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Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May speaks to lawmakers in parliament, London, Tuesday March 12, 2019. Prime Minister Theresa May's mission to secure Britain's orderly exit from the European Union appeared headed for defeat Tuesday, as lawmakers ignored her entreaties to support her divorce deal and end the political chaos and economic uncertainty that Brexit has unleashed. (Jessica Taylor/UK Parliament via AP)

‘Enough is enough’

For business, Britain’s latest Brexit vote prolongs uncertainty that has exasperated executives for months.

William Boston

Brexit chaosNews

A video grab from footage broadcast by the UK Parliament's Parliamentary Recording Unit (PRU) shows Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May gesturing as she speaks at the start of the debate on the second meaningful vote on the government's Brexit deal, in the House of Commons in London on March 12, 2019. - British Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit deal suffered a major blow hours before a historic vote on March 12 when her chief attorney ruled that risks from its most contentious points remained "unchanged". Parliament's failure to back the divorce terms threatens to unleash economic chaos because Britain might then simply crash out of the European Union after 46 years on March 29. (Photo by PRU / PRU / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT " AFP PHOTO / PRU " - NO USE FOR ENTERTAINMENT, SATIRICAL, MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS

Brexit in tatters with May defeat

The UK moves into uncharted territory as Theresa May suffers another humiliating defeat of her withdrawal bill by 391 to 242.

Jacquelin Magnay

The Times

Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May leaves after attending the Commonwealth Service at Westminster Abbey on Commonwealth Day in London, Monday, March 11, 2019. Commonwealth Day has a special significance this year, as 2019 marks the 70th anniversary of the modern Commonwealth - a global network of 53 countries and almost 2.4 billion people, a third of the world's population, of whom 60 percent are under 30 years old. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

PM on a wing and a prayer

About 36 hours after Downing Street put Westminster on alert, Theresa May was turning to her Bible.

BRUNO WATERFIELD, SAM COATES, BRUSSELS and LONDON

Higher Education

11/3/2019Professor Shamit Saggar, at University of WA.Pic Colin Murty The Australian

Britain’s loss could be our gain

If Britain leaves the EU in the near future, Australian universities may well benefit from a surge of new academics.

SIAN POWELL

Higher Education

Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May leaves 10 Downing street in central London on March 6, 2019 ahead of Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs). - Europe's financial system faces "potential risks" to its stability arising from a no-deal Brexit, the Bank of England warned Tuesday, as it extended its weekly lending facilities to include euros. (Photo by Tolga AKMEN / AFP)

EU students pay price for Brexit

British universities might be able to start charging EU students more than the current £9250 limit.

The Economist

Brexit chaosThe World

Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May, speaks during a media conference after a meeting with European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, eastern France, Monday, March 11, 2019. Prime Minister Theresa May is making a last-ditch attempt to get concessions from EU counterparts on elements of the agreement they all reached late last year. (AP Photo/Jean-Francois Badias)

May hails breakthrough in talks

Theresa May and EU leaders agree “legally binding changes” to help break the deadlock ahead of tomorrow’s crucial vote.

Jacquelin Magnay

World CommentaryThe Times

AYLESBURY, UNITED KINGDOM - MARCH 10: British Prime Minister Theresa May and her husband Philip May leave after attending a church service on March 10, 2019 in Aylesbury, United Kingdom. The Prime Minister faces a vote on her Brexit deal in the Houses of Parliament on Tuesday, March 12, 2019. (Photo by Chris J Ratcliffe/Getty Images) ***BestPix***

May’s fate set in stone no matter what way Westminster eventually decides to vote

As MPs prepare to vote again on Theresa May’s deal, aides are openly wondering whether her premiership is nearing its end.

TIM SHIPMAN and CAROLINE wheeler

The Times

Brits only want certain migrants

British voters will accept more migrants from Australia and Canada, but not India or Korea, no matter what the trade deal, a poll reveals.

Richard Ford

CommentThe Times

Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May leaves after attending a church service, near her Maidenhead constituency, west of London on March 10, 2019. - British MPs will on Tuesday vote again on Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit deal, making the historic decision whether to back her plan or risk a chaotic exit from the EU in less than three weeks time. (Photo by Daniel LEAL-OLIVAS / AFP)

May should leave with Brexit

Announcing her resignation on the day Britain leaves the EU will give Theresa May more power than if she attempts to cling on.

