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Theresa May keeps close eye on House of Lords as peers debate Article 50 Brexit bill
UK prime minister made a rare move by sitting in on the proceedings in the upper chamber.
Tony Blair: Volley of Brexit abuse will not silence my pro-EU movement
Former UK prime minister urged pro-EU voters across Britian to 'rise up' in central London speech.
UK Government pledges £40m to tackle child sex abuse, exploitation and trafficking
Home secretary helps launch a new Centre of Expertise on tackling child sexual abuse.
Donald Trump calls Theresa May on Valentine's Day after UK PM rejects state visit petition
Republican president facing pressure in US after Michael Flynn quits as national security adviser.
UK rejects calls to scrap Donald Trump state visit as petition nears two million signatures
'Invitation reflects the importance of the relationship between the US and the UK,' a spokesperson said.
'Draconian' changes to UK espionage laws branded 'full frontal' attack on whistleblowing
National security journalists may face prison time for handling leaked information.
Prison officers' union chief admits 'merit' in Liz Truss' 'no magic bullet' speech
Steve Gillan, general secretary of the POA, spoke to IBTimes UK ahead of Truss' address.
Computers may soon hand out convictions to petty criminals in the UK
The UK Ministry of Justice will reportedly go ahead with its scheme to urge petty criminals to plead guilty online.
Is Britain safe from a major cyberattack? Government approach 'poor and chaotic' says report
The verdict is in, and the UK government gets a zero for data breach reporting.
Rogue British spies who leak secrets could face 14-years in jail under Secrets Act shake-up
UK Official Secrets Acts facing first independent scrutiny in 100 years.
MPs 'deeply divided' over what Brexit means for the future of the UK
Professor Tim Bale says the House of Commons faces a split between 'panglossians and pessimists'.
Priti Patel unveils new economic development plan in bid to create jobs for world's poorest
'There is no task more urgent than defeating poverty,' the international development secretary said.
Brexit minister David Davis says 'point of no return has passed' as MPs debate Article 50
Warning from top Conservative comes as bill enters the Commons for its second reading.
Brexit leaves UK's £178bn defence equipment plan 'vulnerable'
Planning assumptions for the 10-year programme are based on currency rates set before EU vote.
UK government spends £300,000 on overseas teachers in bid to plug skills gap
Recruitment drive comes after Tories recommitted themselves to the 'tens of thousands' net migration target.
UK professionals face annual 'class pay gap' of £6,800 says social mobility czar
Alan Milburn called on businesses to do more in a bid to make workplaces more equal.
Optimism returns to UK manufacturing sector, as orders rise at fastest pace since 2014
CBI Industrial Trends Survey shows optimism among manufacturing firms hit a two-year high in January.
Theresa May dodges questions over EU contributions after Brexit at PMQs
Prime minister has ruled out 'huge sums' going to Brussels after a Brexit.
Theresa May faces grilling from MPs over 'hard Brexit' stance before Davos visit
Conservative premier will be cross-examined at prime minister's questions.
Nicola Sturgeon: New independence vote 'more likely' as Scotland faces hard Brexit
SNP leader issued warning after Theresa May's big speech at Lancaster House in London.
Watch Theresa May confirm the UK will leave the EU's Single Market
'It would to all intents and purposes mean not leaving the EU at all,' the prime minister said.
Theresa May: No deal for Britain is better than a bad deal for Britain
PM issues warning to Brussels and promises to drop membership of single market.
How and when to watch Theresa May's Brexit speech and what to look out for
UK prime minister is expected to unveil a 12-point plan to diplomats and politicians.
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.
Business bodies raise alarm as UK considers £1,000-per-year levy on skilled EU workers
Immigration minister Robert Goodwill told a group of peers he was considering the policy.
Theresa May warns against rise of 'fringe politics' in Europe as hard-right threat looms
UK prime minister says 'great forces' of liberalism and globalisation must be defended.
Theresa May reveals UK will seek a transitional Brexit deal with the EU
British prime minister told MPs that the arrangement would be needed to help businesses adjust.
Video shows Transport Secretary Chris Grayling knocking cyclist off his bike
Accident outside the Houses of Parliament reportedly happened on 12 October.
Union urges UK government to 'buy British' with new Royal Navy ships
GMB official tells IBTimes UK that the Ministry of Defence should use British steel and shipyards.
Nigel Farage says UK is 'dithering' over Brexit and EU will face 'bigger shocks' in 2017
Former Ukip leader issued the warning as he addressed the European Parliament.