Tehuty News
  • Login
  • Home
  • News
  • Sport
  • Reel
  • World

    Israeli forces kill 51 Palestinians waiting for flour at Gaza aid site, witnesses and rescuers say

    What we know about the attack on two Minnesota lawmakers

    Air India plane crash death toll rises to 270

    Who are the victims of the Air India plane crash?

    Global oil prices soar after Israel attacks Iran

    Watchdog finds Iran failing to meet nuclear obligations

    Bodies of schoolchildren found after bus swept away after heavy rains

    Ten dead in Austria school shooting, police say

    Kenya’s police chief promises independent investigation

  • Worklife
  • Travel
  • Future
  • More
    • Culture
    • Music
10 °c
London
15 ° Thu
16 ° Fri
8 ° Sat
7 ° Sun
No Result
View All Result

Welcome to Tehuty News

Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Tehuty News
  • Home
  • News
  • Sport
  • Reel
  • World

    Israeli forces kill 51 Palestinians waiting for flour at Gaza aid site, witnesses and rescuers say

    What we know about the attack on two Minnesota lawmakers

    Air India plane crash death toll rises to 270

    Who are the victims of the Air India plane crash?

    Global oil prices soar after Israel attacks Iran

    Watchdog finds Iran failing to meet nuclear obligations

    Bodies of schoolchildren found after bus swept away after heavy rains

    Ten dead in Austria school shooting, police say

    Kenya’s police chief promises independent investigation

  • Worklife
  • Travel
  • Future
  • More
    • Culture
    • Music
No Result
View All Result
Tehuty News
No Result
View All Result
Home Business

Minister ‘pushing’ for deal over UK use of EU passport e-gates

May 18, 2025
in Business
6 min read
313 9
0
351
SHARES
1.4k
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter


BBC Minster Nick Thomas-SymondsBBC

A deal that would allow UK passport holders to use EU e-gates at airports is being “pushed for”, a government minister has confirmed.

European relations minister Nick Thomas-Symonds, who is leading negotiations ahead of a UK-EU summit in London, said an agreement to stop people being stuck in border queues “would be a very sensible objective”.

Asked whether the UK would have to follow more EU rules in some areas as part of any deals, he told the BBC’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg “it will mean taking a sovereign choice as to… the common standards we wish to align”.

Conservative MP Alex Burghart claimed the government’s proposed deal with the EU could mean the UK becoming a “rule taker”.

The UK and EU will hold their first bilateral summit since Brexit on Monday, described by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer as a “really significant moment”.

Sir Keir is expected to announce a deal when he meets European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa.

Announcements around trade and security have been expected to include British access to a 150 billion euro (£125 billion) EU defence fund, in what could be a boost for UK defence companies.

But reports suggest there could also be agreements on allowing British travellers to use e-gates at European airports, cutting red tape on food exports and imports, and setting up a youth mobility scheme with the EU.

Describing talks as in “the very final hours”, Thomas-Symonds said he was driven by “ruthless pragmatism” and focused on jobs, lower household bills and stronger borders.

The minister also said the government would assess whether to contribute money to EU projects on a case-by-case basis, saying it would “consider each one on its merits”.

Asked whether he was confident British travellers would be able to use EU e-gates at European airports, Thomas-Symonds said: “I’m certainly pushing for people to be able to go through far more quickly.

“I think we can all agree that not being stuck in queues and having more time to spend, whether it’s on holiday or work trips, having more time to do what you want … would be a very sensible objective.”

The minister said he was confident about a deal on food, but added “nothing is agreed until everything is agreed”.

He added: “We know we’ve had lorries waiting for 16 hours, fresh food in the back not able to be exported because frankly it’s just going off, red tape, all the certifications that are required, we absolutely want to reduce that.”

Burghart told the programme his main concern was the government signing up to EU standards and becoming “a rule taker – one of the things we specifically left behind when we left the EU”.

He said the government had not ruled out “dynamic alignment”, which would see the UK and EU maintain equivalent regulatory standards on food and trade, despite the UK not being “in the room” when future decisions are taken.

