After fire, May's government says will act to protect Britons
Prime Minister Theresa May, under pressure for keeping a distance from angry residents on a visit to the charred remains of the 24-storey block last week, said on Saturday the response to the disaster was "not good enough".
Jun 18, 2017, 18:36 PM IST
Two-thirds of Britons believe Donald Trump threats international stability
Almost two-thirds of Britons believe US President Donald Trump is a threat to international stability, according to a new poll.
Feb 05, 2017, 11:21 AM IST
Overwhelming majority of Britons favour banning burqa: Poll
The poll by YouGov found that as many as 57 percent of Britons supported "a law that bans people from wearing the burqa in the UK".
Sep 01, 2016, 17:12 PM IST
Majority of Britons oppose second referendum on EU exit: Poll
The majority of Britons are opposed to a second referendum on membership of the European Union and almost half believe new Prime Minister Theresa May should carry on without calling a general election, according to a poll published on Saturday.
Jul 17, 2016, 10:51 AM IST
Brexit: Could Britain's withdrawal from EU still be averted?
Could Britain`s parliament, a future prime minister or even a second referendum effectively annul the Brexit vote? Constitutional experts say not in the short-term, but the future is uncertain.
Jun 28, 2016, 00:47 AM IST
Divided Brits in shock after EU vote
Britons reacted with shock on Friday to their country`s narrow decision to leave the European Union, whether they welcomed "independence" day or were horrified by the outcome.
Jun 24, 2016, 20:51 PM IST
As Britain braces for Brexit vote, EU warns 'out is out'; opinion polls put 'Leave' and 'Remain' camps neck and neck
If Britons do vote in favour of Brexit, Britain would become the first nation to exit the European Union bloc in its 60-year history.
Jun 23, 2016, 00:23 AM IST
PM Cameron appeals to Britons to stay in EU for sake of future generations
Prime Minister David Cameron on Tuesday appealed to Britons, especially older voters, to think about the impact leaving the European Union would have on the country and future generations.
Jun 21, 2016, 19:34 PM IST
Don't turn your back on the EU: Obama tells Britons as 'a friend'
US President Barack Obama appealed directly to British voters on Friday to remain in the European Union, saying membership had magnified Britain`s place in the world and made the bloc stronger and more outward looking.
Apr 22, 2016, 23:03 PM IST
More than 250,000 Britons petition to ban Trump from UK
In the past, people have been banned from entering Britain for fostering hatred that might provoke inter-community violence.
Dec 09, 2015, 21:06 PM IST
Britain to keep 450 troops in Afghanistan through 2016
Britain will extend the stay of about 450 soldiers in Afghanistan throughout 2016, the defence secretary said on Tuesday following a similar announcement by the United States to extend its military presence there.
Oct 27, 2015, 21:36 PM IST
5 Britons killed after whale boat sinks off Vancouver Island
Five British nationals died when a whale watching boat with 27 people on board sank off Vancouver Island, the British Foreign Minister said today.
Oct 27, 2015, 01:19 AM IST
5 Britons killed after whale boat sinks off Vancouver Island
Five British nationals died when a whale watching boat with 27 people on board sank off Vancouver Island, the British Foreign Minister said today.
Oct 27, 2015, 01:19 AM IST
The 'perfect formula' for a good night's sleep in winter!
According to the survey, 55% of Britons have trouble sleeping due to cold and discomfort’ in the bedroom during the winter months.
Oct 26, 2015, 14:01 PM IST
Six Britons charged for skinny dipping in Rome
Six British tourists have been charged with indecent exposure after jumping naked into one of Rome`s historic fountains, the media reported on Monday.
Sep 28, 2015, 16:48 PM IST
Kalka-Shimla train derailment: 10 Britons discharged from hospital
Ten Britons, who were injured on Saturday when two coaches of a chartered Kalka-Shimla toy train derailed near this Himachal Pradesh town, were discharged from a private hospital near Chandigarh, an official said.
Sep 12, 2015, 22:03 PM IST
Britons prefer smartphones over laptops to go online: Watchdog
Smartphones have overtaken laptops as the preferred way for Britons to go online, driven by increased take-up of the devices and a jump in superfast mobile broadband subscriptions, the British telecoms regulator said on Thursday.
Aug 06, 2015, 07:12 AM IST
Hindujas only Britons in world's top 80 billionaires list
With an estimated wealth of nearly 14 billion dollars, India-born Hinduja brothers have now emerged as the only British names on the list of world's top 80 billionaires dominated by Americans.
Jan 23, 2015, 13:43 PM IST
Britons pessimistic about promised EU reforms: Poll
British voters are pessimistic about Prime Minister David Cameron's ability to achieve reforms to the European Union that he believes are crucial to persuading Britain to stay in the bloc, a new poll said Sunday.
Jun 29, 2014, 20:29 PM IST
