Tag: United Kingdom

Wednesday, January 9th 2019 - 08:41 UTC
Brexit plan's five-day debate takes off; Westminster shuts off “no-deal option”

MPs will begin debating Theresa May's Brexit plan again on Wednesday, nearly a month after she postponed the crunch Commons vote on her agreement. There will be five days of discussion on the terms of the UK's withdrawal and future relations with the EU ahead of an expected vote next Tuesday.
Wednesday, January 9th 2019 - 08:37 UTC
Ireland extends a friendly hand to embattled PM May's government

Ireland’s Foreign Affairs Minister has said the country will not stand in the way if the British Government asks for an extension to Article 50. Simon Coveney said they want to avoid a no-deal Brexit scenario as “everyone loses”.
Wednesday, January 9th 2019 - 08:07 UTC
London City airport with record of annual passengers last year

London City has published its official passenger figures for 2018, showing the number of travellers passing through the airport last year totalled a record-breaking 4,800,190.
Tuesday, January 8th 2019 - 08:42 UTC
First Minister Sturgeon: Brexit has strengthened the case for Scottish independence

Brexit has “materially strengthened” the case for Scottish independence, Nicola Sturgeon has said. The First Minister said Scotland’s interests are being “completely ignored and sidelined” and that what has happened in the last two years has reinforced the case for it to leave the UK.
Tuesday, January 8th 2019 - 07:32 UTC
Ryanair, UK's least liked short-haul airline for sixth year running

Ryanair has won the dubious honor of the UK's least-liked short-haul airline for the sixth year running. The results from a Which survey of airline passengers ranked Ryanair at the bottom of 19 carriers flying from the UK. A Ryanair spokesperson said the airline's success was not reflected in the survey.
Monday, January 7th 2019 - 09:18 UTC
Rule out a “no-deal Brexit”, 200 plus all parties MPs call on Theresa May

More than 200 MPs from different political parties have signed a letter to Prime Minister Theresa May, urging her to rule out a no-deal Brexit. The MPs - including both Leave and Remain supporters - have been invited to meet the prime minister on Tuesday.
Monday, January 7th 2019 - 08:44 UTC
New pound coin goes global with rollout to British Overseas Territories

United Kingdom Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies will, for the first time, be able to design and mint their own versions of the new 12-sided £1 coin. The iconic £1 coin has long been recognized around the world and Brits living in UK territories may soon be able to spend unique versions of the new pound, replacing the older coins currently in use, reports the UK Treasury in an official release.
Saturday, January 5th 2019 - 09:06 UTC
Major “live test” in South England on Monday in the event of a no-deal Brexit

The British Government is to use up to 150 trucks in a major test of its plans for UK border disruption in the event of a no-deal Brexit. A “live test” on Monday will examine the proposal to use Manston airfield near Ramsgate as a mass “HGV holding facility” to alleviate congestion on the roads to the Channel ports, the Department for Transport has confirmed.
Saturday, January 5th 2019 - 08:48 UTC
North Irish couple plan to share their £115m EuroMillions win with 50 people

A couple from Northern Ireland have made a list of 50 people with whom they intend to share their £115m EuroMillions win. Frances and Patrick Connolly, who live in Moira, County Down, matched the winning numbers in the New Year's Day draw. It is the fourth biggest UK EuroMillions win and the biggest in NI.
Saturday, January 5th 2019 - 08:27 UTC
May's coalition allies insist: “no way” DUP will support the current Brexit deal

There is “no way” the Democratic Unionist Party will back Theresa May's Brexit deal, a leading figure has said. Sammy Wilson told the BBC he was “more alarmed” than ever about what the deal would mean for Northern Ireland.