He added: “As the government hasn’t ruled that out we have to assume it’s very firmly on the table and is about to happen.

“And if it is about to happen, then that is a surrender of some of Britain’s sovereignty and we won’t stand for it”.

On a deal around whether young people from the EU can come to live and work in the UK and vice versa, Thomas-Symonds insisted he was negotiating around “a smart and controlled scheme”, adding “nobody is remotely suggesting that’s freedom of movement. That’s a red line for us”.

The minister did not respond directly to questioning on whether there would be a cap on numbers or time-limited visas, such as in existing schemes with Australia and Canada, but did stress “that control element is hugely important”.

He also denied there were plans to exempt student numbers from overall migration figures and added “anything agreed – and I stress this is in sensitive final hours – will be consistent with reducing the level of net migration as we’ve promised”.

Appearing on the same programme, Liberal Democrat MP Calum Miller said he was “troubled by the sense the government isn’t seizing this moment, in the context of a changed environment, to really go further” on EU relations.

The party’s spokesperson for foreign affairs said “setting ourselves on an ambitious path towards a customs union is the best way to give some certainty to British businesses”.

Miller also claimed removing red tape between the UK and EU could be worth £25bn, and a customs union could increase the revenue further.

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage claimed an EU deal that included a youth mobility scheme and extending fishing rights for the EU in British waters would mean that “to a large extent, Starmer will be betraying Brexit” and he would “get rid of it” if he was prime minister.

Speaking to BBC Radio 4’s Broadcasting House, Farage said a youth mobility scheme would be “free movement of people to the under 30s” and “we know that’ll be a one-way street – way more people will come here than will go in the other direction”.

Farage suggested a deal on defence would mean “we’re going to see by the looks of it British soldiers under an EU flag” before adding “EU cooperation absolutely, under an EU flag, no”.

Thin, red banner promoting the Politics Essential newsletter with text saying, “Get the latest political analysis and big moments, delivered straight to your inbox every weekday”. There is also an image of the Houses of Parliament.



Source link

Related posts

Poundland plans 68 store closures putting more than 1,000 jobs at risk

June 17, 2025

US deal may force Redcar biofuel plant to close, Ensus warns

June 16, 2025
Previous Post

Elton John brands government ‘absolute losers’ over AI copyright plans

Next Post

EFL play-off finals to kick-off minute late to raise CPR awareness

Next Post

EFL play-off finals to kick-off minute late to raise CPR awareness

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

RECOMMENDED NEWS

Argentina Open: British number one Cameron Norrie battles back to reach semi-finals

2 years ago

Belgium 8-0 Belarus: Leandro Trossard scores twice in crushing win

4 years ago

Ukraine denies involvement in Nord Stream pipeline blasts

2 years ago

Ukraine crisis: Russian news agency deletes victory editorial

3 years ago

FOLLOW US

  • 139 Followers
  • 79.6k Followers
  • 205k Subscribers

BROWSE BY CATEGORIES

  • Business
  • Have your say
  • In Pictures
  • Politics
  • Reel
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Top News
  • World

BROWSE BY TOPICS

America animation B.B.C. bbc B B Ci Player BBC iPlayer BBC NEWS bbcnews bbcreel BBC Reel documentaire documental documentaries documentary documentary film Drama Series facts factual features film free documentary full documentary funny Germany History india India news interesting music NEWS newsreel of physics reel science short Streaming Television top documentaries TV usa Video Watch Online World world news

Top Stories

  • Ros Atkins on…. A Christmas party apology

    356 shares
    Share 142 Tweet 89
  • French Open 2025 results: Elina Svitolina produces stunning fightback to upset Jasmine Paolini

    360 shares
    Share 144 Tweet 90
  • Zelensky confirms Ukraine troops active in Russia’s Belgorod region

    351 shares
    Share 140 Tweet 88
  • Tokyo Olympics: Bethany Shriever wins BMX gold as GB win five medals

    353 shares
    Share 141 Tweet 88
  • Coronavirus: Daily update as No 10 row overshadows plans to lift lockdown

    353 shares
    Share 141 Tweet 88

Features

Business

Poundland plans 68 store closures putting more than 1,000 jobs at risk

by admin
June 17, 2025
0

Emma Simpson & Faarea MasudBBC NewsGetty ImagesBudget chain Poundland has said it will be closing 68 stores as part...

