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United Kingdom

British ex-Foreign Minister says supports May, opposes Brexit plan

Boris Johnson said he wants Theresa May's Chequers Brexit plan dropped, but not her.

15/09/2018

World

Theresa May holds "No Deal" Brexit cabinet meeting

Theresa May is to hold a special cabinet meeting today to discuss a possible No-Deal Brexit - as the government works on contingency plans.

13/09/2018

World News

Hard Brexit "nothing to fear"

As the EU's chief negotiator says a Brexit deal is possible within two months a group of economists in the UK says there is nothing to fear from a no deal exit

11/09/2018

United Kingdom

British PM’s Brexit plan a ‘suicide vest’, says Boris Johnson

Writing in the Mail on Sunday newspaper, Johnson described May’s so-called Chequers plan as “a humiliation” that opens “ourselves to perpetual political blackmail”.

09/09/2018

World

Two Russians charged in Skripal Novichok poison case

Two Russian nationals have been named and charged in the attempted murder of Yulia and Sergei Skripal, who were poisoned by the nerve agent Novichok in Salisbury earlier this year. British PM Theresa May says the men's actions were not 'a rogue operation.'

06/09/2018

World News

Europe briefing: Five stories to know about today

Euronews brings you the latest news and updates as they happen this morning.

05/09/2018

United Kingdom

Three ways May's Brexit ordeal might end and how it will happen

Just last week the embattled British Prime Minister was dancing her way across Africa. But she may be in for a tough September as Parliament returns. Euronews breaks down the various scenarios of what will go down this month as the PM battles on.

04/09/2018

World

Theresa May faces pressure on all sides over Brexit plans

British PM Theresa May's Brexit plans are hanging by a thread as she faces criticism from the chief Brexit negotiator in Brussels, as well as rebellion within her own party. EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier has said he "strongly opposes" her plan, and 20 of her own MPs have spoken out against it.

03/09/2018

United Kingdom

May seeks Brexit boost from Africa trip

Theresa May visited South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya with the hope of reaching potential trade agreements ahead of Brexit next March. It comes as the European Union's chief Brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier, offers Britain an unprecedented close relationship after Brexit

30/08/2018

Nigeria

Britain's Prime Minister touts for trade in Nigeria

The UK will increase its military support to Nigeria to help protect its citizens and British workers from the "menace" of groups like Boko Haram. But the main aim of the trip is to push trade ties

30/08/2018

World News

Theresa May pledges to overtake USA as leading G7 Africa investor

British Prime Minister Theresa May has set out plans for an extra 4 billion Euros in investments in Africa - as she seeks to overtake the US as the biggest G7 investor in the continent.

29/08/2018

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Watch: The unique dance moves of Theresa May

British Prime Minister Theresa May has been spotted busting moves on a school visit in South Africa.

28/08/2018

South Africa

Britain's post-Brexit plans for Africa

The British Prime Minister Theresa May says she wants the UK to be the biggest G7 investor in Africa after Brexit

28/08/2018

World News

Theresa May begins African tour

Theresa May in South Africa at the beginning of a five-day trip to Africa, which will later include Nigeria and Kenya. The British Prime Minister will deliver a keynote speech in Cape Town, on how trade and UK private sector investment can be brought to Africa post Brexit.

28/08/2018

United Kingdom

What impact will the UK’s ‘no deal’ Brexit papers have?

The government’s advice on how to minimise upheaval in case the UK leaves the EU without a deal raises many questions.

24/08/2018

World News

Where did EU leaders holiday in 2018?

As many Europeans kicked back on their summer holidays, politicians too were in need of time to unwind and left their offices for a few days to recuperate from the stresses of the job.

14/08/2018

United Kingdom

Is Britain swept by Brexit regret? Euronews answers

Euronews' Vincent McAviney answers if the UK is regretting its decision to exit the EU.

13/08/2018

France

Watch: Prince William joins commemorations for decisive WW1 battle

Commemorations took place on Wednesday to mark the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Amiens, a critical moment in World War One.

08/08/2018

World News

Theresa May condemns Boris Johnson's burka comments

Theresa May has criticised her former Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson for an article in which he described burka-wearing women as looking "absolutely ridiculous" . Mr Johnson made the remarks in a Daily Telegraph column. The Conservative Party's chairman, Brandon Lewis, has called on Mr Johnson to

08/08/2018

World News

UK's International Trade Secretary says Brexit No-Deal is 60% likely

The UK's Government's International Trade Secretary says the chance of the UK leaving the EU with no-deal is now "60-40" likely, and being increased by those in the EU committed to“the purity of the EU’s ideology”.

06/08/2018