Brexit
The UK tried to clamp down on migration—and wound up with an unprecedented wave
Britain’s post-Brexit visa program, meant to attract lower numbers of skilled workers, soon backfired. The debacle drew populist Nigel Farage back into politics.
13 min read28 Aug 2025Reeves to Join EU Finance Meeting Next Month in Labour Reset
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves will join a meeting of Eurozone finance ministers next month, as part of the new Labour government’s continued effort to deepen cooperation with the European Union.
2 min read5 Nov 2024After seven years of Brexit talks, Europe has emerged as the clear winner
At least it’s over
5 min read13 Oct 2024Reform leader Nigel Farage says his party will win next UK election
BRITAIN-POLITICS-REFORM:Reform leader Nigel Farage says his party will win next UK election
2 min read21 Sep 2024Starmer Starts UK Reset With Europe as Trump and Vance Loom
Keir Starmer spent the UK election campaign promising to reset Britain’s relationship with Europe after years of soured relations since Brexit. Just two weeks into his tenure, he’ll be able to immerse himself in that endeavor as he hosts over 40 of the continent’s leaders at Winston Churchill’s ancestral home on Thursday.
5 min read18 Jul 2024Bank of America to Continue Hiring in France to Keep Momentum, Holtz Says
Bank of America Corp. plans to add staff incrementally in France, slowing the pace of expansion after moving hundreds to Paris in the wake of Brexit, according to a top executive.
1 min read3 Jun 2024Cameron Lobbies Old Adversary Trump to Unlock Ukraine Aid
British Foreign Secretary David Cameron held a meeting in Florida with Donald Trump, with whom he has clashed in the past over Brexit and NATO, as the UK tries to persuade the presidential candidate’s Republican allies to stop obstructing a commitment to send more US aid to Ukraine.
4 min read10 Apr 2024Sunak vows to ‘crack on’ with UK push to end illegal immigration
After drawing flak from opposition for the direction of its government, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced to ‘crack on’ the illegal immigration issue in the country
4 min read15 May 2023Coronation news: The seven-decade wait for King Charles III is over, to finally get his crown today
Charles, who legally became king after Queen Elizabeth II’s death in September, is due to formally receive St. Edward’s Crown during a religion-infused ceremony in Westminster Abbey
5 min read6 May 2023After seven years of Brexit talks, Europe has emerged as the clear winner
At least it’s over
5 min read5 May 2023