Swiss head to polls in divisive anti-immigration voteSwiss citizens vote Sunday on two key referendums. One proposal aims to cap the nation's population at 10 million, potentially impacting im...
14 Jun, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
High hopes dashed: UK cost-of-living woes snare PM StarmerBritons are unhappy with Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government. Cost of living worries are high. Economic problems persist since 2008. R...
22 May, 2026, 12.28 PM IST
UK net migration falls sharply as student, work visa curbs deepenUnited Kingdom net migration saw a significant drop in 2025. Figures fell to 171,000, a level not seen since before the post-Brexit immigra...
21 May, 2026, 02.41 PM IST
Loud, broken, baffling: Britain reflects on America at 250 in the age of TrumpBritons view America in 2026 through the lens of President Donald Trump. This perception often precedes any admiration for the nation's qua...
21 May, 2026, 10.03 AM IST
Wes Streeting: Right-leaning Labour politician set to run for leadershipWes Streeting, Britain's health secretary, has declared his intention to contest for the leadership of the Labour party. He aims to replace...
16 May, 2026, 10.48 PM IST
Under-threat UK PM Starmer vows to prove 'doubters' wrongEmbattled British Prime Minister Keir Starmer came out fighting Monday, vowing to prove his "doubters" wrong as he sought to quell a growin...
11 May, 2026, 06.35 PM IST
Britain's Starmer fights for his job as calls for his ouster grow after local election lossesBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces pressure after his Labour Party's poor local election results. Dozens of lawmakers are calling fo...
11 May, 2026, 12.53 AM IST
UK PM Starmer 'takes responsibility' for Labour election lossesThe ballot was the biggest electoral test for Starmer since Labour ousted the Conservatives following 14 years in power in a landslide elec...
09 May, 2026, 12.37 AM IST
UK local elections test Starmer as Labour faces growing voter backlashUK polling stations opened Thursday in local elections set to heap more pressure on beleaguered Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer and show...
07 May, 2026, 02.39 PM IST
As Iran war strains ties with Trump's US, UK looks to EuropeBritain's government is set to announce legislation next month to move the country closer to the European Union, as the Iran war sours the ...
19 Apr, 2026, 12.40 PM IST
5 years after Brexit vote, divided UK still feels shockwavesAnd five years after a fractious referendum campaign that sparked family arguments and neighborhood disputes, Britain is still as split ove...
23 Jun, 2021, 01.49 PM IST
After European Union, what's next for 'Global Britain'?Britain formally quit the European Union in January this year but has continued to observe all its rules during a transition period. That h...
24 Dec, 2020, 11.16 PM IST
After European Union, what's next for 'Global Britain'?Britain formally quit the European Union in January this year but has continued to observe all its rules during a transition period.
15 Nov, 2020, 11.09 AM IST
Year-end special: From Brexit 2016 to Brexit 2017Air fares are generally low because of the competition within EU’s single aviation market. Experts have warned a 30 per cent rise in air fa...
18 Dec, 2016, 05.19 PM IST
PM May must remember: An isolationist Britain cannot win friendsThis anti-immigration sentiment generated by Brexit has contributed to a shrill political discourse with little regard for balanced views a...
05 Nov, 2016, 10.55 AM IST
Brexit: Brita-IN or OUT?Buoyed by polls showing a late swing for 'Remain', stocks rose worldwide and the pound strengthened to its highest level this year, but the...
24 Jun, 2016, 12.58 AM IST
High time sexism is brought to heelWhether it is the height of sexism or merely a case of toeing a flawed line, the practice of insisting women wear heels for certain jobs ne...
14 May, 2016, 05.28 AM IST