Speaking at an event to mark the 100 years of Sandringham Women’s Institute in Norfolk on Thursday, the Queen said: “The continued emphasis on patience, friendship, a strong community focus, and considering the needs of others, are as important today as they were when the group was founded all those[Read More…]
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Delaying Brexit won’t solve anything, Theresa May tells MPs
London: Prime Minister Theresa May on Wednesday told her MPs that moves to prevent the UK from leaving the EU will not “solve the situation” or rule out a no-deal Brexit in the future. “The decision remains the same — the deal, no-deal or no Brexit,” she said at Prime[Read More…]
British parliament vote on Brexit deal to be held on Dec 11
London: British parliament vote on Brexit deal will be held on Dec 11, British Prime Minister Theresa May confirmed on Monday. “I’m looking ahead to December 11 and to when this House will be faced with the decision as to whether or not it wishes to deliver on the vote[Read More…]
May names Steve Barclay as new Brexit Secretary
London: UK’s Prime Minister Theresa May on Friday chose a replacement Brexit secretary a day after the previous incumbent quit over the Conservative Party leader’s provisional deal on the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union. Sanctions are coming: Trump goes all Game Of Thrones, warns Iran May brought Stephen Barclay,[Read More…]
UK announces draft agreement with EU on Brexit
London: Negotiators from the United Kingdom and the European Union have formulated a draft Brexit agreement, the office of Prime Minister Theresa May said Tuesday. A special Cabinet meeting has been set for Wednesday to “consider the draft agreement the negotiating teams have reached in Brussels, and to decide on[Read More…]
UK Brexit plans ‘pure illusion’: Donald Tusk
London: Britain’s approach to the next stage of Brexit negotiations seems to be based on “pure illusion”, European Council President Donald Tusk has said. Tusk told a news conference in Brussels that the UK was still trying to “cherry pick” its future relationship with the European Union (EU), BBC reported[Read More…]
Britain open to pay 40 billion euros for Brexit divorce bill
Amidst discussions on Brexit, a media reported stated that Britain is open to paying up to 40 billion euros ($47.1 billion) towards a so-called Brexit divorce bill to the European Union as long as a future UK-EU trade deal can be secured. Three separate sources within the UK civil service[Read More…]
Britons in large number opting for German citizenship before Brexit
A large number of Britons took German citizenship in 2016 with the UK voting to leave the European Union, as per the German Federal Statistics Office. Notably, German officials granted citizenship to 2,865 UK nationals last year. In 2015, only 600 were granted German citizenship. Only 3.9 percent of Britons,[Read More…]
UK: Labour party to scrap Brexit plan if elected
Theresa May announces general election on June 8
British Prime Minister Theresa May has announced an early general election on June 8. May, who succeeded David Cameron on July 13, 2016 just three weeks after Brexit vote, had reportedly said that she would not call for an early election. May said she needs an early election because other[Read More…]
EPL clubs want post-Brexit security on recruitment
Britain launches EU exit process
‘I tend to be right’ says President Donald Trump
Queen Elizabeth II signs Brexit bill
Britain concerned about economy
Blair’s latest plan is to change minds on Brexit
British MPs approve first stage of Brexit bill
Prime Minister Theresa May’s idea to take Britain out of the European Union passed its first legislative obstacle on Wednesday. The development paved the way for her administration to take-off separation talks by the end of March this year. May’s administration is seeking support for a new law that can[Read More…]
Britain to strengthen trade alliance with the world but will abide by the EU rules
Britain will respect its responsibilities under European Union treaties although it will strive to strengthen trade ties with world partners, the British finance minister said on Friday. “Of course we want to strengthen our trade ties with the very many trade partners we have around the world, but we are[Read More…]
European Union perceives Brexit as a chance to draw Europe closer
According to European Union Parliament’s chief Brexit negotiator’s verdict on Monday, Britain’s decision to break away from the EU was an opportunity to reform Europe and avoid a further breakdown in ties between its remaining member states. A member of the European Parliament and also the former Prime Minister of[Read More…]
Jayalalithaa’s death to Trump’s victory: 2016 in review
2016 was an eventful year. From Trump’s shocking victory to Brexit to Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa’s death, this year made history. Here’s a lowdown on the major happenings that happened in 2016. The A-Z of it: Ae Dil Hai Mushkil row Karan Johar’s seventh directorial venture was embroiled in the[Read More…]
Human race is facing most dangerous time in history: Stephen Hawking
Renowned British physicist Stephen Hawking has warned that the human race today is facing the most dangerous times in its history. The 74 year old Cambridge professor said the world is facing huge environmental and technological challenges and need to unite to protect the humanity. We face awesome environmental challenges:[Read More…]
Blow to Theresa May as high court says MPs must approve Brexit
Parliament must vote on whether the UK can start the process of leaving the European Union, the High Court has ruled. This means the government cannot trigger Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty – beginning formal discussions with the EU – on their own. Theresa May says the referendum –[Read More…]
PM Narendra Modi calls for stronger Indo-UK ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter on Thursday to congratulate Theresa May, the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. He added that he is looking forward to working with her for stronger India-UK ties. Modi also appreciated former PM David Cameron’s significant contribution in strengthening ties between the[Read More…]
India least exposed to Brexit: Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley says India will be one of the least affected countries in Asia after Britain’s decision to depart from the European Union. The immediate impact in the country will be seen through volatility in exchange rate and capital-market flows, the financial services company added. “Increased uncertainty in the external[Read More…]
Brexit effect: PM David Cameron calls it quits
British Prime Minister David Cameron has resigned from his post, following his country’s referendum to leave the European Union. Britain is the first country to withdraw from the 28-member Union. This step marks an increase into the already existing uncertainty in UK’s political leadership. With the country’s ‘Leave’ campaign securing[Read More…]