THERESA MAY

British prime minister cracks down on Brexit leaks

1 A leaked memo to the Mail on Sunday newspaper revealed that May wants to “urgently tighten security processes” so that her government’s ministers and civil servants don’t leak her Brexit plans

2 Anyone found to have leaked sensitive information will be dismissed, the memo said, adding, “Leaking is corrosive and undermines trust and good government”

3 May says she will trigger the formal divorce procedure by the end of March, but there has been criticism that she is offering little clarity to businesses, investors and opposition lawmakers on the process.