The British economy appears to have had a last hurrah before Brexit.

COMMENT: Things have calmed down since that dramatic Friday when the Brexit votes were being counted, but don't get comfortable, there's more to come.

Italy's debt burden is the second-highest in Europe, only behind Greece, is a worry as it's banks have $560 billion of non-performing loans which could choke growth

Uncertainty persists as to what Britain's exit from the European Union will mean for New Zealand primary producers.

Frustrated motorists stuck gridlocked traffic near Dover have questioned whether the chaos was caused by the French authorities punishing Britain for leaving the EU.

Britain's new finance minister Philip Hammond, under pressure from his peers from around the world, says there could be more clarity

The US Vice President is expected to confirm the United States Navy will send a ship to New Zealand this year, ending a 33-year absence from our ports because of the anti-nuclear rift. A speechwriter for the Trump campaign has taken the blame for copying parts of 2008 Michelle Obama speech and including it in Melania Trump’s speech at the Republican National Convention. The new British PM, Theresa May is in Berlin for talks with Chancellor Angela Merkel. President Joe Biden says New Zealand and America have a vested interest in the Pacific.

Economists are slashing growth forecasts and companies are warning of Brexit's dire consequences. London? No, Dublin.

Appointed foreign secretary much to the chagrin of his European peers, Boris Johnson's first speech in the role was met with boos

The UK's new prime minister has embraced the Leave project and vowed to take the hard road.

Everyone seems to want to move to New Zealand, or is at least looking into the possibility.

Aircraft purchases and corporate 'tax inversions' has sent Irish growth figures through the roof.

David Cameron left 10 Downing St. on Wednesday for the last time as Britain's prime minister, making the short trip to Buckingham Palace to tender his resignation to Queen Elizabeth II after declaring that leading the country was "the greatest honour of my life."

Boris Johnson has been appointed Britain's new Foreign Secretary in a shock development, as Theresa May builds her new Cabinet. Source: BBC

New UK leader Theresa May faces a glass cliff after reaching power at a precarious time.

Many in Britain will be breathing more easily knowing a new Prime Minister is being sworn in today.

COMMENT: Post Brexit, it's business as usual for existing institutions and policies in defence, counter-terrorism and migration management.

John Key says NZ will have to work harder to push its credentials in Europe now that the UK no longer be a strong voice at the EU table on its behalf.

Meet Theresa May - the woman set to become Britain's next leader as the country plots its exit from the European Union

Theresa May is chosen as the new leader of the Conservative Party and UK prime minister. Golfers, Jordan Speith, Jason Day, Dustin Johnson and Rory McIlroy have all opted out of the Rio Olympics.

David Cameron has been caught appearing to sing a little tune as he re-entered Number 10 after announcing Theresa May would be Prime Minister by Wednesday evening (Thursday NZ time).

Prime Minister David Cameron has announced he will step down this week, clearing the way for Theresa May to become Britain's next leader.

COMMENT: When people are made to feel ashamed or afraid to express perfectly legitimate views, something is going very, very wrong in a democratic system.

Theresa May pledged a 'better, brighter' Britain as she warned the country faces tough times as it negotiates to leave the EU.

Kiwis are scrambling to apply for Irish passports and avoid missing out on the benefits of European Union citizenship in the wake of Brexit.

COMMENT: Potential calamities like Brexit are said to occur every eight years.

COMMENT: Candidates vying to replace the PM should keep in mind doing exactly what the voters said might not be wise.

Michael Gove is out of the race to be the next UK Prime Minister, as the woman who could take his place faces allegations over her CV.