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Indian-origin minister Alok Sharma to lead UN climate summit in UK

Agra-born Sharma, promoted to the post of Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy in UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Cabinet reshuffle, will take charge of the crucial summit

Other side of the Brexit

While the writing on the Brexit coin is the subject of controversy, the other side of the coin is quite shady and uncertain

Britain all set to leave EU. What next for the country and its people?

Nothing will change for most people in Britain thanks to the transition period, which preserves the status quo until at least December 31, 2020

Pompeo tries to salvage a post-Brexit Britain alliance amid growing rift

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been touting the prospects of a big new trade deal with the United States that can fill the void of Britain's departure from the European Union on Friday

Boris Johnson defies Trump, grants Huawei limited role in UK's 5G network

US congressional leaders widely criticized Britain's decision, with powerful Senator Lindsey Graham saying it could "greatly complicate" drawing up a new agreement after Britain exits the EU on Jan 31

Boris Johnson's Brexit bill hits hiccup on EU citizens' right to residence

At present EU nationals can register online to confirm their settled status, but receive no physical proof.

UK PM Boris Johnson rejects Scottish call for new independence referendum

Scots voted then by 55 percent to 45 percent against breaking away from the rest of the United Kingdom, and Johnson said Edinburgh had agreed to abide by that decision

PM Boris Johnson calls on public to crowdfund Big Ben Brexit bongs

Some eurosceptic lawmakers have been pushing for a celebratory peal to mark Brexit at 2300 GMT on January 31, despite the tower in which the world-famous bell is housed being closed for repairs

Brexit: Miles to go

The harder part of the negotiations begins

North Ireland legislature set to resume work as deal ends deadlock

The EU and UK struck a deal that effectively leaves Northern Ireland in the EU's custom union and much of the single market to avoid a hard border on the island of Ireland

After years of delay, House of Commons paves way for Brexit on Jan 31

The MPs ratified the agreement by voting 330 votes in favour to 231

Brexit: Johnson brings his deal back to parliament without threat of defeat

Lawmakers begin three days of debate on legislation to enshrine Johnson's divorce deal, with few hurdles to its passing expected after he won a comfortable majority at recent elections

With clock ticking, British MPs scrutinise Brexit deal to leave EU in time

After his stunning victory in last month's general election, Johnson is expected to have little trouble getting the legislation enshrining his EU divorce terms through parliament

Boris Johnson announces plans to raise minimum wage by 6.2% from April

A 6.2-per cent increase from April takes the so-called national living wage for workers aged 25 and over from £8.21 to a minimum £8.72 ($10.79 to $11.52, 9.63 euros to 10.27 euros).

Year in Review: How democracies around the world were redefined in 2019

Business Standard compiles the list of key leaders and individuals redefining democracy in 2019.

Amid Brexit preparations, EU chief writes a 'love letter' to express grief

"I know you now. And I love you. For who you are and what you gave me. I'm like an old lover. I know your strengths and weaknesses," European Commission Vice-President Frans Timmermans wrote

UK doubles fast-track visas for intl scientists from 62 to over 120

The UK is already a world leader in science, with some of the most exciting and innovative research being undertaken here in this country

Indian-origin doctor urges PM Johnson to ramp up investment to rescue NHS

The figure is based on an analysis conducted by the BMA that says an extra 4.1 per cent rise annually in health spending is needed if the NHS is to survive.

UK MPs back Boris Johnson's deal to 'get Brexit done' by Jan 31 deadline

The lawmakers voted 358 to 234 in favour of the so-called divorce agreement with the 28-member economic bloc, handing Johnson a decisive 124-vote majority

Divorce finally? Britain's new parliament votes on Johnson's Brexit deal

A snap election last week put Johnson's Conservatives in control of parliament and dispelled doubts over whether Britain would become the first nation to leave the European Union.