UK PM Theresa May survives vote of no-confidence bought to the Commons following her failed Brexit deal.

The Prime Minister jets to a range of high-powered meetings in Europe next week, where she intends to push sustainable trade and development with some of the world's most influential leaders.

Jacinda Ardern will attend the World Economic Forum in the resort town of Davos, Switzerland, as well as visit European Union leaders in Brussels and British Prime Minister Theresa May in London.

Ardern's visit comes as Europe braces for the increasing prospect of a messy divorce, that could see Britain exit the European Union with no deal.

May has narrowly held on to power, having survived a parliamentary vote of no confidence on Thursday (NZ time), which came a day after she suffered a crushing defeat in the House of Commons for her Brexit deal.

As the United Kingdom wrestles with an array of unpalatable options - ranging from no Brexit to a Brexit with no deal - it's not clear how productive a meeting with its PM might be.

Still, Ardern is likely to see benefits for New Zealand simply by remaining in sight as a partner that can offer some fast trading stability - as well as a template of sorts - to a country that may not be departing Europe with the safety net it hoped for.

Ardern will be looking to reconfirm however, the understanding New Zealand would be left no worse off in its trade interests, or otherwise, following the UK's decision to leave the EU.

"My visit to the UK is an opportunity to underline New Zealand's position as a natural and long standing partner for the country as it redefines its global role post-Brexit," Ardern said.

STACEY KIRK/STUFF Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is set to meet with British Prime Minister Theresa May again, next week, to reaffirm NZ's trading interests won't be negatively affected by the Brexit turmoil gripping the UK Government.

However, the primary reason for Ardern's visit would be her trip to Brussels, to progress a free trade agreement with Europe and to promote New Zealand business interests there.

FTA negotiations were officially launched in June last year, and the first round of talks took place a month later in June. Experts estimate that agreement could add an extra $1 billion to New Zealand's economy.

In Brussels Ardern will meet with President of the European Council Donald Tusk, President of the European Commission Jean Claude Juncker, and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.

"I will be using my engagements to enhance New Zealand's profile as a like-minded partner to the EU across a wide range of issues, including climate change, social policy, trade and our commitment to the rules-based system," Ardern said.

"There is still much progress to make in trade talks with our European partners, so a key focus of this whole trip is to speak to European Commission and individual country leaders to shore up support for our ongoing negotiations and ensure New Zealand exporters achieve a great deal."

GEERT VANDEN WIJNGAERT/AP European Council President Donald Tusk addresses the media after the signature of the second EU NATO Joint Declaration, in Brussels on Tuesday, July 10, 2018. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is set to meet with Tusk to discuss NZ's FTA with the EU, as well as NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.

At the World Economic Forum in Davos the Prime Minister said she would be promoting the Government's approach to "inclusive growth" through its "Wellbeing Agenda", and the delivery of the world's first "wellbeing budget" in May this year.

She would also be taking part in a number of panel discussions, including one focused on wellbeing and options beyond GDP with the head of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), the future of the international trading system with the head of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and a panel focused on mental health with Prince William.

"Our wellbeing approach is generating significant international interest, particularly at a time when the international rules based order is under strain and leaders are grappling with constituencies dissatisfied with the status quo.

"I hope other leaders will come to see more compassionate domestic policy settings as a compelling alternative to the false promise of protectionism and isolation," Ardern said.

CAMERON BURNELL/STUFF. EU Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström was in Wellington in June.

Ardern was also expecting to hold a number of bilateral meetings with leaders on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum, to talk trade and other international matters - defence and security likely among them.

Ardern will be attending meetings in London on January 20-21, Davos from January 22-23, and Brussels on January 24-25. She will be joined, in Davos by Finance Minister Grant Robertson.

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