Ministers ‘considering freezing Iran assets’ following tanker seizure
Ministers are reportedly considering freezing assets of the Iranian regime after its forces seized a UK-flagged tanker.
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Chancellor fires warning shot at Boris Johnson over no-deal Brexit
Boris Johnson has been given a fresh warning of the challenges he will face if he becomes prime minister as Philip Hammond promised to do “everything in my power” to block a no-deal Brexit.
Challenges mount for Boris Johnson amid minister’s signal on no-confidence vote
Challenges to Boris Johnson’s desire to lead the country through Brexit were further laid bare when a minister suggested he could vote to pull down his government if it pursues no deal.
Johnson promises to end Brexit delay ‘bad dream’
Boris Johnson has said the last three years under Theresa May will seem like a “bad dream” once he gets the UK out of the European Union.
MPs back amendment which could thwart no-deal Brexit
MPs have defeated the Government on an amendment which could thwart efforts by the next prime minister to force through a no-deal Brexit.
MPs back amendment which could thwart no-deal Brexit
MPs have defeated the Government on an amendment which could thwart efforts by the next prime minister to force through a no-deal Brexit.
Michel Barnier: Theresa May never threatened no-deal Brexit at EU talks
Theresa May and her ministers “never” threatened during negotiations with the European Union to take the UK out without a deal, Michael Barnier has claimed.
Johnson promises no-deal preparation intensity on day one if he becomes PM
Boris Johnson will immediately launch a major drive to prepare the country for a no-deal Brexit if he becomes prime minister.
European Commission’s new president confirmed by MEPs
Ursula von der Leyen has been confirmed as the new European Commission President.
EU top job candidate ‘would grant further Brexit extension if necessary’
The candidate to succeed Jean-Claude Juncker as head of the EU executive has said she would grant another extension to the Brexit deadline if the UK needs it to assure an orderly withdrawal from the bloc.