Philip Collins

The Times

Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May delivers a speech at Ã˜rsted East Coast Hub in the North Sea fishing port, Grimsby on March 8, 2019. - Prime Minister Theresa May called on the European Union for "one more push" to strike a compromise Brexit compromise and told MPs that rejecting the agreement could mean Britain never leaves. (Photo by Christopher Furlong / POOL / Getty Images)

It’s you or Brexit, MPs tell May

Theresa May is battling to save her premiership as ministers warned she may have to fall on her sword to save Brexit.

TIM SHIPMAN and CAROLINE WHEELER

Brexit chaosThe Times

The flag of the European Union and the British national flags are flown on poles during a demonstration by remain in the EU outside spporters the Palace of Westminster in London, Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019. British Prime Minister Theresa May says she will give British lawmakers a choice of approving her divorce agreement, leaving the EU March 29 without a deal or asking to delay Brexit by up to three months. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Why May will likely triumph

Labour’s collapse, Tory tribalism and the late arrival of naked fear are likely to get Theresa May’s Brexit deal through on time.

Philip Collins

The World

Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May speaks to lawmakers in parliament, London, Wednesday Feb. 27, 2019. May insisted Wednesday that Britain will leave the European Union on schedule next month, amid signs that her promise to give Parliament a vote on delaying Brexit was boosting support for her unpopular EU divorce deal. (Jessica Taylor/UK Parliament via AP)

May wins more time for Brexit

British MPs have backed Theresa May’s revised plan for leaving the European Union, raising the possibility of delaying Brexit.

BREXIT CHAOSThe World

A video grab from footage broadcast by the UK Parliament's Parliamentary Recording Unit (PRU) Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May as she makes a statement to the House of Commons in London on February 26, 2019. - Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May faced mounting pressure Tuesday from her own government to delay Brexit after the main opposition Labour Party raised the prospect of a second referendum. (Photo by HO / various sources / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT " AFP PHOTO / PRU " - NO USE FOR ENTERTAINMENT, SATIRICAL, MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS

May hands control to parliament

Theresa May has bowed to intense political pressure and offered MPs a vote on delaying Brexit if her deal is voted down in March.

Brexit chaosThe World

(FILES) In this file photo taken on February 19, 2019 Britain's main opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn speaks during the National Manufacturing Conference in London on February 19, 2019. - Britain's main opposition Labour Party said on February 25 it was committed to eventually supporting a second referendum on leaving the European Union if its own plan for Brexit is not approved. (Photo by Daniel LEAL-OLIVAS / AFP)

Corbyn backs second referendum

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has for the first time backed calls for a second referendum on Brexit in a potential gamechanger.

Trading Day

Will the UK get a Brexit boost?

The pound is already one of the best performing currencies this year.

UK chaosThe World

The seven Labour MPs sitting together as a group in the Commons.

Tory trio quit, join defectors

Three Conservative politicians have resigned and joined the eight Labour rebels in the newly formed Independent Group.

Jacquelin Magnay

The World

‘Hatred of Israel’ under Corbyn

A defiant Jeremy Corbyn has ignored any suggestion of a crisis within British Labour after an eighth MP quit the party.

Jacquelin Magnay

AnalysisTroy Bramston

Opposition Leader Bill Shorten making a statement in relation to the 70th anniversary of AustraliaÕs formal diplomatic relationship with the State of Israel in the House of Representatives Chamber at Parliament House in Canberra.

Grab for the centre as parties pulled to the extremes

The left-right party divide is breaking down. This is a challenge for centre-left parties, including Bill Shorten’s Labor Party.

Troy Bramston

COMMENTGreg Sheridan

Britain's opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn addresses delegates on the final day of the Labour party conference in Liverpool, north west England on September 26, 2018. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)

‘The biggest loser is Corbyn’

The shabby dross of eccentric celebrity largely shielded Jeremy Corbyn from scrutiny. Now the public is, belatedly, becoming alarmed.

Greg Sheridan

CommentThe Times

Jeremy Corbyn is rocked by the resignation of seven of his MPs.

Corbyn’s Labour on the brink

Jeremy Corbyn’s refusal to take a clear stand on Europe, his failure to tackle antisemitism and a hard-left takeover ignite a rebellion.

Rachel Sylvester

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