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Moscow, as well as more than a dozen other countries, including the United States and New Zealand, have raised objections to the UK's trade proposals after Brexit.
Members expressed their concern over the UK's separate plan to replicate EU trade conditions under the WTO.
The EU and the UK have agreed to keep tariffs at a certain level between them, but trade partners have complained that this amount does not take into account movements of goods within the EU. block.
An objection from a trading partner means that the WTO is not in a position to certify the proposal as long as the problem is not solved.
We are striving for a good deal with our partners, but we will be ready for all the results of the negotiations.
According to mlexmarketinsight, a WTO official who was attending the meeting at which Russia formulated his objection said: "The Russian Federation reiterated that the resolution of the issue of certification of the calendar of the EU seemed to be essential to move forward with the new British calendar.
British officials have communicated to the WTO their plans for what they believe to be a fair share of the EU's quotas.
The Department of International Trade downplayed Russia's maneuvers aimed at blocking the UK by stating that it is "not uncommon" that members oppose it.
If the UK does not reach an agreement before leaving the EU, it will be more open to having more trade disputes.
Moscow has opposed the UK's vision for global trade (Image: GETTY)
This week, the Agriculture Committee of the European Parliament voted in favor of an agreed approach between the EU and the United Kingdom in terms of post-Breix trade policy.
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11am update: Blackrock will retain its European headquarters in London after Brexit
The global investment firm will remain headquartered in London after speculating on the transfer of its head office to an EU member state after Brexit.
The asset manager told his 3,000 employees in the UK that any changes would have minimal impact on jobs.
The company said: "We have been preparing the operational, legal and strategic impacts of Brexit for several years and at this stage we can tell you that very few roles will be affected by our decision to extend regulatory approvals to the entities. existing. in continental Europe. "
Update from 10:30 am: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez calls Brexit "tragedy" and warns Catalonia to take note
Mr Sanchez described Brexit as a "historical mistake" and said he would leave the UK less influential on the world stage.
He said: "Unfortunately, it was not possible to reject the UK's request to withdraw from the EU.
"Brexit is a tragedy for the British and the Europeans."
Addressing the Catalans, who voted for Spain's independence last October in a non-binding referendum, he said: "Let's take note of the foreign mistakes, let's learn from Historical error that Brexit represents for the United Kingdom and let us think about prosperity. of our citizens. "
Pedro Sanchez called Brexit a "tragedy" (Image: GETTY)
10:00 update: Dominic Raab declares: "We are ready for ALL results"
Speaking in the House of Commons, Brexit Secretary Raab said: "We are looking for a good agreement with our partners, but we will be ready for all the results of the negotiations".
Asked about storage because of delays at the border, Raab said it would be monitored, but that the medical sector "has the habit of doing it".
He said: "We want to make sure that we are in the best position to manage, avoid and mitigate risks in a non-transaction scenario, but of course we are aiming for the best deal with our European partners."
Mr Raab explained that if MEPs rejected the agreement that Theresa May would bring back from Brussels, the result could be a situation of non-agreement.
He urged members on both sides of the Brexit debate to join the government so he can reach an agreement.
Dominic Raab tells MPs about Brexit uncertainties (Image: ParliamentLive)
He said: "All honorable Members of this House will have the choice between a good market that we are sure to bring back and alternatives."
The secretary of Brexit said that there would be no hard border in Northern Ireland after the divorce.
Raab said the government would remedy the division caused by the European referendum by "respecting" Brexit.
He said: "A second referendum would erode public confidence in the system and bring us back to square one."
9:30 am update: Mr. Barnier will meet with the remaining MPs at 4:45 pm today, as they require a Popular vote
Vince Cable, leader of the British Liberal Party, Ian Blackford, head of the SNP in Westminster, Liz Saville Roberts of Plaid Cymru and Molly Scott Cato, member of the Green Party, will meet Brexit leader Michel Barnier in Brussels at 4:45 pm this afternoon.
Amber Rudd said that Theresa May received a warm welcome at the meeting of the backbenchers (Image: GETTY)
They will arrive with the message of ensuring that the UK remains in the single market and in the customs union.
A joint statement said: "The campaign to solve Brexit by the vote of the people will also be discussed".
Sir Vince said: "It is essential that Michel Barnier and the European Commission know that there is another point of view in Parliament, which enjoys the support of all parties and can pull out the EU and the EU. UK from this mess. "
9am update: Michael Gove is not prepared for a settlement
A commission of lords warned that a result of the absence of a transaction would always result in an accumulation of waste and havoc in the agricultural sector.
The House of Lords committee warned that the government's lack of preparation for a Brexit without agreement would cause chaos.
The letter to Michael Gove raised concerns about the government's ability to deal with a Brexit without agreement.
Lord Tiverton, chairman of the commission, told Mr. Gove: "You recognized that this process could last six months, during which time no animal exports could take place.
"This would be catastrophic for the British agri-food sector".
MPs from all parties go to Brussels to meet Barnier (Image: PA)
8:30 am update: Theresa May holds a successful meeting with backbench MPs and "go nowhere"
Ms. May spoke on Wednesday night with a Conservative member of Parliament's 1922 Rear Parliamentary Committee, saying she "was not going anywhere."
The former Interior Minister, Amber Rudd, said the prime minister had "won the room" and was in a "strong position".
Cabinet Minister Nicky Morgan predicted that Ms. May would still be in office in one year.
The meeting took place at a time of uncertainty for Ms. May and speculation that there could be a vote of no confidence.
