Brexit

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Who's Got A Plan For Brexit? This Hit Musical Does

9:04am September 02, 2017

by Joanna Kakissis

Stressed over British politics, an EU trade lawyer channeled his anxiety into songwriting. The result, Brexit: The Musical, debuted at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and might head to London.

Fox News ceased broadcasting in the UK on Tuesday. Its parent company, 21st Century Fox, is trying to get government approval for its takeover bid of European media giant Sky. Above, headlines scroll across the Fox News studios in New York earlier this mo

Fox News Goes Off The Air In Britain As U.K. Scrutinizes Company's Bid To Buy Sky

5:42pm August 30, 2017

by Laurel Wamsley

21st Century Fox said it was a matter of poor ratings. But the move coincides with the company's efforts to get government approval for its $15 billion takeover bid of European media giant Sky.

British Prime Minister Theresa May marked a year in office last week. After her party lost parliamentary seats in elections last month, doubts have arisen over how long she'll remain prime minister.

One Year On, Theresa May Keeps Fragile Grip On Her Job As British Prime Minister

11:28pm July 18, 2017

by Lauren Frayer

After a disastrous June election in which her party lost parliamentary seats, many wonder how long the prime minister will stay in office. The opposition says May is heading a "zombie government."

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The George Hotel, a 17th century stagecoach inn, is one of the few historic buildings on Crawley's main street. Most of the town was built after World War II to house people displaced by bombing in London. In recent years, immigrants settled in Crawley an

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A Year After Vote, Brexit Supporters In A British Town Wonder If It'll Ever Happen

4:28pm July 17, 2017

by Lauren Frayer

Some Crawley residents who want to see Britain out of the European Union doubt if politicians will ever make Brexit a reality. Others worry the town could face labor shortages if immigrants leave.

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Hundreds of pro-EU supporters gather on Whitehall on the first anniversary of the Brexit referendum to protest against the process of Britain leaving the European Union.

In Britain, New Dating Apps Let Brexit Opponents 'Remain' With Each Other

5:07pm July 11, 2017

by Lauren Frayer

Voting in favor of the Brexit referendum has proved to be a dating deal-breaker for many who wanted Britain to stay in the European Union. New dating apps connect those seeking other pro-EU voters.

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British Prime Minister Theresa May (left) greets Arlene Foster, leader of Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party, outside 10 Downing St. in London on Monday.

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Britain's May Forms Minority Government With Backing Of Northern Irish Party

1:33pm June 26, 2017

by Bill Chappell

The Democratic Unionist Party also secured more than $1 billion in economic assistance for Northern Ireland.

Ballot boxes are emptied to be counted for the general election in Glasgow, Scotland.

After U.K. Election, The Only 'Certainty' In Britain Is Uncertainty

4:22pm June 09, 2017

by Frank Langfitt

Theresa May promises a "government of certainty," but serious questions remain about everything from the future of Brexit negotiations to how her Conservative Party will manage internal divisions.

British Prime Minister and leader of the Conservative Party Theresa May, accompanied by her husband Philip, speaks outside No. 10 Downing St. in central London on Friday.

Theresa May Promises 'Certainty' After Queen Approves Plan To Form Government

1:18pm June 09, 2017

by James Doubek

U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May says she'll remain in office, even after her Conservative Party lost its parliamentary majority.

A New Vote On Brexit Resurfaces Racial Anxieties Among Black Brits

3:41pm April 18, 2017

by Ismail Einashe

Brexit has made many black people question their place in British society, and the snap election may yet heighten their anxiety.

The limestone Rock of Gibraltar towers above the pensinsula, a British dependent territory that profits from tourism, finance and its shipyard.

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The Dust-up Over Gibraltar: What's The Big Deal About The Little Peninsula?

7:06pm April 03, 2017

by Colin Dwyer

Anger, frustration, even an unsubtle suggestion of war — there's been some heated talk lately between the U.K. and Spain about a single rock. Here's a primer on what all the fuss is about.