United Kingdom

May seeks Brexit delay after third vote on her deal is stymied

Nearly three years after Britain voted to leave the EU, its departure is uncertain. 

Mar 19, 2019, 19:32 PM IST

Brexit setback for May: Speaker rules she must change her plan to get another vote

Speaker John Bercow said the government could not bring forward proposals for a vote that were substantially the same as had already been defeated twice before, in January and last week.

Mar 18, 2019, 22:30 PM IST

Under pressure, Britain's May scrambles to win support for Brexit deal

After parliament backed a move to delay Brexit, May still has only three days to win approval for her deal to leave the European Union.

Mar 17, 2019, 19:34 PM IST

UK parliament to vote on Brexit delay, PM Theresa May seeks to revive her deal

May`s authority hit an all-time low this week after a series of parliamentary defeats and rebellions, but finance minister Philip Hammond said her plan was back on the agenda. 

Mar 14, 2019, 19:23 PM IST

Britain heads into Brexit unknown as parliament votes on no-deal exit

The motion has no legal force and ultimately does not prevent a no-deal exit.

Mar 13, 2019, 19:51 PM IST

Constant scrutiny on David Warner, Steve Smith could be unsettling for Australia: Ricky Ponting

Constant attention on Smith and Warner could affect the team during the World Cup, said Ponting who will be a part of Australia's support staff during the mega event.

Mar 12, 2019, 17:49 PM IST

Theresa May wins 'legally binding' Brexit assurances from EU ahead of crucial votes

Brexiteers in May`s party accuse her of surrendering to the EU and it was not clear if the assurances she agreed would be enough to win over the 116 additional lawmakers she needs turn around the crushing defeat her deal suffered on January 15.

Mar 12, 2019, 06:36 AM IST

British NSA Sedwill speaks to Ajit Doval, offers all assistance to deal with terrorism

The telephonic conversation between the two NSAs came amid heightened tension between India and Pakistan triggered by the Pulwama attack.

Mar 07, 2019, 16:15 PM IST

UK police blow up parcel device sent to Scottish university

Scottish police said they had carried out a controlled explosion on a package sent to the University of Glasgow

Mar 06, 2019, 22:21 PM IST

UK PM May calls knife-crime meeting amid row over police funding

The former head of Britain`s biggest police force accused the prime minister of being personally responsible for the crisis. 

Mar 06, 2019, 21:00 PM IST

Three small bombs sent to London airports, rail station: police

The three devices, sent to Heathrow and London City airports and Waterloo train station earlier in the day, "appear capable of igniting an initially small fire when opened."

Mar 05, 2019, 22:55 PM IST

British PM Theresa May's top lawyer heads to Brussels in last-ditch Brexit bid

Cox and Barclay will hold a 90-minute meeting with the EU`s chief negotiator Michel Barnier and other officials from the bloc on Tuesday, followed by further discussions over dinner. 

Mar 05, 2019, 19:30 PM IST

Britain's Labour Party backs Brexit referendum

After months of saying that Britain must leave the EU on time on March 29, May opened up the possibility on Tuesday of a short limited extension to the exit date.

Feb 28, 2019, 13:50 PM IST

Britain calls for restraint after India, Pakistan shot down each other's jets

The UK has asked both India and Pakistan to refrain from further escalating tension between the two sides.  

Feb 27, 2019, 19:50 PM IST

Theresa May buckles: British PM to rule out no-deal Brexit: Media

The opposition Labour Party said on Monday it would back calls for a second referendum on Brexit if parliament rejects its alternative plan for leaving the EU.

Feb 26, 2019, 13:21 PM IST

'No deal in the desert,' EU says of Brexit breakthrough in Egypt

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Dutch Prime Minsiter Mark Rutte are among more than 20 EU leaders expected to go to Egypt.

Feb 22, 2019, 16:55 PM IST

More Brexit humiliation for Theresa May as parliament defeats her again

Lawmakers defeated the government 303-258 on the main motion asking them to reaffirm support for her plan to seek changes.

Feb 14, 2019, 23:53 PM IST

More time needed, Britain's Theresa May returns to parliament for Brexit

So far, parliament has backed May in asking for more time and supported her attempt to secure changes to the divorce deal.

Feb 13, 2019, 22:10 PM IST

UK PM Theresa May says will speed up ratification of Brexit deal if time is tight

May told ministers earlier on Tuesday that parliament, which last month roundly rejected her Brexit deal, would not vote on a revised deal this week. 

Feb 12, 2019, 20:14 PM IST

'Hold your nerve on Brexit': Theresa May to tell British lawmakers

The United Kingdom is on course to leave the European Union on March 29 without a deal unless May can convince the bloc to reopen the divorce deal she agreed in November.

Feb 12, 2019, 13:38 PM IST