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The article reports on the negotiations among British and French defense ministry officials and industry executives concerning the detailed requirements for a joint anti-ship missile program. The British move to team up with the French is also strongly indicative that its Future Anti-Ship Guided Weapon (FASGW) requirement will survive the British Defense Ministry's ongoing planning round. The program is now being pursued as a bilateral effort between Paris, France and London, England.

Focuses on issues related to cooperation on aircraft carrier programs between French and British defense officials. Decision of British defense officials to buy short takeoff/vertical landing versions of the F-35 fighter plane; Launch of revised multiyear defense spending plan by French defense officials; Commonality of French and British design.

Reports the military preparations of the Joint Rapid Reaction Force for the Afghanistan-based humanitarian operations of the United Nations in Great Britain. Specifications on the military operations of the British forces against the Taliban Movement; Readiness of the British forces for the Afghan-operation; Components of the special force unit.

Looks at criticism of a report being used by American Airlines to defend its proposed alliance with British Airways. Some of the contentions of the report; Contentions of a study by Delta Air Lines; Officials from airlines expecting little to come out of the United States-United Kingdom bilateral aviation talks; United Airlines' criticism of the Delta study; Comments of United's Cyril Murphy and other airline officials.

The aritcle reports that the fate of treaties with key U.S. partners is still uncertain despite wide support. It is noted that the latest bilateral effort, the Great Britain/U.S. Defense Trade Cooperation Treaty, has yet to be approved by the U.S. Senate. Baroness Ann Taylor, British Minister of Defense Equipment and Support, has warned against protectionist attitudes and claims the treaties would actually help maintain robust defense trade during what is increasingly an economic downturn.

The article reports on the Anglo-French summit to be held in London, England wherein the future developments within the European guided missile sector will be discussed. It mentions that Great Britain and France are looking to reinvigorate areas of defense collaboration, with the missile sector and European producer MBDA, seen as one vehicle for this. According to Antoine Bouvier, MBDA chief executive officer (CEO), the British Defense Ministry is interested in developing an Aster missile variant capable of engaging ballistic missile targets.

The article reports that the British effort to establish missile alliance is still grappling with the law. An attempt to consolidate Great Britain's guided-weapons sector continues to be hampered by national and international legal difficulties. Concern over U.S. law focuses on anti-trust issues, with Great Britain and European competition legislation also under scrutiny. The ministry had been aiming to sign a strategic partnering agreement with industry by the end of 2006.

Presents an overview of the global airline industry for the week ending October 16, 2000. Increase in world airline passenger traffic; Cancellation of the bilateral negotiations between the United States and Great Britain scheduled on October 18-20, 2000; Azerbaijan Airlines' delivery of the first of two Boeing 757-200s.

Reports that British and American defense secretaries signed an agreement during a security policy conference in Munich, Germany, pledging to improve industrial and defense equipment cooperation between the countries.

Focuses on the efforts of United States-based utilities to consolidate their positions through mergers and acquisitions especially in the United Kingdom. Methods used by companies in the electricity market in South America and the United Kingdom to to secure market share and manage risk in volatile environments; Details on the investment of United States utilities in the United Kingdom's regional electricity companies.

Reports on the failure of the negotiations for a bilateral air-services treaty between the United States (US) and Great Britain. Effect on the proposed alliance between American Airlines and British Airways; View of British negotiators on a phased approach to liberalization; Contention of US officials.

Presents an update on the aerospace industry as of December 14, 1998. Details on the expectation of the United States Air Force planners that some Joint Strike Fighters would be capable of delivering nuclear weapons; Information on the talks on a bilateral air services pact between the United States and Great Britain; Delay of the launching of a Russian Soyuz booster.

Reports on the negotiations regarding the open skies agreement between the United Kingdom and the United States. Comment from British Transport Minister John Reid; Disappointment expressed by British Airways company regarding the negotiations; Objection of British officials on the proposal of the United States for a detailed arbitration procedure.

The article offers insight to a study conducted by NimbleFins, according to which no-deal Brexit would have significant competitive advantage over imported products in Great Britain. It informs on the impact of trade arrangement between Great Britain and European Union on food industry; and the impact of World Trade Organization tariffs on imported produce from the European Union would increase a family's annual shop price.

