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UK General Election: where do the key parties stand on Brexit?

A lack of unity at Westminster over Brexit is why Theresa May has called a snap election, but what are the stances of the main political parties?

United Kingdom

UK: Theresa May calls snap general election to be held on June 8

May says she needs to strengthen her hand in divorce talks with the European Union and hopes the poll result will shore up support.

United Kingdom

How Brexit shattered my illusion of the UK

When I left my native France at the age of 18, I was full of dreams and hope for the future.

Economy

UK inflation holds steady in March

Inflation in Britain was unchanged last month, but was still up 2.3 percent compared to a year ago. Retail sales dipped in March

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United Kingdom

"Hostages" to the Brexit talks: fears and frustrations grow in Gibraltar

The border crossing between Gibraltar and La Linea, the closest Spanish town to the Rock, epitomises the relationship between Spain and the United Kingdom, even more so since the advent of…

USA

Attack, counter-attack - this week in pictures

Here is a selection of pictures that marked the headlines in a week dominated by attacks on civilians, from St.

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: Hungary faces mounting criticism, 'friendly' Brexit meeting

This is the Brief from Brussels, a round-up of the daily news stories from Europe’s de facto political capital.

Europe News

Brexit: Tusk and May in 'friendly' meeting

Let’s try to ease tensions.

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: MEPs condemn Hungary's university law

This is the Brief from Brussels, a round-up of the daily news stories from Europe’s de facto political capital.

Europe News

Farage slams EU leaders as 'gangsters' over Brexit

Former UKIP leader Nigel Farage has described EU leaders as “gangsters,” as the European Parliament adopted a resolution setting the red lines for the Brexit…

United Kingdom

Brexit 1.0: Britain’s 450,000-year separation from Europe revealed

Brexit, it would appear, is not a new phenomenon. Scientists reveal how Britain first separated from Europe 450,000 years ago.

United Kingdom

Making waves: Spanish ship off Gibraltar heightens UK tensions

It was hardly the Spanish Armada.

United Kingdom

EU's top Brexit negotiator tells Britain to ''Keep calm and negotiate'' over Gibraltar

The EU’s top Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier has told Britain to ‘‘keep calm and negotiate’‘ amid a deepening row with Spain over Gibraltar.

India

Hammond sweet-talks Delhi with prospect of trade deals as EU looks on warily

Britain's finance minister is in India trying to drum up some post-Brexit trade support as two nations agree to set up joint investment fund.

Economy

Merkel ally Weber warns London on euro clearing business

The Brexit battle lines have been further drawn after German politician Manfred Weber warned that the City of London stands to lose its leading role in euro-denominated business after the UK leaves th

Business Series

Gazprom joins queue of companies threatening to leave London

Russian energy giant Gazprom set up shop in London in 1999 and has traded there ever since, but it may quit The City if Britain undergoes a "hard" Brexit that might amputate Gazprom's biggest market.

Europe News

Germany stands-up for EU 'precious legacy'

In the face of rising populism and nationalism, Germany’s newly-elected Federal President has delivered a message of defiance in the European Parliament.

Spain

Gibraltar: the 300-year-old thorn in UK-Spain relations

The question of Gibraltar has been a thorn in the side of UK EU relations for years and now with Brexit, tempers are flaring again

United Kingdom

''The UK is the most corrupt country in the world,'' anti-mafia journalist Saviano claims

The UK is the most corrupt country on earth, using Gibraltar, Jersey and other territories to funnel dirty cash.

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: Syria's future in spotlight, Gibraltar-Brexit row

This is the Brief from Brussels, a round-up of the daily news stories from Europe’s de facto political capital.