Political News
Independent Group will register as political party
The Independent Group of MPs announced on Friday that they will register formally as a political party, named Change UK, with former Conservative MP Heidi Allen taking the role of interim leader.
Pound wallows as govt plans vote on Withdrawal Agreement
The pound sank to its lowest point in the week on Thursday as investors and analysts struggled to see a clear way forward for Brexit after a confusing night in Westminster and as the government planned a new vote on Friday.
Tusk urges EU to support 'increasing majority' of UK remainers
European council president Donald Tusk asked the EU Parliament on Wednesday to support the “increasing majority” of British people who do not want to leave the bloc.
Bercow blocks third vote on May's Brexit deal
House of Commons speaker John Bercow appears to have blocked Theresa May's attempts to pass her Brexit deal through Parliament, stating that no meaningful vote could take place without significant changes to the proposal.
May aims to bring back Brexit deal for third vote
Theresa May hopes to bring her Brexit deal back for a third 'meaningful vote' this week after receiving promises of support if she agrees to quit.
Minister issue standards warning to Help to Buy home builders
A government minister has warned developers that the standard of new homes needs to improve if they are to continue working with the taxpayer-funded Help to Buy scheme.
EU calls for fairer trade relationship with China
Europe’s top leaders told President Xi Jinping on Tuesday at talks held in Paris they wanted a fairer trading relationship with China.
Carbon emissions hit record high in 2018
Carbon emissions from burning fossil fuels hit a record high in 2018 as energy demand grew at its fastest pace in a decade (+2. 3%).
Pound up on hopes of softening opposition to May's Brexit deal
Sterling rallied on Tuesday, on speculation that hard-line Brexiteers were starting to come around to Theresa May’s withdrawal deal.
Around 3m EU citizens 'face legal limbo' after Brexit
Around 3m EU citizens will face a “legal limbo” and risk losing free movement, housing and social security rights after Brexit revealed a parliamentary report from parliament's Joint Committee on Human Rights.
Around 1.5m jobs in Britain at risk of being automated - ONS
Approximately 1. 5m jobs in England are at a high risk of being automated, the latest analysis from the Office for National Statistics revealed.
May says not enough support for third meaningful vote
The government is not planning to table a third 'meaningful vote' on its Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit deal due to a continued lack of support.
Mueller report finds no collusion between Trump and Russia
US justice department special counsel Robert Mueller concluded that US President Donald Trump did not collude with Russia during the campaign of the 2016 general elections, but did not exonerate him from allegations that he might have obstructed justice.
May averts leadership challenge but fails to win Brexiter support
Theresa May clung to power on Monday and prepared for another key week of Brexit votes in parliament after averting a halfhearted Tory party coup over the weekend.
China resisting US demands on digital trade, FT reports
Beijing is refusing to budge on one of several remaining obstacles to resolving its trade spat with Washington, America's demand that it ease its curbs on digital trade.
City pessimism sinks to 2008 financial crisis levels
The mood in the City of London is deteriorated at the sharpest pace since the financial crisis a decade ago, the Confederation of British Industry has revealed.
EU takes control of Brexit date as May flounders at summit
Theresa May lost control of the Brexit departure date on Thursday as EU leaders agreed a short postponement despite an appeal for a three month delay from the British prime minister.
Business and unions call for May to change course on Brexit
Britain's employers and unions have called on Theresa May to abandon her uncompromising stance and seek consensus to avoid a “reckless” no-deal Brexit, while European Union leaders convened to decide on her request for an extension.
May blames MPs for Brexit delay in attempt to sway public
UK Prime Minister Theresa May infuriated MPs when she blamed them for the delay to Brexit in a blatant and risky attempt to turn public opinion against parliament.
EU will only grant Brexit extension if May wins MPs approval - Tusk
Theresa May's request for a short Article 50 delay got a cold shoulder from European Union counterparts on Wednesday, while Parliament held an emergency Brexit debate.