David Cameron

The success of David Cameron and Nick Clegg and so many other middle-of-the-road politicians suggests the emergence of an unstable political order: one in which the global establishment continues to pursue its old policies as if populism doesn’t exist and the masses then have no alternative but to engage in periodic Brexit- or Trump-style revolts against the status quo

UK cabinet shake-up: Why Rishi Sunak brought David Cameron back

With the ouster of Suella Braverman and induction of former UK PM David Cameron, Rishi Sunak’s cabinet is now a combination of those who saw Boris Johnson’s presence as PM as highly toxic to Brand Tory, avid Remainers during the Brexit referendum like Cameron, and Brexiteers.

UK PM Rishi Sunak addresses new look Cabinet with pledge for change

In a customary annual address at the Lord Mayor’s banquet on Monday night, Sunak stated that he was pleased to have appointed a new Foreign Secretary, who will build on everything achieved in the last year.

India-UK FTA: Jaishankar hopes the two sides will find 'landing point' which will work for both

Jaishankar, who is here on a five-day official visit to the UK with an aim to review various aspects of bilateral ties and give "new impetus to the friendly ties", also said that the agenda 2030 put greater emphasis on connectivity on trade on working together when it comes to defence and security, on health and all climate change.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II has given audience to 14 UK Prime Ministers over 70 years

Once a week, British prime ministers drive into Buckingham Palace for an audience with the Queen to discuss “government matters”.

Liberty Steel owner Sanjeev Gupta facing UK fraud probe over Greensill

Gupta is under probe for alleged involvement in financing arrangements with failed company Greensill Capital UK.

When former PM Manmohan Singh considered attacking Pakistan

Former PM Manmohan Singh told me that another terrorist attack like that in Mumbai in July 2011 and India would have to take military action against Pakistan, ex-UK PM David Cameron has said in his memoir

Brexit 'a mistake, not a disaster': ex-PM David Cameron

Cameron stepped back from frontline British politics in the wake of the historic 2016 referendum, but was caught airing his views on Brexit at Switzerland's gathering of the world's business elite.

New anti-Brexit court case to be launched in Dublin

A new crowd-funded legal challenge calling for the option to reverse Brexit after Article 50 has been invoked for formal exit negotiations from the European Union is set to be heard in a court in Ireland later this month.

Britain already has a good visa system with India: Theresa May

May has said she plans to use the two-day visit to try to reduce barriers to trade with India and pave the way for a post-Brexit free-trade deal, but with the Indian government keen to secure more access to Britain for students and skilled workers, visa numbers are likely to be a sticking point in any talks.

Visit to India shows importance of bilateral relations: May

Addressing the Indian community for the first time at a Diwali reception in her official residence, May said: "It was here in Downing Street PM Narendra Modi chose to start last year's visit and next month I am delighted to join him in India."

Modi meets UK's new PM Theresa May

Both the leaders held discussions on the sidelines of the G20 summit here on "building opportunities" after the UK voted to leave the EU- the world's single largest market.

British economy escapes Brexit 'bomb', for now

The overwhelming view from economists is that it is too early to know how Britain will cope with years of Brexit uncertainty - but there is a growing belief the country can avoid a recession that only weeks ago was regarded as likely.

May starts with serial sackings, gives Boris Johnson key post

In a clear indication that she intends to carve out a new path in government, May announced her first big shake-up just minutes after entering Downing Street last evening by replacing George Osborne as UK Chancellor with Philip Hammond.

Cameron bows out with jokes, May to take over as British PM

"This morning I had meetings with ministerial colleagues and others. Other than one meeting this afternoon with Her Majesty the Queen, the diary for the rest of my day is remarkably light," Cameron said to roars of laughter in a packed House of Commons.

Brexit, what Brexit? Global shares near 2016 highs

The swift moves by the Conservative Party that see Theresa May replacing David Cameron as prime minister on Wednesday have helped fund a recovery that, aside from sterling itself, has wiped out the negative reaction to the June 23 vote.

Theresa May, Merkel, Clinton - the year of female leaders?

Unless Donald Trump makes significant gains, the latest Reuters Ipsos poll still puts Hillary Clinton ahead of her Republican rival by 11 points in the race for the White House.

Theresa May to take over as British PM on Wednesday

Outgoing Prime Minister David Cameron said he will chair his last Cabinet meeting tomorrow and attend House of Commons for his last Prime Minister's Questions on Wednesday before heading to Buckingham Palace to offer his official resignation to Queen Elizabeth II.

Leadsom quits race for British PM, leaving May unopposed

Energy minister Andrea Leadsom abruptly withdrew from the contest to succeed David Cameron as Britain's prime minister on Monday, leaving her rival Theresa May as the only candidate.

Airbus set for Virgin, Germania order boosts at Farnborough

The order, worth some USD 3 billion at list prices, could perk up Monday's opening of an event clouded by geopolitical uncertainty, including Britain's decision to leave the European Union and concerns over the state of the global economy.

A job in UK that no man wants, but two women do

No man, it seems is willing to captain UK's ship. it has fallen to one of two ladies – Home Secretary Theresa May and Energy Minister Andrea Leadsom -- to become not just Britain‘s next Prime Minister.

Britain's May and Leadsom in all-women race to be new PM

May won 199 votes and Leadsom 84 in a second ballot of lawmakers of the governing Conservative party. Justice Secretary Michael Gove took just 46 votes and was eliminated from the race.

UK poised to have first woman PM since Margaret Thatcher

Britain is poised to get its first woman Prime Minister in more than a quarter of a century since Margaret Thatcher as the race to succeed David Cameron after the Brexit vote on July 7 narrowed down to home secretary Theresa May and energy minister Andrea Leadsom

May wins first round of voting to choose new British PM

UK home secretary Theresa May won the first round as the Conservative party began voting today to choose a new party leader who will go on to succeed David Cameron as the British Prime Minister.

Anarchy in the UK: Leaders jumping ship makes EU divorce messier

Days after UK voted in favour of leaving the European Union, the major architects of the Brexit movement have decided to step away from the thick of things.