Tag: United Kingdom

Tuesday, May 7th 2019 - 09:58 UTC
Falklands' lawmakers travel to the UK to address a long agenda including Brexit

This month five Falkland Islands lawmakers, elected Members of the Legislative Assembly, according to a release from the Islands' government are travelling to the UK to have a series of key meetings with the oil industry, trade partners and UK parliamentarians, and to reiterate the need for a good deal for the Falkland Islands in the context of continuing Brexit negotiations.
Tuesday, May 7th 2019 - 09:10 UTC
It's a boy: Meghan and the baby are doing incredible well, announced Prince Harry

Congratulations have poured in from around the world following the birth of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's son. The newborn was delivered at 05:26 BST on Monday, with Prince Harry saying the baby boy was “absolutely to-die-for”.
Tuesday, May 7th 2019 - 08:27 UTC
UK media reports Theresa May preparing options in case talks with Labour fail

British Prime Minister Theresa May has carried out “scenario planning” for a second Brexit referendum in case she is forced by parliament to hold one, the Daily Telegraph newspaper reported on Monday.
Monday, May 6th 2019 - 09:56 UTC
Labour “does not trust PM May” after leaking details of Brexit cross party talks

Labor's shadow chancellor says he does not trust Prime Minister Theresa May after details from cross-party talks on Brexit were leaked to the press. The PM has called on Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn to “put their differences aside” and agree a Brexit deal.
Monday, May 6th 2019 - 08:57 UTC
The US “Sage of Omaha” wants to invest in the UK despite Brexit uncertainty

Warren Buffett has said he wants to invest more in the UK and other parts of Europe, despite uncertainty over the UK's future relationship with the EU. The US investment guru said he would like his firm, Berkshire Hathaway, to be better known across the Atlantic.
Monday, May 6th 2019 - 08:27 UTC
Tens of thousands march in Glasgow supporting Scottish independence

Tens of thousands of people took part in a march through Glasgow in support of Scottish independence. The All Under One Banner march left Kelvingrove Park at 13:30 BST and made its way through the city centre before ending with a rally at Glasgow Green.
Friday, May 3rd 2019 - 21:50 UTC
Penny Mordaunt, the first UK female defense secretary

Penny Mordaunt has become the UK's first female defense secretary after Gavin Williamson was sacked. She was previously international development secretary, in charge of a multi-billion pound annual budget. With a background as a naval reservist, and having served as an armed forces minister under David Cameron, Ms Mordaunt seems well prepared for the role.´
Friday, May 3rd 2019 - 09:07 UTC
Huawei leak scandal: Theresa May sacking of ex defense secretary backfires

British Prime Minister Theresa May hoped firing her defense secretary over a leak would put her latest government scandal to rest. But it seems only to have unleashed yet another political storm for the PM, with members of her own party questioning her judgment and opponents demanding the police be called in.
Friday, May 3rd 2019 - 09:05 UTC
Brexit frustration: English voters punish both Conservatives and Labour, Liberal Democrats big wins

English voters used local elections to punish both Prime Minister Theresa May's Conservatives and the opposition Labour Party for the deadlock over Brexit, partial results showed on Friday.
Friday, May 3rd 2019 - 09:03 UTC
Bank of England interest rate evolution depend on resolution of the Brexit impasse

United Kingdom interest rate increases could be “more frequent” than expected if the economy performs as the Bank of England is expecting, governor Mark Carney says. The markets are forecasting just one interest rate increase by 2021.