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Polls open in Britain`s general election; Theresa May's bid for stronger Brexit hand at stake

Polling stations across the country opened at 7.00 am (0600 GMT) and will close at 10.00 pm.

Jun 08, 2017, 12:29 PM IST

Theresa May pitches Brexit ''quiet revolution'' to turn Britain's course

British Prime Minister Theresa May promised fundamental reforms to fix problems ranging from arrogant elites and venal bosses to workers` rights, immigration.

Oct 07, 2016, 14:21 PM IST

It's Theresa May not Teresa May! When UK's prime minister-designate was mistaken for a porn star

In what would be an awkward moment for Theresa May, who will take British Prime Minister David Cameron's place on Wednesday, she was confused with a porn actress and nude model in the UK.

Jul 13, 2016, 10:16 AM IST

Barack Obama says he respects Britain's decision to leave EU

US President Barack Obama said on Friday he respected Britain`s vote to leave the European Union, and that the United States` relationship with Britain would endure.

Jun 24, 2016, 19:25 PM IST

Spain to seek co-sovereignty on Gibraltar after Brexit

Spain will push for Gibraltar to stay out of any general negotiations with the European Union following Britain`s exit from the bloc.

Jun 24, 2016, 13:35 PM IST

EU founding states to hold post-Brexit talks on Saturday

German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier will host talks on Saturday with his counterparts from the European Union`s founding nations, following Britain`s vote to leave the bloc.

Jun 24, 2016, 13:27 PM IST

Far right FN party calls for French "Frexit" referendum on EU

The anti-immigrant, anti-euro FN, was the only major French political party to call for Britons to vote to leave the EU.
 

Jun 24, 2016, 12:47 PM IST

Australia`s ties to Britain to stay `intimate` after Brexit

Australia`s relationship with Britain will stay "very strong and intimate", Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said on Friday, adding he was confident negotiations over a free-trade deal with the EU would not be jeopardised by the Brexit vote.

Jun 24, 2016, 12:37 PM IST

Anti-EU campaigner Nigel Farage urges `Brexit government`

Nigel Farage, the leader of the anti-EU UK Independence Party, said on Friday that Britain should now have a "Brexit government" after it voted to leave the European Union.

Jun 24, 2016, 12:33 PM IST