British Supreme Court gives landmark ruling on "Brexit"

Justices rule overwhelmingly that Parliament alone -- not the prime minister -- has the power to trigger exit from European Union

• Jan 24, 2017

Trump begins first week reaching out to Congress, world leaders

The president is expected to meet with British Prime Minister Theresa May on Friday

• Jan 23, 2017

What to watch during Trump's first week in office

With action on Capitol Hill, a visit from a major foreign leader and the GOP retreat in Philadelphia, it's shaping up to be a busy week

• Jan 23, 2017

British Prime Minister Theresa May to visit Trump Friday

May will be the first foreign leader to visit Mr. Trump at the White House

• Jan 21, 2017

Theresa May seeks to convince business of a "global Britain"

Prime minister tells Davos attendees the U.K. remains committed to free trade despite "Brexit" from EU

• Jan 19, 2017

World markets slide, but Britain’s pound rebounds

U.K. Prime Minister May says her country will stay open to global trade after leaving the EU

• Jan 17, 2017

British leader lays out her vision for divorce from the EU

Prime Minister Theresa May says U.K. will leave EU bloc's single market, but try to negotiate "greatest possible access to it"

• Jan 17, 2017

Trump says he will reduce Russia sanctions in exchange for nuclear deal

The comments, to The Times of London, come less than a month after the Obama administration imposed new sanctions on Russia

• Jan 15, 2017

Brits balk at Trump's suggestion for U.K. ambassador

British PM Theresa May quick to pour cold water on highly unusual recommendation from her newest, soon-to-be fellow world leader

• Nov 22, 2016

British PM Theresa May shrugs off Brexit court setback

The government hopes to win a reversal of a decision before the Supreme Court because an important principle is at stake

• Nov 6, 2016

Britain’s tumbling pound sends its stocks soaring

The currency’s falling value is a boon to big U.K. exporters and multinationals whose goods become more cost-competitive

• Oct 4, 2016

European markets rise as U.K. stocks benefit from pound drop

U.S. shares looked set for a flat opening, with Dow futures and the broader S&P 500 futures unchanged

• Oct 3, 2016

PM Theresa May finally sets a date for starting Brexit

Britain will start formal process of leaving the European Union before the end of March; PM May insists on no delay

• Oct 2, 2016

What role would Bill Clinton play as "First Gentleman"?

Having a man in the role could force a permanent transformation in the duties and image of the "First Lady"

• Aug 12, 2016

New British leader faces criticism over climate change call

Prime Minister Theresa May took power after David Cameron's departure in wake of Britain's vote to leave EU

• Jul 16, 2016

Theresa May becomes first female British PM since Margaret Thatcher

May will be tasked with navigating Britain through its divorce from the EU, something she had actually campaigned against

• Jul 13, 2016

Accepting queen's invite, Theresa May is now Britain's leader

David Cameron said leading had been "the greatest honor," before handing things over to the first woman in charge since Margaret Thatcher

• Jul 13, 2016

Cameron's last day as PM

Britain is hours away from having its second female prime minister in history. Theresa May will lead the U.K. as it leaves the European Union. Mark Phillips reports from the Houses of Parliament in London.

• Jul 13, 2016

Done in by Brexit, David Cameron says goodbye

Prime Minister wagered his career on the British people choosing to remain in the EU, now he has said his farewells

• Jul 13, 2016

​Global stocks up on eased U.K. uncertainties, stimulus hopes

Futures augured a tepid start on Wall Street: Both Dow and S&P futures were up less than 0.1 percent

• Jul 13, 2016

Will new U.K. leader keep Britain on course for Brexit?

First female PM since Margaret Thatcher opposed leaving EU but insists public vote will be respected -- but when, and on whose terms?

• Jul 12, 2016

Theresa May to be first female British leader since Thatcher

After a dramatic campaign, an understated workhorse who maintained a low profile throughout ended up the next British leader

• Jul 11, 2016

Childless leader comment may have ended the British PM race

Race to replace British Prime Minister David Cameron as the head of the Conservative Party upended by debate over motherhood and politics

• Jul 11, 2016

Motherhood becomes flashpoint in UK's race for prime minister

Does being a mother make you more qualified to be PM? Candidate's remarks spark uproar

• Jul 9, 2016

Another Brexit fallout bombshell for British politics

Conservative politician who led the campaign charge for Britain to leave the EU -- and won -- won't reap the most obvious reward

• Jun 30, 2016