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Brexit Committee MPs give PM Theresa May until mid-February to publish divorce deal plan
The Brexit Committee wants May to clear her stand on single market membership before starting trade talks.
UK and New Zealand plan 'bold' post-Brexit free trade deal
Conservative prime minister gave another hint that her government is seeking a 'hard Brexit'.
Nigel Farage rules out standing in by-election for Brexit-backing Stoke-on-Trent
Spokesman tells IBTimes UK there is 'no chance' the Eurosceptic firebrand will put his name forward.
Sadiq Khan warns Theresa May of 'muddled Brexit' in Mansion House speech
Labour's Mayor of London issued warning to City leaders just days before May's major speech.
Robots could be given 'personhood' status and made to pay taxes, say European lawmakers
MEPs mull whether robots should be fitted with kill switches to prevent them from posing a risk to humans.
Theresa May plans major Brexit speech on same day as EU parliament presidency election
Conservative premier is expected to reveal more about her plans on 17 January.
City lobby group demands 'bespoke' Brexit deal based on regulatory cooperation
The industry body TheCityUK is no longer asking for maintaining full passporting rights after Brexit.
Jeremy Corbyn: Key points of Labour leader's major Brexit speech
Here is what you need to know from the Peterborough address.
Incoming centre-right government in Iceland eyes EU referendum
The three-party coalition holds a one-seat majority in parliament.
UK urged to create new 'special defence relationship' with EU after Brexit
Professor Malcolm Chalmers warns Britain could face a 'European fait accompli' on key issues.
Former UN chief concerned over Iran's possible violation of arms embargo, says report
Ban Ki-moon in the second bi-annual report said Tehran might have supplied weapons to Lebanese Shi'ite group Hezbollah.
Sir Ivan Rogers resigns from civil service days after quitting EU ambassador role
Rogers was replaced by Sir Tim Barrow after his resignation letter made headlines.
EU parliament's Brexit negotiator launches 'passionate' bid for presidency
Former Belgium Prime Minister says the EU is a ' beautiful political project'.
UK government faces fresh pay row from civil servants as Brexit talks loom
PCS union tells IBTimes UK that Whitehall is 'under immense pressure' at all levels.
Sir Tim Barrow profile: From Moscow to Brussels to Brexit, meet the UK's new top EU diplomat
Barrow, who replaces Sir Ivan Rogers, has enjoyed a 30-year career in the Foreign Office.
Sir Ivan Rogers: Read full resignation letter from UK's top EU diplomat
'Never be afraid to speak the truth to those in power,' Rogers told his staff.
Brexit blow: UK's top EU diplomat quits as Article 50 deadline looms
Sir Ivan Rogers was appointed by former Prime Minister David Cameron to the post in 2013.
World reacts to 'cowardly' Istanbul nightclub shooting that killed 39
UK foreign secretary and president of European Parliament react to mass murder.
Theresa May will not meet migration target if she delivers a 'soft Brexit' says pressure group
Net migration from EU citizens to UK unlikely to fall below 155,000 in medium term says Migration Watch.
Nicola Sturgeon unveils 'soft Brexit' plan in bid to save Scottish access to EU single-market
SNP leader will put pressure on UK Prime Minister Theresa May in Bute House speech.
PM Theresa May faces fresh grilling from MPs over Brexit plans
Conservative premier gives evidence to the House of Commons' Liaison Committee on Brexit plans.
Russia's neighbours fear cyberthreats as US election hacking saga rages on
European governments are warning of escalating threat of Russian hacking.
Len McCluskey reignites Labour migration row with free movement concerns
Jeremy Corbyn ally is campaigning to get re-elected as the general secretary of Unite.
Theresa May dodges questions over post-Brexit trade deal at EU Council
UK prime minister made a brief statement to the media before joining other EU leaders.
Before and after Brexit: Photo highlights of British politics in 2016
Protests, resignations and Nigel Farage – here are the best (and worst) photos documenting British politics before and after the vote.
Read Aleppo mayor's moving message to European leaders as evacuations are due to begin
The leaders of the 28 EU member states are meeting in Brussels on 15 December.
Theresa May presses EU on 'sustainable' migration crisis plan and Egypt involvement
UK prime minister is also expected to announce extra immigration officials for Greece.
Germany's Martin Schulz warns 'ultra-nationalists' threaten democracy as EU chief bows out
German politician chaired his final full plenary session of the European Parliament.
David Davis faces grilling from MPs over UK government's Brexit plans
Labour's former shadow foreign secretary Hilary Benn will lead the questioning of Davis.
Survey shows 40% of US firms with bases in UK considering relocation amid Brexit fears
Food and beverage, life sciences and financial services firms were most likely to consider relocating.