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Britains Prime Minister Boris Johnson (Photo: AFP)

UK's Boris Johnson claims huge progress in Brexit talks

Johnson took office in July promising to leave the EU next month with or without a deal, but has faced resistance from...

15 Sept 2019 9:35 AM IST

Britains Prime Minister Boris Johnson (Photo: AFP)

Will PM Boris be forced to resign next week?

No wonder the British are calling their hapless Prime Minister benighted Boris

14 Sept 2019 12:25 AM IST

We plan to start the process before Christmas and will do so in the proper constitutional way in discussion with the speaker (of the House of Commons), Johnsons spokesman told reporters. (Photo: File)

UK PM Johnson to hold talks with Juncker next week

After a working lunch with Juncker, Johnson will then meet with Luxembourg Prime Minister Xavier Bettel.

13 Sept 2019 7:28 PM IST

Britains new Prime Minister Boris Johnson makes a statement in the House of Commons in London on Thursday. (Photo: AFP)

Didn't lie to Queen over Parliament suspension: UK PM Boris Johnson

The power to prorogue the UK Parliament lies with the British monarch, who conventionally acts on the advice of the...

13 Sept 2019 8:51 AM IST

Prime Minister Boris Johnsons Conservative Party lost a by-election in Wales, cutting his parliamentary majority to just one. (Photo: AFP)

Why it's now time for Boris Johnson to go

The man who became PM by choosing to go with public opinion narrowly in favour of exiting the European Union is now...

12 Sept 2019 12:00 AM IST

We plan to start the process before Christmas and will do so in the proper constitutional way in discussion with the speaker (of the House of Commons), Johnsons spokesman told reporters. (Photo: File)

'Would not request an extension to Brexit,' says British PM Boris...

For the second time in a week, lawmakers then rejected Johnson's request to try to break the deadlock through an early...

10 Sept 2019 9:47 AM IST

We plan to start the process before Christmas and will do so in the proper constitutional way in discussion with the speaker (of the House of Commons), Johnsons spokesman told reporters. (Photo: File)

Boris Johnson suspends UK Parliament for 5 weeks after another Brexit...

Parliament was suspended until Oct 14, a drastic move that gives Johnson a respite from rebellious lawmakers as he plots...

10 Sept 2019 8:04 AM IST

Britains Prime Minister Boris Johnson (Photo: AFP)

Will Boris have to go, as battle over Brexit rages?

Since Parliament has passed a law against a no-deal Brexit, defiance might even mean legal prosecution that could send...

10 Sept 2019 12:04 AM IST

British Airways planes are parked at Heathrow Airport during a 48hr cabin crew strike in London. Air travelers faced delays Saturday, May 27, 2017 because of a worldwide computer systems failure at British Airways, the airline said. (Photo: AFP)

British Airways says almost all UK flights cancelled over strike

British Airline Pilots Association last month gave airline notice of 3 days of industrial action in September.

9 Sept 2019 11:56 AM IST

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson received a fresh blow Saturday when senior minister Amber Rudd quit her work and pensions post in protest at his handling of the Brexit crisis. (Photo: AP)

Senior UK Minister Amber Rudd quits in fresh blow for Boris Johnson

The 56-year-old said she felt that Johnson's threat of a messy "no-deal" divorce was a useful negotiating tactic to take...

8 Sept 2019 9:44 AM IST

European Union and United Kingdom flags fly above the EU Commission offices in London. (Photo: AP)

Blow for Johnson as UK upper house clears law to block no-deal Brexit

Johnson received a boost when the High Court in London rejected a legal challenge against his decision to suspend...

7 Sept 2019 11:02 AM IST

Britains Prime Minister Boris Johnson (Photo: AFP)

Boris Johnson described former PM Cameron as 'girly swot' in memo:...

A leaked copy of the note revealed the redacted words were 'a girly swot Cameron', said Sky News which published it.

7 Sept 2019 10:12 AM IST