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Direct rule for Northern Ireland?
The UK Government might feel it needs to accept DUP leader Arlene Foster’s demand for “‘Her Majesty’s government to… start making policy decisions”.
Customs, duty free and VAT after Brexit
How the post-Brexit rules on taxes work for consumers
Third stop on the road to Brexit
The Brexit show rolls on to Vienna today. David Davis is hinting at where the government may end up – but Jill Rutter argues that it is far from clear
A royal commission is not the only answer to the challenges facing health and social care
There are other forms of commission that can address the challenges in health and social care.
Key points from PM's Munich speech on security co-operation after Brexit
If the UK is going to win any ground for a bespoke deal with the EU it will be on security.
How the UK and devolved governments can agree on the EU Withdrawal Bill
A deal on the EU WIthdrawal Bill hinges on both the UK and devolved governments making significant concessions.
One Brexit speech down, five to go
The Foreign Secretary's speech has publicly and firmly underscored many of the most contentious Brexit red lines.
For UK business, the EU is the best place to look for advice on Brexit preparations
The UK Government must get better at informing business on Brexit.
Northamptonshire’s financial failure is latest symptom of government’s crisis-driven cycle
Northants' financial failure is latest symptom of government’s crisis-driven cycle
Trade: rules of origin
What are rules of origin? And how will they affect UK-EU trade post-Brexit?