United Kingdom

Johnson says Brexit deadline can still be met

Oct 06, 2019 12:30

With the clock ticking on Britain’s scheduled departure from the European Union (EU), Prime Minister Boris Johnson continues to maintain that a deal may still be struck.
Iran’s Bank Mellat rejects reports it got $1.6bn from UK Treasury

Oct 06, 2019 03:27

Iran’s Bank Mellat has issued an official statement rejecting reports that it had received compensations of up to $1.6 billion from the Britain's finance ministry over a litigation process that began in 2009, saying the money pocketed was actually around $100 million.
EU pours cold water on Johnson's Brexit plan

Oct 04, 2019 04:15

The final negotiating offer that is how Boris Johnson describes the Brexit proposals has been sent to the European Commission. UK Brexit Secretary Stephen Barclay has suggested the ball is now in the EU's court.
Johnson urges EU to respond to UK's 'compromise' offer

Oct 02, 2019 14:28

British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, on Wednesday addressed the Conservative Party conference and said the only alternative to the Brexit proposals he will put to Brussels later in the day is a no-deal Brexit, claiming that the UK would leave "come what may" if Brussels refused to engage with his "final offer".
Johnson to offer to EU: Engage or UK will leave bloc on Oct. 31

Oct 02, 2019 06:41

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is to unveil his final offer to the European Union over Brexit that unless the EU engages with Britain, the UK will leave the bloc on Oct. 31.
Protest outside Conservative Party conference in Manchester

Sep 30, 2019 05:26

Not in recent memory has a British Prime Minister been under so much pressure coming into their annual party conference.
Protesters clash with security forces in Hong Kong ahead of China’s national day

Sep 29, 2019 05:22

Protesters in Hong Kong have once again clashed with security forces, shortly after a night of violence in the semi-autonomous Chinese region.
Lib Dem Leader Jo Swinson determined to thwart SNP-Labour pact

Sep 29, 2019 03:46

Amid strong indications that a vote of no confidence in the government could be held soon, the Liberal Democrats continue to stay aloof on the issue for fear that Jeremy Corbyn could emerge as interim Prime Minister.
Brexit may have 'grave consequences' for UK healthcare: MP

Sep 27, 2019 17:01

The UK’s public spending watchdog said on Friday that Britain’s looming exit from the EU carries real risks that medicines and healthcare supplies will be delayed, and an influential lawmaker said a no-deal Brexit may have the “gravest of consequences”.
Iran confirms impounded UK oil tanker left for intl. waters

Sep 27, 2019 09:48

The British-flagged oil tanker Stena Impero, which had been impounded in Iran’s Bandar Abbas port for two months over violation of international maritime law, has finally set sail and is leaving Iranian waters for Dubai, an Iranian organization and the ship owner confirmed Friday.