Officials skeptical text will be ready in time for key European summit later this week, with gaps remaining on issues of customs along with Irish border with Northern Ireland

Government figures also show increase in targeting of individuals based on their sexual orientation; total number of offenses doubles since 2013

178-year-old debt-laden company blames Brexit as it lays off all 22,000 workers, immediately halts all travel services, sparking Britain's largest repatriation since WWII

France, Germany, Italy, Spain and United Kingdom issue joint statement warning move would be 'a serious breach of international law'

Novelist's upcoming book, set for October release, condemns 'lunacy' of Brexit, describes a deteriorating Britain

Prime minister says he would 'rather be dead in a ditch' than ask EU for further delay as British political deadlock continues

But current target date of October 14 could prevent observant Jews from voting due to start of Sukkot holiday

Pitched debate expected in Parliament this week as Johnson's opponents scramble to block no-deal withdrawal from EU on October 31

Officials say HMS Defender will take part in efforts to 'keep essential trade routes secure' after recent shipping conflicts with Iran

Joining UK and Bahrain, PM Morrison announces 'modest, meaningful and time-limited' contribution to maritime force