Read more

UK watchdog fines 23andMe for ‘profoundly damaging’ data breach

June 17, 2025

Woman stabbed to death before gas explosion named by police

June 17, 2025

Israeli forces kill 51 Palestinians waiting for flour at Gaza aid site, witnesses and rescuers say

June 17, 2025

David Coote: Ex-Premier League referee charged by FA over Jurgen Klopp comments

June 17, 2025

Recent News

  • Poundland plans 68 store closures putting more than 1,000 jobs at risk
  • UK watchdog fines 23andMe for ‘profoundly damaging’ data breach
  • Woman stabbed to death before gas explosion named by police
Tehuty News

Breaking news, sport, TV, radio and a whole lot more.
Tehuty News, educates and entertains - wherever you are, whatever your age.

Follow us on social media:

Category

  • Business
  • Have your say
  • In Pictures
  • Politics
  • Reel
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Top News
  • World
  •    If you re feeling guilty  there s probably a reason   Watch Love Life on iPlayer   LoveLife  bbciplayer  iplayer
  • When a series of disturbing incidents plagues an insular fishing community  a young man must wrestle with something entirely unexpected      Watch The Terror  Infamy on iPlayer from tonight at 9pm    TheTerrorInfamy  theterror  bbciplayer  iplayer  drama  horror  supernatural
  •  thebodycoach explores how his parents    mental health struggles shaped him in a new documentary  executive produced by  officiallouistheroux  Watch Joe Wicks  Facing My Childhood on iPlayer from 16 May  If you  or someone you know  has been affected by any of the issues in Joe Wicks  Facing My Childhood  the following organisations may be able to help  https   bbc in 3LPZ5xI   JoeWicksFacingMyChildhood  bbciplayer  iplayer  MentalHealth  JoeWicks  TheBodyCoach
  • Ten Dancers  One Iconic Stage     Who will be crowned BBC Young Dancer 2022   BBC Young Dancer  The Final  Saturday 7 May at 7pm  bbctwo  Series catch up on  bbciplayer   bbc  bbcarts  arts  dance  dancing  dancer  dancers  youngdancer  youngdancer2022  bbcyoungdancer2022
  • Election 2022  What does it all mean  Laura Kuenssberg and Chris Mason discuss  Newcast   Listen on BBC Sounds
  • Five home bakers compete in a national competition to create a pudding fit for the Queen  hoping to be crowned winner of the jubilee pudding           Watch The Jubilee Pudding  70 Years in the Baking on iPlayer from 12 May   bbc  bbciplayer  jubilee  platinumjubilee  royalfamily  thequeen  jubileepudding
  • The one and only Polly Gray  forever in our hearts and minds          Watch Peaky Blinders on iPlayer   PeakyBlinders  PollyGray  iPlayer  BBCiPlayer    Drama
  • Accurate depiction of dating in your thirties     Watch Gentleman Jack on iPlayer   GentlemanJack  bbciplayer  iplayer  dating
  • What s a jazz album you think people should check out         gregoryportermusic   palomafaith and  yolandabrown have each recommended a great jazz record for you to try

Recent News

Poundland plans 68 store closures putting more than 1,000 jobs at risk

June 17, 2025

UK watchdog fines 23andMe for ‘profoundly damaging’ data breach

June 17, 2025
  • Home
  • News
  • Sport
  • Reel
  • World
  • Worklife
  • Travel
  • Future
  • More

© 2020 Tehuty News

  • Home
  • News
  • Sport
  • Reel
  • Travel
  • WorkLife
  • Future
  • World
  • Technology
  • Login

© 2020 Tehuty News

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Create New Account!

Fill the forms bellow to register

All fields are required. Log In

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In