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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

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

Tata Steel may sell parts of its European packaging activities Tata Steel Europe which makes packaging steel for food, paint and aerosol cans.

ThyssenKrupp, Tata Steel offer concessions to allay EU concerns

The EU competition regulator did not provide details of the concessions.

02 Apr 2019 8:51 AM

Nokia said Daimler was seeking to side-step taking out licenses.

Daimler asks EU antitrust regulators to probe Nokia patents

Tech companies and mobile telecoms providers are playing an increasingly important role in the auto industry.

31 Mar 2019 1:21 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

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

India always maintains that its farm subsidies are well below the WTO's cap of 10 per cent.

India's subsidies to farmers very low as compared to western countries: Wadhawan

European Union, US, have alleged in the World Trade Organization that India provides huge subsidies to its farmers.

27 Mar 2019 4:22 PM

Last week French President Emmanuel Macron said that Europe was wakening up to potential Chinese dominance in the region.

EU demands scrutiny of 5G risks but no bloc-wide Huawei ban

The aim is to use tools available under existing security rules plus cross-border cooperation.

27 Mar 2019 1:06 PM

With May humiliated and weakened, ministers lined up to insist she was still in charge and to deny a reported plot to demand she name a date to leave office. (Photo:AP)

Theresa May urged to set her exit date to get Brexit deal through

British Prime Minister Theresa May was under pressure on Monday to give a date for leaving office.

25 Mar 2019 4:57 PM

The United States has lobbied Europe to shut out Huawei, saying its equipment could be used by the Chinese government for espionage. (Photo: AP)

EU to drop threat of Huawei ban but wants 5G risks monitored

While the guidance does not have legal force, it will carry political weight which can lead to national legislation in EU countries.

24 Mar 2019 11:55 AM

An effigy of British Prime Minister Theresa May is wheeled through Trafalgar Square during a Peoples Vote anti-Brexit march in London. (Photo:AP)

Thousands protest in London to demand new Brexit vote

Hundreds of thousands of protesters swamped London on Saturday demanding another referendum on EU membership.

24 Mar 2019 10:19 AM

'I believe strongly that it would be wrong to ask people in the UK to participate in these elections three years after voting to leave the European Union,' May said. (Photo: AP | File)

European Union leaders offer two options for short Brexit delay

UK had faced deadline of Mar 29 to leave, but May's EU colleagues said split could wait until May 22 if lawmakers approve withdrawal accord.

22 Mar 2019 8:40 AM

The commission found that Google and its parent company, Alphabet, breached EU antitrust rules by imposing restrictive clauses in contracts with websites that used AdSense. (Photo: AP)

EU fines Google USD 1.7 billion for abusing online ads market

Last year, Vestager hit the company with a record 4.34 bn euro fine following an investigation into its Android operating system.

20 Mar 2019 5:23 PM

The comments come the week after the American president himself spoke out on Brexit. (Photo:AP)

'Theresa May didnt listen to my father,' Trump Jr. slams UK PM

US President Donald Trump's eldest son rebuked UK Prime Minister Theresa May over her faltering Brexit tactics on Tuesday.

20 Mar 2019 10:58 AM

She said the interests of Germany, Britain and the EU were at stake. (Photo:AP)

'Will fight till the last hour for an orderly Brexit': Angela Merkel

The German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Tuesday she would struggle until the last possible moment to achieve an orderly Brexit.

19 Mar 2019 5:47 PM

Last month, the EU accused Alphabet’s Google, Facebook and Twitter of falling short of promises to combat fake news. (Photo: AP)

Tech giants will have to be regulated in future

Introducing regulations would work better if online platforms, such as Google and Facebook, worked with authorities.

19 Mar 2019 11:29 AM

Google introduced a new link on its search results which aims to drive more traffic to price comparison rivals. (Photo: AP)

Google seeking to promote rivals to stave off EU antitrust action

Google had used its search engine market power to unfairly promote its own comparison shopping service.

19 Mar 2019 10:51 AM

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