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EU Panama Papers inquiry chief condemns U.K. no-show
By Ben Stupples From International Tax The chairman of the EU’s Panama Papers inquiry has slammed the U.K. Treasury’s refusal to meet with investigators, raising concern over Britain’s commitment to the high-level investigation. It was “most disappointing and regrettable that…
Britain’s companies warn that there could be an EU worker exodus this year
By William Schomberg, Reuters From Business Insider LONDON (Reuters) – More than a quarter of employers in Britain say staff members from other European Union countries have considered leaving their firms or the country in 2017 after last year’s Brexit…
Caribbean reports record of 29M visits
BY DANICA COTO Associated Press From The Tribune The Caribbean received a record number of visitors last year as arrivals topped 29 million, tourism officials announced Thursday, and they said growth should continue this year, though at a slightly slower…
Cayman Islands Premier discusses Brexit with UK Government
LONDON, England – Cayman Islands Premier Hon. Alden McLaughlin and other leaders from Overseas Territories met today to discuss the approach to the United Kingdom’s exit from the European Union. Joining Mr. McLaughlin were the Minister of Financial Services the…
France’s Le Pen promised the same things as Trump during her election bid launch
By Ingrid Melander, Reuters LYON, France (Reuters) – France’s far-right party leader Marine Le Pen on Sunday told thousands of flag-waving supporters chanting “This is our country!” that she alone could protect them against Islamic fundamentalism and globalization if elected…
Scotland needs own tailor-made immigration deal within Brexit, committee says
Elisabeth O’Leary, Reuters From Business Insider EDINBURGH (Reuters) – Scotland depends on young migrants to expand its workforce and its population and should seek a tailor-made deal as part of Brexit to manage its own migration, a cross-party Scottish parliamentary…
Brexit: Supreme Court says Parliament must give Article 50 go-ahead
From BBC Parliament must vote on whether the government can start the Brexit process, the Supreme Court has ruled. The judgement means Theresa May cannot begin talks with the EU until MPs and peers give their backing – although this…
Mixed reaction to Prime Minister’s Brexit speech from South West Wales MPs [UK would be turned into the “European version of the Cayman Islands”]
By Steffan Thomas From South Wales Evening Post It was the clearest indication yet of the direction the UK will take as ministers look to take the nation out of the EU. And while the clarity on the Prime Minister’s…
Theresa May: UK must leave European single market
From BBC Theresa May has said the UK “cannot possibly” remain within the European single market, as staying in it would mean “not leaving the EU at all”. But the prime minister promised to push for the “greatest possible” access…
Defiant EU nations ready themselves for Trump Presidency
From Newsmax European Union nations bracing for the looming Donald Trump presidency showed defiance Monday in the face of the president-elect’s stinging comments on everything from NATO and German cars to the crumbling of the EU itself. German Foreign Minister…
