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MPs will vote on approving withdrawal agreement on Friday, but confusion still rife
Confusion reigns in the UK after the government announced plans for a Brexit vote that — even if approved — will stop short of ratifying the country’s departure from the European Union. Prime Minister Theresa May has twice failed to get...
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Theresa May in final push to pass Brexit deal as MPs vote again
Tthe government announced plans for a Brexit vote that — even if approved — will stop short of ratifying the country’s departure from the European Union. Prime Minister Theresa May has twice failed to get her EU divorce deal passed by...
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Theresa May's final push on Brexit deal: what the vote will decide
British members of parliament will vote on part of the UK-EU Brexit deal on Friday, as Theresa May makes a final effort to keep her plan alive and secure an exit date of May 22. The vote will be on the agreement covering the terms of the...
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Watch live: MPs debate May’s withdrawal agreement ahead of vote
British members of parliament will vote on part of the UK-EU Brexit deal on Friday, as Theresa May makes a final effort to keep her plan alive and secure an orderly exit date of May 22. The vote will be on the Withdrawal Agreement...
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Brexit supporters demand a quick way out of the EU in pro-Brexit march
Thousands of people holding Union Jack flags and chanting “Out means out” and “Bye, Bye EU” gathered in front of parliament in London on the day the UK was initially meant to leave the European Union. Many pro-Brexit protesters are angry...
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May on latest Brexit defeat: 'Implications of the House's decision are grave'
MPs have rejected Prime Minister Theresa May’s Withdrawal Agreement for a third time by 344 votes to 286. "I think it should be a matter of profound regret to every member of this House that once again we have been unable to support...
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The EU cannot be held 'hostage' to Brexit crisis, says Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron urged Britain on Tuesday to come up with a plan to break the Brexit deadlock ahead of a summit next week and said the European Union should not be held hostage to UK's "political crisis". "The European...
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Varadkar in Belfast: UK crashing out without a deal 'unlikely'
During a visit to Belfast Friday (March 1), the Irish Prime Minister, Leo Varadkar told business leaders he doesn't believe the UK will leave the European Union without a deal. "I don't want to say too much about it at this stage but I...
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Keith Flint, iconic frontman of British band The Prodigy, found dead at home in Essex
Keith Flint, the iconic frontman of British band The Prodigy, was found dead at his home in Essex on Monday morning. He was 49 years old. Essex police said it was called to the address in Dunmow, Essex, regarding "concerns for the...
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Royal Mint unveils new 50p 'black hole' coin in honour of Stephen Hawking's work
Stephen Hawking's legacy is being honoured by the Royal Mint with a new 50 pence piece. The new coin — which was inspired by Hawking's work on black holes outlined in his bestselling book "A Brief History of Time" — has an engraving of...
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MEPs discuss what is to come after May's moment of truth | Raw Politics
British Prime Minister Theresa May has been in the political fight of her life over the past few months and time is running out as the March 29 deadline looms. Tuesday night’s Raw Politics panellists discussed what is in store for the...
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Theresa May asks for June 30 extension for Brexit deal | Raw Politics
UK Prime Minister Theresa May has asked to delay Brexit until June 30 in a letter to European Council President Donald Tusk. May is set to attend a European Council Summit on Thursday to explain to European Union leaders the need for an...
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EU stands 'fully behind Ireland' on Brexit, according to chief negotiator
The European Union "will stand fully behind Ireland" regardless of what happens during the Brexit process, Michel Barnier, the EU's chief Brexit negotiator, said on Monday. Speaking at a joint press conference with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar...
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Five mosques vandalised in Birmingham | #TheCube
UK police have launched an investigation after five mosques were attacked in Birmingham. At least one of the mosques was reportedly vandalised with a sledgehammer, according to a statement released by West Midlands Police . West Midlands...
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Watch: Theresa May's best Brexit lines
As the EU just granted the UK a short delay to make its mind on what kind of Brexit it wants to achieve, let's revisit Theresa May's best Brexit lines... and all the times she declared that "We face a time of great national change", May...
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Unique beauty pageant launches for survivors of disfigurement | #TheCube
The UK beauty pageant scene is getting a makeover as a special version is set to be launched in Sheffield, aiming to challenge conventional beauty. Miss Unique Beauty UK is the first of its kind for survivors of burns, scarring and other...
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New photos show wreckage of Sala plane on Channel sea bed
Air crash investigators have released new photos showing the wreckage of the private aircraft that crashed in the English Channel last month, killing footballer Emiliano Sala and pilot David Ibbotson. In a statement released alongside...
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Record-breaking February weather is due to warming of the Arctic, says climate expert
As unusually warm weather enveloped western parts of Europe, including the UK, others like Istanbul, Turkey, experienced more frigid temperatures. On Monday, several parts of the UK saw some of the warmest winter days with a temperature...
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Brexit: 'Something has to give'
EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier suggested on Monday British Prime Minister Theresa moves towards proposals by the opposition Labour Party on a permanent customs union with the bloc to break the impasse over the details of the looming...
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Spain's trial of the century; Gordon Banks dies; and EU flags in French classrooms | Europe briefing
1. Spain's trial of the century begins in Madrid A dozen political chiefs from Catalonia went on trial in Madrid today. They are charged over their role in a failed bid to split from the rest of Spain in 2017 after Catalans voted for...
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Flower imports to the UK could become slower and more expensive in the wake of a hard Brexit
Keeping romance alive in the UK at the time of Brexit requires a degree of effort... in the Netherlands, many of the flowers on sale in Britain start their life here. 12 per cent of Dutch roses are directly exported to the UK “The...
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Housebuilders, packaging stocks lift UK shares
London's blue-chip stocks gained on Wednesday as positive results and hopes of a possible delay to the UK's exit from the European Union lifted housebuilders and packaging firms DS Smith and Smurfit Kappa were boosted by upbeat earnings....
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Dutch minister uses Brexit 'monster' to encourage citizens to prepare
Dutch politician Stef Blok took an unusual approach when encouraging citizens to wise up about Brexit. The foreign minister posted a photo on Twitter that showed him posing with a furry blue "muppet-like" Brexit monster. "Make sure...
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Tensions flare up as Spanish warship orders boats move from UK-controlled Gibraltar waters
Tensions flared-up between the British and Spanish navies on Sunday after a Spanish warship ordered ships to move from UK-controlled waters near Gibraltar. In audio of the incident obtained by the Gibraltar Chronicle, the crew aboard the...