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BMW workers in Oxford will have to take several weeks of unpaid leave if there’s No Deal. The German car maker is prepared to shut down its Mini manufacturing site if Brexit disrupts its supply chains. BMW’s finance boss Nicolas Peter said a shutdown could last for ‘three weeks or more’ if the company has problems importing the parts it needs to put cars together. Car makers have been vocal about the threat that a No Deal Brexit could have on the industry, with many warning that delays at borders or any uncertainty about import rules could throttle production [File photo] The 4,500 staff at the site would not be able to take any holiday pay during that time as all remaining leave was used up in April.  That was when the company closed the plant for a month to guard against potential disruption from the original Brexit date. Car makers have been vocal about the threat that a No Deal Brexit could have on the industry, with many warning that delays at borders … [Read more...] about No Deal Brexit could see 4,500 workers at BMW’s Oxford plant face weeks of unpaid leave because factory will be forced into temporary shutdown

Syrian Kurdish officials say they will work with the country's central government in Damascus to fend off Turkey's offensive against Kurdish fighters. In a major shift of alliance, Kurdish-led forces are to deploy side by side with government troops along the northern Syrian border.  The Kurdish administration said in a statement on its Facebook page: 'In order to prevent and confront this aggression, an agreement has been reached with the Syrian government... so that the Syrian army can deploy along the Syrian-Turkish border to assist the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).' Earlier Syria's state news agency SANA said the army was sending troops to the north to 'confront the Turkish aggression', without giving further details. A Syrian rebel tank carrying soldiers leaves their base near Tal Abyad, Syria, today, as a deal between the Kurdish administration and the Damascus government was announced Members of Syrian National Army pose for a photo in the city center of Syria's Ras … [Read more...] about Kurds and President Assad sign deal to allow Syrian Army to joint fight against Turkish invasion – hours after ’10 died’ as Erdogan’s forces attacked convoy carrying foreign journalists and aid workers

brexit countdown_bg Created with Sketch. Jacob Rees-Mogg admitted he might have to 'eat his words' to back Boris Johnson's Brexit deal today - as he urged Tory hardliners to compromise. The Leader of the Commons - who was a thorn in the side of Theresa May before joining Mr Johnson's government - said there were 'positive' signs an agreement could be struck with the EU. He was pressed on whether the blueprint being considered was similar to one floated by Mrs May, which he dismissed at the time as 'cretinous'. 'We'll have to find out in a day or two whether I'll have to eat my words or not - time will tell,' he told Sky News. 'There's a line from Churchill saying that he often had to eat his words and he found it to be a very nourishing diet - and that is something that happens in politics.'  However, Mr Rees-Mogg said he was ready to 'trust' the PM on the package, pointing out that he had led the Leave campaign in the referendum. The minister was deployed to reassure Tory … [Read more...] about Jacob Rees-Mogg admits he might have to ‘eat his words’ to back Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal as he urges fellow Tory hardliners to compromise

It will be 'very difficult' to reach a new Brexit deal by the October 31 deadline, the EU’s chief negotiator warned last night. Michel Barnier told ambassadors that Britain's Irish backstop alternative is still not acceptable – despite concessions from Boris Johnson. UK and Brussels negotiators locked themselves away in the EU Commission’s headquarters over the weekend to hammer out a compromise in time for a crunch summit on Thursday. It came after Mr Johnson's fresh proposals on how to solve the Northern Ireland border issue were given a warm reception by Irish premier Leo Varadkar last week. But Mr Barnier said there had not been 'as much progress' as hoped during a briefing last night to update member states.  Michel Barnier told ambassadors that Britain's Irish backstop alternative is still not acceptable RELATED ARTICLES Previous 1 Next Jacob Rees-Mogg admits he might have to 'eat his words' to... Boris Johnson tells Cabinet his new Brexit deal … [Read more...] about EU’s Michel Barnier pours cold water on hopes of new deal by October 31 saying backstop negotiations have not made ‘as much progress’ as hoped

A medical officer has revealed how you can get the best out of supermarket meal deals - including the most balanced lunch choices and best-priced options. With everyone from Boots to Marks & Spencer and most recently Holland & Barrett expanding their offerings, everyone loves a meal deal; the perfect quick fix when you're hungry and on a budget. However, it can sometimes be difficult to know which combinations provide a balanced lunch option that will keep you full and energised for the rest of the day, rather than giving you the dreaded afternoon lull. Coconut water brand Vita Coco has worked with Dr Tom Micklewright at Push Doctor, from the UK, to offer tips and advice on picking the most balanced but tasty options. The expert analysed one meal deal available from six different supermarkets -  Morrisons, Co-Op, M&S, Tesco, Sainsbury's and Boots. The results found that Boots was  the biggest saver option, with a total saving of £2.60, while … [Read more...] about How to get the best lunchtime meal deal on the high street: Expert reveals that Tesco has the least calories while Boots offers top value for money