Political News
Hard Irish border inevitable post-Brexit, MPs told
A post-Brexit hard border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland is unavoidable if the UK leaves the customs union, a senior economist has told MPs.
Trump to visit UK on 'working visit' in early 2018
Donald Trump was said to be planning a stripped-down trip to the UK in early 2018 as diplomats discussed the idea of the president embarking on a "working visit" to Britain as opposed to the standard red carpet affair.
Spanish Socialist leader announces deal to study Constitutional reform
Spain's Socialist leader welcomed a deal with the country's Prime Minister to analyse a possible reform of the Constitution.
Hammond prepared for breakdown in Brexit talks, refuses to release funds
UK Chancellor Philip Hammond has echoed sentiments that the government is preparing for a no-deal conclusion to Brexit negotiations, but will not make funds available for such contingency plans.
Spain takes first step towards invoking Article 155
Spain's government has taken a first step towards invoking article 155 of the Spanish Constitution, which would open the door to the possible suspension, in part or in whole, of the region of Catalonia's autonomy.
Madrid mulls response to Puigdemont's 'suspended independence'
Spanish prime minister Mariano Rajoy will chair a special meeting of his cabinet on Wednesday after Catalan president Carles Puigdemont simultaneously declared and suspended independence for the region.