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The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is a sovereign state in northern Europe which includes England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. It is governed under a constitutional monarchy and a democratic parliamentary system made up of two houses; an elected House of Commons and an appointed House of Lords. It has a population of more than 62 million and has the world's seventh-largest economy by nominal GDP. It is predominantly a Christian country, although successive waves of migration have contributed to the growth of other faiths. It is a member of the European Union as well as the Commonwealth of Nations, the Council of Europe, G7, G8, G20, NATO, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the World Trade Organization.
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Prime minister will write to European council president Donald Tusk to ask for an extension before EU leaders meet in Brussels on Thursdays.
Prime minister will write to European council president Donald Tusk to ask for an extension before EU leaders meet in Brussels on Thursdays.
House of Commons Speaker John Bercow invokes 1604 rule that the same motion cannot be put to a vote repeatedly
House of Commons Speaker John Bercow invokes 1604 rule that the same motion cannot be put to a vote repeatedly
New parliament vote on PM Theresa May’s latest deal with the EU expected this week, but she warned lawmakers it could be called off.
New parliament vote on PM Theresa May’s latest deal with the EU expected this week, but she warned lawmakers it could be called off.
Some hardline Brexiters want to replace Theresa May with a leader who will back a harder split with Brussels.
Some hardline Brexiters want to replace Theresa May with a leader who will back a harder split with Brussels.
Department for Education said ‘post-study leave period will be extended to six months for undergraduate and master’s students, and a year for doctoral students’.
Department for Education said ‘post-study leave period will be extended to six months for undergraduate and master’s students, and a year for doctoral students’.
Officials in Europe must unanimously grant Britain an extension in order for EU divorce to be delayed.
Officials in Europe must unanimously grant Britain an extension in order for EU divorce to be delayed.
Cable will leave post on May 2 and says a leadership contest will then be held.
Cable will leave post on May 2 and says a leadership contest will then be held.
Lawmakers approved the measure by 412 to 202. The vote makes it likely that the March 29 departure date set down in law will be missed, but by how long is unclear.
Lawmakers approved the measure by 412 to 202. The vote makes it likely that the March 29 departure date set down in law will be missed, but by how long is unclear.
The artist has performed in more than 175 countries since embarking on her Total World Tour – which aims to cover every nation on Earth – five years ago.
The artist has performed in more than 175 countries since embarking on her Total World Tour – which aims to cover every nation on Earth – five years ago.
Stephen Herron, director of public prosecutions for Northern Ireland, says out of the 18 suspects, there was only sufficient evidence to prosecute one.
Stephen Herron, director of public prosecutions for Northern Ireland, says out of the 18 suspects, there was only sufficient evidence to prosecute one.
Observers of the deepening political crisis in Britain over Brexit may well be reminded of a Shakespearean tragedy.
Observers of the deepening political crisis in Britain over Brexit may well be reminded of a Shakespearean tragedy.
Academic staff have avoided contact with the company, expressed concern over heightened scrutiny of it affecting their work and cautioned against collaboration, emails obtained by the Post reveal.
Academic staff have avoided contact with the company, expressed concern over heightened scrutiny of it affecting their work and cautioned against collaboration, emails obtained by the Post reveal.
Parliament will be offered another vote on Thursday, to see if it wants to postpone leaving the European Union - a move that would require EU consent. But the chief EU Brexit negotiator says talks have been ‘done and dusted’ and questioned the need for any more disussions.
Parliament will be offered another vote on Thursday, to see if it wants to postpone leaving the European Union - a move that would require EU consent. But the chief EU Brexit negotiator says talks have been ‘done and dusted’ and questioned the need for any more disussions.
New regime is aimed at avoiding a jump in prices of EU imports for consumers and a disruption of supply chains, and is intended to be temporary for up to 12 months.
New regime is aimed at avoiding a jump in prices of EU imports for consumers and a disruption of supply chains, and is intended to be temporary for up to 12 months.
Theresa May appears to have lost control of her party, as she decides to allow Conservative MPs to vote however they like on whether to leave the EU with no deal.
Theresa May appears to have lost control of her party, as she decides to allow Conservative MPs to vote however they like on whether to leave the EU with no deal.
The House of Commons voted by 391 to 242 to reject the divorce deal, even after May secured further guarantees from Brussels over its most controversial elements.
The House of Commons voted by 391 to 242 to reject the divorce deal, even after May secured further guarantees from Brussels over its most controversial elements.
Patricia Dowdy faced several misconduct charges including financial misconduct, dishonesty and not having the correct qualifications.
Patricia Dowdy faced several misconduct charges including financial misconduct, dishonesty and not having the correct qualifications.
Group making the claim said five parcels were sent, but police have only found four, including those sent to Heathrow airport and Waterloo station.
Group making the claim said five parcels were sent, but police have only found four, including those sent to Heathrow airport and Waterloo station.
In the north-west of England, people marvelled as conditions lurched from one extreme to another in minutes, with the rainiest place also the sunniest.
In the north-west of England, people marvelled as conditions lurched from one extreme to another in minutes, with the rainiest place also the sunniest.
PM heading to Strasbourg in an attempt to get a deal from the EU on the eve of lawmakers voting again on Britain’s divorce from the bloc.
PM heading to Strasbourg in an attempt to get a deal from the EU on the eve of lawmakers voting again on Britain’s divorce from the bloc.
The city state of Singapore is one of the favoured places of the elite ... but which place comes top in a new report?
The city state of Singapore is one of the favoured places of the elite ... but which place comes top in a new report?
Begum, 19, who ran away from her London home in 2015 to join Islamic State and marry a militant, gave birth last month in a refugee camp in northeast Syria. Her two previous children have also died.
Begum, 19, who ran away from her London home in 2015 to join Islamic State and marry a militant, gave birth last month in a refugee camp in northeast Syria. Her two previous children have also died.
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe was arrested in April 2016 on charges of plotting against the Iranian government. Her family denies the allegations.
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe was arrested in April 2016 on charges of plotting against the Iranian government. Her family denies the allegations.
British officials suspect that organised crime groups targeted overseas students.
British officials suspect that organised crime groups targeted overseas students.
With Brexit deadline fast approaching, concerns have been raised that the UK will have to leave the bloc with no deal in place.
With Brexit deadline fast approaching, concerns have been raised that the UK will have to leave the bloc with no deal in place.
- North East club is a point behind ‘Class of ’92’-owned Salford City in the National League, with both teams in the play-offs for promotion to League Two
- North East club is a point behind ‘Class of ’92’-owned Salford City in the National League, with both teams in the play-offs for promotion to League Two
Fears sparked just a day after letter bombs were sent to London transit hubs.
Fears sparked just a day after letter bombs were sent to London transit hubs.
Spokesman says talks on Tuesday were ‘difficult’, but took place in a ‘constructive atmosphere’.
Spokesman says talks on Tuesday were ‘difficult’, but took place in a ‘constructive atmosphere’.
US representative in London says the ‘special relationship’ between two nations will continue even if there is no deal on Britain’s divorce from the EU.
US representative in London says the ‘special relationship’ between two nations will continue even if there is no deal on Britain’s divorce from the EU.
Gavin Williamson says he is ready to send the first of Britain’s new aircraft carriers to the Pacific after Brexit, yet this is news to his boss and China must be seeing the funny side