Britons vote in election seen strengthening PM Theresa May's Brexit hand
Britons began voting on Thursday in a snap election predicted to give Prime Minister Theresa May a larger parliamentary majority, which she hopes will strengthen her hand in looming divorce talks with the European Union.
Jun 08, 2017, 19:57 PM ISTUK to vote in general election
Voting will begin at 7 am (local time) in over 40,000 polling stations across the country.
Jun 08, 2017, 09:43 AM ISTBritish election: What you need to know
The state opening of parliament by Queen Elizabeth takes place on June 19, when she will read out her government`s programme for the coming parliamentary year.
The Brexit negotiations are also due to start in the week beginning June 19.
Britain braces for election in wake of terror attacks
Britain braces for the final day of general election campaigning on Wednesday after a turbulent few weeks which have shifted the political ground and been marred by terror attacks.
Jun 07, 2017, 09:10 AM IST
UK Conservative lawmaker charged with campaign finance offence: Prosecutors
The British lawmaker who beat Brexit campaigner Nigel Farage in a 2015 national election battle has been charged with criminal offences related to spending on the campaign, prosecutors said on Friday, a week before a fresh national election.
Jun 02, 2017, 16:03 PM ISTPM Narendra Modi departs on two-day visit to Spain; to discuss trade, technology with top leaders
Following his visit to Germany, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for Spain's Madrid from Germany's Berlin Tegel Airport on Tuesday.
May 30, 2017, 21:15 PM ISTBrexit fuel on Paris property price fire: Survey
Prices for real estate in Paris are set to reach new records this summer, as buyers -- many of them Britons -- scramble to get their hands flats in the French capital`s most well-heeled districts, a survey of notaries showed on Tuesday.
May 30, 2017, 14:48 PM ISTManifestos indicate future tense for Great Britain
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May 24, 2017, 15:06 PM ISTBrexit barriers would harm science: UK varsities
The group said that there will be "no winners" if Brexit results in barriers between researchers and has pledged to work with "all sides to secure a positive outcome".
May 23, 2017, 00:46 AM ISTBrexit negotiations to start formally on June 19
June 19 is the first formal day of talks between Britain and the European Union (EU) about its withdrawal from the bloc.
May 19, 2017, 22:16 PM ISTGerman president Frank-Walter Steinmeier says EU needs Poland to help solve crisis
Germany President Frank-Walter Steinmeier said on Friday he thinks Poland will need to play a role if the European Union is to emerge united from its current crisis.
May 19, 2017, 21:22 PM ISTBoris Johnson plays differences with EU over military ambitions
British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson on Monday downplayed differences with EU partners over the bloc`s military ambitions, saying London supported their efforts to bolster defence cooperation.
May 15, 2017, 14:13 PM ISTEuropean Union could pay Brexit bill to Britain: Boris Johnson
The European Union could end up paying a Brexit bill to Britain instead of the other way round.
May 13, 2017, 15:58 PM ISTUK Labour`s election manifesto and Brexit plan leaked
The document proposes sweeping reforms including the renationalisation of the railways, tax hikes and a large increase in borrowing to invest in infrastructure.
May 11, 2017, 23:44 PM ISTThree Indian-origin people among top 5 wealthiest in UK, Hinduja brothers top the list
Besides brothers Srichand and Gopichand Hinduja, who invest in property, healthcare and oil and gas, there are over 40 Indian-origin super-rich in this year's list which also includes a record number of British billionaires - 134 - with 14 new ones emerging over the last year.
May 08, 2017, 09:26 AM ISTInfluence of English is fading, says EU chief Juncker
European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker, who hails from Luxembourg, speaks several European languages fluently.
May 05, 2017, 19:28 PM ISTAngela Merkel says wants good partnership with Britain after Brexit
German Chancellor Angela Merkel called on Friday for fair and constructive negotiations with Britain over its exit from the European Union.
May 05, 2017, 16:43 PM ISTEuropean Parliament chief denies British PM's allegations
May stated that Britain would not allow the "bureaucrats of Brussels run over us" and urged voters to "give me your backing to fight for Britain."
May 04, 2017, 23:04 PM ISTMay takes tough Brexit stance as UK holds local elections
Nearly 5,000 local authority seats are being contested across England, Scotland and Wales, along with eight metropolitan mayoralties.
May 04, 2017, 19:04 PM ISTTheresa May takes tough Brexit stance as UK holds local elections
Nearly 5,000 local authority seats are being contested across England, Scotland and Wales on Thursday along with eight metropolitan mayoralties.
May 04, 2017, 08:57 AM IST