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‘Incompetent’ Liam Fox failing to secure post-Brexit trade deals

Liam Fox is struggling to sign off trade agreements in time for Brexit and he hasn't got long left. Fox faced some heavy criticism today in the Commons over the issue, as the EU departure date approaches. The International Trade Secretary had previously promised that his department would have 40 free trade agreements ready to sign “one minute after midnight” on the day the UK leaves the EU. However, a leaked document from his department, handed to The Sun, showed that just...

Ford step up preparations to move production out of Britain

Ford Motor Co have stepped up preparations to move production out of Britain due to Brexit uncertainty. The automaker told the prime minister during a private call with business leaders that it is preparing alternative sites abroad, The Times has reported. The company's representative said on the call: "This isn’t about contingencies any more - we are taking steps because of the uncertainty. It’s real." Ford, which operates two engine plants in Britain, last month said that it faces a bill...

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