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Britain received a 'flexible extension' until October 31. (Photo:AP)

Donald Trump laments EU's harsh treatment of Britain over Brexit

US President Donald Trump lamented the EU was being 'so tough' with Britain after European leaders agreed to delay Brexit by six months.

11 Apr 2019 12:48 PM

European Council President Donald Tusk presented the offer to May, who had asked for a delay only until June 30. (Photo: AP | File)

Trick or treat? European Union, UK agree to delay Brexit until Halloween

Leaders of the 27 remaining EU member states met for more than six hours before agreeing after midnight to postpone Brexit until October 31.

11 Apr 2019 7:18 AM

The British government had released figures stating that 379 innocent people had died while 1,200 were wounded in the brutal tragedy. (Photo: AP)

Jallianwalla Bagh Massacre: British PM Theresa May 'deeply regrets'

The Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place on 13 April 1919.

10 Apr 2019 9:20 PM

Free movement would continue during the transition period.

Brexit-hit firms may find solace in transition period

The transition period would also allow more time for the details of the new relationship to be fully hammered out.

10 Apr 2019 1:31 AM

German Chancellor Angela Merkel, left, welcomes British Prime Minister Theresa May prior to a meeting at the chancellery in Berlin. (Photo:AP)

Theresa May to request Merkel, Macron for Brexit delay

British PM Theresa May will meet German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron to argue for a Brexit delay.

09 Apr 2019 5:16 PM

British Prime Minister Theresa May (Photo: AFP)

May to meet Merkel, Macron ahead of crucial Brexit summit

Britain will fall out of the EU without a deal on Friday if no delay agreement is reached.

09 Apr 2019 4:33 AM

Brexit: UK, EU set to clash over competing delay dates

“The government's policy has always been and remains to leave the European Union in an orderly way, and without undue delay,” May wrote.

06 Apr 2019 7:03 AM

Downing Street released May's letter moments after a senior EU official told AFP that Tusk was proposing to postpone Brexit day by up to a year. (Photo:AP)

Theresa May asks European Union to delay Brexit until June 30

Prime Minister Theresa May asked the European Union on Friday to delay Britain's departure from the bloc until June 30.

05 Apr 2019 2:37 PM

The plan would let UK leave sooner if the British parliament ratifies a deal. (Photo:AP)

EU's Donald Tusk suggests 12-month extension to Brexit date: Report

Theresa May said earlier this week she would seek a delay that is 'as short as possible' to the current Brexit date of April 12.

05 Apr 2019 12:42 PM

Lawmakers have voted down PM Theresa May's Brexit deal three times this year. (Photo: AFP)

British MPs offered counselling to cope with 'extraordinary' Brexit pressure

Hoyle said anyone ringing the confidential phone line would find trained counsellors or advisers.

05 Apr 2019 9:32 AM

As Britain faces the risk of an abrupt split from the bloc as soon as next week, EU states put pressure on the parliament this week to approve the file. (Photo:AP)

EU panel backs visa-free travel for Britons after Brexit

A European Parliament committee on Wednesday backed giving Britons the right to travel to the European Union without visas after Brexit.

03 Apr 2019 4:44 PM

Steve Barclay told the BBC that some Labour proposals, such as a customs union, would be 'very difficult' for the government to accept. (Photo:AP)

UK Brexit chief says May not offering a blank check in talks

With Britain dashing toward a disorderly exit from the EU within days, May pivoted away from the cliff edge on Tuesday.

03 Apr 2019 2:54 PM

Following the vote, the government said the results demonstrated that its plan was the best and hinted that it could be put before parliament once again this week. (Photo: File)

British MPs voted against four possible alternative plans for Brexit

The second referendum proposal garnered the most votes in favour -- 280 -- but was beaten by 292 votes against.

02 Apr 2019 8:58 AM

Revenge of the Raj: UK disarray as Jallianwala anniversary looms!

The biggest wake up call for the government came when Theresa May lost the vote on the Brexit plan last week for the third time.

01 Apr 2019 12:23 AM

British lawmakers reject Brexit deal for third time

It is yet another blow to a prime minister who has all but lost control of her government and the Brexit process.

29 Mar 2019 8:40 PM

The pivotal vote takes place on the day Britain was supposed to leave the European Union, until May asked the bloc's leaders last week for a little more time. (Photo: File)

UK lawmakers poised for pivotal vote on Theresa May's Brexit deal

In last-ditch bid to garner support of discontented Conservative colleagues, she dramatically promised Wed to resign if deal passed.

29 Mar 2019 11:06 AM

After May’s offer to resign, third Brexit deal vote today

Parliament is trying to find an alternative to Prime Minister Theresa May's twice-rejected EU divorce deal.

29 Mar 2019 2:32 AM

At risk of losing control of the process of leaving the European Union, the leader announced she would resign if parliament finally backed her withdrawal agreement. (Photo: File)

'Will resign if Parliament passes Brexit deal,' says UK PM Theresa May

May agreed with EU last week to delay Brexit amid fears Britain was heading for a potentially catastrophic 'no deal' exit on Friday.

28 Mar 2019 1:48 PM

Every putative Brexit solution has problems attached to it

May hesitated to put her deal to a parliamentary vote, and when she did it went down to the largest defeat for a govt motion in more than a century.

28 Mar 2019 12:16 AM

Corbyn was not hurt in the incident. (Photo:AP)

UK man who egged Jeremy Corbyn jailed for 28 days

A man who struck British opposition Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn while holding an egg in a pro-Brexit protest was jailed for 28 days.

26 Mar 2019 11:38 AM

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