What is a French prime minister’s job anyway? – POLITICO

What is a French prime minister’s job anyway? – POLITICO

Both the prime minister and the president of the Republic hold executive power in the French political system. But there is a reason why the names and the faces of French presidents are famous worldwide while the profile of French prime ministers usually doesn’t extend past the country’s borders. The prime minister and his ministers … Read more

UK snubs EU over rejoining Erasmus exchange scheme – POLITICO

UK snubs EU over rejoining Erasmus exchange scheme – POLITICO

But a U.K. government spokesperson told POLITICO: “We will work to reset the relationship with our European friends to strengthen ties, secure a broad-based security pact and tackle barriers to trade for the whole of the U.K. “We also continue to work with the higher education sector to ensure our world leading universities continue to … Read more

UK’s Starmer wants to ‘turn a corner on Brexit’ – POLITICO

UK’s Starmer wants to ‘turn a corner on Brexit’ – POLITICO

But Starmer also sees cosying up to Berlin as central to his push to winning closer ties with the EU. No. 10 Downing Street said Starmer will stress to the chancellor that he is focused on moving beyond 2016’s Brexit vote to rebuild relationships with key partners. In a statement to coincide with the trip, … Read more

Brexit steals spotlight from British bands – POLITICO

Brexit steals spotlight from British bands – POLITICO

Sex, drugs and… paperwork: Brexit steals spotlight from British bands – POLITICO Skip to main content Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer Newz is an automatic aggregator of the all world’s media. In each content, the hyperlink to the primary source is specified. All trademarks belong to their rightful owners, all materials to … Read more

Taylor Swift Eras Tour unlikely to impact BOE rate policy

Taylor Swift Eras Tour unlikely to impact BOE rate policy

Taylor Swift performs onstage during “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour” at Wembley Stadium on August 15, 2024 in London, England. Gareth Cattermole/tas24 | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images LONDON — Taylor Swift’s record-breaking Eras Tour may have led to a surge in restaurant and hotel bookings in the U.K. — but it’s unlikely … Read more

Nigel Farage, million-pound man – POLITICO

Nigel Farage, million-pound man – POLITICO

He also received £16,597.22 from Cameo, an online platform allowing users to purchase personalized video messages from celebrities. He spent an estimated 24 hours every month recording these videos, according to the filing. In addition, Farage was paid £4,000 a month writing commentary for the Daily Telegraph newspaper, which takes up another 16 hours, the … Read more

Brexit Britain creeps back into Brussels’ orbit under Labour – POLITICO

Brexit Britain creeps back into Brussels’ orbit under Labour – POLITICO

“If a company wants to align with EU regulations, it can. It does not need U.K. legislation to do so. The very idea of the legislation is to compel British businesses to comply with foreign legislation which we have no control over.” The long-term effects of the plan could be far-reaching, with sectors ranging from … Read more

As riots rage back home, Keir Starmer is a smash hit with the French – POLITICO

As riots rage back home, Keir Starmer is a smash hit with the French – POLITICO

“It’s day and night. The [conservatives] were tetchy, very closed-minded. But now the guy I have opposite me is well-rounded, more convivial, humorous,” said one outgoing French minister who, like others quoted here, was granted anonymity to discuss a sensitive matter. The Elysée Palace declined to comment for this story. While the far-right riots across … Read more

Banks get bullish on the British pound

Banks get bullish on the British pound

LONDON — With sterling as one of the best performing major currencies so far this year, analysts at various investment banks believe that the British pound still has more room to run, despite the Bank of England likely cutting interest rates in the near term. In a recent research note, experts at Goldman Sachs were … Read more

UK Mum’s Dream Holiday Ruined By New Brexit Passport Rules: Don’t Miss These Overlooked Regulations

UK Mum’s Dream Holiday Ruined By New Brexit Passport Rules: Don’t Miss These Overlooked Regulations

Following Brexit, UK passport holders face increased difficulties when travelling to Europe and the Schengen Area. As UK nationals are now considered “third-country nationals,” their passports must adhere to specific issuance and validity requirements, creating unexpected complications for many travellers. Hollie, a TikTok user known as @hollieandthevan, experienced these new regulations firsthand when she was … Read more