Tensions mount as Scotland goes its own way on virus lockdown
First independence. Then Brexit. Now Scotland's handling of the coronavirus outbreak has stirred up fresh tensions with the UK government, despite an initial unified approach.
Three pro-EU Conservative lawmakers defect in blow to Britain’s May
The British prime minister Theresa May is trying to reach an agreement with the EU regarding the Brexit and the Irish border problem amid the resignation of three members of parliament from her Conservative Party.
Macedonia PM defies low turnout to push name change
Macedonia's government has vowed to push ahead with changing the country's name to appease Greece and build ties with the West, but opponents said low turnout made it illegitimate.
Brexit backer Farage backtracks after mooting second EU referendum
Leading Brexit campaigner Nigel Farage has walked back from his suggestions that Britain should hold a second referendum on EU membership.
Britons pessimistic about Brexit outcome: poll
Britons are increasingly critical of the government's handling of Brexit negotiations and pessimistic about their outcome, according to new polling.
Leading donor probed over Brexit referendum financing
Did a leading Brexit supporter breach electoral finance rules during the 2016 referendum?
Catalan companies face boycott over independence push
Calls for a boycott of Catalan food, cars and other goods, to punish the region for its separatist push, are worrying businesses who fear the economy will suffer.
Rome says to negotiate with regions after autonomy victory
Italy's prime minister says that Rome is prepared to negotiate with two of its wealthiest regions "within the limits of the law", after voters supported autonomy.