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by Renate Amaral - Wednesday, 2 October 2024, 11:54 PM
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LONDON, Nov 12 (Reuters) - Britain is determined to secure a trade deal with the European Union and is working hard to close the gaps in negotiating positions, Michael Gove, the minister in charge of implementing the divorce deal, said on Thursday.

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As well as detailing their lives ahead of meeting each other in July 2016, the first three episodes of the series cover Harry's birth and upbringing, and he blames the media for the failure of his previous relationships.

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"Of course we are determined to secure a deal and that's why our negotiators under Lord (David) Frost are working hard with (EU chief negotiator) Michel Barnier to close the remaining gaps in the negotiations," Gove told parliament.

‘Very Plain Jane,' was the gruff verdict of Adam Boulton on Sky. He went on to say that her ‘aspiration nation' line was the ‘lamest bit' of a lame speech and sighed that it was nothing new.

For once, she managed to keep her rogue left arm under control, which she usually waves around as if she is spinning wool or directing traffic. Yes, there is no doubt that she is an awkward public performer. She often talks through the side of her mouth, like Popeye.

Yet her lack of polish gives her authenticity. While Boris Johnson was an exuberance of emotion, with Truss there is never a hint of pressure building or emotions overwhelming or even a rowdy appetite that might trip her up further down the line. Perhaps we shall just have to get used to her odd, Trussian ways.

The show opened with words written in white on a black background which said: 'This is a first-hand account of Harry & Meghan's story, told with never before seen personal archive.

All interviews were completed by August 2022. Members of the royal family declined to comment on the content within this series.'  

Rising interest rates have added 35 per cent to the average monthly mortgage repayment, with Canstar's Steve Mickenbecker urging mortgage holders to stress-test their own budgets and consider refinancing before the financial stresses get worse.

"It's important that borrowers do something now rather than wait until they are desperate, as the options they have now may dry up if they delay action until their situation is dire," Mr Mickenbecker said.

"A smaller increase than that agreed at preceding meetings was warranted given that the cash rate had been increased substantially in a short period of time and the full effect of that increase lay ahead," the minutes said.

The problems this country faces are enormous, but yesterday Truss promised she would ‘take action this day and every day' to solve them, while urging us all ‘not to be daunted' by the difficult times ahead.

Wendy Morton has also been installed as the Tories' first female chief whip, in charge of parliamentary party discipline.

Ben Wallace remains Defence Secretary after backing her campaign and Brandon Lewis is made Justice Secretary, while Boris Johnson loyalist Jacob Rees Mogg is business secretary. Kemi Badenoch's loyalty was also rewarded as she is named International Trade Secretary, while Kit Malthouse becomes Education Secretary. 

Was it foolhardy to believe her? She talked of the strength, energy, determination and talent of the British people and her message of national exceptionalism was as unfashionable as it was comforting. To look upon her sensible navy dress, fresh blonde highlights and total lack of pizzazz and see a woman who might, just might, lead us out from the darkness into the light?

Facebook, Microsoft and Yelp say they're listening to employees and are regularly working with managers to ensure they're supporting their staff. Amazon didn't respond to requests for comment about how it's working to shape its culture given the survey data and these sentiments.

But they're all focused on managing the short-term crisis too. New benefits Companies are trying to figure out how to determine what policies they should set and benefits they should offer for people who may choose to work from home when the pandemic fades. They say they're discussing these ideas now, and some, like Yelp, have announced child- and eldercare benefits starting next year.

There was gloating on social media, much titteration amongst the Twitterati and excited acknowledgement of the looming calamity over on the BBC's live coverage.

‘Boris took over on one of the warmest days [in summer 2019]. Liz will be worried about the political metaphors,' said political correspondent Nick Eardley, nodding grimly.