The article offers information on the views and opinions of the Great Britain based farmers on the draft of Great Britain's withdrawal from the European Union (Brexit). The topics addressed include details on the impacts of the draft on the free and frictionless trade between the Great Britain and the European Union (EU).

The article reports that Maya Lester, a law firm specialist at Brick Court Chambers in London, England, will be in the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) to ascertain whether Great Britain would be able to revoke notification of its own volition. Lester will act on behalf for a handful of members of the British Parliament. She will act for parliamentary member Andy Wightman after he raised an issue over revocation in the Scottish Court of Session.

Informs that senior officials in the United Kingdom (UK) are opposing proposals to transform the Western European Union (WEU) into the defense arm of the European Union (EU). Speech in which British Prime Minister John Major asserted that the move would encumber the WEU; Statements by other British officials including Foreign Secretary Malcolm Rifkind; Sir Dudley Smith, president of the WEU assembly.

Reports on Great Britain's Transport Department's wait for the approval of the United States to resume negotiations on air services bilateral following Britain's approval of a proposed marketing alliance between Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic Airways. Momentum brought to the air liberalization talks broken off in 1994 by the U.S.; British Airways' view on the alliance; Details of the Delta-Virgin partnership agreement.

Talks about the Al Yamamah Project, a consortium of British and Saudi banks that is establishing a credit facility to help finance continuing Saudi Arabian purchases of military equipment from British Aerospace and other British contractors.

Reports that Britain will probably not jointly develop a new air-launched nuclear missile with France because the French ASMP missile doesn't meet British requirements. The new missile will arm the Royal Air Force's Panavia Tornado GR.1 strike/attack aircraft.

Reports European Union (EU) officials are expected to rule by the end of March 1997 on the competitive implications of the proposed alliance between British Airways and American Airlines. EU regulators locked in a jurisdictional dispute with United Kingdom (UK) regulators; Status of United States-UK negotiations on an open skies agreement; Arguments of United in its quest.

Focuses on the controversial proposal by American Airlines and British Airways to form a worldwide alliance. The United States and United Kingdom to resume their discussions on open skies pact; The European Union's competition directorate to hold a fact-finding hearing; Positions of British Airways, American Airlines, Lufthansa, and others, on the proposal; Comments of representatives of British Airways and American Airlines.

The article discusses UK government's policy for Brexit and their future customs arrangements for proposals on Irish border control, protection of data and treatment of radioactive waste. It discusses their policy for trade, migration, food production, and environmental protection. It also discusses farmers voting for Brexit to get away from Brussels bureaucracy.

The author shares how his views on the European Union (EU) referendum on Great Britain withdrawal of its membership has taken his media career to the international level. He recalls his experience of doing a segment with BBC News and Dutch News on the EU referendum. He raises concern about the potential implication of Great Britain's exit from the EU for its economy, especially with regards to food exports in the rural sector and across all farming sectors.

The author shares his thoughts on the exit of Great Britain from the European Union (EU) and its potential implications for farmers in the country. He raises concern about Great Britain's lack of good leadership and the legislation from Europe regarding agricultural sprays. He wonders about the decision of the government to ban the sale of legal highs and looks forward to the recovery of milk prices.

The article reports on a warning raised by a consortium of engineering firms including Airbus UK, Caterpillar, and Siemens UK, concerning the significant impact of the Brexit, the proposed withdrawal of the Great Britain from the European Union in the shortfall of skilled workers in the industry.

The article explains the importance for lawyers to engage with the referendum process on Great Britain's membership of the European Union (EU). She argues that being based in Scotland is not a barrier to having a British-wide perspective, rather she believes that it is highly instructive. She also describes the three phases of what to expect from the referendum which are reflection, inertia and aftershock. She also discusses the impact of Scotland's independence in the lead-up the referendum.

The author discusses how British law firms can capitalize on Great Britain's enhanced relationship with China. He notes that law firm, Ashurst has been tasked as an advisor to the China General Nuclear Power Group (CGN) regarding the construction of a nuclear power plant under an agreed project cost of 18 billion British pounds. The author acknowledges the problem of working with Chinese law firms due to their lack of teamwork and faulty remuneration schemes.

The article reports on a study published by German think tank Bertelsmann Foundation and the Ifo Institute about the potential impact of Great Britain's exit from the European Union (EU) on the chemical industry in the region. According to the study, Great Britain would suffer more than the EU or any of the member states. The possible consequences of the exit to Great Britain's growth dynamic and economic vitality are noted.

