Britain’s Parliament is set to vote on Tuesday on Prime Minister Theresa May’s deal, which is so disliked that she is seeking to at least limit the scale of its failure.
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Live Briefing: Brexit Vote: Parliament to Decide on E.U. Withdrawal Plan
After two and a half years of negotiation, argument and posturing, Parliament will finally vote on a bill that dictates the terms of Britain’s departure from the E.U.
A No-Deal Brexit? Leaders Are Alarmed; Voters, Not So Much
Amid warnings of the dire effects of Britain leaving the European Union without a deal, many Britons are untroubled by what some call “scaremongering.”
Gin’s Journey in Britain, From ‘Mother’s Ruin’ to a Hipster Drink
Sales of the British standby have soared so much that the country added it back to the basket of goods it uses to measure inflation. Now, distillers are looking to reach a global cocktail crowd.
U.K. Businesses Sound the Alarm While Planning for a No-Deal Brexit
Carmakers say they will idle their factories to ward off supply chain problems and the police have advised retailers to increase their security.
Britain Dispatch: This Quirky Car Is Japanese. But There’s ‘Something Very British’ About It.
The tiny Nissan Figaro, which can be spotted in Britain in the thousands, is an oddball little convertible with an ardent following and a back story that is even odder.
For Theresa May, Still at Odds With Parliament, the Brexit Walls Are Closing In
With two losses in Parliament this week and almost certain defeat for her plan next week, her room to maneuver is dwindling rapidly.
Britain Drops Demand That Women Forced Into Marriage Pay for Rescue
Reversing a policy that caused widespread outrage, the government will instead seek expenses from the people who sent the women abroad — often their parents.
Drone Disrupts Heathrow, Prompting a Scramble to Improve Security
The decision to restrict traffic at the busiest airport in Europe came not long after nearby Gatwick was closed for parts of three days because of drone sightings.
‘Snowflakes’ and ‘Me Me Me Millennials’ Asked to Join Ranks of British Army
A new ad campaign suggests that what is seen as a weakness or a character flaw by the rest of society can be considered a strength in the army.