The collapse of Theresa May's deal would thrust the United Kingdom deeper into crisis
Faced with only basic EU access, banks, insurers and asset management firms are opening hubs in the bloc by next March
Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez threatens to 'veto Brexit' if it is not made clear that Madrid and London must resolve their differences over Gibraltar
A fragmented politics, with multiple shifting coalitions, is far better, more efficient, and more democratic, than the "normal" two-party system
Her message comes amid intense argument in parliament about how to proceed on Brexit or whether to leave the EU at all
Britain is set to leave the European Union on March 29
Bets on sterling swings have fallen to an almost three-month low even after UK lawmakers rejected Theresa May's withdrawal plan
A government source summed up the feeling in London by saying it was "not impressed".
Now is the time to come together to back this improved Brexit deal, May said at a joint press conference
The House of Commons voted against the deal by 391 votes to 242.
The divorce from the EU looks set to be delayed and could be softened or even abandoned, but the cost of separation is already apparent.
The fact that May has managed to make her time as PM last nearly three years with all of this going on is pretty impressive
Tariffs on beef, lamb, pork, poultry and some dairy would be reduced but retained in most cases.
May has been seeking to rally support for her twice-rejected deal, but there is speculation that if she fails, she could allow MPs to vote on what happens next.
The option that came closest to getting a majority was a proposal to keep Britain in a customs union with the EU, which was defeated by three votes.
She is now seeking to thrash out a Brexit compromise with opposition Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn
The interior ministry confirmed that some passports introduced from March 30, the day after Britain was originally due to depart, no longer include references to the EU following a 2017 decision
The country's original March 29 departure date was delayed last month to April 12 amid the paralysis in parliament.
The 'flextension' could be a good bet for Brexit
If the UK fails to ratify the agreement by May 22, it must take part in the European parliament elections taking place between May 23 and 26