Stories for February 15th 2023

Wednesday, February 15th 2023 - 20:16 UTC
Biden names two Washington policy veterans as key economic advisors

United States President Joe Biden named two Washington policy veterans as key economic advisers as he faces a Republican-controlled Congress and embarks on a possible re-election run for 2024.
Wednesday, February 15th 2023 - 15:07 UTC
HMS The Prince of Wales, “an unlucky ship or an aircraft carrier with a limp”

HMS Prince of Wales is “an unlucky ship”, or why it keeps breaking down, which means the aircraft carrier has spent more time in dry dock than at sea. The £3 billion aircraft carrier retreated to Rosyth in October and last week MPs on the Defense Select Committee were told there are “similar issues” with the port side shaft.
Wednesday, February 15th 2023 - 14:55 UTC
Winners of the Falklands40 Schools Competition begin their adventure in the Islands

On Tuesday afternoon Members of Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly met with the Falklands40 UK Student competition winners, who arrived in the Islands on Monday. MLAs thanked the group for their interest in wanting to visit the Islands, and for sharing their insight on the modern Falklands.
Wednesday, February 15th 2023 - 11:27 UTC
Huge Air India deal with Airbus provides thousands of jobs for UK companies

The UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Business and Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch has welcomed a momentous deal for Airbus and Rolls-Royce to provide new aircraft for Air India, which is worth billions of pounds to the UK.
Wednesday, February 15th 2023 - 10:06 UTC
EU upgrades Uruguay's status regarding tax cooperation

Uruguay has been recognized as a “cooperating jurisdiction without commitments” by the European Union (EU) after a series of taxation improvements, the South American country's Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) confirmed Tuesday.
Wednesday, February 15th 2023 - 10:00 UTC
US: Nikki Haley joins Republican Party presidential race

Former South Carolina Governor and US ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley Tuesday announced she will be running in the Republican Party's primaries for the Presidency of the United States in 2024.
Wednesday, February 15th 2023 - 09:57 UTC
Europe bans sales of fossil fuel-powered cars as of 2035

The European Parliament approved the draft regulation ending the sale of new petrol- and diesel-powered vehicles by 2035, it was reported Tuesday. The measure was passed by 340 votes in favor, 279 against, and 21 abstentions.
Wednesday, February 15th 2023 - 09:49 UTC
UK's inflation reached 10,1% in January, National Stats Office

United Kingdom's twelve-month Consumer Prices Index (CPI) reached 10.1% in January against the 10.5% increase recorded in December while missing estimates of a 10.3% print, the UK Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported on Wednesday. The index keeps moving away from its highest level since January 1981 at 11.1% last year.
Wednesday, February 15th 2023 - 09:44 UTC
WHO concerned over possible outbreak of Marburg virus disease in Africa

Following the death of nine people due to the so-called Marburg virus, the World Health Organization (WHO) has convened an emergency meeting to discuss measures against the spread of a deadly pathogen, which is similar to Ebola in its effects, it was reported Tuesday.
Wednesday, February 15th 2023 - 09:38 UTC
Inflation in Argentina reaches 6% in January

Inflation in Argentina reached 6% in January of 2023, according to a report from the National Institute of Statistics and Census (Indec) released Tuesday, which also showed the interannual consumer price index went up 98.8%. It was the highest monthly rate since 1991 when it reached 84%.