United Kingdom
Dominic O'Connell: June 7 will be The End of May
British PM Theresa May's latest attempt to deliver a Brexit deal resulted in her resignation.The BBC's Business Presenter, Dominic O'Connell talks about the latest development. Audio
Dominic O'Connell: Brexit and being back home in Christchurch for the terror attacks
The Christchurch native and BBC business reporter Dominic O'Connell on the latest rumblings in the ongoing Brexit saga and the mass shooting in the Garden City. Audio
Why this is the most crucial week of the Brexit process
If you had lost interest in Brexit and its complicated nuances and trade jargon, now is the time to tune back in, because the UK is heading into the most crucial week of the Brexit process yet.
UK expands drone-free airport zones
Britain will expand drone exclusion zones around airports from the current 1km to about 5km, after drones closed Gatwick airfield over two days, cancelling about 1000 flights.
UK to ban plastics from all its Pacific overseas missions
The United Kingdom has announced plans to ban all single-use plastics in its South Pacific missions
UK prepares for Brexit worst-case scenario
Britain is preparing for the worst case scenario in a no-deal Brexit. Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab has set out what he called "practical and proportionate" advice in case the UK leaves the EU without… Audio
Meghan Markle always destined for big things, former teacher says
Meghan Markle was in every school play, and was such a good actress even as a teenager that her former teachers knew she would make it - but they didn't know she'd end up a princess. Her former… Video, Audio
Why Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Royal wedding is different
BBC's Jonny Dymond talks to John Campbell about what makes Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding not just royal, but unique. Video, Audio
Cambridge Analytica closing down
US media is reporting Cambridge Analytica is shutting its doors, in both the United States and the United Kingdom. The political consultancy company, which worked for Donald Trump's presidential… Audio
UK to open diplomatic posts in Vanuatu, Tonga and Samoa
The United Kingdom is to open new diplomatic posts in Vanuatu, Samoa and Tonga.
Nerve agent clearly from Russia - Britain's NZ High Commissioner
Video - The use of a Russian nerve agent is part of a clear pattern of aggression from Russia that threatens the global rule of law, Laura Clarke says. Video, Audio
UK singles out NZ as top priority for trade deals
The United Kingdom has singled out New Zealand and Australia as being the first cabs off the rank for free trade deals after it exits the European Union.
EU pessimistic on Brexit trade agreement
Another round of Brexit talks have wrapped up, with the European Union and United Kingdom apparently at odds over how successful they were. The EU's chief Brexit negotiator says both parties remain… Audio
Immigration 'anomaly' blocks backpackers' entry
Backpackers from the British Channel Islands and the Isle of Man are being turned down for working holidays due to a bureaucratic "anomaly".
Boris Johnson denies resignation rumours
Britain's Foreign secretary Boris Johnson is dismissing suggestions he is considering resigning over Brexit tensions. With the latest we're joined by our London correspondent Natalie Powell. Audio
May and DUP deal expected "soon" as negotiations continue
A deal between Teressa May's Conservative party and the Democratic Unionist Party appears to be imminent. Our correspondent in London, Catherine Drew, has been following the aftermath of the election.
…UK polls show gap between Labour and Conservatives narrowing
If political polls in the UK are to be believed, the election race is tightening, with just over a week to go until Britons go to the polling booths. Some polls are putting Labour and Jeremy Corbyn… Audio
UK PM signs letter that will trigger Brexit
Theresa May has signed the letter that will formally begin the UK's departure from the European Union.
'Waves of police with automatic weapons' - NZer in Westminster
A New Zealander has described being trapped behind a cordon for hours during the terror attack at Westminster.
May to trigger Brexit on 29 March
British Prime Minister Theresa May is to officially notify the European Union next Wednesday that the UK is leaving.
