EU eyes Brexit summit on April 6: European sources
The European Union is planning a special summit for April 6 if Britain triggers its exit from the bloc as expected this month.
Mar 01, 2017, 17:57 PM IST
Victory for May as Labour suffers historic defeat
Britain's main opposition Labour Party defeated UKIP's leader in a Brexit bastion, but in a second by-election suffered a landmark defeat to Prime Minister Theresa May's governing Conservatives on Friday.
Feb 24, 2017, 21:59 PM IST
Labour beats UK Independence Party in by-election but suffers historic defeat
Britain`s Labour party on Friday beat UKIP to win a by-election in the Brexit bastion of Stoke-on-Trent, but suffered a historic defeat by the ruling Conservatives in a separate local vote.
Feb 24, 2017, 10:38 AM IST
UK's PM Theresa May's Conservatives win parliamentary seat, first gain for ruling party for 35 years
Britain`s ruling Conservatives won a parliamentary by-election in the north-west English region of Copeland on Friday, taking control of a once safe seat held by the opposition Labour Party and the first such gain by a ruling party since 1982.
Feb 24, 2017, 08:58 AM IST
Britain's Labour Party faces backlash in working-class heartlands
Two parliamentary by-elections in Britain next week are likely to cast a pitiless light on the Labour Party`s loss of working-class votes and expose its leader to the anti-establishment backlash that is driving the country out of the European Union.
Feb 16, 2017, 13:18 PM IST
Theresa May rejects petition against Donald Trump's State Visit to UK
UK Prime Minister Theresa May today formally rejected a petition that had garnered popular support against US President Donald Trump being welcomed to Britain on a State Visit, saying her government "does not support" the view.
Feb 14, 2017, 16:55 PM IST
Tech firms must do more against 'fake news': Apple boss
Technology firms must up their game in tackling "fake news", Apple chief executive Tim Cook said on Saturday, calling for a major public information campaign.
Feb 11, 2017, 19:42 PM IST
Britain will be 'just fine' post-Brexit: Apple CEO Tim Cook
Britain will be "just fine" after it leaves the European Union, Apple's chief executive Tim Cook said in an interview broadcast today.
Feb 10, 2017, 16:44 PM IST
Brexit trigger bill set for final vote in Parliament
The UK Parliament is set to discuss and vote on a crucial bill which will give Prime Minister Theresa May the authority to officially trigger Brexit and start negotiations for leaving the 28-member European Union.
Feb 08, 2017, 19:26 PM IST
British PM promises MPs vote on draft Brexit deal
Prime Minister Theresa May agreed Tuesday to give British lawmakers a vote on the final Brexit deal before it is finalised, seeking to fend off a rebellion over a bill to start negotiations to leave the EU.
Feb 08, 2017, 00:14 AM IST
Israel legalises settler homes on private Palestinian land
Though the legislation, passed by a vote of 60 to 52, was backed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu`s right-wing coalition, it has raised tensions in the government.
British government says will not allow lawmakers to block Brexit
Lawmakers seeking to change Theresa May`s Brexit strategy will not be able to block Britain from leaving the European Union, May`s spokeswoman said on Monday before a debate on possible amendments to legislation in parliament.
Feb 06, 2017, 18:01 PM IST
Canada, UK PMs vow to cooperate against radicalisation
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his British counterpart Theresa May have vowed to counter all forms of radicalisation, the media reported.
Feb 05, 2017, 08:38 AM IST
UK unveils Brexit plan, keen on stronger trade ties with India
The UK government on Thursday unveiled a policy document on its negotiating plans for quitting the 28-nation European Union under a mutually beneficial deal which cites India as among the key countries on its target list for stronger trade ties post-Brexit.
Feb 02, 2017, 23:57 PM IST
UK parliament votes in favour of starting Brexit process
Britain moved one step closer to a final separation from the EU as members of the UK parliament voted overwhelmingly in favour of allowing the government to begin Brexit negotiations.
Feb 02, 2017, 10:59 AM IST
UK Parliament votes in favour of starting Brexit process
Britain moved one step closer to a final separation from the EU as members of the UK parliament voted overwhelmingly in favour of allowing the government to begin Brexit negotiations.
Feb 02, 2017, 10:09 AM IST
Days after refusing to condemn move, UK PM Theresa May calls Donald Trump's travel ban divisive, wrong
UK Prime Minister Theresa May on Wednesday branded US President Donald Trump's travel restrictions on nationals of seven Muslim-majority countries as "divisive and wrong", days after she refused to condemn the move.
Feb 01, 2017, 23:41 PM IST
British journalists blocked from entering White House
Some British reporters have complained that they were unable or delayed in entering the White House to cover their Prime Minister Theresa May`s meeting with US President Donald Trump.
Jan 28, 2017, 14:52 PM IST
Donald Trump hails Brexit as he meets Theresa May
Hailing Brexit as a blessing to the world, US President Donald Trump has said it would give the UK its "own identity" as he met British Prime Minister Theresa May in his first summit with a foreign leader since his inauguration.
Jan 28, 2017, 11:33 AM IST
Donald Trump hosts first foreign leader as Theresa May visits White House
Trump has decried NATO as "obsolete" and expressed a willingness to befriend Russia`s Vladimir Putin -- two positions that deeply concern European leaders from London to Lisbon.
Jan 27, 2017, 23:24 PM IST
