Brexit

RBI saved rupee from turning volatile: Arvind Panagariya

The RBI played an "admirable role" in bringing "incredible" stability to the rupee in the face of demonetisation and global upheavals like Brexit and the US elections, NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Arvind Panagariya has said.

Feb 07, 2017, 15:01 PM IST

British government says will not allow lawmakers to block Brexit

Lawmakers seeking to change Theresa May`s Brexit strategy will not be able to block Britain from leaving the European Union, May`s spokeswoman said on Monday before a debate on possible amendments to legislation in parliament.

Feb 06, 2017, 18:01 PM IST

Scotland needs own immigration deal within Brexit, committee says

Scotland depends on young migrants to expand its workforce and its population and should seek a tailor-made deal as part of Brexit to manage its own migration

Feb 06, 2017, 09:10 AM IST

EU leaders slam Trump, ink Libya migrant deal

French President Francois Hollande lashed out at Trump, who has predicted that other countries will follow Britain out of the EU and branded the transatlantic NATO military alliance obsolete.

Feb 03, 2017, 21:32 PM IST

Migration, Brexit and Donald Trump to dominate European Union summit

European Union leaders will try to rally together to revive the beleaguered bloc at a special summit in Malta Friday in the face of "threats" from migration, Brexit and Donald Trump.

Feb 03, 2017, 13:59 PM IST

UK unveils Brexit plan, keen on stronger trade ties with India

The UK government on Thursday unveiled a policy document on its negotiating plans for quitting the 28-nation European Union under a mutually beneficial deal which cites India as among the key countries on its target list for stronger trade ties post-Brexit.

Feb 02, 2017, 23:57 PM IST

Bank of England hikes UK growth forecast; holds rate

The Bank of England on Thursday ramped up its UK economic growth forecasts for the next three years, despite Brexit storm clouds on the horizon.

Feb 02, 2017, 19:30 PM IST

UK Parliament votes in favour of starting Brexit process

Britain moved one step closer to a final separation from the EU as members of the UK parliament voted overwhelmingly in favour of allowing the government to begin Brexit negotiations.

Feb 02, 2017, 10:09 AM IST

Economic Survey 2017: India should play proactive role in promoting open global markets

India should play a proactive role in promoting open global markets to fill vacuum in the international leadership, The Economic Survey today said.

Jan 31, 2017, 16:20 PM IST

Anti-Brexit campaigners aim to stage biggest protest march

Anti-Brexit campaigners are hoping to organise the biggest protest march in modern British history, drawing fresh inspiration from the success of anti-Trump rallies around the world, the media reported on Saturday.

Jan 28, 2017, 13:48 PM IST

Donald Trump hails Brexit as he meets Theresa May

Hailing Brexit as a blessing to the world, US President Donald Trump has said it would give the UK its "own identity" as he met British Prime Minister Theresa May in his first summit with a foreign leader since his inauguration.

Jan 28, 2017, 11:33 AM IST

No Brexit effect as British economy posts record growth

The British economy grew at the fastest pace against any of its G7 peers in 2016, despite the second half of the year passing through the shadow of Brexit.

Jan 27, 2017, 11:31 AM IST

Theresa May's Brexit plans suffer legal jolt, needs Parliament nod

The UK government on Tuesday lost a landmark legal challenge after the Supreme Court ruled that Prime Minister Theresa May cannot unilaterally trigger the process of Britain's exit from the EU and must seek Parliament's nod, dealing a huge blow to her Brexit plans.

Jan 24, 2017, 23:17 PM IST

UK Parliament must approve start of Brexit talks: Court

The British government must win parliament`s approval before starting talks to leave the EU, the Supreme Court ruled Tuesday, in a landmark judgement that also said regional lawmakers had no say.

Jan 24, 2017, 17:37 PM IST

UK Supreme Court says PM Theresa May must get Parliament approval to trigger Brexit

The UK Supreme Court dismissed the government`s argument that Theresa May could simply use executive powers known as "royal prerogative" to invoke Article 50 of the EU`s Lisbon Treaty.

Jan 24, 2017, 15:58 PM IST

European Union warns Britain against pre-Brexit trade talks

Brussels warned Britain Monday that it must must refrain from any formal negotiations for bilateral trade deals with third countries until after its divorce from the EU.

Jan 23, 2017, 21:07 PM IST

EU warns Britain against pre-Brexit trade talks

Brussels warned Britain Monday that it must must refrain from any formal negotiations for bilateral trade deals with third countries until after its divorce from the EU.

Jan 23, 2017, 19:56 PM IST

British PM calls for early Brexit talks with new European Parliament President

British Prime Minister Theresa May called on Saturday for an early meeting with the new President of the European Parliament Antonio Tajani to discuss Britain's exit from the European Union.

Jan 22, 2017, 10:45 AM IST

Donald Trump bigger uncertainty for EU than Brexit, says UK Finance Minister

Donald Trump`s presidency is likely to create bigger uncertainty for the European Union than Britain`s decision to leave the bloc, Britain`s finance minister Philip Hammond said on Friday.

Jan 20, 2017, 15:20 PM IST

UK will retain its 'internationalist' approach: Theresa May

Asserting that the UK will retain its "internationalist" approach despite Brexit, Prime Minister Theresa May today said the country's biggest manufacturer Tata is Indian, but still there cannot be anything more British than its product Jaguar Land Rover.

Jan 19, 2017, 15:43 PM IST