Tag: United Kingdom

Thursday, February 21st 2019 - 08:19 UTC
Three Tories abandon the party and join Independent Group over “disastrous handling of Brexit”

Three pro-EU lawmakers from Britain's ruling Conservatives quit over the “disastrous handling of Brexit” on Wednesday, in a blow to Prime Minister Theresa May's attempts to unite her party around plans to leave the European Union.
Wednesday, February 20th 2019 - 10:23 UTC
British OTs Attorneys General Conference in Cayman, the last before UK leaves the EU

The two-day Overseas Territories Attorneys General Conference 2019 kicked off Tuesday morning, with AGs and other delegates from 13 jurisdictions gathering in Cayman to discuss issues of mutual interest. The issues scheduled to be discussed included Brexit, anti-corruption, natural disasters, criminal justice and human rights.
Wednesday, February 20th 2019 - 10:16 UTC
UK supermarkets stockpiling ahead of Brexit on March 29; shortages and higher prices forecasted

Britons could face shortages of fresh food, price rises and less variety if the country leaves the European Union next month without agreeing trade terms, food industry officials say.
Wednesday, February 20th 2019 - 10:01 UTC
Europe's biggest bank slower profits blamed on tepid growth in China and UK

HSBC warned it may have to delay some investments this year as Europe's biggest bank missed 2018 profit forecasts due to slowing growth in its two home markets of China and Britain. HSBC reported a drop in fourth-quarter revenue amid tumbling stock markets that sapped customer's confidence in investing.
Wednesday, February 20th 2019 - 09:25 UTC
Eighth Labour MP joins Independent Group: blasts Stalinist clique which surrounds Corbyn

Joan Ryan has become the eighth British Labour MP to quit the party in the past 48 hours, citing its tolerance of a “culture of anti-Jewish racism”. The Enfield North MP said she was “horrified, appalled and angered” by Labor's failure to tackle anti-Semitism, saying its leadership allowed “Jews to be abused with impunity”.
Wednesday, February 20th 2019 - 09:12 UTC
Brexit melee: Mrs. May to Brussels to meet Juncker; on Thursday Corbyn talks to Barnier

Theresa May will return to Brussels on Wednesday to continue talks on her Brexit deal. She will meet the President of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker. Earlier, Brexit Secretary Stephen Barclay updated Cabinet on talks with the EU's chief negotiator, Michel Barnier.
Wednesday, February 20th 2019 - 08:32 UTC
UK record employment in 2018 fourth quarter; jobless rate 4%, lowest since 1975

The number of people in work in the UK has continued to climb, with a record 32.6 million employed between October and December, the latest Office for National Statistics figure show. Unemployment was little-changed in the three-month period at 1.36 million.
Tuesday, February 19th 2019 - 10:10 UTC
Seven MPs quit Labour criticizing the party's Brexit policy and anti-Semitism

Seven British Labour MPs have quit their party and set up as a group of independents, saying politics in Britain is “broken” and criticising Labour policy on Brexit and its failure to tackle anti-Semitism among its membership.
Tuesday, February 19th 2019 - 09:21 UTC
Hammond visit to China called off amid reports of Beijing anger with UK defense actions

A visit to China by Chancellor Phillip Hammond has been called off amid reports a speech by the UK's defense secretary angered Beijing. There were plans for trade talks between Mr Hammond and senior Chinese government figures during the brief visit this week. But last week, Gavin Williamson had indicated the UK's intention to send an aircraft carrier to the Pacific.
Tuesday, February 19th 2019 - 09:00 UTC
UK Border Force nets 34 migrants in a boat in the Channel

A group of 34 migrants have been brought ashore after the UK Border Force intercepted a boat in the Channel. The group of people, whose nationalities are not yet known, were brought to shore at Dover by a coastal patrol vessel and given blankets.