EU referendum

Nissan confirms decision to build new model in UK despite Brexit

Japanese carmaker Nissan said it will build its new Qashqai model at Britain`s biggest car plant, confirming a report from Reuters, marking the first major investment from the autos-industry since the UK voted to leave the EU.

Oct 27, 2016, 16:06 PM IST

British economy grows 0.6% in second quarter

Britain`s economic growth unexpectedly accelerated in the second quarter from the previous three months, official data showed Wednesday.

Jul 27, 2016, 15:48 PM IST

Brexit vote was advisory so Parliament must decide, lawyers tell Cameron

More than 1,000 prominent British lawyers have signed a letter urging Prime Minister David Cameron to allow Parliament to decide whether the United Kingdom should leave the European Union.

Jul 11, 2016, 12:55 PM IST

New anti-Brexit dating app set for UK launch

A new dating app targeted at the 48 percent of the UK population who voted to remain in the European Union (EU) is planning to cash in on the strong feelings against Brexit.

Jul 03, 2016, 16:57 PM IST

EU referendum: Thousands march against Brexit in London

Protesters waving banners against voters' decision to leave the European Union (EU) marched through central London on Saturday.

Jul 03, 2016, 08:59 AM IST

Spike in hate crime incidents in UK after Brexit

The UK's NPCC said that 331 hate crime incidents were reported to its online hatecrime reporting site True Vision since last Thursday, compared with a weekly average of 63.

Jul 01, 2016, 18:18 PM IST

Hate crimes surge in Britain after divisive EU referendum

The number of hate crimes reported to British police online, including some assaults, has increased by more than 500 percent in the week after the country voted to leave the European Union, a senior police chief said on Thursday.

Jul 01, 2016, 00:46 AM IST

Why Brexit is a harbinger of climate change?

UK has always been a leading advocate for EU climate policy since 1997 but its exit spells a bad news for nation's own climate. 

Jun 30, 2016, 13:49 PM IST

UK Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn refuses to resign after losing confidence vote

Lawmakers from Britain`s opposition Labour Party backed a motion of no confidence in their leader Jeremy Corbyn by an overwhelming margin on Tuesday, but Corbyn said he would not resign.

Jun 28, 2016, 23:50 PM IST

Britain economy strong, can cope with EU exit turmoil: George Osborne

Britain`s finance minister said on Monday the country`s economy was strong enough to cope with volatility caused by its vote to leave the European Union, whose leaders demanded a quick divorce and promised no special treatment.

Jun 27, 2016, 17:51 PM IST

British politics in turmoil as Brexit talks loom

Britain`s political crisis deepened Sunday amid party infighting in London and new polls showing bolstered support for Scottish independence, even as EU leaders seek a quick divorce after a seismic vote to leave the bloc.

Jun 27, 2016, 03:14 AM IST

Brexit will greatly weaken EU, says European Commission Vice-President Maros Sefcovic

Britain's exit from the European Union (EU) will greatly weaken the bloc, European Commission Vice President Maros Sefcovic has said here.

Jun 27, 2016, 02:20 AM IST

Now, Lexit: London wants to stay with EU, says petition

 Will Brexit threaten London's long-booming economy? The British capital fears investors and bankers could flee the city after the shock nationwide vote, threatening its coveted reputation as a global financial hub.

Jun 27, 2016, 00:29 AM IST

David Cameron's successor - Britain's next Prime Minister: Who, how and when?

Prime Minister David Cameron`s decision to resign after he lost the campaign to keep Britain in the EU triggered a leadership contest in his Conservative party, the winner of which will replace him in Downing Street.

Jun 26, 2016, 07:36 AM IST

Rock stars and celebrities react with dismay to Brexit

Britain's bestselling novelist and two of its rock idols have mourned the country's "disastrous" vote to leave the EU, claiming it will lead to the break up of the country.

Jun 26, 2016, 03:19 AM IST

Over one million sign UK petition for second EU vote

More than a million people have signed a petition calling for a second referendum, after "Leave" voters won a shock victory to pull Britain out of the European Union.

Jun 25, 2016, 16:04 PM IST

Britain pressured for quick EU split as Brexit impact begins

Global stock markets plunged on Friday, and sterling saw its biggest one-day drop in history after Britons voted by 52-48 percent to exit the EU, which it joined more than 40 years ago.
 

Jun 25, 2016, 13:54 PM IST

Brexit: Here are answers to 5 key questions on what will happen next in Britain's relations with European Union

Britons voted in a referendum on Thursday to leave the European Union. 

Jun 25, 2016, 04:14 AM IST

DECODED: How 'Brexit' threatens to undermine U.S.-Britain special relationship

Britain’s decision to quit the European Union could send damaging shockwaves through the bedrock Anglo-American “special relationship,” raising questions about London’s willingness and ability to back U.S.-led efforts in global crises ranging from the Middle East to Ukraine.

Jun 25, 2016, 03:54 AM IST

Barack Obama says UK committed to 'orderly transition' out of EU

President Barack Obama tried to reassure Britons today that the special relationship between Washington and London would withstand an impending and likely messy divorce from Europe, as his administration scrambled to assess the fallout from a decision that left people stunned on both sides of the Atlantic.

Jun 25, 2016, 03:40 AM IST