Prime Minister Theresa May

Don't sell out the United Kingdom: Northern Irish kingmakers warn British PM Theresa May

The Northern Irish party which props up Prime Minister Theresa May`s government warned her on Friday that her negotiation had raised alarm bells and that it could not support a Brexit deal that divided up the United Kingdom.

Nov 09, 2018, 13:42 PM IST

India ready to forge 'ambitious' trading relations with UK: May

In a statement in the House of Commons on the recently concluded G20 summit in Hamburg, May said that her meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi involved discussions on a wide range of issues, including tackling modern day slavery.

Jul 12, 2017, 22:35 PM IST

London tower block fire toll rises to 17, more feared dead

Fire engulfed the social housing block in the early hours of Wednesday, turning it into a flaming torch in minutes.

Jun 15, 2017, 16:32 PM IST

European Union door open if Britain gives up on Brexit: Germany

The British government has been in disarray since a snap election last Thursday, called by Theresa May in an effort to boost her majority but which resulted in a hung parliament.

Jun 13, 2017, 23:27 PM IST

EU fears Brexit delay, uncertainty after shock UK vote

There was concern that a weak minority administration and a possible leadership challenge to May after her electoral gamble backfired might mean further delay to the start of talks scheduled for June 19. 

Jun 10, 2017, 00:01 AM IST

Defiant May vows to stay on despite UK election blow

"What the country needs more than ever is certainty," the Conservative leader said after the shock outcome of Thursday`s vote.

Jun 09, 2017, 23:24 PM IST

British PM May says will govern with 'friends' for successful Brexit deal

"We will continue to work with our friends and allies in the Democratic Unionist Party in particular," she said.

Jun 09, 2017, 18:09 PM IST

Scottish secessionist dreams of swift independence vote dashed

Sturgeon`s party, which nearly swept the board in Scotland two years ago, lost heavyweights to a Conservative Party reinvigorated by Scottish leader Ruth Davidson.
 

Jun 09, 2017, 17:34 PM IST

UK opposition leader urges PM to quit over police cuts

Asked by ITV television if he backed the calls for May to resign after three terror attacks in three months.

Jun 05, 2017, 20:17 PM IST

Is Britain's Article 50 reversible?

The answer to the question of whether Britain's exit process from the European Union is revocable is simple: it just depends who you ask.

Mar 30, 2017, 09:22 AM IST

EU vows unity as Britain braces for Brexit

With the clock ticking on Britain's EU membership, the bloc's leadership vows unity while in London the government begins the arduous task of disentangling itself from Brussels.

Mar 30, 2017, 09:15 AM IST

UK to set out plan for converting EU laws into domestic law post-Brexit

The British government will set out plans on Thursday to convert European Union laws into domestic legislation to give "businesses, workers and consumers the certainty they need" as Britain exits the bloc.

Mar 30, 2017, 08:58 AM IST

UK parliament attacker named as British-born Khalid Masood

The attacker who killed three people near parliament in London before being shot dead was named on Thursday as British-born Khalid Masood, who was once investigated by MI5 intelligence officers over concerns about violent extremism.

Mar 23, 2017, 22:48 PM IST

Queen Elizabeth signs Brexit trigger bill into law

Queen Elizabeth II today gave her Royal Assent to the Brexit trigger bill, empowering Prime Minister Theresa May to invoke Article 50 at any time to begin Britain's exit talks from the European Union.

Mar 16, 2017, 22:51 PM IST

'Now is not the time' says Theresa May rejecting Scots independence vote

British Prime Minister Theresa May on Thursday rejected the Scottish government's call for a second referendum on independence before Britain leaves the EU but did not entirely rule out a vote.

Mar 16, 2017, 20:37 PM IST

India leading power in world and Britain's closest friend: Theresa May

India, a leading power in the world, with whom we share so much history, culture and so many values, PM Modi

Nov 06, 2016, 20:28 PM IST

UK government says gives green light to Hinkley Point nuclear project

"We have decided to proceed with the first new nuclear power station for a generation," Business Secretary Greg Clark said in a statement.

Sep 15, 2016, 13:29 PM IST

May builds new-look Brexit cabinet to steer EU divorce

A day after replacing David Cameron, May told the head of the European Commission that Britain needed time to determine its negotiating strategy.

Jul 14, 2016, 23:51 PM IST