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UK could return to blue passports
British citizens could be issued with navy blue passports, last printed in the 1980s, following Brexit. MPs from the ruling Conservative...
RCS Ottawa
Apr 2, 2017


Brexit begins: The UK now has two years to untangle itself from the European Union
It’s official: The UK has, finally, started the process of leaving the European Union. British prime minister Theresa May signed a letter...
RCS Ottawa
Mar 29, 2017


Article 50: May signs letter that will trigger Brexit
Theresa May has signed the letter that will formally begin the UK's departure from the European Union. Giving official notice under...
RCS Ottawa
Mar 28, 2017


The Queen has officially signed the Brexit Bill
LONDON — The Queen has officially signed the Brexit bill into law, paving the way for Prime Minister Theresa May to trigger Article 50...
RCS Ottawa
Mar 24, 2017


Article 50: A guide to Britain’s untested plan for Brexit
After a lot of speculation, a big date in Britain's path to Brexit has been set: On March 29, Prime Minister Theresa May will trigger...
RCS Ottawa
Mar 20, 2017


Great Britain was never truly post-colonial—and Brexit proves it
The story of modern Britain is, in many ways, a tale of dwindling self-regard. In the late 19th century, old Blighty had a pretty clear...
RCS Ottawa
Mar 18, 2017
Scottish independence: Referendum demand 'will be rejected'
The UK government is to reject calls for a Scottish independence referendum before Brexit after Theresa May said "now is not the time"....
RCS Ottawa
Mar 18, 2017
Brexit rebel Lord Heseltine sacked from government role
Former Conservative Deputy Prime Minister Lord Heseltine has been sacked as a government adviser after rebelling over Brexit in the House...
RCS Ottawa
Mar 18, 2017


Brexit bill: Parliament clears way for talks with EU
Parliament has passed the Brexit bill, paving the way for the government to trigger Article 50 so the UK can leave the European Union....
RCS Ottawa
Mar 18, 2017
Gina Miller Considering New Brexit Lawsuit Over Parliament Vote
Gina Miller, who brought the lawsuit that forced U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May to get parliamentary approval for her Brexit plans, is...
RCS Ottawa
Mar 18, 2017


Britain now has its clearest vision yet of what Brexit will look like
British prime minister Theresa May has been quick to shake her latest nickname, “Theresa Maybe.” She’d garnered it for her wishy-washy...
RCS Ottawa
Mar 18, 2017
Scottish independence: Nicola Sturgeon to seek second referendum
Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed she will ask for permission to hold a second referendum on Scottish independence. Ms Sturgeon said she...
RCS Ottawa
Mar 13, 2017


Scottish leader demands new independence vote before Brexit
Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon on Monday demanded a new independence referendum in late 2018 or early 2019, once the terms of...
RCS Ottawa
Mar 13, 2017


The Queen set to approve government’s Brexit bill first thing in the morning
The Queen is set to approve the government’s Brexit bill first thing tomorrow morning it has been revealed, giving the green light for...
RCS Ottawa
Mar 13, 2017
In a project backed by the Queen, Commonwealth invites U.S. to become ‘associate member
The Royal Commonwealth Society is planning to open a branch in New York with a view to bringing the U.S. into the fold as an “associate...
RCS Ottawa
Feb 26, 2017


Commonwealth trade negotiators being seconded to Britain to help train civil servants ahead of Brexi
Ministers are recruiting the “best” trade negotiators from across the Commonwealthto help train civil servants in securing trade deals...
RCS Ottawa
Feb 26, 2017
Brexit: Mandelson urges Lords not to 'throw in towel'
Former Labour minister Lord Mandelson has urged peers not to "throw in the towel" when they debate legislation paving the way for Brexit....
RCS Ottawa
Feb 20, 2017
House of Commons OKs Brexit bill
London (CNN)Britain's lower house of Parliament passed legislation Wednesday to allow Prime Minister Theresa May's government to...
RCS Ottawa
Feb 20, 2017


Bank of England says to stick with animal-fat banknotes for now
The Bank of England said on Wednesday it would keep using trace amounts of animal fat to make new plastic banknotes, as it would cost...
RCS Ottawa
Feb 16, 2017


UK wage growth outpaces inflation
In the three months to December, wages grew 2.6% on an annualised basis in the UK, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS)....
RCS Ottawa
Feb 15, 2017
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