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Boris Johnson is set to become the prime minister of the U.K. again, as his Conservative and Unionist Party has won the general elections with a thumping majority. The Conservative Party won 363 out of the total 650 seats in the U.K. parliament, up 70 from last year, giving it a clear...

This column does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Benzinga editorial board. Tactical voting is nothing new, but in the U.K., as the general election is about to take place in a few hours, it is becoming a significant move adopted by many frustrated remainers. The result of this upcoming...

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization summit ended in London on Wednesday, with the leaders of the allied countries taking plentiful jibes at each other throughout the summit. The U.S. President Donald Trump, of course, led the pack. “Very, Very Nasty” Macron Ahead of the summit, Trump...

London’s iconic department store Harrods has set a strict policy for this year's Santa Claus visits at its Swarovski crystal-encrusted “Secret Forest Grotto.” What Happened Santa Clause visits will only be available to the families who have spent at least £2,000 ($2,560...

U.S. social media behemoth Facebook, Inc. (NASDAQ: FB) has agreed to pay a $646,000 fine over the Cambridge Analytica scandal to the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the Guardian reported. What Happened The ICO launched an investigation against Facebook and the now defunct London-...

Markets across Asia Pacific saw a decline late on Wednesday after another Brexit deal delay was announced. What Happened In Japan, where the market reopened after the emperor enthronement day on Wednesday, Nikkei 225 (OTC: JPX) (NDEXNIKKEI: NI225) saw a decline of 0.27%, after the Brexit...

U.K. Health Secretary Matt Hancock informed the rest of U.K. lawmakers and government officials the country will ban the sale of energy drinks to everyone under 16 years old, The Sun reported. What Happened Hancock justified his actions in a letter to U.K. Cabinet ministers the ban is a "...

GBP/USD is leaning lower within a limited trading range. Markets and MPs have a break from Brexit, amid speculation about what's next. The technical picture has worsened for the pair. GBP/USD is trading in the mid-1.3000s, similar to the levels seen on Thursday. Volatility has fallen and so...

  The UK's Parliament has voted to ask the European Union (EU) for "a one-off extension to Article 50 ending 30 June 2019," by a significant majority of 210 votes. The extension will need to be agreed by all 27 of the other members of the EU at a meeting on 21 March. The EU...

Rail operator Eurotunnel, which handles passenger and freight trains between the United Kingdom and the rest of Europe, has reached an out of court settlement with the British Government over the train company's claims on no-deal Brexit contracts handed out by the Department for Transport....

The vessel operator Compagnie Luxembourgeoise d'Navigation (CLdN) has made a direct pitch to the British Government in a bid to win contracts for spill-over freight in the event of a no-deal Brexit. Speaking directly to Chris Grayling, the British Government's Secretary of State for...