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Brexit

Britons vote in election seen strengthening PM Theresa May's Brexit hand

Britons began voting on Thursday in a snap election predicted to give Prime Minister Theresa May a larger parliamentary majority, which she hopes will strengthen her hand in looming divorce talks with the European Union.

Jun 08, 2017, 19:57 PM IST

UK to vote in general election

Voting will begin at 7 am (local time) in over 40,000 polling stations across the country.

Jun 08, 2017, 09:43 AM IST

British election: What you need to know

The state opening of parliament by Queen Elizabeth takes place on June 19, when she will read out her government`s programme for the coming parliamentary year.
The Brexit negotiations are also due to start in the week beginning June 19.

Jun 08, 2017, 09:22 AM IST

Britain braces for election in wake of terror attacks

Britain braces for the final day of general election campaigning on Wednesday after a turbulent few weeks which have shifted the political ground and been marred by terror attacks.

Jun 07, 2017, 09:10 AM IST

UK Conservative lawmaker charged with campaign finance offence: Prosecutors

The British lawmaker who beat Brexit campaigner Nigel Farage in a 2015 national election battle has been charged with criminal offences related to spending on the campaign, prosecutors said on Friday, a week before a fresh national election.

Jun 02, 2017, 16:03 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi departs on two-day visit to Spain; to discuss trade, technology with top leaders

Following his visit to Germany, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for Spain's Madrid from Germany's Berlin Tegel Airport on Tuesday.

May 30, 2017, 21:15 PM IST

Brexit fuel on Paris property price fire: Survey

Prices for real estate in Paris are set to reach new records this summer, as buyers -- many of them Britons -- scramble to get their hands flats in the French capital`s most well-heeled districts, a survey of notaries showed on Tuesday.

May 30, 2017, 14:48 PM IST

Manifestos indicate future tense for Great Britain

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May 24, 2017, 15:06 PM IST

Brexit barriers would harm science: UK varsities

The group said that there will be "no winners" if Brexit results in barriers between researchers and has pledged to work with "all sides to secure a positive outcome".

May 23, 2017, 00:46 AM IST

Brexit negotiations to start formally on June 19

June 19 is the first formal day of talks between Britain and the European Union (EU) about its withdrawal from the bloc.

May 19, 2017, 22:16 PM IST

German president Frank-Walter Steinmeier says EU needs Poland to help solve crisis

Germany President Frank-Walter Steinmeier said on Friday he thinks Poland will need to play a role if the European Union is to emerge united from its current crisis.

May 19, 2017, 21:22 PM IST

Boris Johnson plays differences with EU over military ambitions

British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson on Monday downplayed differences with EU partners over the bloc`s military ambitions, saying London supported their efforts to bolster defence cooperation.

May 15, 2017, 14:13 PM IST

European Union could pay Brexit bill to Britain: Boris Johnson

The European Union could end up paying a Brexit bill to Britain instead of the other way round.

May 13, 2017, 15:58 PM IST

UK Labour`s election manifesto and Brexit plan leaked

The document proposes sweeping reforms including the renationalisation of the railways, tax hikes and a large increase in borrowing to invest in infrastructure.

May 11, 2017, 23:44 PM IST

Three Indian-origin people among top 5 wealthiest in UK, Hinduja brothers top the list

Besides brothers Srichand and Gopichand Hinduja, who invest in property, healthcare and oil and gas, there are over 40 Indian-origin super-rich in this year's list which also includes a record number of British billionaires - 134 - with 14 new ones emerging over the last year.

May 08, 2017, 09:26 AM IST