Brexit referendum

Jean-Claude Juncker to rally divided, post-Brexit EU, push investment

The president of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker, will try to rally support for the European Union, a project battered by the UK Brexit referendum and divided over the way forward when he makes his annual State of the Union address on Wednesday.

Sep 14, 2016, 05:22 AM IST

British lawmakers debate petition demanding second Brexit referendum

British lawmakers on Monday debated a petition signed by more than 4.1 million people that demands a second referendum on European Union membership.

Sep 06, 2016, 00:08 AM IST

British unemployment claims fall after Brexit vote

Britain witnessed a surprise drop in claims for unemployment benefits in July, the immediate aftermath of the country`s vote in favour of exiting the European Union, official data showed Wednesday.

Aug 17, 2016, 19:44 PM IST

UK economic growth slows in first quarter

Britain`s economic growth slowed in the first quarter from the previous three months, official data confirmed Thursday, as business investment faltered on uncertainty before the Brexit referendum.

Jun 30, 2016, 15:28 PM IST

Top US envoy John Kerry heads to Britain amid Brexit crisis

Top US diplomat John Kerry will fly to Brussels and London on Monday for talks with Washington's key allies in the aftermath of Britain`s vote to leave the European Union.

Jun 26, 2016, 16:10 PM IST

Over one million sign UK petition for second EU vote

More than a million people have signed a petition calling for a second referendum, after "Leave" voters won a shock victory to pull Britain out of the European Union.

Jun 25, 2016, 16:04 PM IST

Britain pressured for quick EU split as Brexit impact begins

Global stock markets plunged on Friday, and sterling saw its biggest one-day drop in history after Britons voted by 52-48 percent to exit the EU, which it joined more than 40 years ago.
 

Jun 25, 2016, 13:54 PM IST

US needs calm, steady and experienced leadership: Hillary Clinton

The US needs a "calm, steady and experienced" leader to meet the challenges posed after Brexit, presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton said, while her Republican rival Donald Trump described it as British declaration of independence from European Union.

Jun 24, 2016, 20:56 PM 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

After Brexit victory, India says will strive to strengthen ties with UK, EU both

The UK voted to leave the European Union after 43 years in a historic referendum. Leave won by 52 percent to 48 percent votes.

Jun 24, 2016, 12:56 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

What happens after the Brexit vote – the steps ahead!

The Brexit referendum result will be announced on June 24, 2016.

Jun 23, 2016, 14:23 PM IST

Brexit: Britain's revival or EU's fall?

A convincing vote to remain in EU could mean David Cameron continues as the British PM; a vote for exit would see him yielding to a new leader.

Jun 23, 2016, 13:54 PM IST

British business boss suspended over Brexit support: Report

The head of a British business lobby group has been suspended for recommending that Britain votes to leave the European Union in June`s referendum, the Financial Times reported on Saturday.

Mar 05, 2016, 17:11 PM IST