Juncker compares Brexit talks to ‘polyphonic chorus’ as he hopes for November deal

The range of ministers’ views on Brexit are a “polyphonic chorus” that need to be arranged into a “melody”, Jean-Claude Juncker has said, as he voiced hopes for a deal by November.

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Big brands face pressure over fast fashion’s impact

Major clothing retailers are facing pressure over “fast fashion” amid concerns over the impact it has on the environment.

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Manual workers ‘at greatest risk’ from Brexit, report finds

British men employed as manual workers are most at risk from Brexit, according to a report.

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Green Party: Replace GDP with free time index

The Green Party has called for a free time index to replace GDP as a measure of how well the nation is doing.

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‘Bite his hand off’: Brexiteers seize on Donald Tusk’s intervention

Donald Tusk has given fresh impetus to Conservative MPs who want Theresa May to ditch her Brexit plan, a little more than 24 hours after the prime minister again called for “respect” from Brussels.

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Labour’s John McDonnell says Theresa May’s austerity pledge is not ‘credible’

Theresa May’s pledge that the end of austerity is in sight is not “credible”, Labour has said.

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Nissan warns of ‘serious implications’ of ‘no-deal’ Brexit

Nissan has warned there will be “serious implications” for Britain’s manufacturing industry if the UK fails to secure a trade deal with the European Union.

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Police Federation begins legal action over ‘derisory’ two percent pay award

The Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) is to begin legal action over the government’s failure to implement a recommended pay rise for officers.

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Theresa May’s conference speech: Back me or risk Brexit

The letters stayed up. The cough sweets were left in their packet.

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Theresa May: ‘Good’ Brexit deal will mean end to austerity

Theresa May has signalled an end to the age of austerity – provided she can secure a “good” Brexit deal.

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Theresa May chucks the word Chequers – but not the policy

Imagine being a fly on the wall the moment one of Theresa May’s aides floated the idea she do a robot dance as she walked onto the conference stage.

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Shaun Bailey: ‘Grotesque’ views of Tory candidate for London mayor attacked

The Conservative candidate for London mayor has been attacked for “grotesque” comments he made 13 years ago.

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