Discusses how the British music businsses would like to build on their strengths by fostering a partnership between Great Britain and United States. The closeness of British and American music due to their common traditions; American folk music as drawing much inspiration from the folk music of England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales.

The article offers the author's insights on a Great Britain-led international initiative called the Fashion Revolution Day on April 24, 2014 which commemorates the anniversary of the Rana Plaza building collapse in Bangladesh. The author says that the Great Britain Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) supports the workplace health and safety elements of the initiative. He also features the relationship of Great Britain with the European Union (EU).

The article reports on Australian businesses' vigilance after the U.K.'s Serious Fraud Office said it would use tough new law to bring foreign firms into line. The newly enacted law, Bribery Act, which is described as the most far-reaching anti-corruption legislation in the world, will target foreign companies including Australian businesses. The United Kingdom Trade and Investment body reports that Australia is the sixth biggest investor in U.K.

The author reflects on the request by the British government to the Russian government to deport Russian businessman Andrei Lugovoi, who is implicated in the poisoning of former Russian agent Alexander Litvinenko. He notes that the case emphasizes the extent to which Russia refuses to be bound even by laws of the greatest national primacy. The author also cites the role of lawyers in representing clients in jurisdictions with unreliable ground rules.

Presents a question and answer advisory regarding the possible effects if France had won the war in the year 1805 against the Great Britain. Changes in the culture and lifestyle of people in Great Britain; Ability to refuse to comply with European regulations; Enforcement of European Union directives.

Announces the intention of U.S. President George W. Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair to form an independent bipartisan commission to examine its war intelligence operations. Reason for going to war.

Announces the legal action that European Union food safety commissioner David Byrne has launched against France for continuing to ban British beef in 2002. Warning letter sent by Byrne to the French government; Option for the European Court to impose a penalty against France.

Interviews British barrister Michael Shrimpton on various issues. His view on the participation of Great Britain in the European Community; Opinion of Shrimpton on the International Criminal Court trial of former Yugoslavian President Slobodan Milosevic; Statement of Shrimpton on the decision of Great Britain not to participate in the war of the U.S. against Vietnam.

Reports on the open skies treaty between British and U.S. government relating to airline industry. Accession of the British government on the U.S. demand for open skies; Issues of direct concern on transatlantic carrier operation; Approval of the BA-American Airlines deal for reduction of competitions.

Reports on Great Britain-based manufacturing firms' support for membership in the European Union as of March 28, 2001. Data from the report issued by the Engineering Employers' Federation.

Focuses on British companies that are due to embark on a trade mission to Egypt. Details on the United Kingdom trade and investment links with Egypt; Main export sectors to Egypt.

Presents the author's reaction to the peace settlement agreed to by Northern Ireland and Great Britain in April 1998. Who took risks; The role of various politicians, including Great Britain's Prime Minister Tony Blair.

Reports on a student exchange scheme launched by the Royal Society and British Petroleum PLC to forge science research links between the United Kingdom and China.

Focuses on British industry leaders' concerns about Euroscepticism. Effect of Eurosceptics on Britain's position within the European Union; Trade bodies' call for Britain's involvement in the negotiations over monetary union; Chemical Industries Association's call for the single currency to be delayed so Britain can join as a founder member; Worries about possible relaxations on Britain's opt-out from the social chapter.

Focuses on engineering industry leaders' perception that European policy should be the top priority for the next British government. Importance of a renewed commitment to European Union membership; Opposition to the acceptance of European social chapter conditions such as restrictions on working hours; Concerns about issues such as automotive emissions.

Focuses on the British Trade Department's Link with Latin America campaign which aims to help British companies gain a strong position in the region. Meeting of British company executives to identify ways to improve the market potential in Latin America; Optimism on the long-term growth in the region.

States that Brazil is seeking industrial and academic partners in Great Britain for research and development purposes following an expansion of its science and technology base. Offer of tax breaks to companies who invest in research and development; Possible research collaboration with British universities.

Discusses the impact of conflicts between countries or within them. Impact of the labor dispute between Maritime Union of Australia wharf workers in Melbourne, Victoria and the Patrick stevedoring company; Psychological trick played out in times of conflict; Northern Ireland's peace accord coming out of looking backward rather than forward.