UK manufacturing export orders highest in 2 yearsOrders for British manufacturing exports hit a two-year peak in August following a Brexit-induced fall in sterling, as the weaker pound also pushed up price expectations to their highest in over a year, a survey showed on Tuesday. More… |
Cameron sets nuclear deterrent vote for July 18Britain's outgoing prime minister David Cameron said on Saturday he would hold a parliamentary vote on July 18 to decide on the renewal of Britain's nuclear deterrent, in an apparent move to underscore London's commitment to European More… |
Thousands gather in London to protest against Brexit voteThousands of demonstrators marched through central London on Saturday in a raucous and colourful protest against last week's referendum vote to leave the European Union (EU). The marchers were nearly all young adults, and many More… |
Municipal vote plan for Bahrainis abroadBahraini's abroad could be allowed to vote in municipal elections following a landmark ruling. The Northern Municipal Council had asked the Legislation and Legal Opinion Commission to rule on whether people abroad could vote at the More… |
Second EU vote likely 'if migration deal struck'Britain could hold a second referendum on European Union membership if it can broker a deal with the EU to allow full control of its borders, health secretary Jeremy Hunt said in a letter published by the Daily Telegraph on Monday. More… |
UK markets shudder after Brexit vote, sterling hits 31-year lowSterling plunged to its lowest in three decades and the value of London's big banks sank by the most since the 2008 financial crisis on Friday as Britain's shock vote to leave the European Union sparked turmoil on global financial market More… |
World on tenterhooks as Britons vote on EU membershipBritons were voting on Thursday on whether to stay in the European Union (EU) in a referendum that could change the face of Europe and is being nervously watched by financial markets and politicians across the world. A British exi More… |
Oil prices slip after rally as market turns cautiousOil prices fell on Tuesday after a strong two-day rally abated amid volatility fed in part by a vote later this week in Britain that will determine whether the country will leave the European Union. A one-month More… |
German firms scale back UK investment ahead of Brexit voteGerman companies are scaling back their investment in Britain ahead of its June 23 referendum on membership of the European Union, and German industry is becoming increasingly vocal in warning that a Brexit would hit both countries' economie More… |
Firebrand Duterte takes lead in Philippines vote countFirebrand Philippine city mayor Rodrigo Duterte took a commanding lead as unofficial presidential election results poured in on Monday, suggesting the political outsider's pledges to crush crime and corruption had carried the day. More… |