European Council President Charles Michel said he can’t sleep at night because of a humiliating seating gaffe that relegated the female EU commissioner to a sofa during a meeting on women’s rights. Ursula Von der Leyen, the first female president of the European Commission, expressed surprise and raised a hand in disbelief when she found … Read more
With his brother Albert, Michel Roux transformed the British restaurant scene. Now, he’s transformed the life of his former secretary from beyond the grave. I can disclose that the celebrated chef left £200,000 in his will to Claude Grant, who worked for him at The Waterside Inn, in Bray, Berkshire, for more than 30 years. … Read more
Exclusive for Mail on Sunday readers: Discover the flavours of the glorious Rhone with Michel Roux Jr By Mail on Sunday Reporter Published: 22:01 GMT, 6 February 2021 | Updated: 22:01 GMT, 6 February 2021 If you long for a trip combining relaxation and luxury, there is no finer way to experience it than on … Read more
Albert Roux, the chef behind London’s legendary Le Gavroche restaurant which became the first in Britain to be awarded three Michelin stars has died at the age of 85, his family announced today. Part of the Roux culinary dynasty, tributes have poured in from across the industry for the restaurateur, who died on Monday after … Read more
Will Michel Barnier run for French president? EU negotiator hints at challenge to Macron after Brexit deal is done, saying he is ‘available and mobilised’ Michel Barnier has sparked speculation that he may run for French president Without being specific, Barnier announced that he is ‘available and mobilised’ France is less than two years away … Read more
Ambassadors from across Europe today pored over the details of the UK-EU trade agreement, after Boris Johnson last night hailed the historic deal as a ‘Brexit gift’ to Britain in a Christmas video message. As millions across Europe began celebrating Christmas Day, diplomats from each of the 27 EU member state were given a briefing … Read more
Michel Barnier says there are just ‘a few hours’ to get a Brexit breakthrough and the path is ‘very narrow’ as UK warns EU’s demanding on fishing rights are ‘unreasonable’ Michel Barnier has updated MEPs on the state of play in the Brexit negotiations Mr Barnier said there are ‘just a few hours’ left to … Read more
Michel Barnier says Brexit trade talks are now in the ‘final stretch’ but warns ‘stumbling blocks remain’ after Boris Johnson tells MPs they could be called back from Christmas break to vote for deal Michel Barnier said this morning ‘good progress’ has been made in trade talks He said talks are now in the ‘final … Read more
More than four years ago, Britain voted to take back control. Last night Boris Johnson decided he’d have to do it in person. Wary of the tactics used to humiliate Theresa May, the Prime Minister has been reluctant to travel to Brussels. His predecessor was frequently invited to EU events, only for the bloc’s leaders to … Read more
Michel Barnier has said he and Lord Frost have agreed to ‘pause’ talks on a post-Brexit trade deal while they brief their principals on the state of play of the negotiations. Michel Barnier said that after a week of ‘intense negotiations’ in London, he and Lord Frost had agreed ‘the conditions for an agreement are … Read more