British government
Brexit accelerated UK's COVID-19 vaccine approval: govt
The UK's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), after giving its green light to introduce the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, gave a more nuanced...
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Britain's Johnson faces daunting problems from outset
Britain's stalled departure from the European Union, which forced Johnson's predecessor Theresa May from power, is the most pressing problem confronting him on day one.
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Trump hits back at London mayor on arrival in UK
On landing, he sent out a pair of tweets calling Khan a "stone cold loser" for criticising his red carpet treatment, which includes a private lunch and state banquet hosted by Queen Elizabeth II.
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May to agree departure after latest Brexit deal bid
The government has said lawmakers will be able to debate and vote on the Withdrawal Agreement Bill, the legislation required to enact May’s Brexit deal, in the week starting 3 June.
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UK PM congratulates ANC’s Ramaphosa over election win
Taking to Twitter, May has described the polls this week as an "election success" and says she looks forward to working with Ramaphosa and the country to build a better future for the both nations.
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EU rich-poor divide widens but still a worldwide low
The internationally accepted Gini coefficient formula that measures income disparities gives the 28-nation EU, as a whole, one of the best rankings in the world for equality, alongside that of Canada.
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India marks 100th anniversary of Amritsar massacre
The Jallianwala Bagh massacre, as it is known in India, saw British troops fire on thousands of unarmed people in the northern city of Amritsar on the afternoon of 13 April, 1919.
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EU urges May to seize Labour opening as way out of Brexit impasse
EU officials are still urging her to grasp an offer from the Labour opposition to break an impasse over the terms of Britain’s EU exit.
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UK seeks to reassure foreign investors over Brexit
Prime Minister Theresa May was due to hold a conference call with around 55 chairmen and chief executives of European multinationals with operations in Britain.
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Game over for gamers? UK studios count Brexit costs
UK developers have been quietly churning out video games like the urban crime smash series for decades to great critical acclaim - and commercial gain.
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British MPs seek greater control of Brexit
The Conservative leader is seeking to salvage her agreement but critics say it is time for parliament to take greater control to avoid possible catastrophe.
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Queen sends a Brexit message to UK politicians: end your bickering
While Queen Elizabeth, 92, did not mention Brexit explicitly in an annual speech, the monarch said every generation faced 'fresh challenges and opportunities.'
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EU says Britain must hold European elections if no Brexit before 2 July
Britain is due to leave the EU at midnight of 29th March, but the British parliament has rejected a withdrawal agreement Prime Minister Theresa May negotiated with the EU.
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The short, sharp shock of no-deal Brexit
The possibility of Britain breaking off from its main trading partner without any arrangements in place are growing as the 29 March exit date nears.
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UK to spend over £100m on ferries to cope with no-deal Brexit
Extra ships will be needed to work new routes across the Channel in the event that the main French terminal of Calais and Britain’s Dover and Folkestone are clogged up by customs checks.
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UK restaurant closures surge as consumers lose appetite to spend
Restaurant chains such as Carluccio’s, Prezzo, Jamie’s Italian and Strada have closed outlets in the last year, and there are few signs of any pick-up in demand.
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New Brexit vote would 'break faith' with British, says May
May will state her opposition to a second Brexit referendum on Monday, telling parliament such a vote would “break faith” with British people and do “irreparable damage” to politics.
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Britain's May clashes with Blair over Brexit
May accused Blair of insulting voters and trying to undermine her government with calls for a second referendum to break the political deadlock over the divorce deal she struck with the EU.
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May presses on with Brexit vote as MPs demand better deal
The Sunday Times reported May was expected to say on Monday that she was delaying the vote to make a last-minute dash to Brussels to appeal to the EU to improve the deal.
