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The European Commission proposes a three-year delay on tariffs on electric vehicles that are sold to, or imported from, Britain that was due to apply from January. The commission, the EU's executive arm, says it decided a one-off extension after the automotive industry raised concerns about the massive costs that would arise from a post-Brexit 10-percent tariff. Maros Sefcovic, EU Commission Vice President, calls the proposal "balanced and forward-looking" which "supports the competitiveness of our industry and protect jobs in the European Union" SOUNDBITE
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says a new post-Brexit trade deal with the European Union would benefit both sides of the Channel, after a last-gasp agreement was secured. "This is a good deal for the whole of Europe and for our friends and partners as well," he told a Downing Street news conference. SOUNDBITE
Lana Del Rey has been forced to axe her European and UK tour after losing her voice due to illness.
San Luis de Sabinillas, Spain, Dec 12 (EFE).- British pets living in the European Union are facing uncertainty over "Petxit".Belle, a French bulldog and Lola, a mixed breed, have no idea what Brexit is but the United Kingdom's decision to leave the EU could affect them as well as millions of Brits living in Spain.(Cámara: RAÚL GARCÍA CABO. Editor: RAMÓN DE FONTECHA)
Better-than-expected UK GDP and upbeat consumer confidence data from Europe could suggest the full impact of Britain's Brexit vote hasn't hit the economy, at least not yet. The latest numbers come as UK PM Theresa May takes her case for a Brexit deal to Italy. David Pollard reports.
British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said on Thursday that even while Britain had voted to leave the European Union, it could play an even greater role in Europe. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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