Brexit has been a contentious issue ever since it was first brought to the table. However, Michael O’Leary, the CEO of Ryanair, has found a silver lining in the cloud of Brexit, and it lies in the form of cheap “booze and fags.” While the benefits of a cheaper cigarette and alcohol market may be … Read more
Back in 2016, former US President Barack Obama caused a stir in the UK when he suggested that the country would be at the “back of the queue” for a trade deal with the US if it decided to leave the European Union. The statement was met with criticism from some pro-Brexit supporters, but Obama’s … Read more
The English arouse the admiration of many: from its history, its culture, its way of conducting itself, its political system, its literature, its cinema… However, lately the island has given off a rotten aromajust like the Denmark of Hamlet. In fact, if you review the last few years, in the United Kingdom the most that … Read more
US President Joe Biden has begun a series of engagements in Ireland, with a focus on reaffirming support for the Good Friday Agreement and encouraging the restoration of powersharing in Northern Ireland. During a meeting with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in Belfast, Biden declined to answer questions about a trade deal or messages to … Read more
The Atlantic Arc was made up (until Brexit) of 29 regions of the countries that make up the Atlantic façade of the European Union (Portugal, Spain, France, Ireland and the United Kingdom). Some 2,500 kilometers of coastline; 625,000 square kilometers of surface (28% of the EU) and 50 million inhabitants (20% of the EU) that … Read more
The Taoiseach (Irish Prime Minister), Micheál Martin, has recently announced that he does not intend to establish a “fake deadline” regarding the restoration of Northern Ireland’s institutions. Such institutions include the stable functioning of the executive, which has not been in operation for over two years. Micheál’s statement comes amidst growing concerns about the failings … Read more
Margaret Thatcher was a controversial figure in British politics during her time as Prime Minister. Her policies and decisions divided opinions and sparked debate, with many praising her for her strong leadership and others criticizing her for her perceived disregard for the working class. Ten years after her death, her legacy in Wales is still … Read more
As the second weekend of Easter approaches, the British port faces yet another round of misery amidst the ongoing Brexit turmoil. The country’s exit from the European Union has led to a cross to bear for the port, with delays, backlogs, and uncertainty lingering on. The impact of Brexit on the port has been significant, … Read more
The idea of enemies turning into friends is not new, but when it involves individuals who were once on opposite sides of a violent and deadly conflict, it’s a remarkable story. Such is the case of a former IRA member, a UVF ex-prisoner, and a retired British soldier who became friends and decided to celebrate … Read more
The UK hopes to join the 11-nation trans-Pacific trading bloc known as CPTPP or TPP11 in the near future as it seeks to expand its trade ties with the rest of the world after leaving the European Union, Business and Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch said. “We seek to join imminentlyhe recently said Badenoch to the … Read more