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: Judging by Helen Clark's performance and the audience enthusiasm for her, she may be the UN Secretary General.

When reality dawned, the reaction was swift. For one corner of the U.K. investment industry, it's not clear where it will stop. Funds

Call it the drift economy. The world somehow manages to stay afloat yet doesn't go much of anywhere very fast.

A quarter of jobs in Britain's business services sector are at "high risk" of automation within the next two decades.

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

David Cameron didn't seem too down about leaving Number 10 Downing St.

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.

When John Key arrived at 10 Downing St early this morning, David Cameron kept him waiting for half an hour while he packed up his office and farewelled staff.

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.

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.

Senior British MPs from both sides of the Commons said they will use the damning Chilcot inquiry to try to rule Tony Blair in contempt of Parliament.

A driver who converted his car into a fake ambulance with blue lights and a siren and then forced his way through traffic has been fined more than NZ$1772.

Jet-set couple seeks a housekeeper who will travel around the world (after they've proven their ironing skills)

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

The race to be Britain's next PM has been whittled to two, with Conservative Party MPs assuring that the country will have a female head of government.

Camera-wielding tourists have been flocking to a rural English village for selfies - to the bemusement of locals.

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

Have you ever wonder what place will give you the most bang for your buck?

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.

COMMENT: Blistering summary exposes Tony Blair's failures, writes Toby Manhire.

John Chilcot produced his verdict on the Blair Government's decision to join the US' invasion of Iraq. None of its findings are a surprise.

COMMENT: Neither would admit it, but David Cameron and Malcolm Turnbull have been victims of a false belief.

COMMENT: From Britain, to the US to Australia, voters are punishing politicians and causing unease in the markets, writes Liam Dann.

This summer wannabe witches and wizards will be able to have breakfast in the Hogwarts Great Hall.

The home of Peppa Pig World in the southern England county of Hampshire has beaten Walt Disney Studios Park, Paris, in a ranking of Europe's best amusement parks.