Brexit

Patrick Stewart leaves Labour over Corbyn

British actor famous for playing Captain Picard on Star Trek breaks with party he has supported for over 70 years over current leader.

Farage: 'Soros funding efforts for second EU referendum'

Former UKIP leader says US money 'flooding into Europe in huge way' for years, campaign for second Brexit referendum Soros-funded.

Trump to UK: Don't negotiate with EU - sue them

British PM says President Trump advised her not to negotiate with EU over Brexit - but to sue.

Report: George Soros pushing to nix Brexit

Hungarian-born American billionaire and left-wing philanthropist George Soros reportedly funding bid to block UK's departure from EU.

How Britain’s hung Parliament will benefit Israeli Start-ups

Though a hung Parliament may not bode well for Britain, Israeli start-ups stand to benefit.

Merkel: Britain, US no longer reliable security partners

German Chancellor says Europe must take destiny into its own hands after Brexit, Trump election.

Drama in the UK: PM calls for new elections

UK Prime Minister Theresa May calls for June 8th elections, cites opposition to Brexit.

May signs letter triggering Brexit

British Prime Minister signs letter that will formally begin the UK's departure from the European Union.

UK prepares for 'B-Day'

Nine months after historic referendum on EU membership, Britain finally on the verge of implementing 'Brexit'.

British parliament approves Brexit bill

House of Lords approves bill giving PM May the power to begin proceedings to the leave the EU.

Scottish leader to seek independence from UK

Scottish First Minister Sturgeon to seek independence referendum in late 2018.

The third letter Netanyahu should write to the EU

'America is in a struggle for identity'

Israeli journalist Erel Segal sees the surprise results of the American election as manifesting the struggle for identity in modern society.

UK court slams the brakes on Brexit

Brexit leader Farage cries foul, warning referendum could be nullified by British high court ruling.

More Jews seeking German citizenship

In the wake of the Brexit vote, more British Jews are taking advantage of German law granting citizenship to people persecuted by the Nazis.

Corbyn’s blunders: Labour party leader’s 5 worst moments

Top five controversies around Leader of the Opposition Jeremy Corbyn’s career, ahead of the British Labour Party primaries on Saturday.

Britons eye ancestry, love to secure post-Brexit rights

British citizens scrambling to make ancestral ties to Europe official in order to keep EU working and travel rights.

EU elects commissioner to fight terror

European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker: It's urgent to have an 'effective' Security Union to fight terror.

'Brexit aftermath overshadows ongoing Labour anti-Semitism'

Anti-Semitism expert warns interest in Labour anti-Semitism has largely vanished, but the Jews hatred itself is still flourishing.

More British Jews requesting naturalization in Portugal

Portugal’s Jewish community observing an increase in requests for naturalization by British Jews following Brexit vote.

British PM to resign Wednesday

David Cameron set to resign Wednesday, paving way for UK's second female Prime Minister.

Theresa May to be new UK Prime Minister

Andrea Leadsom quits race, leaving Home Secretary May as only candidate for PM; transfer of power from David Cameron expected within days.

UK Prime Minister race heats up with 'motherhood' issue

Comments about motherhood from Andrea Leadsom lead to media storm over supposed attack against childless Theresa May.

In post-Brexit Scotland, Jews warm up to leaving UK

Scotland and its Jews are preparing for Britain's exit from the EU.

Reaffirming Democracy: The UK as a model

Brexit poll: Jews voted 2-1 to remain in EU

Twice as many British Jews voted to remain in the European Union than those who backed the Brexit, according to a new survey.

Leaving the EU - and entering the Israeli market?

With the UK having voted to leave the EU, could this be the start of an exciting journey into pastures anew such as the Israeli market?

UKIP leader Nigel Farage steps down after Brexit victory

UKIP head Nigel Farage steps down for a 'quiet life.'

Divorcing Angela Merkel

UK Jews overwhelmingly favored 'remain' in Brexit vote

Poll shows only 31% of British Jews supported Brexit.

