Day: August 20, 2017

    Theresa May is to unveil five new Brexit negotiating position papers in the coming days amid reports that cabinet ministers privately fear a decision on progressing on to trade talks with the European Union could be delayed until Christmas. In her first full week back in Downing Street following her three week holiday, the Prime Minister will release formal papers on key elements of the talks, including the jurisdiction of the European Court of Justice (ECJ), data protection, and goods and services after Brexit. It comes just one week before David Davis, the Brexit Secretary, heads to Brussels for the next formal round of negotiations. But due to a lack of progress made so far and the Government’s failure to publish any formal positions on two key demands from European neg...

    Thousands of pupils to receive 'incorrect' grades on GCSE results day Around 100 firefighters tackled the blaze on Festival Way (AP) A huge fire at a packaging warehouse has been brought under control, Essex Fire Service said. Around 100 firefighters tackled the blaze as it tore through the building on Festival Way in Basildon. The warehouse was “completely alight”, with flames also affecting a neighbouring industrial unit. But officer in charge Neil Fenwick said crews had acted quickly and prevented the spread of the fire. He said: The warehouse, which we believe is used for packaging and distribution, contained a large amount of stock and the fire took hold very quickly. Firefighters have done an absolutely brilliant job here this morning. They spotted the fire had start...