Theresa May

UK PM May plays up "bloody difficult woman" image after Juncker dinner reports

British Prime Minister Theresa May played up her credentials as a "bloody difficult woman" on Tuesday in response to reports of a fractious dinner with European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker last week.

May 03, 2017, 00:04 AM IST

European Union leaders urge unity at Brexit summit

European Union leaders called for a united front at their first Brexit summit on Saturday as they prepared to adopt a tough strategy for two years of talks with Britain.

Apr 29, 2017, 18:22 PM IST

Britain steps up fight against dirty London property

Britain took a significant step towards exposing dirty money in the London property market this week, passing a law allowing the seizure of homes from foreigners who cannot explain how they paid for them.

Apr 29, 2017, 09:54 AM IST

First direct London-China train completes 12,000 km run

The first freight train to link China directly to the UK arrived in the eastern Chinese city of Yiwu Saturday after covering over 12,000-kilometres.

Apr 29, 2017, 08:49 AM IST

Angela Merkel, Theresa May draw Brexit battle lines

British Prime Minister Theresa May accused the other 27 EU countries of lining up to oppose Britain over Brexit after Germany`s Angela Merkel said the UK should have no "illusions" over the exit process.

Apr 28, 2017, 00:33 AM IST

Britain must pay EU divorce bill in euros: Document

Britain may be leaving the EU but it will still have to settle the divorce bill in euros, not pounds, according to an EU document on the upcoming negotiations.

Apr 21, 2017, 15:21 PM IST

Labour Party's Corbyn sets election tone, targets British establishment

Opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn said on Thursday he would defeat a "cosy cartel" at the heart of British politics, casting himself as the anti-establishment challenger in a snap election called by Prime Minister Theresa May.

Apr 20, 2017, 20:54 PM IST

Britain will lose more from Brexit than EU, says bloc's foreign policy chief

Brexit negotiations will start as planned in June after Britons vote in a snap general election.

Apr 20, 2017, 11:11 AM IST

British PM May says no to general election TV debates

British Prime Minister Theresa May today said she will not take part in TV debates ahead of the snap general election on June 8, drawing criticism from her opponents and the media.

Apr 19, 2017, 22:18 PM IST

Facing parliament vote, UK's Theresa May says early election will boost her in EU talks

Prime Minister Theresa May said on Wednesday an early election would strengthen her at the "most crucial point" in Britain`s divorce talks with the EU, as she prepared to ask parliament to approve a vote in just seven weeks` time.

Apr 19, 2017, 15:19 PM IST

British PM Theresa May calls for early election, says need to strengthen hand due to Brexit

British Prime Minister Theresa May called on Tuesday for an early election on June 8.

Apr 18, 2017, 23:35 PM IST

British PM Theresa May calls snap election on June 8

British Prime Minister Theresa May on Tuesday announced a snap General Election on June 8, seeking a stronger mandate in talks over leaving the European Union (EU).

Apr 18, 2017, 20:10 PM IST

British PM Theresa May calls for early election on June 8

The main opposition Labour Party has said it is ready for a new election. 

Apr 18, 2017, 15:47 PM IST

UK coming together after Brexit: PM Theresa May

British Prime Minister Theresa May on Sunday said the country and its people were coming together following the country's vote to exit the European Union (EU), the media reported.

Apr 16, 2017, 13:48 PM IST

UK will need Sikh values of equality, respect post Brexit: Theresa May

Prime Minister Theresa May on Thursday said Britain needs Sikh values of equality and respect more than ever as the country forges a "new and ambitious role" in the world post Brexit.

Apr 13, 2017, 14:15 PM IST

Theresa May, Donald Trump discuss 'window of opportunity' in Syria

US President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Theresa May have agreed that a "window of opportunity" exists to convince Russia to end its support for embattled Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

Apr 11, 2017, 15:48 PM IST

US Syria strike largely backed by world; Iran, Russia condemn

The US military strike on Syria was widely hailed by the world community today with nations like the UK and Israel backing it as a "just" response to the chemical attack by President Bashar Al-Assad's regime, but Russia and Iran strongly condemned the unilateral move.

Apr 07, 2017, 18:08 PM IST

EU`s Donald Tusk to meet Theresa May in London: Official

EU President Donald Tusk will meet British Prime Minister Theresa May in London later Thursday, his office announced, as the two sides prepare for tough Brexit talks.

Apr 06, 2017, 14:13 PM IST

Britain's Theresa May must prove ''no deal is better than a bad deal'': Committee

British Prime Minister Theresa May must prove that "no deal is better than a bad deal" by offering an economic assessment on the impact of leaving the European Union with no agreement, a parliamentary committee said on Tuesday.

Apr 04, 2017, 14:53 PM IST

Britain's May begins Mideast trip focused on security, trade

British Prime Minister Theresa May landed in Amman today for a three-day trip to Jordan and Saudi Arabia focused on security and post-Brexit trade efforts.

Apr 03, 2017, 22:57 PM IST