Brexit
For Brexit, Johnson’s departure from office is the beginning of the end
Brexit helped propel Boris Johnson to Britain’s highest office. His three turbulent years as prime minister revealed the costs of that decision. His departure will not spare Britain the lasting economic and diplomatic damage caused by leaving the European Union. But the idea of Brexit as a force for reordering British society expired with Johnson’s resignation speech on Thursday.
The role of spreadsheets in Brexit
As the UK prepares to leave the European Union on January 31, there are two important issues still unresolved: the monetary cost of Brexit, and the future of UK’s trade relations with the EU.
How Boris Johnson’s election gamble paid off
It was a straight forward message: “Get Brexit done.” The mantra of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his Conservative Party during the national election campaign was aimed at harnessing voter frustration at a parliamentary logjam over Britain’s exit from the European Union.
British PM Johnson: We have a powerful mandate for Brexit
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says that his government appeared to have won a powerful new mandate to get Brexit done.
London police probe Brexit Party’s election fraud claims
London’s Metropolitan police say they are investigating allegations that Brexit Party candidates were offered jobs or peerages if they would agree not to run against Conservative candidates in next month’s election.
Britain's Johnson puts Brexit deal to 'final' vote
Prime Minister Boris Johnson faces two crucial Brexit votes in parliament on Tuesday that will determine if he can fulfil his "do or die" promise to take Britain out of the European Union next week.
UK PM sends unsigned letter to EU asking for Brexit delay
Prime Minister Boris Johnson sends an unsigned letter to the European Union requesting a delay to Britain's exit from the bloc and also said he does not want the extension after his latest Brexit setback in parliament.
Queen Elizabeth sets out PM Johnson's Oct 31 Brexit priority
Queen Elizabeth set out Prime Minister Boris Johnson's agenda for his government, including an Oct. 31 Brexit, a new deal with the European Union, and a host of domestic policies designed to win over voters ahead of an expected election.
UK's Johnson under fire over no-deal Brexit assessment
The British government faces a backlash after it was forced to publish documents warning that a no-deal Brexit could lead to civil unrest and shortages of food and medicines.
UK rejects petition calling for 2nd EU referendum
The British government rejects an online petition signed by 4.1 million people calling for a new referendum on whether to leave the European Union.
May v Leadsom to be next UK PM
Theresa May and Andrea Leadsom are to battle it out to become the next leader of the Conservative Party after Michael Gove is eliminated from the contest.
Germans reveal why they still 'Love UK'
German paper Zeit Online decides to cheer the Brits up a bit and show they were still appreciated by asking its readers to list things they like about the UK.
Southgate ruled out
Bookmakers' favourite Gareth Southgate was on Thursday reportedly ruled out of taking over as Roy Hodgson's successor as England manager.
England's 'brittle' football psyche exposed again
In attempting to unpick England's Euro 2016 humiliation by Iceland, captain Wayne Rooney and outgoing manager Roy Hodgson touch upon a common theme: mental readiness.
Brexit: Berlin eyes Britain’s tech talent
In the wake of Brexit, start-ups and global funds are now considering Germany's capital as their base.
'Go back home' - Bitter backlash post EU referendum
Since the EU referendum results revealed the UK voted to leave, people are compiling reports of racism on social media.
MEPs call for deep EU reform and swift Brexit to end uncertainty
Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) stress upon urgent need for reforms to ensure that the EU lives up to its citizens’ expectations.
Scotland Minister Sturgeon says MSPs at Holyrood could veto Brexit
Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon tells BBC that Holyrood may try to block the UK's exit from the EU. She was speaking following a referendum which saw Britain vote by 52% to 48% to leave Europe.
Business promotion and politics par for Trump's golf tour
Donald Trump moves from hole to hole on his wind-swept Scotland golf course, not a club in hand but promotion on his mind, extolling North Sea views that are among "the great sights of the world."
