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British Prime Minister Theresa May (Photo: AP)

Theresa May wins Brexit boost, but bigger battles await

The EU’s decision Friday to move to the next stage of negotiations with Britain was a much-needed success for May

17 Dec 2017 7:36 AM

After months of tortuous negotiations, European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker struck a deal with May on outline terms of Britain's withdrawal from the EU.(Photo: File)

Move Brexit trade talks quickly: Theresa May to EU

The European Union states that they will start talks on a post-Brexit transition in January but will not begin trade talks until March.

15 Dec 2017 3:05 PM

EU grapples with Brexit after May loses to rebels

27 leaders are expected to attend the talks during the two-day meeting in Brussels.

15 Dec 2017 6:44 AM

Rebel MPs defeat Theresa May’s Brexit bill

The Daily Mail, a rightwing newspaper, labelled the rebels “11 self-consumed malcontents”.

15 Dec 2017 3:03 AM

Prime Minister Theresa May has committed to seeking a two-year transition for the UK to give businesses time to adapt. (Photo: File)

Post-Brexit deal 'urgent priority': UK lawmakers to Theresa May

Obtaining a transition period is an 'urgent priority' if the UK is to avoid a no-deal scenario when it exits the European Union.

14 Dec 2017 3:52 PM

Theresa May had warned that such a rebellion could threaten the UK’s 'orderly and smooth exit' from the European Union. (Photo: File)

Theresa May loses EU withdrawal bill amid party rebellion

Conservative party rebels had made common cause with Opposition Labour MPs on a highly contentious issue.

14 Dec 2017 1:13 PM

In a statement to parliament following the preliminary deal reached on Friday with the EU over Britain's divorce bill, citizens' rights and the Irish border, May will say both sides compromised to defy the doubters. (Photo: AP)

Theresa May assures 'new' optimism amid concerns over 'soft’ Brexit

Under the proposed agreement, Britain will pay a financial settlement of between 35 39 billion pound for leaving the bloc.

11 Dec 2017 11:14 AM

ISIS still not defeated: Theresa May to Iraq

Iraq’s announcement came two days after the Russian military said it had defeated ISIS in Syria.

11 Dec 2017 1:04 AM

The European Commission said on Friday that enough progress had been made in Brexit negotiations. (Photo: AP)

Key points of Brexit deal: Citizen’s rights, border, financial settlement

Brexit negotiations are ready to move into the second phase of talks on future relations.

08 Dec 2017 7:19 PM

The Commission is satisfied that sufficient progress has been achieved in each of the three priority areas of citizens’ rights, the dialogue on Ireland / Northern Ireland, and the financial settlement, as set out in the European Council Guidelines. (Photo: AFP)

Brexit divorce deal sees light of day: UK, EU agree, ready for 2nd phase

Jean-Claude Juncker, said: ‘This is a difficult negotiation but we have now made a first breakthrough.’

08 Dec 2017 12:51 PM

‘Quite simply my view is a dead terrorist can't cause any harm to Britain,’ Williamson told the Daily Mail in an interview published late on Wednesday. (Photo: Twitter)

Hunt, use air strike to kill 270 Britons who joined ISIS: UK minister

Williamson, 41, has been defence minister for little over a month, replacing Michael Fallon after he quit in a sexual harassment scandal.

07 Dec 2017 7:12 PM

British PM Theresa May’s spokesman said Britain had thwarted nine plots in the last 12 months. (Photo: AP/File)

UK police thwart plot to assassinate British PM Theresa May

The police believes there was a plan to launch an explosive device at Downing Street and, in the chaos that ensued, attack and kill May.

06 Dec 2017 10:08 AM

Theresa May would return to Brussels later in the week for fresh talks, Hammond said, after an agreement on Monday was scuppered by objections from a pro-British party in Northern Ireland to plans for the Irish border. (Photo: AP)

Britain still ‘very confident’ of Brexit divorce deal: finance minister

‘This is a very complex set of negotiations, there are many moving parts in it, there are many parties involved,’ Philip Hammond said.

05 Dec 2017 6:44 PM

With many offenders in their teens or early 20s, east London has preempted new legislation by asking shopkeepers to challenge young people buying acid and refuse sales if they are suspicious of customers’ intentions. (Photo: AFP)

Acid attacks rising steadily in London; 454 incidents reported

Head of the London-based Acid Survivors Trust International, said victims were 'incredibly strong, resilient and courageous individuals.'

02 Dec 2017 1:33 PM

The bank's analysts said a Labour victory could mark the biggest shift in British politics since the late 1970s when Margaret Thatcher won victory and started to privatise chunks of the economy. (Photo: AP)

Jeremy Corbyn agrees with Morgan Stanley’s statement, says ‘you're right; we're a threat’

Theresa May lost her party its majority in parliament in June’s snap election while Corbyn's acquired an unexpectedly strong result.

01 Dec 2017 5:58 PM

Theresa Scrivener, who used her middle name to set up the Twitter account @TheresaMay in 2009, has received scores of messages and phone calls after the overnight tweet caused a diplomatic spat. (Photo: Twitter)

UK woman mistaken for Theresa May by Trump, says she is waiting for apology

She revealed most messages received so far were supportive, including many from Americans apologising for their president's conduct.

01 Dec 2017 2:55 PM

British PM Theresa May said through a spokesperson that US President Donald Trump was 'wrong' to promote the 'hateful narratives' of the group, British First. (Photo: AFP)

Don't focus on me: Trump attacks UK PM over anti-Muslim video criticism

Donald Trump suggested British PM Theresa May to focus on defending the United Kingdom rather than criticising him.

30 Nov 2017 10:33 AM

If they have agreed on the bill, it would signal that they are moving much closer to a deal at a December 14-15 summit that would allow them to move onto discussions of post-Brexit trade. (Photo: AFP)

Britain, European Union agree on Brexit divorce bill: report

The two sides already believe they are close on agreeing the scope of rights for expatriate citizens in Britain and on the continent.

29 Nov 2017 4:22 PM

Dublin wants a written guarantee that there will be no hard border between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. (Photo: AFP)

Continue to play tough: Ireland EU Commissioner on blocking Brexit talks

British Prime Minister Theresa May has said Britain will leave the single market and the customs unions after Brexit.

26 Nov 2017 6:52 PM

Theresa May sidestepped questions about how much Britain would pay to settle its EU financial accounts, saying talks will look ‘ahead to the future deep and special partnership that I want with the European Union.’ (Photo: AP)

Theresa May increases efforts to broaden Brexit negotiations

May said Friday that she will hold meetings in Brussels, including with EU Council President Donald Tusk.

24 Nov 2017 4:05 PM

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