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  UK lawmakers to vote on whether to delay Brexit decision

  World | October 19, 2019 15:31 IST

  Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s plan to get Parliament to approve his divorce deal with the European Union was thrown into doubt Saturday, as lawmakers were first given a vote on whether — yet again — to delay their final decision on Brexit.

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  US dollar declines against the British pound amid Brexit optimism

  Business | October 18, 2019 7:03 IST

  The US dollar declined against the British pound as Britain and the European Union (EU) reached a new Brexit deal. The dollar index, which measures the greenback against six major peers, decreased 0.40 per cent at 97.6096 in late trading.

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  Investors hurriedly bought Tata Motors shares after Brexit deal news

  Business | October 17, 2019 17:32 IST

  Investors hurriedly bought Tata Motors shares on Thursday after the news of Britain and the EU reaching a new Brexit deal reached Dalal Street.  

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  UK and EU reach Brexit deal; still needs ratification

  World | October 17, 2019 15:40 IST

  Britain and the European Union said Thursday that they have struck an outline Brexit deal after days of intense see-saw negotiations — though it must still be formally approved by the bloc and ratified by the European and U.K. Parliaments.

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  Brexit deadline draws nearer, negotiators to work throughout weekend

  World | October 12, 2019 16:07 IST

  British and European Union negotiators plan to work through the weekend to see if they can agree a Brexit deal in time for next week's summit of EU leaders.

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  Brexit: UK PM Johnson would seek delay if no deal, say court papers

  World | October 04, 2019 22:44 IST

  British Prime Minister Boris Johnson would seek an extension to the Oct. 31 Brexit deadline if no withdrawal deal with the European Union is reached by mid-October, according to a document read aloud in a Scottish court Friday.

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  UK PM Boris Johnson denies allegation of having misbehaved with woman

  World | September 30, 2019 22:17 IST

  British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, already under pressure as the October 31 Brexit deadline looms, has denied allegations by a UK journalist of inappropriate touching her 10 years ago. The controversy around his conduct came days after he similarly denied any impropriety in alleged special treatment for a former American model-turned-businesswoman during his time as London Mayor.

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  Fomer UK PM David Cameron says he is ‘truly sorry’ for Brexit divisions

  World | September 14, 2019 20:46 IST

  Former British Prime Minister David Cameron, who called a referendum over three years ago and then had to exit Downing Street in the aftermath of the June 2016 verdict in favour of Britain's exit from the European Union (EU), on Saturday said he was “truly sorry” for all the uncertainty and division that Brexit had caused.

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  Boris Johnson's brother quits as his minister and MP

  World | September 05, 2019 17:42 IST

  In a move reflective of just how deeply divided the UK remains over its membership of the European Union (EU), the business minister and member of parliament from Orpington said that he had been forced to take the step after being torn between family loyalty and national interest.

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  As British PM Johnson loses key Brexit vote, dollar weakens amid rising sterling

  World | September 04, 2019 8:42 IST

  The British government was defeated by a margin of 27 votes as rebel lawmakers seize the control of the parliamentary agenda on Wednesday, which will allow a debate on a bill to block a no-deal Brexit, the Xinhua news agency reported.

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  Major defeat for British PM Boris Johnson as lawmakers seize Brexit agenda

  World | September 04, 2019 6:42 IST

  Earlier Tuesday, two other prominent Conservatives signaled their decision not to seek re-election rather than follow Johnson’s Brexit policy. Former Cabinet minister Justine Greening and former Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt also signaled their intention to step down.

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  Brexit: UK PM Boris Johnson loses parliamentary majority amid no-deal showdown

  World | September 03, 2019 22:46 IST

  Brexit deal row seems to have shaken yet another government in the United Kingdom as Prime Minister Boris Johnson lost working majority in the House of Commons in UK Parliament. MP Phillip Lee of the Conservative Party (led by Boris Johnson) defected to Liberal Democratic Party on Tuesday.

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  UK launches 'get ready for Brexit' campaign

  World | September 02, 2019 10:55 IST

  The campaign began on Sunday with the launch of a website, gov.uk/brexit, the BBC reported.

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  UK's reputation takes global hit with Parliament shutdown

  World | September 01, 2019 14:52 IST

  It’s long been known that Britain’s Parliament building must be vacated for urgent repairs that will take years and cost billions, but the problem now goes beyond the water leaks and vermin infestation to Britain’s global reputation as a model of democracy-in-action.  

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  Judge refuses to halt UK Parliament suspension

  World | August 31, 2019 7:09 IST

  A group of 75 anti-Brexit MPs and peers were seeking an interim interdict -- similar to an injunction -- at the Court of Session ahead of a full hearing. Their request was declined by Lord Doherty, who said he was not satisfied there was a "cogent need" for an interdict.

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  UK lawmakers angry as PM Johnson moves to suspend parliament ahead of Brexit, wins Queen's approval

  World | August 29, 2019 0:04 IST

  British Prime Minister Boris Johnson maneuvered Wednesday to give his political opponents even less time to block a no-deal Brexit before the Oct. 31 withdrawal deadline, winning Queen Elizabeth II’s approval to suspend Parliament. His critics were outraged. Though Johnson previously had refused to rule out such a move, the timing of the decision took lawmakers — many of whom are on vacation — by surprise.

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  UK PM hints 'no deal Brexit' after winning support from Donald Trump

  India | August 25, 2019 21:43 IST

  Johnson glowed as Trump said he gave him a vote of confidence in carrying out the Brexit talks. The British prime minister has vowed to bring his country out of the EU on Oct. 31 no matter what, an approach that has raised worries about a chaotic divorce that could cause chaos and hurt the economy.

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  British PM frontrunner Johnson vows to deliver Brexit by Oct 31

  World | July 18, 2019 11:29 IST

    He also said that Brexit will enable his country to champion trade deals around the world for the first time in 45 years.  

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  Hunt could withhold part of Brexit 'divorce bill'

  World | June 30, 2019 15:36 IST

  The Foreign Secretary told the Sunday Times he would not hand over "a penny more than is legally required of us", reports the BBC

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  United Kingdom must leave European Union on Oct 31: Boris Johnson

  World | June 12, 2019 18:35 IST

  Boris Johnson launched his bid to replace outgoing Prime Minister Theresa May as leader of the Conservatives.