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Pound boosted by UK leadership change

Britain's leadership change, with Theresa May taking over from David Cameron, has boosted the value of the pound, but not by much as foreign exchange traders believe it will fall further.

United Kingdom

Moving day for Theresa May as she gets the keys to Number 10

Theresa May becomes British prime minister today (July 13) succeeding David Cameron in Downing Street.

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: May moves in as Cameron stands down

This is the Brief from Brussels, a roundup of the top stories from Europe’s de facto political capital.

United Kingdom

UK politics: Corbyn to contest Labour leadership

Britain’s embattled opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn will automatically be included on the ballot of Labour’s upcoming leadership contest, its National Executive Committee ruled on…

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What is Theresa May's view on Brexit?

A look at what Theresa May said about Brexit before becoming Britain's prime minister

Economy

International Monetary Fund sees feeble growth for Italian economy

The International Monetary Fund predicts GDP growth for Italy of less than one percent this year and only slightly more in 2017, with Brexit and debt-laden banks the biggest factors.

United Kingdom

Cameron chairs last cabinet meeting

David Cameron has chaired his last cabinet meeting as prime minister.

United Kingdom

Britain's 'cold and competent' new PM Theresa May

Winning the top job was the easy bit.

Economy

Bank of England's Carney defends Brexit warnings

Accused of putting out "scare stories" and "phony forecasts" before the EU referendum, Bank of England Governor Mark Carney has defended warnings about the economic risks of Brexit.

World News

EU leaders prepare for UK's exit from the bloc

European Union leaders are preparing for the UK’s exit from the bloc.

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: May set to become next UK PM

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

United Kingdom

Watch: Cameron hums a merry ditty after quitting as British PM

Is David Cameron happy to have finally announced when he will be quitting as Britain’s prime minister?

United Kingdom

Theresa May to replace Cameron as UK prime minister on Wednesday

Theresa May will take over from David Cameron on Wednesday and become the UK’s first female prime minister since Margaret Thatcher.

United Kingdom

Theresa May set to be UK prime minister as Andrea Leadsom quits Conservative contest

Home Secretary Theresa May is now the only contender in the running for the post of UK Prime Minister.

United Kingdom

British PM hopeful's motherhood remarks spark row

The outsider to become UK’s next Prime Minister, Andrea Leadsom, has furiously denied she has an edge over her rival, because she has children.

United Kingdom

May and Leadsom go head to head for leadership of British Conservatives

The Conservative parliamentary party has whittled down the leadership contenders to just two.

My Europe Series

State of the Union: Brexit fallout continues

This is the State of the Union, euronews’ round-up of the top stories from the past seven days.

World News

Obama tells EU leaders Brexit proves ordinary people need more from Europe

US President Barack Obama has met with EU leaders ahead of the NATO summit in Poland, minus the outgoing British Prime Minister David Cameron, to discuss the implications of Britain’s leaving the Euro

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May and Leadsom make shortlist to become UK's next Prime Minister

Going head-to-head Home Secretary Theresa May and junior Energy Minister Andrea Leadsom will be battling it out to become the UK’s second female prime minister, after Justice Minister Michael Gove won

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In Warsaw NATO hopes to show unity after Brexit

It is being described as the most important alliance meeting since the end of the Cold War. It has taken on even more significance in the aftermath of Brexit, with the alliance hoping to make a show o