Topic: united-kingdom

Britain's May wins PM race after pro-Brexit rival quits

Britain's May wins PM race after pro-Brexit rival quits

Elizabeth Piper and Mark Trevelyan, Reuters
Posted at Jul 12 10:05 AM

LONDON - Interior minister Theresa May will become Britain's prime minister on Wednesday, with the task of steering its withdrawal from the European Union, after rival Andrea Leadsom abruptly terminated her disastrous leadership campaign. Read more »

Britain urged to prevent racist attacks after Brexit vote

Britain urged to prevent racist attacks after Brexit vote

Stephanie Nebehay and Marina Depetris, Reuters
Posted at Jun 29 03:30 AM

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights urged Britain on Tuesday to prevent further incidents of xenophobic abuse in the wake of the vote to leave the European Union, and to prosecute perpetrators. Read more »

Preparing for Brexit, Britain may see new PM by early September

Preparing for Brexit, Britain may see new PM by early September

Elizabeth Piper and Kylie MacLellan, Reuters
Posted at Jun 28 07:41 AM

LONDON - Britain could have a new prime minister by early September, the ruling Conservative Party said on Monday, after David Cameron started laying the groundwork for his successor to trigger the country's exit from the European Union. Read more »

'Brexit' has minimal impact on PH, says incoming trade chief

'Brexit' has minimal impact on PH, says incoming trade chief

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 24 01:29 AM

Incoming trade and industry secretary Ramon Lopez says the upcoming ‘Brexit’ referendum will affect the Philippines in terms of the import and export of goods, but he believes, the outcome of the vote will only have a minimal impact on the general economy. Read more »

Filipino migrants undecided on Brexit vote

Filipino migrants undecided on Brexit vote

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 23 02:12 PM

Some Filipinos in the United Kingdom are still undecided about whether to remain or leave the European Union. But for one Filipino migrant, the turnout of young voters could make a difference in the outcome of the referendum. Read more »

Brexit would be serious risk to global growth: G7 leaders

Brexit would be serious risk to global growth: G7 leaders

Kylie MacLellan and Andreas Rinke, Reuters
Posted at May 27 11:15 AM

A British exit from the European Union would be a serious risk to global economic growth, Group of Seven leaders said in a summit declaration on Friday, although German Chancellor Angela Merkel said the issue had not been discussed. Read more »

London's Big Ben to fall silent during repairs

London's Big Ben to fall silent during repairs

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Apr 28 10:33 AM

LONDON, United Kingdom - Big Ben will fall silent for several months while the iconic London clock tower next to the Houses of Parliament undergoes much-needed needed repairs, officials said on Tuesday. Read more »

Canada, UK won't pay ransom

Canada, UK won't pay ransom

Reuters
Updated as of Apr 27 10:36 AM

KANANASKIS, Alberta - Canada and Britain will urge other nations not to pay ransoms to free kidnap victims, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Tuesday, the day after a Canadian hostage was found dead in the Philippines. Read more »

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