European Union

The motive to join Europe was purely economic but one has to ask whether any politician had bothered to read the clauses on "ever closer integration"

Tory civil war continues as the EU referendum campaign ramps up ahead of 23 June ballot.

But Ipsos MORI says only a third of those surveyed want to break away from the 28-nation bloc.

The British Chamber of Commerce estimates 54% of businesses will vote to stay in European Union.

Sixty-three percent of businesses want Britain to remain part of the EU, IoD survey shows.

Former mayor of London says he finds it 'offensive and cretinous' to be called a xenophobe.

Europe Day is marked by the European Union on 9 May to celebrate the anniversary of the Schuman declaration.

Recep Tayyip Erdogan accuses West of 'dictatorship' and 'cruelty' over refugee crisis.

Prime minister and former Mayor of London will make opposing speeches on 9 May.

The prime minister will deploy his strongest language yet in the Brexit debate.

The protesters took to the streets opposing pension and tax reforms ahead of EU meeting.

Former spy bosses say intelligence sharing between the UK and EU is key to stopping crime.

Abe says Japanese businesses see UK as a 'gateway' to Europe and investors could be turned off.

House of Lords' EU committee also says Article 50 would have to be used to legally exit the union.

Inflation predicted to fall from 0.5% to 0.2% and Eurozone economy to grow 1.6% this year.

Former Labour chancellor claims leaving the EU would be 'catastrophic' for businesses and families.

Ukip leader urges Vote Leave to campaign harder on open-borders and 'attack the enemy's goal'.

Nigel Farage tells IBTimes UK he is not surprised by the rise in support for 'leave' and Ukip.

UK government claims 85% of all UK shellfish exports headed for European shores in 2015.

The US director of National Intelligence says the Schengen zone is allowing terror groups to thrive

Former minister warns Jeremy Corbyn after Labour leader threw support behind 'remain' vote.

Using the so-called green biodiesel for transport could increase Europe's overall transport emissions rather than decrease greenhouse gas emissions.

William Hill and Ladbrokes tell IBTimes UK of president's 'alarming' effect on the betting market.

Move means union joins Labour, Unite, Unison, the TUC and GMB in anti-Brexit fight.

The Home Secretary's proposal could be in breach of Northern Ireland's Good Friday Agreement.

Mayor of London claimed US President harbours anti-British sentiments because of his ancestry.

US president says UK's influence on the world stage is magnified by its membership of the EU.

Research firm says potential Brexit, Grexit and migrant crisis could stretch 28-country bloc to its limits.

GO backer and Leave.EU founder Arron Banks wants Peter Bone and Tom Pursglove to return the money.

'British departure will prove that it is possible to live outside the European Union,' said Le Pen.