Brexit

Brexit Secretary Steve Barclay appeared to adopt a softer approach, saying the UK would not diverge “just for the sake of it”.

The transition period means there will be no changes when Brexit happens at 11pm on Friday, Abta has said.

The prime minister said he will 'look ahead with confidence' to the future.

The Brexit delay meant about a million coins had to be melted down and the metal put aside until a new departure date was confirmed.

Boris Johnson has formally signed the Withdrawal Agreement as the United Kingdom prepares to leave the European Union on January 31.

It comes after the legislation approving Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal was given royal assent by the Queen.

The Lords had tried to secure additional rights including for unaccompanied child refugees.

The Commons earlier overturned amendments made to the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill by defiant peers.

Peers backed a cross-party amendment to the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill allowing EU citizens physical proof of their status.

His comments followed the announcement of £620 million in financing to support projects and UK exports to Africa.