Theresa May

Brexit defeat for UK government over EU citizen rights

Members of the House of Lords, the upper house of the UK parliament, voted in favor of an amendment that called for EU nationals legally resident in Britain to be guaranteed the same status after the UK leaves the European Union

Did Katy Perry mock Donald Trump & Theresa May at the Brits?

Many viewers commented on the similarity between the puppets, and Donald Trump and Theresa May.

The skeletons' outfits were similar to the ones worn by the British and American leaders when they met in Washington in January.

One wore a dark suit and red tie, while the other wore a red blazer and skirt.

The skeletons even held hands like Donald Trump and Theresa May did during their meeting.

Katy Perry performed her current single Chained To The Rhythm alongside Skip Marley, grandson of reggae legend Bob Marley.

House of Commons OKs Brexit bill

     

Now that the legislation has been approved by the House of Commons, it will be put before the House of Lords for a final decision later this month.

Theresa May 'to discuss trade' with President Erdogan on Turkey visit

The prime minister arrives in Ankara early on Saturday from the US, where she met President Trump.

A new trading relationship with Turkey following the UK's exit from the European Union would form part of discussions, Number 10 said.

The PM is also expected to discuss security, Mrs May's spokeswoman said.

The spokeswoman added: "They will be discussing a new trade relationship [and] a strategic security partnership."

Theresa May visit: UK and US 'committed' to Nato

Mrs May confirmed Mr Trump was "100% behind Nato" despite the president's recent comments calling the transatlantic alliance obsolete.

Both leaders said they would work to establish trade negotiation agreements.

Mrs May also said Mr Trump had accepted an invitation from the Queen for a state visit later this year.

"Great days lie ahead for our two peoples and our two countries," Mr Trump said.

The prime minister added that a trade agreement between the UK and US was "in the national interest in both our countries".

UK missile 'fired off Florida coast'

The Sunday Times says the missile, fired in June, veered off course, weeks before a crucial Commons vote on Trident's future.

When questioned by the BBC, Mrs May repeatedly refused to say if she knew about the misfire ahead of the vote.

Nicola Sturgeon said it was a "hugely serious issue".

Theresa May to meet Donald Trump on Friday - White House

Mrs May will be the first foreign leader to meet the new president after his inauguration.

A post-Brexit free trade deal is thought likely to be high on her agenda as she travels to the US for talks.

Confirmation of the meeting came as hundreds of thousands of people around the world joined women's marches to protest Mr Trump's presidency.

Mr Trump's press secretary Sean Spicer gave details of Mrs May's visit in his first briefing to journalists at the White House on Saturday.

Theresa May to star in spread in US Vogue magazine

The prime minister - who is known for her love of fashion, especially eye-catching shoes - posed for the renowned portrait photographer Annie Leibovitz.

"The long-planned shoot for US Vogue will come out in April," a No 10 spokesman said.

The magazine's editor, British-born Anna Wintour, was made a dame in the New Year Honours.

Mrs May chose a lifetime's subscription to Vogue magazine as her luxury item when she appeared on BBC Radio 4's Desert Island Discs programme.

May to tell Jean-Claude Juncker Brexit plans not derailed by court

Three judges have ruled that Theresa May cannot invoke Article 50 - to start formal exit negotiations with the EU - without Parliament's support.

But sources told the BBC that Mrs May will tell Jean-Claude Juncker she still intends to start the process by March.

The Supreme Court is expected to hear the government's appeal next month.

The BBC's political correspondent Iain Watson says Mrs May is due to outline her commitment during a telephone call to Mr Juncker later.

Theresa May dismisses Jeremy Corbyn's Brexit 'shambles' claim

During Prime Minister's Questions she said she wanted "maximum possible access" for the UK to the single market after leaving the European Union.

Mr Corbyn said the government had "no answers", but Mrs May promised to be "ambitious" in Brexit negotiations and to exert greater migration control.

But several senior Tories demanded more clarity about the UK's aims.