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European firms offer Britain scant support in divorce talks

More than 20 European business associations and companies interviewed by Reuters say they back their governments' position that Britain's banking sector can only enjoy EU market access post-Brexit if the country still follows the bloc's rules.

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Britain's May meets Goldman, Amazon, IBM to discuss post-Brexit investment

British Prime Minister Theresa May met business chiefs from firms including Goldman Sachs, IBM and Amazon.com on Monday in an attempt to reassure investors after her country's shock vote to leave the European Union.

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EU sets up Brexit "task force", reiterates positions on Britain's market access

European Commission said on Wednesday it has decided to set up a Brexit "task force" (Article 50 Task Force) to carry out negotiations with Britain and restated London could have no access to Europe's single market if it restricts the free movement of people and goods after Brexit.

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UK's post-Brexit rebound extends to housing and jobs

The bounce back in Britain's economy from the initial shock of the Brexit vote has expanded to the country's recruitment and housing markets, according to two surveys which previously painted a bleak outlook.

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No "running commentary" on Brexit negotiations: British PM

​British Prime Minister Theresa May told Members of Parliament in the House of Commons Wednesday of her approach to arranging Britain's exit from the European Union (EU).

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Japan warns Brexit may drive banks, pharma investment to EU

Japan has warned Britain that its exit from the European Union could prompt Japanese financial institutions to relocate from London and listed a raft of concerns from Japanese companies about the transition away of the EU.

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British PM Theresa May writes to China expressing desire to enhance trade

British Prime Minister Theresa May has written to Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang to express her desire to enhance trade and strategic ties, her nation's new Asia envoy said.

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U.K. short of experts to lead Brexit talks with EU

Britain is woefully short of one thing it desperately needs in its high-stakes divorce from the European Union: experienced trade negotiators.

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London police chief warns terror attack a case of "when, not if"

Britain cannot be fully protected against terrorism and an attack similar to those seen recently in mainland Europe is a question of "when, not if",London's police chief said on Sunday (July 31).

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Britain seeks closer economic ties with China after Brexit vote

Britain appears to be seeking more economic and trade cooperation with China after its decision to leave the European Union (EU) last month.

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French president urges Britain to begin EU exit talks "as soon as possible"

French President Francois Hollande on Thursday called on Britain to prepare for talks to leave the European Union(EU) as soon as possible.

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In Germany, May seeks to reassure on Brexit, warned over 'limbo'

Prime Minister Theresa May sought to reassure Germany on Wednesday over Britain's vote to leave the European Union, stressing her desire to deepen ties with neighboring countries in her first foreign visit as leader.

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British lawmakers agree to renew Trident nuclear system

British lawmakers on Monday agreed by 472 votes to 117 to replace the country's submarine-based Trident nuclear missile system, a multi-billion pound project to maintain the country's military status, after Britain's vote to leave the European Union.

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EU migrants who try to "beat deadline" may be sent back home: Brexit minister

Britain's Brexit minister indicated on Sunday that European Union (EU) nationals who came to the country during the Brexit negotiations to leave the bloc might be not allowed to stay.

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Britain's new Prime Minister Theresa May pledges bold new future for Britain outside EU

New Prime Minister Theresa May pledged to forge a bold, new role for Britain outside the EU and fight "burning injustice" in the country as she took office on Wednesday.

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Britain's new leader might tilt party to the left

Mrs Theresa May, who takes over today as Britain's new Prime Minister, faces a daunting agenda: She has to negotiate her country's exit from the European Union (EU), a deeply controversial process. And she could be confronted with an economic downturn.