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Belgium

Feisty Farage tells MEPs 'You're not laughing now'

In a highly-charged session in the European Parliament in Brussels on the UK’s vote to leave the European Union, former Belgian Prime Minister Guy Verhofstadt slammed the tactics of the ‘Leave’ campai

United Kingdom

Brexit could lead to a second independence referendum in Scotland

The Saltire was once again fllying above buildings as the Scots took part in their second referendum in the space of almost two years.

Economy

Standard & Poor's strips UK of AAA credit rating

Britain's economic standing has suffered a further blow with the ratings agency Standard & Poor's stripping the UK of its last remaining AAA credit rating.

United Kingdom

Racist attacks on the rise in UK since Brexit?

Police group reports 57% rise in hate crime reports since Friday Polish embassy in UK and Muslim Council of Britain document racist and xenophobic incidents Human Rights Watch urges politicians to

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Belgium

EU leaders gather for the post-Brexit summit in Brussels

They have made it plain they would like UK Prime Minister David Cameron to trigger Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty - by which a member state can begin the process to leave the EU.

Germany

Germany says UK will not be allowed to 'cherry pick' over Brexit deal

Angela Merkel has firmly quashed claims from Boris Johnson and other prominent British politicians that the UK will be able to retain access to the single market if it leaves the…

Economy

Shares and the pound rebound somewhat from Brexit sell off

Share prices in London and around Europe bounced back after the hammering they have taken since Friday.

Belgium

Brexit: bitter exchanges inside EU parliament

There have been bitter and emotional exchanges inside the European Parliament in Brussels during a special session on the UK’s vote to leave the European Union.

United Kingdom

London needs greater autonomy after Brexit vote, mayor says

Sadiq Khan says London needs more autonomy* Britain’s opposition Labour Party in turmoil Corbyn to face no confidence motion Conservatives set out timetable for leadership battle London mayor Sadiq

USA

Wall Street closes 1.5% down amid continuing Brexit blues

The Brexit effect is still being felt across world markets….

Europe News

Brief from Brussels: EU rocked by Brexit vote

This is the Brief from Brussels, a daily round-up of the top stories from across Europe.

United Kingdom

Britain loses its triple A credit rating as pound plunges

Uncertainty over when and even if Britain is leaving the EU hammered London’s financial markets on Monday.

My Europe Series

Post-Brexit continental trade and an independent Scotland

This week on *Insiders* we investigate how the UK’s decision to leave the EU will affect the sovereign state - and the continent.

Germany

Germany, Italy and France rule out informal talks on Brexit

After talks in Berlin the leaders of Italy, Germany and France have ruled out any informal talks with Britain on leaving the EU, raising the prospect of a lengthy political vacuum within the…

Economy

City and pound slide as Osborne fails to slay Brexit dragon

So much for the British finance minister’s calming words.

United Kingdom

Were Brexit campaigners straight with voters over claims?

From NHS spending to immigration to the economy, voters are left wondering if pre-vote promises will be delivered.

Economy

London faces loss of big names as businesses look to beat Brexit by going abroad

The City of London is bracing itself for big jobs losses if big international firms leave because of Brexit and set up their head offices elsewhere.

United Kingdom

Cameron to leave EU negotiations to new PM, but says Brexit must be accepted

British Prime Minister David Cameron has said Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty, officially beginning the process for the UK’s departure from the EU, will not be triggered “at this…

United Kingdom

Massive British referendum petition hijacked

The parliamentary petition which calls for a second referendum on EU membership had been signed online an incredible 3 point seven million times by Monday…

United Kingdom

'No Article 50 for now': Britain in no rush towards Brexit door

Neither the UK government nor leading figures from the EU referendum's "Leave" campaign are hurrying to invoke the Lisbon Treaty setting in motion the negotiation process for departure.