at blocking a no-deal Brexit after she agreed to a possible delay to Britain's departure from the EU.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 26, 2019
May's Brexit deal hinges on just one man
It's not Jeremy Corbyn, for all his calls for another referendum.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Feb 26, 2019
In day of U-turns, Theresa May considers delaying Brexit while Labour's Corbyn backs second referendum
Theresa May is considering a plan to delay Brexit and stop the U.K. leaving the European Union with no deal next month, according to people familiar with the situation.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 25, 2019
The demise of Honda's only U.K. factory sums up Britain's Brexit angst
Swindon, famous for its traffic intersections and steam-engine past, feels like Brexit Britain in a nutshell.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Feb 20, 2019
Eighth British MP quits Labour, saying party is 'infected' with 'anti-Jewish racism' under Corbyn
Joan Ryan has become the eighth member of Parliament to resign from the U.K.'s main opposition Labour party.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 20, 2019
U.K. admits trade deals with Japan and South Korea are unlikely before Brexit
Business Secretary Greg Clark said the U.K. isn't likely to reach agreements with Japan and South Korea to roll over existing trade deals before Britain's scheduled departure from the European Union on March 29.
EDITORIALS
Feb 19, 2019
A reality check for Japan-U.K. ties
Tokyo must be prepared for a shift as London faces an uncertain future.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / ANALYSIS
Feb 19, 2019
Birth of a new party and death of a lawmaker could shift Labour's approach to Brexit
Two events in 24 hours could shape the Brexit policy of the U.K.'s main opposition Labour Party and change the course of Britain's departure from the European Union.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Feb 19, 2019
Honda to shut sole U.K. plant in Swindon, imperiling 3,500 jobs just weeks ahead of Brexit
Honda built 160,000 vehicles at the Swindon factory last year, accounting for just over 10 percent of Britain's total output of 1.52 million cars.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 19, 2019
Spain and Gibraltar offer differing accounts of 'quixotic' warship incident
Authorities in Madrid and Gibraltar gave differing versions on Monday of an incident in which a Spanish warship told commercial ships to leave anchorages near Gibraltar, the latest example of tension over the strategic port as Brexit approaches.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 18, 2019
The endgame of Brexit is approaching at last
The immediate outcome is reduced to two routes, neither very attractive but at least going forward.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 18, 2019
Airbus warns of no-deal Brexit and says it has spent tens of millions preparing
Airbus said on Sunday it would have to make "difficult decisions" about future investment if Britain crashes out of the European Union without a deal, adding it had already spent tens of millions of euros in preparations.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Feb 15, 2019
More Brexit humiliation for May as Parliament defeats her again
British lawmakers defeated Prime Minister Theresa May in a symbolic vote over her Brexit strategy on Thursday, undermining her pledge to European Union leaders that she can get the unpopular divorce deal approved if they grant her concessions.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 14, 2019
Lack of Brexit deal leaves exporters to Asia in limbo
Business is brisk at Nim's Fruit Crisps. Pineapples are imported from Costa Rica, kiwis from Italy and oranges and lemons from Spain. They're then turned into healthy snacks for export to Israel, South Africa, Hong Kong and elsewhere.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Feb 11, 2019
The Ghosn effect? Nissan and Renault set to unveil first post-crisis results
What kind of financial blow has the widening scandal surrounding Carlos Ghosn delivered to Nissan Motor Co. and Renault SA? Investors are about to get a glimpse when closely watched earnings releases come out this week.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 11, 2019
May seeks more Brexit debates in push for negotiating time as U.K. biz lobby warns of no-deal 'emergency zone'
British Prime Minister Theresa May will later this week pledge to give Parliament another chance to voice their opinions on Brexit by Feb. 27, a government source said, as she tries to buy more time to negotiate a new deal with the European Union.

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