Muslims and "political correctness"

Surprise: Boris Johnson says he won't run for British PM

In surprising turn of events, leading former London Mayor and prominent Brexit proponent Boris Johnson says he won't run for prime minister.

Labour rebels threatened with rape, murder

Labour MPs challenging Jeremy Corbyn face onslaught of harassment, verbal abuse, and death threats as party civil war continues.

British Jewish groups condemn hate crimes in wake of Brexit vote

Jewish groups in Britain condemn uptick in racist harassment and other hate crimes following referendum.

British PM implores Labour chief to step down after party vote

'For heaven's sake man, just go!' Cameron tells embattled Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn after internal no-confidence vote.

Brexit leader Farage in EU parliament: You're not laughing now

Leader of UK Independence Party Nigel Farage spoke at emergency sitting in EU parliament; explains why the UK didn't stay.

Brexit splits UK from Europe and Labour from its party leader

As Jeremy Corbyn defies party vote calling for him to resign, Labour risks splitting in two. Will anti-Semitic extremists prosper?

Pressure mounts on Labour's Jeremy Corbyn to quit

British Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn under increasing pressure as vast majority of MPs call for his resignation

The fall of the Godless European Union

UK Labour chief faces insurrection after Brexit referendum

No confidence vote planned against Corbyn as 35 shadow ministers resign in protest, demanding Labour leader resign.

'It's too early to predict the implications of Brexit'

Professor Dror Wahrman of the Hebrew University discusses Britain's vote to leave the EU and what implications it will have.

British Jewish leaders keep mum on wisdom of Brexit

Britain’s Jewish leaders have mixed reactions to the country’s surprising vote in favor of leaving the European Union.

Kahlon: 'Economy is strong, ready to withstand any challenge'

Finance Minister assures cabinet of Israeli economy's readiness to deal with financial ripples caused by Brexit

"United" Kingdom in jeopardy: 59% of Scots want out

New poll shows substantial majority in Scotland supporting independence from UK in wake of Brexit referendum result

The Brexit: Six things you need to know

2 million Brexit opponents demand new referendum

Calls for London to secede from UK, remain in EU. Two million sign petition calling for second referendum on Brexit.

Britain outside the EU: An Israeli perspective.

Obama discusses 'Brexit' vote with Cameron, Merkel

President Barack Obama says he regrets Britain's decision to leave EU but respects it.

Trump: Britons 'took back control of their country'

Republican presidential candidate welcomes results of Brexit vote.

'Britain-Israel relations will not significantly change'

Israel and Britain’s relations will not change once Britain leaves the EU, says British ambassador to Israel.

Netanyahu: Cameron is a 'true friend of Israel'

Prime Minister Netanyahu reacts to British Prime Minister's resignation announcement, thanks him for his friendship with Israel.

Brexit repercussions leave UK economy behind France's

Vote to leave European Union causes drop in pound, London stock exchange. UK now sixth largest world economy.

Regavim praises UK for choosing Brexit

NGO congratulates UK citizens for voting to leave EU, offers hope that EU will leave Israel.

UK Prime Minister to step down following Brexit

British Prime Minister David Cameron announces his plan to resign after British people vote to leave European Union

Britain votes in favor of 'Brexit'

With 200 of 382 results declared, Britain appears to be headed towards leaving the EU. Official results expected Friday morning.

'Brexit' referendum begins, polls suggest UK to remain in EU

'Leave' campaign suffers massive losses in polling after murder of Labour MP by man with ties to American neo-Nazi group.

Support Israel - Leave Europe

UK Prime Minister Cameron: 'Brexit' would be bad for Israel

British PM tells Jewish voters his gov't won't be able to push back against anti-Israel sentiment in the EU if it votes to leave this week.

Our economy may experience serious volatility – let’s plan now

Smart investors must keep aware of global trends and how they affect markets.