On this day in 2016: Britain votes to leave the EU
On 23 June 2016, the United Kingdom delivered one of the most consequential political decisions in modern European history when ...
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Britain hands over Chagos Islands to Mauritius
On 22 May 2025, Britain formally ceded sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, ending over two centuries of British ...
UK economy falls into recession, adding to Sunak’s election challenge
Britain's economy fell into a recession in the second half of 2023, a tough backdrop for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak ...
US and Britain launch strikes against dozens of Houthi targets in Yemen
The United States and Britain struck at least 30 Houthi targets in Yemen on Saturday in another wave of assaults meant to further disable ...
Neobanks are changing Britain’s banking landscape
Anne Boden started her career in banking in 1981. After rising through the ranks, in 2012 she became chief operating ...
On this day in 1965: The Republic of Maldives gained its independence from Britain
The Republic of Maldives, a breathtaking archipelago situated in the Indian Ocean, is renowned for its turquoise waters, pristine beaches, ...
Unionists angry as Joe Biden says he visited Northern Ireland to ‘make sure the Brits didn’t screw around’
DUP MP Sammy Wilson calls on US president to ‘show us some respect’ after Biden says he wanted to ensure ...
Britain to start free trade with New Zealand and Australia
Britain’s free trade agreements with New Zealand and Australia will come into force by the end of this month Britain's ...
Does Britain want James Corden back after The Late Late Show?
High Wycombe’s most famous son enjoyed a triumphant final episode in the US and now he’s eyeing a return to ...
Boost for British travelers as EU pushes back post-Brexit border checks
Planned fingerprint and facial biometric checks will be delayed until ‘after Paris Olympics’ British travellers entering the EU will not be required ...